Keynote Speakers – 2023 NBAA Maintenance Conference

The 2023 NBAA Maintenance Conference will open and close with two dynamic keynote speakers.

Opening Keynote

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Andy Papathanassiou

NASCAR Pit Crew Coach

When Andy Papathanassiou talks about being in the fast lane, he’s referring to something other than his life experiences. Starting in 1992 as the “pit crew coach” for Hendrick Motorsports, DuPont, Cup Series race team, Papathanassiou has been an integral part of the team-building and communication talents that have led to many victories on the NASCAR Circuit.

Papathanassiou is a team-building and innovation expert who revolutionized the way pit crews operate. He explains, “A pit crew is just like any high-performance team or business unit – you need the right perspective, dedicated players and a good system. Without all the components, you will never achieve your potential.” His perseverance and belief in the team concept helped Hendrick Motorsports teams win twelve NASCAR Sprint Cup Championships with drivers such as Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

If you’re ready to learn ways for “Maximizing Your Personal Toolbox,” then join Papathanassiou for this year’s 2023 NBAA Maintenance Conference, as he takes his audience on a compelling journey into high-performing teams and what it takes to stay on top.

Closing Keynote

Thursday, May 4, 2023
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Scott Augenbaum

Cybersecurity Expert

Scott Augenbaum is a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience investigating and combating cybercrime. He was one of the first agents to investigate computer crime investigations and made cybercrime investigation his core competency in 2003, working in the Cyber Division and managing responses to cybersecurity incidents. Augenbaum interviewed thousands of cybercrime victims throughout his career and understands the devastating effects cybercrime can have on individuals and organizations.

Realizing that most cybercrime victimizations could have been prevented with the right information, Augenbaum now dedicates himself to speaking to individuals and organizations about the cyberthreats they face. He provides actionable takeaways that are simple and easy to understand, and has provided cybersecurity training to thousands of law enforcement officers, corporate executives and cybersecurity professionals around the world.

After retiring from the FBI, Augenbaum became a cybersecurity consultant, speaker and author. He is the author of the book, “The Secret to Cybersecurity: A Simple Plan to Protect Your Family and Business from Cybercrime.” Augenbaum is passionate about public speaking and shares his knowledge and experience to help individuals and organizations become cybersecure, empowering them to prevent cybercrime and identity theft, and avoid the loss of savings and disruption of business activities.