This course aims to introduce the concepts, challenges, and opportunities of Advanced Air Mobility, preparing participants for this new connectivity scenario.
 
This activity will only be presented in Portuguese. Click here to see the full program
 

The airspace above large urban centers is becoming increasingly congested. In addition to airplanes and helicopters, drones are now part of the landscape. And soon, it will be the turn of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), which are expected to begin commercial operations in Brazil in 2027. This seminar will address the impacts of air mobility on cities, with discussions on mobility plans, regulations, airspace organization, ground infrastructure (vertiports and airports), and integration with other modes of transportation.
 
Preliminary Program
 
14h – 14h30 – Urban Air Mobility: An Increasingly Close Reality
The opening panel provides an overview of the advances in urban air mobility worldwide and in Brazil, and points out the main challenges for integrating this new mode of transport into city design.
• Alexandre Bürgel – Moderator
 
14h30 – 15h – Air Mobility in the Municipal Urban Mobility Plan: The Case of Jacareí
Jacareí, in the interior of São Paulo, was the first Brazilian city to launch an air mobility plan within its Municipal Mobility Plan. The panel will show how the process unfolded and how the plan can serve as an example for other municipalities.
• Edson Guedes – Secretary of Mobility of Jacareí
 
15h – 15h30 – Vertiports: The New Infrastructure for Urban Air Mobility
After airports and heliports, it’s the turn of vertiports. This panel aims to present how this new infrastructure differs from existing ones and what steps are necessary to implement it harmoniously in cities.
• Pedro Longuini – Director – Elyx Vertiportos
 
15h30 – 16h – Break
 
16h – 16h30 – The issue of noise from air travel in cities
eVTOLs promise to be a quieter mode of transportation than airplanes and helicopters. The purpose of the panel is to discuss completed and ongoing studies and the noise impacts of these aircraft on cities.
• Renata Cavion – Researcher & Profesor – UFSC
 
16h30 – 17h – National organization dedicated to advancing Urban Air Mobility
Brazil is developing a National Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Policy to establish regulatory and institutional frameworks for this market. The panel aims to highlight the progress of this joint effort between the government and the private sector.
• Representative of Brazilian Civil Aviation Department
 
17h – 18h – Debate: How São Paulo is preparing for commercial eVTOL flights
São Paulo is expected to be the main eVTOL market in the world in the coming years. To achieve this, it needs to be ready for when commercial operations begin. This debate brings together experts and public authorities to put into perspective what has already been done and what needs to be done for the implementation of this new mode of transport in the city of São Paulo.
• André Cavallini Alvarenga – Project Manager – SP Negócios
• Representative of Eve Air Mobility
• Representative of DECEA
• Representative of Council of Architecture and Urban Planning (CAU/SP)
 
This activity will only be presented in Portuguese.
 
Moderator: Alexandre Bürgel – Director – Innova
Partner at Innova, engineer by with expertise in Project Management and Process Mapping. He works in various sectors and roles, including as a speaker, communicator and elected Councilor at the City Hall of São Paulo. Through his work at Innova, he helps companies become more efficient, competitive and humanized, contributing to the construction of a more prosperous and inclusive future.
 
 
 

The eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility Forum is the leading AAM industry event in Latin America. Entering its fourth edition in 2026, the event will bring together speakers from Brazil and other countries to discuss the main topics guiding the implementation of this ecosystem worldwide. With each edition, more data and insights are shared with a qualified and engaged audience.
 
The mission of the eVTOL Forum is to foster Advanced Air Mobility in the region, bringing the best practices and solutions for the sector to take off. The event, for example, was one of the factors that led the São Paulo City Hall to create a working group to discuss the best way to add electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) to the city’s landscape.
 
In 2026, the eVTOL Forum will focus on five main areas: regulation, aircraft, infrastructure, operation, and airspace.
 
This forum will have simultaneous translation into Portuguese and English.

Preliminary Program:

*Other speakers will be added as they confirm their participation

June 17^th – 9h30 – 18h (UTC-3)

9h30 – 10h – What to Expect from Advanced Air Mobility Today and in the Coming Years
The opening panel provides an in-depth analysis of the advanced air mobility market in Brazil and around the world, as well as the impacts it will have on aviation and urban transportation.
• Anderson Correia – President – Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas (IPT) & Profesor – Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA)
 
10h – 11h – From Helicopter to eVTOL: Transition and Complementarity of Operations
eVTOLs will be another mode of transport in urban environments, sharing airspace with helicopters, airplanes, and drones. This panel will explore how air taxi companies, currently operating helicopters, will introduce electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft into their businesses.
• Anderson Markiewicz – Director of Aircraft Sales-and Acquisitions – Líder Aviação
 
