Autonomy in Flight: Panel & Happy Hour at SFCW
The skies have long been one of the hardest sectors to decarbonize — constrained by legacy aircraft, pilot shortages, and regulatory complexity. But a new generation of companies is rebuilding aviation from the ground up.
Electric propulsion, autonomous flight systems, and next-generation certification pathways are converging to unlock safer, cleaner, and more scalable air mobility — from autonomous cargo aircraft to regional passenger aviation and electric air taxis.
Join Obvious Ventures during SF Climate Week for a focused conversation with leaders at the forefront of this transformation.
Featured Speakers:
Christabelle Bosson, Air Taxi Integration Lead, Joby | Driving airspace and operational integration for electric air taxi networks connecting cities and regions.
Michael Norcia, CEO, Pyka | Leading the deployment of autonomous electric aircraft for commercial cargo and industrial applications.
Robert Rose, CEO, Reliable Robotics | Advancing FAA-certified autonomous flight systems designed to retrofit and scale across existing aircraft fleets.
The Run:
4:00 PM | Arrival & Check-in
4:30 PM | Panel Discussion
5:00 PM | Happy Hour & Networking
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This event is part of a 3-part series hosted by Obvious Ventures during SF Climate Week 2026, exploring how autonomy and electrification converge to bring us an abundant, cleaner future:
April 20: Autonomy in Flight
Space is limited so please only RSVP if you intend to join. Priority will be given to founders, operators, and investors in the climate and autonomy space.
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.
Special thank you to Orrick for sponsoring the event series.