Shortly after NBAA and EBAA canceled their in-person European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), details of the virtual “EBACE Connect” are beginning to emerge in its place. To be held May 18 to 19—when the original in-person event was scheduled—EBACE Connect will encompass a virtual programming series designed to gather business aviation leaders and other authorities to discuss industry issues and trends, the organizations said.

“EBACE has been bringing our industry together for more than a decade, and this year will not be an exception,” said EBAA secretary-general Athar Husain Khan. “With EBACE Connect, we will showcase the innovative and flexible spirit of our industry to learn and discover all that is coming our way in business aviation.”

Plans call for an opening keynote along with sessions focusing on industry trends, innovations, OEM CEO perspectives, sustainability, and the Covid environment. The event will also host press conference opportunities. The associations will launch a dedicated website with agenda, registration, and other information.

“Now more than ever, it’s critical that the business aviation community has an opportunity to come together in a conversation about innovations and opportunities that will propel the industry forward,” said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. “EBACE Connect will serve as that definitive dialogue, with insights and information to help participants think through their plans for the second half of the year.”