What happens when over 450 colleagues gather in one place at one time to discuss all things aviation? Well, you'll just need to come down to Superstar Theater this morning and see for yourself! Today at the Tech Symposium we're exploring the world of big data, discussing current modernization strategy, and forecasting what's yet to come in 2025 and beyond.
We want to bring you content that you want to hear, so this year we've teamed up with
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Log on using your smart phone, tablet, or laptop to ask questions and participate in polls throughout the event. There's even a prioritization function so you can vote for the questions you most want answered!
But before we start the show, we've got a couple of quick reminders for you:
- Registration is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Ocean Ballroom today.
- Lunch will be served from 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. in Ocean Ballroom and Capriccio Restaurant. Save room for ice cream at 2:30. Thank you, Midwest!
- Don't forget to bring your drink tickets when you attend the ATCA reception and peruse the Exhibit Hall in the Ocean Ballroom from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. this evening!
The Data's in the Details
The FAA Eyes Big Data Possibilities
By David Hughes, Federal Aviation Administration
Big data is expanding the impact of the FAA's NextGen initiative in a big way. As NextGen implementation continues to move forward, the agency is disseminating digital flight, aero-nautical and weather data, and collaborating with industry on ways to make use of the vast amounts of available information. The agency is also conducting research on new applications made possible by technological advances that increase the accessibility of FAA data.
READ MORE.
Interested in learning more about how data influences our decision making within the NAS? Join moderator Natesh Manikoth, FAA chief scientific and technical advisor for National Airspace System software, at 10:30 a.m. in Superstar Theater.
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