U.S.-India
Aviation Summit
New Partnerships, New Horizons for U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation
Agenda
Schedule subject to change. Check back for updates. Confirmed speakers listed. All sessions will be held at the Westin Washington, DC Downtown.
Monday, June 24
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2 p.m. |
Summit Registration (Westin Washington, DC Downtown) |
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6:30-6:45 p.m. |
Bus departure from Westin to Kennedy Center K Street Entrance (off hotel main lobby) |
| 7-9 p.m. |
Official Summit Dinner at Kennedy Center Roof Terrace |
| 7:30 p.m. | Official Remarks The Honorable Enoh T. Ebong Director U.S. Trade and Development Agency The Honorable Carol A. (Annie) Petsonk Assistant Secretary, Aviation and International Affairs U.S. Department of Transportation The Honorable Katie Thomson Deputy Administrator U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam Secretary Ministry of Civil Aviation |
| 9 p.m. | Buses return to hotel |
Tuesday, June 25
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8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Summit registration Potomac Ballroom Foyer |
| 8-9 a.m. | Continental Breakfast and Networking with Exhibitors Sponsored by Leidos Potomac Ballroom Foyer |
| 9-10:15 a.m. |
Welcome and Keynote Remarks |
| Moderator: | Ms. Verinda Fike Regional Director, Indo-Pacific U.S. Trade and Development Agency |
| Speakers: | The Honorable Enoh T. Ebong Director U.S. Trade and Development Agency |
| Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam Secretary Ministry of Civil Aviation |
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| The Honorable Michael Whitaker Administrator U.S. Federal Aviation Administration |
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| The Honorable David Pekoske Administrator U.S. Transportation Security Administration |
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| Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan Charge d’Affaires Embassy of India in Washington, D.C. |
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| 10:15-10:45 a.m. | Networking Break with Exhibitors Potomac Ballroom Foyer |
| 10:45-10:50 a.m. | Remarks Potomac Ballroom Salon 1 |
| Dr. Brendan Nelson President Boeing Global |
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| 10:55 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | General Session I: Future of Aviation Potomac Ballroom Salon 1 |
| Moderator: | Kevin Bumen, A.A.E., C.A.E. Chief Financial and Commercial Officer San Francisco International Airport |
| Speakers: | Shri Vikram Dev. Dutt Director General Directorate General of Civil Aviation |
| Mr. Campbell Wilson CEO Air India |
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| Mr. R.K Singh Special Director IndiGo |
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| Ms. Molly Wilkinson, J.D. Vice President, Head of Regulatory and International Government Affairs American Airlines |
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| Mr. Chris Broom Vice President, Training Solutions Boeing Global Services |
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| 12:15-1:15 p.m. |
Luncheon |
| 1:15-1:45 p.m. | Keynote Address |
| Introduction: | Ms. Mehnaz Ansari Senior Regional Representative - South Asia U.S. Trade and Development Agency |
| Keynote presenter: | The Honorable Eric Garcetti U.S. Ambassador to India |
| 1:45-2 p.m. | Transition Break |
| 2-3 p.m. | General Session II - Exploring Aviation Growth in India |
| Moderator: | Shri Asangba Ao Joint Secretary Ministry of Civil Aviation |
| Speakers: | Shri Sanjeev Kumar Chairman Airport Authority of India |
| Mr. Arun Bansal Chief Executive Officer Adani Airports Holding Ltd. |
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| Mr. Videh Kumar Jaipuriar Chief Executive Officer Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) GMR |
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| Mr. Hari Marar Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Bangalore International Airport Limited |
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| Mr. Chaitan Jain Director of International Regulatory Affairs United Airlines |
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| 3-3:10 p.m. | U.S. Trade and Development Agency Update |
| Ms. Mehnaz Ansari Senior Regional Representative - South Asia U.S. Trade and Development Agency |
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| 3:10-3:20 p.m. | Transition Break |
| 3:20-4:20 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions I |
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A. Green Aviation |
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| Moderator: |
Ms. Cindy Baraban |
| Speakers: |
