2012 Program Highlights

General Session Keynote Speakers

Tuesday, 7 August Mr. Michael Huerta, Acting Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration		Tuesday, 7 August Ms. Leslie Cary, Secretary, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Group (UASSG), Air Traffic Management Section, Air Navigation Bureau, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)		Tuesday, 7 August Brig. Gen. William R. Burks, Adjutant General for the State of Nevada		Wednesday, 8 August Lt. Cdr. Rorke Denver, U.S. Navy Seal and Lead Actor in the hit film “Act of Valor”
Wednesday, 8 August Mr. Harold F. Smith, Lt. Col USAF (Retired), Founding Member -AUVSI 40th Anniversary Address		Thursday, 9 August Vice Admiral William R. Burke, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations Warfare Systems (N9)		Thursday, 9 August Lt. Gen. Mary A. Legere, Deputy Chief of Staff, G2, U.S. Army

AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems North America 2012 Educational Program will feature the latest issues, trends and developments impacting the unmanned systems and robotics community.

Plan to arrive in Las Vegas early to ensure you don’t miss our Monday afternoon program sessions featuring a mixture of presentations, panels and interactive workshops addressing key industry issues! The program begins at 1300 on Monday afternoon and will conclude with an evening reception allowing attendees and speakers an intimate setting to mingle and network!

The 2012 program will also feature outstanding morning keynote speakers on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the show, followed by a combination of dynamic technical, panel and hot topic sessions each afternoon.  With more than 100 sessions to choose from, our 2012 educational program offers something for everyone! This year’s discussion topics will include: