Join us for an inspiring event where innovation meets the skies, bringing together leaders in aerospace and AI
to shape the future of flight.
About Sky’s Not The Limit
Sky’s Not The Limit is a premier evening event series dedicated to exploring the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and artificial intelligence within the aerospace sector. Hosted at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, a hub celebrating the legacy and future of flight, the event uncovers bold ideas and real-world applications driving the next wave of sustainable flight, autonomous systems, and dual-use innovation.
Through dynamic panels, thought-provoking keynotes, and startup showcases, attendees will:
- Discover groundbreaking technologies and real-world use cases.
- Gain insights into emerging business models, investment trends, and cross-sector collaborations shaping the aerospace ecosystem.
- Connect with entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and industry leaders ready to create real impact in aerospace, mobility, and beyond.
This is more than a conversation — it’s a launchpad for ideas, ventures, and partnerships that will shape the future of flight and space.
What to Expect
Dynamic Panels
Engage in discussions with experts on the latest trends in aerospace and AI.
Thought-Provoking Keynotes
Gain insights from leading voices in technology and innovation.
Startup Showcases
Discover groundbreaking startups and their transformative solutions.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to forge impactful partnerships.
Moderators
Gauthier Vasseur
Executive Director, Berkeley Fisher Center for Business Analytics
Emmanuelle Pauliac-Vaujour
Science & Technology Attachée, Consulate General of France in San Francisco
Paige Stanton Wilson
Chief Development Officer, Acubed; Board Member FACC
Featured Speakers
Florian Cardinaux
Consul General
Consulate General of France in San Francisco
Zsolt Katona
Faculty Director
Berkeley Fisher Center for Business Analytics
Cedric Cocaud
Project Executive, Connected Airsights
Acubed
Mark Mueller
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
UC Berkeley
Raj Pai
Senior Technologist, Aviation Systems Division
NASA
Paul Smith
Director of Flight Test and Operations
Acubed
Maxime Gariel
Autonomy Lead
Joby Aviation
Jon Lovegren
Head of Autonomy & Airspace Integration
Wisk
Matt Zacharias
CEO
EZ Aerospace
Martin Bocken
Co-founder & CEO
HyLight
Konstantin Kisly
Co-founder & Director of Engineering
Alef Aeronautics
Leah Walker
Lab Director
Berkeley Risk and Security Lab
Franck Marchis
Sr. Planetary Astronomer & Unistellar Citizen Science Director
SETI Institute
Program
An evening of inspiring talks, panels, and networking opportunities.
*Please note that the program is subject to change.
3:30 p.m.
Registration Begins
4:00 p.m.
Welcome Words
Gauthier Vasseur
Executive Director,
Berkeley Fisher Center for Business Analytics
Emmanuelle Pauliac-Vaujour
Science & Technology Attachée, Consulate General of France in San Francisco
Paige Stanton Wilson
Chief Development Officer, Acubed; Board Member, FACC
4:10 p.m.
Special Address
French Strategy in Avionics
Florian Cardinaux
Consul General,
Consulate General of France in San Francisco
4:20 p.m.
Opening Session & Keynote
Zsolt Katona
Faculty Director,
Berkeley Fisher Center for Business Analytics
4:35 p.m.
Keynote: State of the Industry
AI and Commercial Aviation: A World of Opportunities
Cedric Cocaud
Project Executive,
Connected Airsights
4:55 p.m.
Keynote: State of the Industry
The Future of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Dynamics, Control, Motion Planning & State Estimation.
Mark Mueller
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, High Performance Robotics Laboratory, UC Berkeley
5:15 p.m.
Aero+Space Panel
Getting Autonomy Off the Ground
What will it take to bring autonomy into the air—safely, at scale, and in the near term? This panel explores the transition from assisted flight to fully autonomous systems across commercial aviation, advanced air mobility, and beyond. We’ll discuss the key enablers, from AI and systems integration to certification pathways and operational readiness, and unpack how momentum is building across the ecosystem.
Moderator: Paige Stanton Wilson
Chief Development Officer,
Acubed; Board Member, FACC
Panelists:
Jon Lovegren
Head of Autonomy & Airspace Integration, Wisk
Maxime Gariel
Autonomy Lead,
Joby Aviation
Paul Smith
Director of Flight Test and Operations, Acubed
Raj Pai
Senior Technologist, Aviation Systems Division, NASA
6:05 p.m.
Break
6:15 p.m.
Startup Galaxy Tour: EZ Aerospace
EZ Aerospace builds a dual‑use air‑taxi marketplace, integrating existing aircraft and future eVTOLs to enable on‑demand, affordable air mobility—backed by a US Air Force SBIR contract and innovative commercial pathways.
Matt Zacharias
CEO,
EZ Aerospace
6:30 p.m.
Startup Galaxy Tour: HyLight
HyLight deploys autonomous hydrogen-powered airships to inspect pipelines and power lines up to 350 km with zero emissions—delivering precise, AI-enhanced infrastructure insights to enable safer, greener monitoring.
Martin Bocken
6:45 p.m.
Startup Galaxy Tour: Alef Aeronautics
Alef Aeronautics engineers zero‑carbon aerial transport, blending innovative hardware and software to offer scalable, sustainable solutions that ease urban and rural mobility—reimagining the future of eco‑friendly aviation.
Konstantin Kisly
Co-founder &
Director of Engineering,
Alef Aeronautics
7:00 p.m.
Keynote: Strategic Outlook
War and Peace in the New Aerospace Era
Leah Walker
Lab Director,
Berkeley Risk and Security Lab
7:15 p.m.
Space Discovery for the People
From Galileo to You: Space Discovery for All
Franck Marchis
Senior Planetary Astronomer & Director of Unistellar Citizen Science, SETI Institute
7:35 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
Organizers & Partners
Our dedicated team is the driving force behind Sky’s Not The Limit, orchestrating an unforgettable series that bridges the gap between aerospace and AI innovation. With a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, they ensure every detail is perfectly executed.
Location
Venue Information
Venue:
Hiller Aviation Museum
Address:
October 9th, 2025
Time:
4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Join Us at Sky’s Not The Limit!
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