Summit Media Information
The AOPA Aviation Summit provides a unique opportunity for journalists to gather valuable information about the pressing aviation issues of today and for the future during daily Summit Sessions; learn about the latest cutting-edge technology; take in more than 60 hours of forums; check out the expansive Exhibit Hall with more than 500 exhibitor booths; see product demonstrations; and view the wide panoply of general aviation aircraft at Airportfest.
Included in this section is information on AOPA Aviation Summit Media Credentials, news room operating hours, Summit Session topics, the news conference schedule, and more.
MEDIA CREDENTIALS
Journalists, photographers, television, radio and video crews attending the AOPA Aviation Summit for the express purpose of reporting on the event and freelance journalists on assignment for a nationally recognized publication may request Media Credentials.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION
Media advance registration is now closed. Members of the news media who have not registered in advance are welcome to register on site, November 4 - 7 at the Tampa Convention Center. Please see below.
ONSITE REGISTRATION
Members of the media registering onsite must register in the Registration area and will be required to provide either a) Tampa/St. Petersburg/Orlando-market local news credentials or b) a business card and one of the following: current masthead which includes your name; a bylined article; an original letter of assignment on news outlet letterhead. No exceptions will be made.
Account representatives, sales and marketing executives, and book authors do not meet the criteria for media registration.
Media Credentials allow access to AOPA AVIATION SUMMIT seminars, daily Summit sessions, news conferences, the exhibit hall, product demonstrations, and the Airportfest aircraft display, located at Peter O. Knight Airport on Davis Islands.
AOPA Media & Public Relations Department personnel are looking forward to hosting you at the AOPA Aviation Summit.
NEWS ROOM – Room 1
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NEWS ROOM HOURS OF OPERATION | |
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Wednesday, Nov. 4 |
11:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
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Thursday, Nov. 5 |
7:30 AM – 6 PM |
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Friday, Nov. 6 |
7:30 AM – 6 PM |
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Saturday, Nov. 7 |
7:30 AM – 6 PM |
SUMMIT SESSIONS
Summit Sessions are held daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (10:00 AM on Saturday) in the Ballroom. These lively, informative sessions are a must for journalists.
Summit Sessions provide the latest insight into high-profile issues affecting all aspects of general aviation.
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PRESENTER(S) |
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Thursday, Nov. 5 |
9 AM – 9:45 AM |
One Voice |
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Thursday, Nov. 5 |
9:50 AM – 10:30 AM |
GA of the Future Tom Haines, moderator Jack Pelton, Cessna Alan Klapmeier, Cirrus co-founder Corvin Huber, Remos Rhett Ross, Teledyne |
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Friday, Nov. 6 |
9 AM – 9:45 AM |
Defining NextGen |
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Friday, Nov. 6 |
9:50 AM – 10:30 AM |
Flying the Future Now Tom Haines, Moderator Tim Taylor, FreeFlight Systems Bill Stone, Garmin David Vos, Rockwell Collins |
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Saturday, Nov. 7 |
9 AM – 10:00 AM |
Town Meeting |
NEWS CONFERENCES – Room 3
Unless otherwise noted, all news conferences will be held in Room 3.
News Conferences — Thursday, Nov. 5 | ||||
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| Time | Loc. | Company | Presenter | Topic |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Booth 1623 | AOPA | Craig Fuller | Unveiling of AOPA 2010 Sweepstakes grand prize - media availability at the booth to follow immediately |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Rm. 3 | Remos | Corvin Huber | New products |
| 12:00 - 1:00 | Center Stage | AOPA | Various | General Aviation Serves America Rally |
| 1:15 - 1:45 | Rm.3 | Cirrus Aircraft | TBA | |
| 2:00 - 2:30 | Rm. 3 | Avidyne | Dan Schwinn, CEO | What's New From Avidyne |
| 3:00 - 3:30 | Booth 322 | FAA | J. Randolph Babbitt | Media Availability |
| 3:45 - 4:15 | Rm. 3 | Lindbergh Foundation | TBA | |
| 4:30 - 5:00 | Rm. 3 | Forward Vision Systems | New STCs | |
News Conferences — Friday, Nov. 6 | ||||
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| Time | Loc. | Company | Presenter | Topic |
| 10:45 - 11:15 | Rm. 3 | Powerful Learning | Dave Meindl | Customizeable software for aviation programs |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Rm. 3 | Dynon Avionics | Robert Hamilton, Nick Bogner | New SkyView LSA Glass Panel |
| 12:15 - 12:45 | Rm. 3 | Tri-Nav Aviation Charts | Howie Keefe | New Tri-Nav charts-one chart for IFR,VFR & GPS |
| 1:00 - 1:30 | Rm. 3 | Start Pac | Eve Storm | What's New from Avidyne |
| 1:45 - 2:15 | Rm. 3 | Kilfrost | TBA | |
| 2:30 - 3:00 | Rm. 3 | BOTH USA | Erik Vonk, CEO | Changing the Way Work works |
| 3:15 - 3:45 | Rm. 3 | CAVOK European Airtours | Marko Majer | New Self-fly Guided Air Tours in Europe |
| 4:00 - 4:30 | Rm. 3 | Dominican Republic | Aristides Fernandez | Fly GA to the Dominican Republic |
REFRESHMENTS FOR REGISTERED MEDIA GUESTS
Refreshments are available in the News Room.
Registered media guests are invited to stop by for a light continental breakfast (Thursday through Saturday) and daily afternoon refreshments.
DISPLAYING YOUR PUBLICATION
Table space for displaying your publication is available in the News Room. News Room staff will replenish your supply as needed.
NEWS ROOM EQUIPMENT
AOPA will provide wireless connectivity in the News Room for credentialed media.
