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KBT Aviation Symposium
November 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
KBT AVIATION SYMPOSIUM
Invest and Inspire! Join KBT, in coordination with the KDA and KAA, for an informative Aviation Symposium in Frankfort on November 15th & 16th. Registration closes November 8th.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Wednesday November 15, 2023
Welcome Reception Sponsored by HANSON
Berry Hill Mansion
700 Louisville Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601
6:00 PM -8:00 PM EST
Thursday November 16, 2023
AOC Conference Center- (AOC) Conference Room
1001 Vandalay Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601
9:30 am Symposium Check-In Opens
10:00 am Welcome KBT Aviation Committee Co-Chairs: Emily Herron and Mark Day
10:15 am Conversation with Aviation Caucus Co Chairs
Representative Fleming (confirmed) & Senator Storm (invited)
Moderator- Commissioner Mark Carter
11:00 am Aviation Education and Workforce Development
Dallas King – JCTC A&P Program Coordinator
Bruce Glasco – Western KY CC A&P Program Coordinator
Dennis Sinnett – EKU Director of Aviation
Callie Miracle – Kentucky Chamber High School Aviation Dual Credit Coordinator
Drew Loiars – CFI with Flywell Aviation in Bowling Green, KY
Todd A. Smith – Aviation Programs Director, Madisonville Community College
12:00 pm Lunch Buffet Sponsored by Stantec
12:15 pm FAA Update
Graham Cofflet – Assistant Manager, Memphis ADO
1:00 pm Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in the Midwest
Naashom Marx- Director of Strategic Innovation and Advanced Mobility, CVG
2:00 pm Aviation & Economic Development
Gina Greathouse – Executive VP, Economic Development, Commerce Lexington Inc.
Megan Thoben – VP of Operations and Customer Engagement, Louisville Regional Airport Authority
Kellie Baker – Airport Manager, Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
3:00 pm 2024 Legislative Session Preview
Commissioner Mark Carter- Kentucky Department of Aviation
Jennifer Kirchner – Executive Director, Kentuckians for Better Transportation
Paul Steely – President, Kentucky Aviation Association
4:00pm Closing Remarks
Thank you to our sponsors- Hanson, Stantec, AEI, Garver, GMC, and HDR
HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Frankfort
Hampton Inn Frankfort
Capital Plaza Hotel
Thank you to our Symposium Sponsors!
Reception Sponsor
Symposium Luncheon Sponsor
Session Sponsors
