DAY 2: Next-Generation Aircraft
Technologies & Infrastructure
30. September 2026

Preliminary Agenda!

08:30–09:00

Morning Coffee - Get together

Session V: Executive Kexnotes III - Next Generation Aircraft Technologies

09:00–09:45

Keynote - Title tbd
Ludovic Ybanez, Airbus, Head of Electric Propulsion Demonstrator & Managing Director Airbus UpNext

09:45–10:30

Leaning into the Future: NASA and Electrified Aircraft Propulsion
Dr. Andrew Woodworth, NASA Glenn Research Center, Hybrid Electric Aircraft Materials Technical Lead

10:30–11:00

Coffee Break at Exhibition Area & Networking

Session VI: Cryogenic Aircraft Power Systems

11:00–11:20

Experience of cryogenic power electronics development at the University of Strathclyde
Prof. Weijia Yuan, University of Strathclyde, Full Professor and Applied Superconductivity Laboratory Lead

11:20–11:40

Presentation -Title tbd
Prof. Tao Yang, University of Nottingham, Full Professor

11:40–12:00

Design and Experimental Verification of a Modular Cryogenic ANPC Phase-Leg for 800V DC-Link Applications
Dr. Christopher Dahmen, Airbus Central Research & Technology, Power Electronics Scientist

12:00–12:20

Presentation - Title tbd
Prof. Martin März, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Full Professor and Director Institute of Power Electronics

12:20–12:40

Expert Panel Discussion: Cryogenic Power Systems for Future Aircraft
Prof. Weijia Yuan, Prof. Tao Yang, Dr. Christopher Dahmen, Prof. Martin März, Dr. Bernd Eckardt (tbd)

12:40–13:40

Lunch & Networking

Session VII: Airport Infrastructure & Energy Systems

13:40–14:00

Presentation - Title tbd
Dr. Michael Hupe, Airport Nuermberg GmbH, Managing Director

14:00–14:20

Presentation - Title tbd
Wesley Teeuwisse, AMS Schiphol, Innovation Manager, Invited Presentation - Confirmation Pending

14:20–14:40

Presentation - Title tbd
Mark Schmidt, Research Airport DLR, Invited Presentation - Confirmation Pending

14:40–15:00

Panel Discussion: Airport Infrastructure & Energy Systems
Dr. Michael Hupe, Wesley Teeuwisse (tbd), Mark Schmidt (tbd), Dr. Markus Meindl (tbd)

15:00–15:20

Fraunhofer Program Management in Clean Aviation: A Strategic Outlook
Florian Hilpert, Program Management, Fraunhofer Aviation & Space and TC Member, Clean Aviation

15:20–15:30

Best Paper Award / Closing Remarks
Prof. Martin März, Dr. Bernd Eckardt, Dr. Markus Meindl

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DAY 2: Next-Generation Aircraft Technologies & Infrastructure 30. September 2026

Morning Coffee - Get together

Session V: Executive Kexnotes III - Next Generation Aircraft Technologies

Keynote - Title tbdLudovic Ybanez, Airbus, Head of Electric Propulsion Demonstrator & Managing Director Airbus UpNext

Leaning into the Future: NASA and Electrified Aircraft Propulsion Dr. Andrew Woodworth, NASA Glenn Research Center, Hybrid Electric Aircraft Materials Technical Lead

Session VI: Cryogenic Aircraft Power Systems

Experience of cryogenic power electronics development at the University of Strathclyde Prof. Weijia Yuan, University of Strathclyde, Full Professor and Applied Superconductivity Laboratory Lead

Presentation -Title tbdProf. Tao Yang, University of Nottingham, Full Professor

Design and Experimental Verification of a Modular Cryogenic ANPC Phase-Leg for 800V DC-Link ApplicationsDr. Christopher Dahmen, Airbus Central Research & Technology, Power Electronics Scientist

Presentation - Title tbdProf. Martin März, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Full Professor and Director Institute of Power Electronics

Expert Panel Discussion: Cryogenic Power Systems for Future Aircraft Prof. Weijia Yuan, Prof. Tao Yang, Dr. Christopher Dahmen, Prof. Martin März, Dr. Bernd Eckardt (tbd)