Module 1 - Aviation
Only a year ago, the carbon footprint of air travel was described as an intransigent problem. Our guests, hard at work on multiple solutions, indicate the future is arriving ahead of schedule.
$299
Schedule
The Future of Clean Energy Aviation | Part One: Propulsion | June 12, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Discussions of new-to-market technologies that reduce emissions and increase efficiency in air travel: SAF’s, electricity, and hydrogen-based zero-emission solutions. Join industry leaders and policymakers
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Challenges of scaling SAF production, including agricultural land use, manufacturing capacity and R&D behind fuel development. Special guest: Veridos CEO Oliver Fetzer. Viridos produces algae oil, refined into low-carbon transportation fuels and two more panelists.
Electric & Hydrogen Based Aviation: While the focus on decarbonizing the aviation sector centers around sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), electricity and hydrogen promise alternative zero-emission solutions. Special Guests: Yury Maximov, Technical Lead and General Manager at ZeroAvia, the hydrogen-electric aircraft developer, voted Ranked No.1 Greentech Company by TIME Magazine in 2024. Also: Five Rivers Aviation and Apricus Energy Partners, collaborating on a hydrogen fueling project in Livermore, CA.
We hear from the Airlines, from the DOE and from David Hochschild, chair of the California Energy Commission how the State of California is making way for changes in Aviation technologies
The Future of Clean Energy Aviation | Part Two: Investment | June 12, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Insights into how green investments are shaping the future of aviation, the role of venture capital, and government subsidies in fostering innovation. Hear from investors and financial analysts on the challenges and opportunities of funding clean aviation technologies.
Moderated by Henk Both of Anzu Partners - “Areas We’re Investing In and Why.”
Focus on Aviation, including Ryan Chou (JetBlue Ventures), Abhiram Kannan (Bidra Innovation Ventures), and David Needell (Fine Structure Ventures)
The Future of Clean Energy Aviation, Part Three: Innovating Companies | June 12, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Insights into how green investments are shaping the future of aviation, the role of venture capital, and government subsidies in fostering innovation. Hear from investors and financial analysts on the challenges and opportunities of funding clean aviation technologies.
Latest advancements in hydrogen fuel technology, infrastructure requirements, and environmental impacts of a hydrogen-powered future.
Panel with Gia Vacin Deputy Director at California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), Avery Barnebey, Chief Financial Officer at Element Resources, and Yury Maximov, Technical Lead and General Manager at ZeroAvia
Green Hydrogen | June 12, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Speakers
The Future of Clean Energy Aviation Part One: Propulsion | June 12, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Oliver Fetzer - CEO of Veridos, a producer of low-carbon transportation fuels
Yury Maximov, Technical Lead and General Manager at ZeroAvia
Five Rivers Aviation
Apricus Energy Partners
The Future of Clean Energy Aviation Part Two: Investment | June 12, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Henk Both - Director of Investments at Anzu Partners
Ryan Chou - Director of Investments with JetBlue Ventures (JBV)
David Needell - PhD , is a Senior Associate with Fine Structure Ventures (FCV)
Abhiram Kannan - Associate for Energy Transition and Climate Tech investments at Bidra Innovation Ventures
Leadership from Jet Zero, Joby, from Wisk and from Alef
Green Hydrogen | June 12, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Gia Vacin Deputy Director at California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
Avery Barnebey, Chief Financial Officer at Element Resources
Yury Maximov, Technical Lead and General Manager at ZeroAvia