Session times updated on October 23, 2024. Tentative agenda subject to change.
8:00 - 9:00AM - Registration & Breakfast Networking
Doors open at 8am. Parking is available on site. Enjoy some coffee/tea and breakfast while you explore the exhibitor booths and research posters in Marshall Hall.
9:00 - 9:15AM - Welcome Remarks
Mary Wells, Dean of Engineering
9:15 - 9:45AM - Keynote
Zoey Williams, UW Pilot in Residence
9:45 - 10:15AM - Networking & Research Poster Showcase
Network with industry and government representatives, as well as exhibitors, within Marshall Hall. Connect with Waterloo researchers and graduate students to explore cutting-edge aeronautics research happening at the University of Waterloo.
10:15 - 11:45AM
Main Ballroom A/B/C | Main Ballroom D | Berkley Room | Heritage Room |
Cross-Sector Leadership in Sustainable Aeronautics This session brings together leaders from key sectors to provide a high-level perspective on sustainability initiatives shaping the future of aviation. The discussion will explore collaborative efforts across academia, government, airports, OEMs, aerospace councils, and airlines to achieve net-zero goals. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the sustainability strategies and challenges within each sector, fostering cross-industry innovation and cooperation. |
CAP Student Three-Minute Thesis Presentations Watch and cheer on our talented graduate students who will be presenting their Three-Minute Theses (3MT). In only three minutes with a single static slide, they will pitch their exciting topics and how their research will impact the future of aeronautics |
Workforce Sustainability: Innovation and Emerging Technologies for Pilot Training How do we apply new and emerging technologies to support the workforce of the future? Explore research and industry insights into pilot training, assessment and monitoring, and applications of new technologies to address today’s challenges. |
ESG Reporting Environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting aligns financial outcomes with social and environmental goals. If organizations create a unified approach to measuring their sustainability, it could exponentially increase their impact on the world. How can aeronautics set its own standards of ESG reporting, and how can we use it to ensure the industry’s long-term success? |
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11:45AM - 12:45PM - Networking Lunch & Research Poster Showcase
Lunch will be served buffet style in Marshall Hall. Enjoy open networking, explore exhibits, and connect with Waterloo researchers and graduate students.
12:45 - 2:15PM
Main Ballroom A/B/C | Main Ballroom D | Berkley Room | Heritage Room |
Environmental Sustainability: Net-Zero Energy Transitions How do we reduce harm to our environment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050? This session will cover interdisciplinary efforts underway across fields such as hydrogen, sustainable fuels, operational mitigations and hybrid-electric technologies, as well as policy and funding considerations. |
Economic Sustainability: Simulations and Numerical Methods Simulations and the numerical methods powering them are essential in modern engineering and science. Nowhere is this more true than in aerospace. In this breakout session, the objective is to discuss the capabilities of state-of-the art simulation software, numerical methods capabilities that would be beneficial to the aerospace industry, and emerging trends in numerical methods that are being closely followed by aerospace industry. |
Economic Sustainability: Advanced Manufacturing Rapid advances in manufacturing technologies have emerged as viable solutions to economic sustainability in aviation and aerospace manufacturing. This breakout session will explore new ways of adapting part production to generate innovative parts with advanced capabilities and competitive advantages in performance. |
Electric Aviation: Innovations, Retrofits, Training, eVTOLs Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) — including electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, drones, and other aerial vehicles — presents a promising vision of efficient and sustainable urban transportation. What are the vital components of robust AAM ecosystems? What physical and digital infrastructure needs to be put in place, as well as workforce development? |
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2:15 - 2:45PM - Networking & Research Poster Showcase
Network with industry and government representatives, as well as exhibitors, within Marshall Hall. Connect with Waterloo researchers and graduate students to explore cutting-edge aeronautics research at the University of Waterloo.
2:45 - 3:15PM - Keynote
Jameel Janjua, Spaceline Pilot
3:15 - 3:30PM - Closing Remarks
Lili Liu, Dean of Health
3:30 - 4:45PM
Marshall Hall | Heritage Room | Berkley Room |
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Student Career Fair Build connections, network and learn more about career pathways and opportunities in aviation and aerospace. |
Commercialization & Entrepreneurship Panel Moderator: Danielle Joworski, Program Manager, Accelerator Centre Panelists:
Hear from the Founders of Ribbit, NURO, and Daltonomous on their journeys from idea to Commercialization and Entrepreneurship. |
Intro to Metal Additive Manufacturing and Case Studies in Aviation Presenter: Mihaela Vlasea Panelists:
Learn how metal additive manufacturing can contribute to building a more sustainable air transport sector, through aviation-related case studies. |