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The 2019 NBAA-BACE keynotes feature titans of the business world and trailblazing aviators. These can’t-miss events will educate and inspire, and set the tone for an innovative, forward-thinking show. View images from the exciting sessions.
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Keynote Sessions

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen greets attendees at the day 1 keynote session.

Perot Jr., Chairman of The Perot Group, was presented with the NBAA Meritorious Service to Aviation Award, business aviation’s most distinguished honor.

Bolen interviews Dayton, who founded EarthLink in 1994 at the age of 23 which grew to serve millions of consumers and helped usher in the Internet revolution.

All of the speakers pose for a photo after the day one keynote wraped up.

These Hall of Famer’s get acquainted at the keynote session.

Johnson playfully companies heights with King during the day 1 keynote.

Bolen interviews Dayton who over the last 25 years, has founded and built companies that have helped propel the Internet into our everyday lives.

Signed basketballs are lined up.

Bolen interviews Dayton, who founded EarthLink in 1994 at the age of 23 which grew to serve millions of consumers and helped usher in the Internet revolution.

Steuart Walton is the founder and chairman of Game Composites, Ltd., a company that designs and builds small composite aircraft.

Steuart Walton is the founder and chairman of Game Composites, Ltd., a company that designs and builds small composite aircraft.

Perot Jr., Chairman of The Perot Group, was presented with the NBAA Meritorious Service to Aviation Award, business aviation’s most distinguished honor.

Drones perform a dynamic opening presentation.

Perot Jr., Chairman of The Perot Group, was presented with the NBAA Meritorious Service to Aviation Award, business aviation’s most distinguished honor.

Bolen interviews Dayton who over the last 25 years, has founded and built companies that have helped propel the Internet into our everyday lives.

Walton, Founder and Chairman of Game Composites, LLC, kicks off opening day.

Johnson, who serves as Chairman and Founder of the Magic Johnson Foundation, kicks off opening day.

Johnson, who serves as Chairman and Founder of the Magic Johnson Foundation, kicks off opening day.

Attendees start to fill in the seats as they wait for the keynote to start on opening day.

Gamebird GB1 exhibited by Game Composites, LLC

Gamebird GB1 exhibited by Game Composites, LLC

Gamebird GB1 exhibited by Game Composites, LLC

Attendees wait for the keynote session to start while the check out the Gamebird GB1 which is on display next to the stage.

Drones perform a dynamic opening presentation.

Steuart Walton, Founder and Chairman of Game Composites, discusses the future of aviation.

Crowds are guided into the session on Day 1.

Bush congratulates Perot Jr. on receiving the 2019 NBAA Meritorious Service to Aviation Award

Perot Jr., Chairman of The Perot Group, was presented with the NBAA Meritorious Service to Aviation Award, business aviation’s most distinguished honor.

Perot Jr., Chairman of The Perot Group, was presented with the NBAA Meritorious Service to Aviation Award, business aviation’s most distinguished honor.

Johnson, who serves as Chairman and Founder of the Magic Johnson Foundation, kicks off opening day.

A captivating indoor aerial drone light show kicked off the Day 1 Keynote at a future-focused 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas.

Johnson, who serves as Chairman and Founder of the Magic Johnson Foundation, kicks off opening day.

During the day two Keynote, attendees heard from record-setting pilot Capt. Barrington Irving and he was presented with the 2019 NBAA American Spirit Award.

During the day two Keynote, attendees heard from record-setting pilot Capt. Barrington Irving

During the day two Keynote, attendees heard from record-setting pilot Capt. Barrington Irving

Ed Bolen presented Barrington Irving Jr. with the 2019 NBAA American Spirit Award

A discussion between Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt, the first female combat pilot in the U.S. Air Force (USAF), and retired USAF Gen. Lloyd “Fig” Newton, the first African American to fly for the Thunderbirds

Eric Allison, head of Uber Elevate, spoke with attendees about his company’s goals of creating a multimodal aerial rideshare.

“Jetman” Yves Rossy closed the day two keynote session by sharing his journey to what seems impossible – a man flying without a vehicle.

“Jetman” Yves Rossy closed the day two keynote session by sharing his journey to what seems impossible – a man flying without a vehicle.

“I wanted to fly around the world to inspire kids,” said Irving. “It is so important to engage kids and show them the finish line. The destination is important.”

Eb Bolen presented Barrington Irving Jr. with the 2019 NBAA American Spirit Award

A discussion between Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt, the first female combat pilot in the U.S. Air Force (USAF), and retired USAF Gen. Lloyd “Fig” Newton, the first African American to fly for the Thunderbirds

A discussion between Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt, the first female combat pilot in the U.S. Air Force (USAF), and retired USAF Gen. Lloyd “Fig” Newton, the first African American to fly for the Thunderbirds

“We want this to be an option for everyday transportation,” said Allison. “It won’t happen overnight but it will happen.”

“It’s not only flying – it’s a journey of life,” Rossy concluded, encouraging attendees to keep a place for the “fun, for the fantasy.”

Rossy was a fighter pilot in the Swiss military, and his dream of flying autonomously lead him to began development of the jet engine-powered wing that allows him to fly without a vehicle.