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SkyTech 2025

Event:

SkyTech 2025: Exploring the Future of Uncrewed Flight

(Held in association with Avalon 2025)

Dates:

March 24-25, 2025

Venues: 

Monday 24 March (Day 1) - RACV Club, Melbourne CBD

Tuesday 25 March (Day 2) - Avalon 2025 Event Site


Summary:

Join us for SkyTech 2025, a premier conference for Australia’s uncrewed systems industry! Taking place in conjunction with Avalon 2025, this cutting-edge event will bring together innovators, industry leaders, and policy makers to explore the latest advancements in drones, robotics, and autonomous technologies.

Why Attend SkyTech 2025?

Expert Insights: Hear from top industry speakers on emerging technologies, regulatory trends, and market opportunities.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with leaders and peers across the uncrewed systems community.
Avalon Exhibits: Experience exhibition of groundbreaking technology shaping the future of aviation at Avalon 2025.
Industry Solutions: Explore innovations designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, or industry professional, SkyTech 2025 is your gateway to staying ahead in the rapidly evolving world of uncrewed systems.


Conference Themes

  • Exploring the future of uncrewed flight in Australia
  • Showcasing the rise and trajectory of drones and advanced air mobility
  • Enabling technologies
  • Potential to disrupt sectors such as defence, logistics, agriculture and emergency response
  • Promoting sovereign capability
  • Counter UAS
  • Cybersecurity
  • Collaborative autonomy
  • Regulation and integration of Uncrewed Systems into civil airspace


Program

Monday March 24

RACV Club, Melbourne

Time   Activity / Presentation  Presenter
 08:30 Registration & Coffee  
 09:00 Opening Remarks  Andrew Crowe (AAUS)
  Session 1: Emerging Aviation Policy and Regulation
 09:05 Session Introduction Reece Clothier (Boeing, Moderator)
 09:10 How will FIMS help enable and support the projected forecast growth in UAS and AAM? Courtney Meares-Whitty (Airservices Australia)
 09:25Regulatory preparations for emerging aviation technologies Paul Hibberd (CASA) 
 09:40 Innovators and Regulators: View from the other side Scott Griffith (CAA NZ)
 09:55 The Path to Certifying Autonomous Air Taxis  Cindy Comer (Wisk) 
 10:10 Panel Discussion  Session Speakers
 10:40 Morning Tea   
  Session 2: Advanced Air Mobility   
 11:10 Session Introduction Natasha Santha (L.E.K Consulting, Moderator)
 11:15 The Role of new ATM Systems and Services in support of uncrewed AAM Operations  Rob Weaver (Eve Air Mobility)
 11:25 Enabling Technologies for Civil Advanced Air Mobility an Australian Strategic Perspective Peter Smith (Swinburne University)
 11:35 A holistic approach to AAM network development in Australia Yun Yuan Tay (Skyports)
 11:45 Building Social Licence for AAM in SEQ Dan Parsons (Wisk)
 11:55 Are Modular Vertipads the key to unlocking Advanced Air Mobility? Clem Newton-Brown (Skyportz)
 12:05 Panel Discussion Session Speakers
 12:40 Lunch   
  Session 3: Cybersecurity   
 13:30 Session Introduction  Wade Alcorn (AAUS Cybersecurity AG Chair)
 13:35   Renee Bartolo (DCCEEW)
 13:45 Cyber Assurance for UAS: The Need for an Operationally Representative Environment Dan Murphy (Nova Systems)
 13:55  DJI’s approach to Data Security  Adam Welsh (DJI)
 14:05    TBC
 14:15 Panel Discussion Session Speakers
 14:50 Afternoon Tea   
   Session 4: Future RPAS and AAM Applications  
 15:20 Session Introduction  Mitch Deam (Trendspek)
 15:25 Skyward Bound: The Ascension and Future Trajectory of Drone Technology and Advanced Air Mobility
Mahmood Hussein (Global Drone Solutions)
 15:35 Leading Aerospace Innovation from the Southern Hemisphere Liesl Haris (Gap Drone)
 15:45 Use of RPAS in Emergency Management  Deb Sparks (AFAC / NAFC)
 15:55 The Future of Uncrewed Flight & Integration into Aeromedical Operations  Wayne Condon (Toll Aviation)
 16:05 The Development of Collaborative Combat Aircraft Robert Zubeck (General Atomics)
 16:15 Panel Discussion Session Speakers
 16:55 Closing Remarks   
 17:00 Networking Drinks  
 18:30 Day One Close  


Tuesday March 25

Avalon

Time   Activity / Presentation  Presenter
 10:00 Opening Remarks   Andrew Crowe (AAUS)
  Session 5: Defence Applications
 10:10 Keynote MAJGEN Jeremy King CSM (Head, Joint Aviation Systems Division)
 10:35 KeynoteAVM Nicholas Hogan, CSC (Head of Air Force Capability) Invited TBC
 11:00 DEF129 Program Update Drew McKinnon (CASG) Invited TBC
 11:25 Drones in Modern Warfare: Lessons Learnt from the War in Ukraine                                                                  Oleksandra Molloy (UNSW)
 11:50  Lunch break (Fast Jet activity)  
   Session 6:  Counter UAS  
 13:30 Session Introduction  WGCDR Keirin Joyce (RAAF, AAUS)
 13:35 UAS Adversary Intelligence: TTPs & Innovation
Mike Monnik (Dronesec)
 13:50
Julian Webber (Department 13)
14:05 Terry van Haren DSM (Droneshield)
 14:20 Benedict Lyons (DITRDCA)
 14:35 Panel Discussion Session Speakers
 15:10 Closing Remarks   
 15:20 Conference Close  



Registration

Registration is now open.

Registration for the AAUS SkyTech 2025 conference is via the Avalon 2025 website


 Delegate TypeNormal Price 
 AAUS Member $750
 Non-Member $875
 Government / Defence $750

  • All pricing inclusive of GST
  • Registration via the Avalon 2025 website (you will be able to add the AAUS conference to your Avalon registration.
  • Registration to the conference includes admission to Avalon on Tuesday March 25.
  • All delegates must agree to AAUS Terms and Conditions and Code of Conduct
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Sponsorship 

Sponsorship opportunities for SkyTech 2025 are now available. By sponsoring this event you will gain valuable exposure and the chance to connect with an engaged audience. 

There are several sponsorship packages available to suit budgets and needs. For more information you can now download the SkyTech 2025: Exploring the future of Uncrewed Flight sponsorship prospectus. 

Sponsorship Prospectus


Sponsors 

AAUS gratefully acknowledges the support of our event sponsors.  (Sponsorship opportunities still exist).


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