FEI25 Harvesting Innovation: OPEN

1:30PM Business Model Innovation:

The Advanced and Urban Personal Air Travel Ecosystem The electric aerial vehicle revolution, as Chuck Martin shares in his book, “Flying Vehicles,” is poised to transform personal and business travel, transportation, logistics, and supply chains, ushering in a new world of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This session showcases the dynamic land- scape of AAM and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) through a captivating con- versation with Chuck Martin and key leaders in the eVTOL space. Chuck Martin, a renowned trends forecaster, media ecologist, and author of “Flying Vehicles: The Emergence of Personal Air Travel, Flying Cars, and Air Taxis,” lends his expertise, contributing his insights on the evolving business models within the flying vehicle ecosystem. Chuck is a leading voice on digital transformation, technology trends, and their im- plications for business and society. Joining Chuck are Sean Borman from Aeroauto at the forefront of eVTOL development. Sean Borman is associated with Aeroauto, a company involved in the development of flying cars. Aeroauto is focused on creating vehicles that can both drive on roads and fly, aiming to provide a seamless transition between ground and air transportation. Their innovative approach addresses the challenges of urban congestion and offers a glimpse into a future where personal mobility is redefined. This session offers attendees the opportunity to gain valuable insights into the cutting-edge technologies and business models that are shap- ing the future of transportation. Take these lessons learned back to your organization and apply them to the principles disrupting your industry’s business models. Aim: To challenge habitual thinking and spark collaboration through a tactile, creative exercise — followed by a fast-paced innovation sprint addressing a real-world systemic issue. Objective: Build trust and energy through silent teamwork. Ex- plore constraints and inefficiencies in everyday systems. Create a bold alternative through group imagination and storytelling. Inspire new ideas based on real human-centered challenges. 2:00PM Silent Collaboration: Challenging Habitual Thinking, Constraints & Inefficiencies

Chuck Martin Author of Flying Vehicles” (The Emergence of Personal Air Travel, Flying Cars, and Air Taxis)

Sean Borman CEO, Aeroauto Global

Divya Harpalani B&H Photo

Vibha Tourani International Rescue Committee (IRC)

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