Spotlight

If you are an entrepreneur with groundbreaking ideas in the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, don't miss this opportunity to present your UAS and AAM to the UAS Angel Network on April 23. These pitch sessions provide the opportunity for emerging aviation start-ups to connect with capital investment.

To apply for the pitch events, visit the UASAngelNet.com website. The deadline for submissions is April 4.

The UAS Angel Network is comprised of accredited individual investors, angel groups, and seed funds who are seeking opportunities to invest in UAS and AAM companies. Subsectors and business applications of interest include: Drone Service Providers, UAS logistics, Airspace Management Systems, UAS Flight Safety Systems, Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), Droneports and Vertiports, and the Commercialization of New UAS Technologies. Hosted by OKC Innovation District (OKCID) in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), Oklahoma Aerospace Week celebrates Oklahoma's thriving aerospace industry, drawing attention to the state's contributions and fostering pathways for future growth. Some of the featured events include:

The Aero Oklahoma: Advocacy and Awareness Day at the Capitol hosted by ODAA. This event is expected to draw more than 1,000 attendees as industry leaders engage with state legislators to advocate for supportive policies.

The Aerospace & Defense Symposium on emerging defense technologies hosted by University of Oklahoma's Oklahoma Aerospace and Defense Innovation Institute (OADII)

The Emerging Technology in Aerospace Symposium hosted by Oklahoma State University's Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE).

Skyward Connections: Aligning Oklahoma's UAS Industry to Federal Opportunities. This event is hosted by the UAS Cluster initiative and will feature industry experts on securing federal contracts, building key relationships, and navigating challenges followed by a networking reception. Register to attend at UASCI Skyward Connections panel.

The Annual Career Fair at Rose State Community College, hosted by Oklahoma ACES, and is projected to attract over 800 job seekers eagerly exploring opportunities in Oklahoma's aerospace sector.

Also, To find out about these and other Oklahoma Aerospace Week events, go to OKC Innovation District Aerospace Week.