From the event website: https://vtol.org/infrastructure

VFS is hosting its virtual 4th Workshop on eVTOL Infrastructure for Urban Air Mobility (UAM). This three-day meeting is the fourth in a series of solution-focused workshops. 

This 4th Workshop is dedicated to addressing the identified policy challenges in eVTOL Infrastructure and plotting out a plan of action in collaboration with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), State, Regional and Local government to advance eVTOL Infrastructure development. The workshop schedule will include updates from the FAA Tech Center, presentations from key players from the industry and facilitated discussions to set the roadmap.

In the 1st workshop in Sept. 2019, industry representatives and regulators focused on the "defining challenges" of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, identifying key stakeholders and strategies for moving forward. 

The 2nd Workshop on eVTOL Infrastructure, held virtually (due to COVID-19) in a series on sponsored webinars in April and May 2020, covered foundational elements needed to support the development of safe, functional and economically viable infrastructure to support UAM applications. 

The 3rd Workshop on eVTOL Infrastructure, held virtually (due to COVID-19) in a series was held in September 2020, covered foundational elements needed to support the development of safe, functional and economically viable infrastructure to support UAM applications. A virtual tour of the FAA Technical Center in Atlantic City was also part of the program.  The output of the workshop was captured via audience inputs and used to set the content for the 4th workshop.

Objectives

• Provide an open forum to stakeholders and interested parties from industry and applicable government and regulatory bodies to discuss policy requirements as they relate to UAM technology and infrastructure.

• Conduct facilitated discussions concerning key policy challenges as they pertain to UAM infrastructure to understand prioritization and time constraints.

• Identify collaborative research and development opportunities necessary for creating common sense infrastructure standards based on aircraft performance criteria.

Deliverables

• Build upon existing safety data to identify pre-competitive areas where proactive industry collaboration would be valuable in accelerating adoption.

• Identify collaborative opportunities between industry and government agencies thatwill benefit the UAM industry.

• Draft consensus-based strategies to advance policy at key Federal, State and Local levels.

Organizers

• Rex Alexander, 5-Alpha

• Cliff Johnson, FAA

• Michael Hertzendorf, HAI

• Yolanka Wulff, CAMI

• Jim Sherman, VFS

In order to maximize the educational opportunity and the diversity of attendees, we have set the registration rates very low:  

• Federal, state and local government employees: $100 (must verify government employment)

• Speakers: $100 (you will be provided with a registration code)

• VFS Members: $200 (must be current)

• Non-Members: $300 (includes 1 year of VFS membership)

Notes: Since this is a working meeting, members of the press are welcome to attend, but attributions made by FAA employees must be reviewed by the FAA Communications team.