11h – 12h – Social Acceptance as a Fundamental Basis for the Future of Air Mobility
Trust is an important aspect for society to understand and accept another type of aircraft flying overhead. In this panel, experts will discuss the best ways to present the technology to society, emphasizing the pillars of safety and inclusion.
• Dario Rais Lopes – Profesor – Universidade Mackenzie & Mobility Consultant
• Fernanda Siniscalchi – Liason for Brazil – AAM Institute
 
12h – 13h40 – Break
 
13h40 – 14h40 – The New Demand for Professionals in Advanced Air Mobility
The Advanced Air Mobility market will require an increasing number of professionals. The panel discussion will address how these professionals will be trained and what roles they will play in this market.
• Desuita Campelo – President – FlyTech Institute
• Representative of ANAC
 
14h40 – 15h40 – Xmobots’ Vision for the Future of Autonomous Air Mobility
Xmobots has unveiled a new vision for the future in which air mobility becomes personal, accessible, and integrated into the daily lives of people and businesses. In this panel discussion, Xmobots will outline this vision and explain how it plans to achieve it.
• Giovani Amianti – CEO – Xmobots
 
15h40 – 16h – Break
 
16h – 17h – The long and important path of eVTOL certification
Faced with a disruptive technology, the eVTOL certification process has been the biggest point of attention for the advanced air mobility industry. Experts from manufacturers will present in this panel how they are going through the process that is fundamental to maintaining the high safety standards of aviation and offering the market reliable and efficient aircraft.
• Marco Santin – ANAC
 
17h – 18h – The Progress of the Vertiport Sandbox in Brazil
This panel will update the progress and initial results of the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) regulatory sandbox for vertiports. Started in 2025, this approach gives the market the leading role in developing the foundations that will regulate the infrastructure for eVTOLs in Brazil.
• Bruno Limoeiro – CEO – Vertimob Infrastructure
• Rogerio Prado – CEO – PAX Aeroportos
• Representative of ANAC
 

June 18^th – 9h30 – 18h (UTC-3)

9h30 – 10h – A Viable Model for Advanced Air Mobility
The panel discusses how the entire ecosystem is building a scalable and financially viable model for the commercial operation of eVTOLs, and what the most significant challenges are that need to be overcome.
 
10h – 11h – Airline Networks Extend into Cities
This panel will show how airlines see eVTOLs as an opportunity to extend their route networks into cities, offering transportation from strategic points in large cities to airports and from airports to tourist destinations.
 
11:00 – 12h – Women in Advanced Air Mobility and the Development of a New Industry
Women are increasingly becoming part of the aviation industry, and this trend will continue in the field of advanced air mobility. The panel will discuss the role of women and how they will play a leading role in this emerging market.
• Kely Gois – Head – Aviation Council (mediator)
 
12h – 13h40 – Break
 
13h – 14h40 – Safety in eVTOL Operations
In this panel discussion, the focus is on safety and how safety protocols are being developed for eVTOL operations, with the aim of identifying and managing future risks.
• Kely Gois – Head – Aviation Council
• Reynaldo Ribeiro – President – BHEST & Safety Quality Assurance Manager – Helipark
 
14h40 – 15h40 – The Passenger Journey: From Vertiport to Vertiport
Vertiports are a key hub for the operation of urban air mobility. In this panel, experts will discuss how the passenger experience is changing with eVTOLs and vertiports.
 
15h40 – 16h – Break
 
16h – 17h – Organization and Safety of Urban Airspace with the Arrival of eVTOLs
In this panel, the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA) will provide an update on the implementation of the National UAM Operational Concept (BR-UAM) plan and explain how it is working toward the smooth and safe integration of eVTOLs into the airspace of Brazilian cities.
• Márcio André da Silva – DECEA
• Cleiton Almeida Ataíde – DECEA
 
17h – 18h – Battery Development and Charging Infrastructure
Batteries are crucial for the implementation of urban air mobility and the business viability for operators. In this panel, experts will show the evolution in battery development and how adequate infrastructure will be crucial for the operation of eVTOLs in urban centers.
 
This forum will have simultaneous translation into Portuguese and English.
 
Moderator: Gustavo Ribeiro
Journalist and master in Communication Sciences from Fernando Pessoa University (Portugal). He is the founder and editor of Voo Limpo, He researches and writes about aviation, air mobility and infrastructure for websites, magazines and newspapers. He colaborates with MundoGEO in content production and organizang eVTOL Forum.