About this Event
The Future Aero Festival is the No-BS conference of aviation. No slideshow fest, no large panels. Instead:
- One event
- Two days
- Dozens of honest and deep-dive fireside chats with key people that shape and invest in the industry
- More than 50 of the world’s most exciting aviation startups pitching on stage.
- Countless opportunities to take away relevant new insights and meet relevant people.
🎙️WHO HAS BEEN ON STAGE BEFORE?
Speakers of the past editions include:
- Tom O’Leary – Co-founder, JetZero
- Arjan Meijer – President & CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation
- Michael Winter – Chief Science Officer, RTX
- Nathalie Stubler – Chief Sustainability Officer, Safran
- Maarten Stienen – COO & Managing Director, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Constantijn van Oranje – Special Envoy, TechLeap
- Tim Boeltken – CEO, INERATEC
- Diana Siegel – VP Commercial, Electra.aero
- Axel Krein – Executive Director, EU Clean Aviation
- Suzanna Chiu – Head of Amadeus Ventures
- Zain Athar – Investor, United Airlines Ventures
- Stephen Snyder – Managing Director, SKY VC (formerly jetBlue Ventures)
- William Dean Donovan - Investor (Ampaire, JetZero); Founder Volaris Airlines
WHAT MAKES THE FUTURE AERO FESTIVAL DIFFERENT
🔥 Forward-Thinking Convesations
Direct, honest discussions with OEM executives, airline & airport leaders, investors, and policymakers on the strategic decisions in aviation - from technology and defense to capital and market direction.
🚀 Power Pitch Stage
50+ selected startups and high-profile aviation companies from around the world take the Power Pitch Stage to present technologies and solutions that are actively shaping the future of aviation.
💬 Investor Q&A
Top-tier investors share how they assess teams, technologies, and markets - and what it really takes to secure funding in aviation.
🛠 Product & Technology Showcasing
From next-generation aircraft components to advanced systems and software, the exhibition area is where breakthrough aviation technologies come to life - live and on site.
🤝 Curated Networking
A focused environment designed so you actually meet the people you came for. The Future Aero Festival creates the conditions for real conversations and lasting connections.
Event venue & nearby stays
LabCampus GmbH, Nordallee 54, Freising, Germany
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