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VAI BRIEFS
VAI MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE MONTH 17 VAI Debriefs
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VERTICAL AVIATION CALENDAR 24 Upcoming Events
VERTICAL AVIATION CALENDAR 24 Upcoming Events
VAI Introduces VERTICON
VERTICAL AVIATION INTERNATIONAL (VAI) ENTERS an exciting new chapter in 2025 as the association formerly known as Helicopter Association International prepares to pro- duce the inaugural VERTICON trade show, which takes place Mar. 10–13 (exhibits open Mar. 11–13). VERTICON 2025, which will be held in Dallas, Texas, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, aims to redefine the vertical flight industry’s premier exhibition and conference, formerly known as HAI HELI-EXPO®. The annual event was rebranded following HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 in February of this year, in concert with the association’s rebranding as VAI. VERTICON will amplify industry messages about aviation innovation, safety, and sustainability. VAI’s leadership team reinvented the event known since
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Don’t Miss These VERTICON Main Stage Events!
Ethics, Bias, & Things That Go Bump in an AI Night Paul Zikopoulos, VP at IBM Technology, explains the possibilities for AI in busi- ness and personal relationships. Wed., Mar. 12, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Supersonic Survivor with Brian Udell If you can survive being ejected from an aircraft at 800 mph, what else can you do? Thu., Mar. 13, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
1989 as HAI HELI-EXPO understanding that the vertical flight industry is evolv- ing to increasingly focus on not only helicopters but advanced air mobility technologies and electric vertical take- off and landing aircraft, as well. With VERTICON, the association creates a show that will resonate with both indus- try veterans and emerging players in the market.
New Programs and Spaces With the VERTICON rebranding come several new or expanded programs and spaces for the event, including
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