Shri Maneesh Kumar |
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Ms. Julie Mark |
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Shri Shrikant Madhav Vaidya |
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Mr. Kamal Hingorani |
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Mr. Jimmy Samartzis |
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Ms. Erin Cooke |
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B. Aviation Security Technology and Risk Assessment |
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| Moderator: |
Dr. Philo Daniel |
| Speakers: | Ms. Kavita Jalan Deputy Director General Bureau of Civil Aviation Security |
| Mr. Austin Gould Assistant Administrator for Requirements and Capabilities Analysis U.S. Transportation Security Administration |
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| Mr. Dan Strellis Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Engineering Rapiscan |
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| Ms. Lauren Presley Product Development Director Leidos |
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| 4:20-5:30 p.m. |
Networking Break with Exhibitors (Those awaiting one-on-one meetings will be able to continue networking in the foyer while meetings are underway.) |
| 4:30-5:30 p.m. | One-on-one business development meetings (Official delegate entities, plus non-U.S. airlines and airports each will have a table.) Potomac Ballroom Salon 1 |
| 6-7 p.m. |
Official Summit Reception |
| 6:15 p.m. |
Official Remarks |
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The Honorable Enoh T. Ebong |
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Shri Vikram Dev Dutt |
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Ms. Heidi Gomez |
Wednesday, June 26
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8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Summit Registration Potomac Ballroom Foyer |
| 8-9 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast and Networking with Exhibitors |
| 9-9:15 a.m. | Summary of Summit Day One Highlights Potomac Ballroom Salon 1 |
| Ms. Mehnaz Ansari Senior Regional Representative - South Asia U.S. Trade and Development Agency |
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| 9:15-10:30 a.m. | General Session III - Developing Regional Aviation in South Asia Beyond India (Network, Infrastructure, Security and Capacity Building) |
| Moderator: |
Ms. Heidi Gomez |
| Speakers: |
Mr. Pradeep Adhikari |
| Mr. Tandi Wangchuk Chief Executive Officer Drukair |
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| Mr. R.K. Singh Special Director IndiGo |
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Mr. Jim Eck |
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Ambassador Atul Keshap |
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| 10:30-10:50 a.m. | Networking Break with Exhibitors Potomac Ballroom Foyer |
| 10:50-11:50 a.m. | General Session IV - Enabling Women Leaders in Aviation Potomac Ballroom Salon 1 |
| Moderator: | The Honorable Enoh T. Ebong Director U.S. Trade and Development Agency |
| Speakers: | Ms. Ashmita Sethi President and Country Head Pratt & Whitney India |
| Capt. Shweta Singh Chief Flight Operations Inspector Directorate General of Civil Aviation |
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| Ms. Kavita Jalan Deputy Director General Bureau of Civil Aviation Security |
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| Ms. Jamie Rhee Commissioner of Aviation Chicago Department of Aviation |
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| Ms. Moranda Reilly Senior Project Leader for Air Traffic Management programs L3Harris Technologies |
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| 11:50 a.m.-12 p.m. | Transition Break |
| 12-1 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions II |
| A. Optimizing Air Cargo Operations, Logistics, and Infrastructure Meeting Room 10-11 |
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| Moderator: | Mr. Sylvester Lavender, CPA Vice President of Finance and Administration/CFO Memphis International Airport |
| Opening remarks: | Ms. Kami Viswanathan President (Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa) FedEx |
| Speakers: |
Dr. Sharad Kumar |
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Mr. Suvendu Choudhury |
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| Mr. Sundresh Sarup Managing Director Logistics Plus India Pvt Ltd |
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| Mr. Dontai Smalls Senior Vice President, Global Public Affairs United Parcel Service (UPS) |
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| B. Digital Trends and Transformations for Aviation Development (Cyberthreats and Security Systems) Potomac Ballroom Salon 1 |
