Welcome to the 2025 Aviation Conference

Flying smarter: Weather intelligence in aviation

We’re back — our annual event returns September 24

You’re invited! The Weather Company is thrilled to host our highly-anticipated aviation event on September 24-25 at the Lenox Hotel in Boston, MA. This is your opportunity to tackle your most pressing operational challenges with a day and a half of focused learning and collaboration.

Our forecast meteorologists and aviation science experts will guide you through fascinating developments and real-world operational scenarios. You’ll also connect with our product specialists and customer service teams to get your questions answered by the people who build and support your tools.

More than just a conference

We believe that the best connections are often made outside of the conference room. We’ve planned entertaining activities, including a scenic sunset dinner cruise, to make your time in Boston both productive and enjoyable.

We look forward to seeing you in Boston. Register today

What you can expect:

Enhance your decision-making: Gain valuable insights into forecast probability and confidence, helping you make critical calls on deicing and other weather-related challenges.
Experience the future of aviation weather: We’re particularly excited to showcase the latest in turbulence nowcasting and provide you with hands-on experience with our newest product innovations, including Maverick Dispatch.
Engage with experts and peers: From interactive demonstrations and a collaborative design thinking session to dedicated networking opportunities, you’ll have ample time to connect with our team and fellow aviation professionals.

What's included

All meals during the event (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Welcome Reception at Lolita on September 23
Private sunset dinner cruise on September 24
Transportation to and from the sunset dinner cruise
Uber vouchers for travel to and from the airport

Need to know

Arrival

Closest airport: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS/KBOS) has international and domestic flights from Boston, MA and is 10 miles from the event.
Drop-off: You can enter The Lenox Hotel at 61 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02116.
Upon entrance to the lobby, the Front Desk will be located diagonally to your right. Here you can check in for your stay.
Elevators are just past the Front Desk on the left. The elevators will take you up to your guestroom floor — you just need your room key to access your floor.

Registration

The Dome Room (our conference space) is located on the 2nd floor. You can access this floor with your room key as well. You’ll see Function Rooms on the elevator buttons.

Badge pickup: Take an immediate right out of the elevator. You’ll see the Dome Room on the right-hand side of the hall. Here, you can pick up your badge and check into the event.

You’ll see conference branding and directional signage around the hotel.

Reserve your room

The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St., Boston, MA 02116

Book by August 26 to secure a discounted rate ($419 per night + tax).

Book now

Pack accordingly

Stay up to date with The Weather Channel and be ready for whatever the weather has in store.

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Conference agenda

Welcome reception: Tuesday, September 23 (6 p.m. – 9 p.m. ET)

Join us at Lolita for light bites, beverages, and a chance to network with your peers.

Day 1: Wednesday, September 24 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET)

8:00 – 8:45 a.m. | Arrivals and breakfast

9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | Conference welcome
Speaker: Sheri Bachstein, President, The Weather Company

9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | Maverick Dispatch Showcase
Speakers:

Chris Oak, Lead Product Manager, The Weather Company
Max Jacubowsky, Principal Machine Learning Engineer, The Weather Company

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | Enroute Nowcasting + Forecast Update
Speaker: Dr. John Williams, Sr. Director, Applied Meteorological Science, The Weather Company

11:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Break

11:30 – 12:00 p.m. | Partner Session
Speaker: TBD

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch

1:00 – 2:15 p.m. | Design Thinking Session
Speakers:

Chris Oak, Lead Product Manager, The Weather Company
Emily Schofield, Aviation Product Manager, The Weather Company

2:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Harnessing the Power of Aviation APIs
Speakers:

Sehwan Kim, Director, Technical Product Management, The Weather Company
Ryan Schooff, Lead Technical Product Manager, The Weather Company

3:00 – 3:15 p.m. | Break

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. | Flight Optimization Partner Session
Speaker: TBD

4:15 – 5:00 p.m. | Latest Forecasting Innovations & Case Study
Speaker: Bill Duncan, Associate Director, Meteorology, The Weather Company

6:15 – 8:15 p.m. | Sunset dinner cruise

Day 2: Thursday, September 25 (8 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET)

8:00 – 8:45 a.m. | Arrivals and breakfast

9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | Conference welcome
Speaker: Ravi Vanmali, VP, Aviation, The Weather Company

9:15 – 9:45 a.m. | Maverick Launch Partners Panel
Speakers:

Garrett Urry, Manager of Flight Dispatch, Breeze Airways
James O’Boyle, Business Development Manager, British Airways
Kenneth McNaught, Manager, Dispatch, Horizon Air

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. | The Value of Embedded Mets
Speakers:

Hannah Cohn, Manager, Meteorology – Met in Charge, The Weather Company
Tim Burke, Manager, Meteorology – Met in Charge, The Weather Company
Jeff Sarver, Manager, Meteorology – Met in Charge, The Weather Company
Steve Abelman, Customer Success Representative, Aviation Products and Services, The Weather Company

10:45 – 11:00 a.m. | Break

11:00 – 12:00 p.m. | Aviation Weather Science and Insights
Speakers:

Dr. John Williams, Sr. Director, Applied Meteorological Science, The Weather Company
Dr. Lauriana Gaudet, Staff Applied Meteorological Scientist, The Weather Company

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Ask Me Anything Panel
Speakers:

Chris Oak, Lead Product Manager, The Weather Company
Bill Duncan, Associate Director, Meteorology, The Weather Company
Dr. John Williams, Sr. Director, Applied Meteorological Science, The Weather Company
Ravi Vanmali, VP, Aviation, The Weather Company

1:00 – 1:15 p.m. | Event wrap + close
Speaker: Ravi Vanmali, VP, Aviation, The Weather Company

1:15 – 2:00 p.m. | Boxed lunch