New England UAS and AAM Summit 2024

October 29th – 31st
U.S. Department of Transportation Volpe Center
220 Binney St, Cambridge, MA

Please join AUVSI New England for the New England UAS and AAM Summit 2024! This year’s theme, If We Build It, Will They Come?, will explore the market challenges of developing new aviation infrastructure to support the growing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industries.

The New England Summit, co-hosted by AUVSI New England, NDIA New England, and MassAutonomy, is an annual event that spans two dynamic days filled with presentations, exhibits, and networking opportunities. Leaders from federal and state agencies, industry, and academia will gather to discuss progress, opportunities, and challenges in UAS and AAM infrastructure development. Topics will include industry approaches to cybersecurity and an exploration of who is investing in these emerging technologies.

New England’s legacy as a premier innovation hub, featuring top talent, thought leaders, and a diverse range of industries from startups to large corporations, makes our summit the must-attend event of the fall. The region’s varied geography, population diversity, transportation needs, and infrastructure assets provide a rich landscape for UAS and AAM use case development.

We’re excited to announce that this year’s summit will be in the U.S. Department of Transportation John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center’s new state-of-the-art facility in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. Kendall Square is a globally recognized innovation hub, conveniently located just across the Charles River from downtown Boston and easily accessible via subway from Logan Airport.

Join us this October to immerse yourself in New England’s vibrant UAS and AAM ecosystems. We look forward to seeing you!

Register Now! 

Logistics

Address

U.S. Department of Transportation
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
220 Binney Street, Kendall Square
Cambridge, MA 02142-1093
617-494-2000
Google Maps

For information about parking, lodging, or other logistics, please CLICK HERE for the Volpe Center’s 2024 Visitor’s Guide.

*U.S. DOT Volpe Center Security & Access Policy*
Please note that all U.S. DOT Volpe Center visitors must present a valid government-issued photo identification (i.e., PIV, driver’s license, passport) and be subject to screening by Federal Protective Services (FPS). International visitors must present a valid passport for admittance. Currently, visitors from Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Russia, and China are unlikely to be admitted. Requests for entry for persons from these countries must be provided a minimum of 2 weeks in advance for vetting by the U.S. DOT Intelligence Organization; these countries are subject to change.

All visitors must wear and display a visitor badge while in the facility.

Please allow extra time for access screening (I.D. processing and metal detectors)

Program

The New England Summit will showcase a variety of keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and insightful fireside chats. It will include a PitchFest where innovators and startups can share their ideas, a STEMFest highlighting local high schools, an exhibit hall, plenty of networking breaks, and numerous opportunities to connect with regional and national leaders in the industry.

PitchFest

Do you want to make your voice heard even if you’re not a speaker? Join us for PitchFest! This fast-paced event on Day 2 invites registered attendees from government, non-profit organizations, universities, and startups to share a 3-minute pitch about their UAS and AAM-related services, research, ideas, and innovations with the audience. Spots for PitchFest are limited, and participation is free with registration. Don’t miss this opportunity to introduce yourself to the region’s UAS and AAM ecosystem! For more information about PitchFest, please email us.

STEMFest

The New England Summit organizers are thrilled to welcome local high school students back to the summit for a second year! We invite robotics teams and STEM students to showcase their projects in the Exhibit Hall. Our goal is to create meaningful connections between high school students and STEM organizations, inspiring them to explore career opportunities in these fields. For more information about the STEM Connection Program, please email us.

Exhibit Hall

Connect with local technology companies in the exhibit hall to address your operational, technological, and business growth needs.

Innovation in New England Tour – Thursday, October 31, 2024

This year, we’re thrilled to offer attendees an exclusive opportunity to explore the cutting-edge world of the New England UAS and AAM ecosystem, witness the future of air mobility, and experience firsthand how this region is leading the charge in transforming mobility.

On Thursday, October 31 we’ll lead an optional bus tour, departing from Kendall Square at 8 AM for a visit first to MITRE Corporation’s Resilient Cyber Aerospace Testbed (RCAT) Lab, where we’ll see demonstrations of cybersecurity threat emulations and critical avionics testing modules. Next, we’ll tour the brand-new MITRE BlueTech Lab focused on maritime vehicle testing.

After that, we’ll head to MassAutonomy’s AAM Test Site in Lynn, MA, for a close up look at cutting-edge Advanced Air Mobility electric aircraft and MassDOT’s drone airspace awareness and tracking suite. We plan to return to Kendall Square by 2 PM.

There are LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE, so be sure to sign up separately when you register for the summit. Don’t miss your chance to see the future of mobility in action and network with the innovators driving this incredible transformation!

Logistics

Address

U.S. Department of Transportation
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
220 Binney Street, Kendall Square
Cambridge, MA 02142-1093
617-494-2000
Google Maps

For information about parking, lodging, or other logistics, please CLICK HERE for the Volpe Center’s 2024 Visitor’s Guide.

*U.S. DOT Volpe Center Security & Access Policy*

Please note that all U.S. DOT Volpe Center visitors must present a valid government-issued photo identification (i.e., PIV, driver’s license, passport) and be subject to screening by Federal Protective Services (FPS). International visitors must present a valid passport for admittance. Currently, visitors from Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Russia, and China are unlikely to be admitted. Requests for entry for persons from these countries must be provided a minimum of 2 weeks in advance for vetting by the U.S. DOT Intelligence Organization; these countries are subject to change.

All visitors must wear and display a visitor badge while in the facility.

Please allow extra time for access screening (I.D. processing and metal detectors)

Who should attend?

Government, industry, and academic leaders developing UAS and AAM markets, operations, policy, and technologies.

If you are a member of the media and would like to attend for free, please contact us using the email below. 

Local high school students who are interested in learning about this dynamic sector.

More information:

See the current program, speaker list, and registration details here.

Contact:

media@auvsinewengland.com

P: +1 978 380 2872

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