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| Moderator: | Ms. Jennifer Lord International Telecommunications Portfolio Lead Emergency Communications Division (ECD) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
| Speakers: | Mr. Maneesh Kumar Joint Director General Directorate General of Civil Aviation |
| Mr. Richard Marc Lerro Program Analyst U.S. Transportation Security Administration |
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| Mr. Pragnesh Patel Associate Director, Product Management – Network Solutions Collins Aerospace |
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| Mr. Tod Yankee Senior Manager, Global Aviation Commercial Advisory ICF |
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| C. Expanding General Aviation/Business Aviation in the South Asia Region Meeting Room 12-14 |
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| Moderator: | Marc Ehudin Director, Government Affairs General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) |
| Speakers: | Shri Asangba Ao Joint Secretary Ministry of Civil Aviation |
| Ms. Leda Chong Senior Vice President Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. |
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| Steve Soliz, MBA, RN, BSN HEMS Segment Manager Bell Flight |
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| Mr. Ryan Waguespack Co-Founder Jetquity |
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| Mr. Scott McMahon, A.A.E. Executive Director Morristown (N.J.) Airport |
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| 1-2:15 p.m. | Luncheon with Topic Tables Sponsored by FedEx Express Potomac Ballroom Salon 1 |
| 2:15-2:30 p.m. | Transition Break |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions III |
| A. Aviation System Expansion (eVTOL/AAM/UAM/C-UAS) Potomac Ballroom Salon 1 |
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| Moderator: | Mr. Sandeep Bahl Executive Director U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program |
| Speakers: |
Shri M. Suresh |
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Mr. Maneesh Kumar |
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Mr. Noureddin (Nouri) Ghazavi |
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| Captain Jim Bamberger Branch Chief, Public Area Security & Infrastructure Protection U.S. Transportation Security Administration |
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| Amit Ganjoo Found and CEO ANRA Technologies |
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| Ms. Melissa McCaffrey Head of Government Affairs Archer Aviation |
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| B. Developing Advanced Integrated MRO Systems Meeting Room 10-11 |
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| Moderator: | Mr. Philip Cummings Acting Minister Counselor Economic U.S. Embassy, Delhi |
| Speakers: | Mr. Sharad Agarwal CEO AISEL |
| Mr. Lynn Richards Group Manager (Acting), General Aviation Group, Aircraft Maintenance Division, Flight Standards Service U.S. Federal Aviation Administration |
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| Ms. Ashmita Sethi President and Country Head Pratt & Whitney India |
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| Mr. Afaq Hussain Co-founder and Director Bureau of Research on Industry and Economic Fundamentals (BRIEF) |
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| C. Financing and Leasing of Aircraft, Public Procurement Meeting Room 12-14 |
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| Moderator: | Mr. John Mowry Co-CEO and Co-Founder Alton Aviation Consultancy |
| Speakers: | Mr. P Balaji (invited) Group Head - Governance, Regulatory, Compliance Air India |
| Mr. David Fiore Vice President, Transportation Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) |
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| Mr. Alexander Rasnavad Managing Director - Partner and Chief Commercial Officer Carlyle Aviation Partners |
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| Mr. Girish Nair Partner (Aviation and Aerospace) KPMG |
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| 3:30-4 p.m. |
Networking Break with Exhibitors |
| 4-4:30 p.m. | Summary of Key Takeaways Featuring Read-Outs from Concurrent Session Leaders Potomac Ballroom Salon 1 |
| Facilitator: | Ms. Alissa Lee-Barden Senior Indo-Pacific Manager, Aviation and Agribusiness U.S. Trade and Development Agency |
| 4:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks Potomac Ballroom Salon 1 |
| The Honorable Enoh T. Ebong Director U.S. Trade and Development Agency |
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| Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam Secretary Ministry of Civil Aviation |
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