September 14-16, 2025 | Austin Marriott Downtown
Austin, TX
ABC 2025 Conference Schedule
The schedule is subject to change and a final agenda will be published prior to the conference.
SUNDAY, September 14, 2025
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM Registration
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Opening Reception (attendees and guests welcome)
MONDAY, September 15, 2025
7:00 AM - 12:30 PM Registration
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM Breakfast
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM Alison Wyrick (Honeywell International)
9:40 AM - 10:20 AM Rhys Williams (General Atomics)
10:20 AM - 10:45 AM Coffee Break
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Walter Mather Award Presentation
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Michael Bartron (FAA)
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Ralph Pagano (Fitzpatrick, Hunt & Pagano)
Lunch (on your own)
TUESDAY, September 16, 2025
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Per Ahl (Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions)
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM Dr. Paul Williams (Univ of Reading, Professor of Atmospheric Science)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Coffee Break
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Will Nicholas (Lilium)
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch
A closing luncheon will be held following sessions and all attendees and guests are welcome.
ABC 2025 Conference Speakers
Speaker presentations are given on subjects of current interest, including insurance, law, governmental activity, and aviation and aerospace technology. In the past, speakers have included the CEO of Lloyd's, Administrators of the FAA, NASA Astronauts, United States District Court Judges, United States Legislators, as well as experts in the aerospace industry. An important feature of this conference includes the participation of the program's lead underwriters, who are available for private consultations with insureds and potential insureds, together with their brokers.
Fitzpatrick, Hunt & Pagano, LLP
Ralph Pagano, Managing Partner
ABC 2025 Conference Registration
$250 Fee Required
$600 Fee Required
No Fee Required
Please Note:
We will be taking photographs at the conference, which may be used in ABC publications and/or on our website. Please let us know in writing if you do not wish to have your image in our publicity.
All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to ABC. Cancellations received by August 23, 2024 will receive a full refund. No refunds will be given after August 23, 2024. Individuals are responsible for cancellation of hotel and transportation reservations.
ABC 2025 Conference Hotel
Austin Marriott Downtown
Address
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Palm trees sway in a soft desert breeze, set against brilliant blue skies. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, an iconic Scottsdale luxury hotel, welcomes you home to 333 days of sunshine every year. We invite you to explore lushly landscaped grounds of the Sonoran Desert filled with lagoons, blooms, and wildlife. Celebrating almost three decades as a AAA Five Diamond hotel, this luxury resort offers adventures worth repeating with sparkling pools and world-class golf. Your next adventure is calling.
Hotel Room Rate
$265 per night plus 14.02% tax per night (state and local tax). There is an additional one-time $12.00 per adult charge to cover round trip porterage.
The conference rate is only valid until August 9 OR until the contracted room block is filled which may occur earlier than August 9. Please book early for best availability. After this date, any un-reserved rooms will be released into general hotel inventory for resale.
Parking
Overnight valet service is $38 per evening. Self-parking is offered at $25 per night.
Cancelation Policy
Cancellation of individual guest room reservations made up to seven days prior to arrival will be accepted, and the deposit refunded for those rooms for the full night's stay.
Hotel Reservations
Please book your hotel room via the link below. If you are unable to book your hotel via the link, you may also reserve your room by calling 800-344-4758 and reference the Aircraft Builders Council Conference to receive the group rate. Hotel rooms, outside of the contracted room block dates, may be available but at higher rates. Please call the hotel for assistance if you need to book a room for an extended stay.
ABC 2025 Conference Transportation
Hotel Location
The conference hotel is located 25 minutes/23 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Ground Transportation
Uber, Lyft and local taxis are available to/from the hotel.
Allow the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess to arrange a seamless arrival with their preferred transportation partners. For advance reservations and price estimates, contact their Concierge by phone at 480.585.2697 or by email at SCP.Concierge@Fairmont.com.
Parking fees
Overnight valet service is $38 per evening. Self-parking is offered at $25 per night.
Directions from Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Approximately 25 minutes
1. Follow Sky Harbor Blvd. to 'East Cities/Exit 202'.
2. Continue to Hwy 202. Take Hwy 202 East to Hwy 101 Loop North.
3. Follow Hwy 101 North and exit on Scottsdale Road.
4. Turn left (south) on Scottsdale Road and continue to Princess Drive.
5. Turn left (east) on Princess Drive, follow signs to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. (Approx. .03 miles)
6. Lobby entrance will be on your right.
ABC 2025 Conference Sponsorship
ABC’s annual conference is a premier forum on the aviation and aerospace industry and products liability. This unique event brings together insureds, potential insureds, lead underwriters, brokers and defense counsel all at one locale. Over 350 industry professionals attend and your sponsorship will enable ABC to enhance the conference experience for its growing number of attendees. Your support is greatly appreciated!
To secure your spot as a 2024 ABC Conference Sponsor, please use this online form or access the hard copy.
ELIGIBILITY: Sponsorship is open to ABC program underwriters and participating brokers. For other parties desiring sponsorship, please email info@aircraftbuilders.com stating your interest which will be reviewed by the ABC Marketing Committee.
BENEFITS of becoming a sponsor include:
• All sponsors will receive recognition through ABC's LinkedIn page, recognition in pre and post conference communications, and an ABC website link to your company website.
• Additional benefits are dependent on your level of sponsorship.
Note: ABC’s ability to deliver on the benefits outlined above is based upon receiving this sponsorship form and payment by July 31, 2024. After that date some benefits may be missed due to printing/shipping deadlines that are strictly adhered to. Please note that sponsorship is separate from conference registration; to attend the conference, please visit aircraftbuilders.com to register. You will receive confirmation of your sponsorship via email.
Aircraft Builders Council
4248 Park Glen Road
Minneapolis, MN 55416 USA
+1-952-928-4662 | info@aircraftbuilders.com
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