Texas A&M-Fort Worth and PNC Bank brings together leaders from industry, higher education and government to explore the future of advanced aviation
Texas A&M-Fort Worth will host The Future of Advanced Aviation as part of its Voices That Innovate Speaker Series, presented by PNC Bank. The event brings together leaders from industry, higher education and government to explore what’s next in flight, from autonomous aircraft and air taxis to digital twins and research advancing new aviation technologies.
Hosted in partnership with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies, the discussion will also examine the research, industry collaboration and talent pipelines helping to position North Texas as a national leader in advanced aviation and driving new opportunities for workforce and economic development.
WHAT Voices That Innovate Speaker Series, Presented by PNC: The Future of Advanced Aviation
WHEN Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 Networking Reception: 5:30 p.m. Panel Discussion: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE Kimbell Art Museum Piano Pavilion 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76107
WHO Opening Remarks
- Dr. Kim McCuistion, Texas A&M-Fort Worth
- Dale Klose, PNC Bank
Moderator
- Denise Canales, Texas A&M-Fort Worth
Panelists
- Albert Bejarano, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Autonomy Research Institute
- Dr. Ivett Leyva, Texas A&M-Fort Worth
- Matt Byrd, Hillwood Aviation
- Dave Martin, Texas A&M University System Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies
- Scott O’Brien, Reliable Robotics
VISUALS / MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
- Interviews with panelists and Texas A&M-Fort Worth leadership before and after the discussion
- Aviation technology displays and demonstrations
- B-roll and photography of the networking reception, panel discussion and audience engagement
- Regional leaders from aviation, aerospace, higher education, business and government
Texas A&M-Fort Worth Texas A&M-Fort Worth is The Texas A&M University System’s multidisciplinary campus in downtown Fort Worth, bringing together education, research and industry to solve real challenges and prepare tomorrow’s workforce. As the academic and research anchor of the emerging Switchyard Innovation District, the campus unites three Texas A&M System universities and six state agencies to advance innovation, strengthen strategic partnerships and support the continued growth of Fort Worth, North Texas and the state.
