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Panelist

Mr. Jim Perschbach

Jim Perschbach leads the team that is developing the 1,900-acre Tech Port innovation campus as a nationally important destination for advanced technologies, including aerospace, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure resiliency, defense, manufacturing and global trade. Port San Antonio is one of Texas' fastest-growing economic engines—home to over 80 tenant customers and their 19,000 employees, which generate an annual economic impact of over $20 billion according to the Texas Comptroller's 2025 study. In addition to his work at the Port, Perschbach serves his community in numerous leadership roles. Currently, he is a member of the Texas Advanced Air Mobility Committee—a statewide body supporting the development of legislation and policies that support the implementation of emerging air transportation technologies across the state. He is also Board Chair of the Kelly Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports innovative K-12 learning programs and adult workforce development efforts centered in the San Antonio region's advanced technologies. He has also been named by the American Business Journals as one of the country's top 100 executives to watch. Perschbach holds an undergraduate degree in business administration from The George Washington University and earned his law degree from The University of Houston Law Center.

Speaking at

Thu Nov 06 10:30 AM — 11:30 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time Moscone West - Level 2, 2003-2007

Sky-High Planning: How Drones and Air Taxis Are Redefining Urban Development

The skies above our cities are becoming the next frontier in urban mobility. From drone deliveries to air taxis, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is transitioning rapidly from concept to reality, reshaping how we plan and design communities. Join us as a panel of industry experts, innovators, and public-sector leaders discuss how AAM is beginning to affect infrastructure, land use, and local economies across the United States and beyond. This session will offer planners, policymakers, and developers practical insights and guidance to help them get ready for the growing role of air-based transportation in everyday life.