After its 2025 debut, the NBAA-BACE Creator Studio, Powered by Signature Aviation, is back as a dynamic hub for storytelling, connection and conversation at the world’s most powerful business aviation event.
Set in the stunning Atrium of the LVCC West Hall and open to all badge holders, the Creator Studio brings aviation creators, exhibitors, brands and attendees together to connect, collaborate and share what’s happening across the industry.
Throughout the show, the Creator Studio will bring the action to life with live podcasts and interviews, Q&A panels, creator meetups, meet-and-greets and more. Stop by, join the conversation, meet the people shaping the future of business aviation and discover new ways to connect – both on and off the show floor.
Listen to a genuine conversation featuring three members of Congress who share a passion that extends well beyond Capitol Hill: aviation. Each has taken a distinctly different path into flying and public service, offering personal stories, unexpected connections and relatable perspectives on what it means to pursue a passion alongside a demanding career.
The conversation will be followed by a meet-and-greet, open to all NBAA-BACE attendees.
Moderator
Mindy Lindheim
Aircraft Broker and Owner – North Georgia Aviation & Creator
Representative Sam Graves (MO-06)
Chair of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Experienced GA Pilot, Owner of a P-40 Warhawk and T-6 Texan
Representative Jay Obernolte (CA-23)
Video Game Developer, Chair of the AAM Caucus and AI Task Force, Owner and Pilot of an Embraer Phenom 300
As business aviation enters its next phase of growth, Tony Lefebvre hosts a candid conversation with industry leaders about what must happen next. From capacity and infrastructure to talent, innovation and customer expectations, the CEO Exchange will explore the forces shaping the next decade of business aviation and what leaders across the industry need to solve together.
Moderator
Andrew Broom
Chief Revenue Officer, NBAA
Tony Lefebvre
CEO, Signature Aviation
Dan Drohan
Founder and CEO, Solairus Aviation
Jim Segrave
Founder, Chairman and CEO, flyExclusive
An NBAA 40 Under 40 leader sits down with Steve Varsano for a conversation across generations about taking risks, building relationships and continuing to evolve. From decades in business aviation to becoming one of the industry’s most recognizable creators, Varsano reflects on the choices that shaped his path, the power of a global audience and what it means to leave a lasting mark on the industry.
Steve Varsano
The Jet Business
TikTok – @stevevarsano
Yotube – TheJetBusiness
Moderator
Bridget Gonchar
Vice President – Airport Relations
Signature Aviation &
NBAA Top 40U40 Recipient
In private aviation, exceptional service extends well beyond the flight. Signature joins leaders from Four Seasons, Go Rentals and the inflight experience to explore what luxury travelers expect at every stage of their journey – from the cabin and FBO to the car and final destination.
A conversation about how leading hospitality brands anticipate needs, create consistency across every handoff and work together to deliver the seamless experience private aviation customers expect.
Moderator
Derek DeCross
CCO, Signature Aviation
Kaye Gitibin
CEO, Go Rentals
Kelley Moreton
GM, Four Seasons Hotel LAS
Jamie Gibson
Flightess
Hear how FBOs are evolving to better serve smaller operators through clearer pricing, tailored programs and new tools that provide greater choice, transparency and control.
Alex Gertsen
Senior Director of Airport Advocacy and Vertical Infrastructure, NBAA
Jim Hopkins
Airport Relations
Signature Aviation
Hector Huezos
COO, NATA
The World Cup, Olympics, Formula 1 and other major events bring extraordinary concentrations of aircraft and customers into a market. Delivering a seamless experience takes coordination across airports, FBOs and operators long before the first aircraft arrives.
This conversation will go behind the scenes on how that planning comes together – from managing demand, parking and ramp capacity to security, ground transportation and changing itineraries – and how close partnership across the aviation ecosystem helps airports prepare, operators set expectations and customers move seamlessly through some of the busiest days of the year.
Ben Czyzewski
Managing Director, General Aviation
Clark County Department of Aviation
Dan Dietz
Assistant Airport Manager, Kansas City Downtown Airport – Wheeler Field (MKC)
Jacob Haik
Van Nuys Airport Manager
Michael Sasse
SVP, Guest Experience and Innovation
Signature Aviation
Join four leaders from different regional business aviation associations for a moderated conversation around the role these organizations play in strengthening the industry. Advocacy, community engagement, workforce development, scholarships, industry connectivity, and ultimately the impact strong local aviation communities can have on business aviation as a whole.
Moderator
Kristi Ivey
Regional Director
NBAA
Scott Ramsden
SFBAA – South Florida
Hakar Torres
CFBAA – Central Florida
Ashley Charnley
GBAA – Georgia
John Gabriel
CBAG – Connecticut
What happens when a pilot speaks openly about mental health – and risks losing the ability to fly? Xyla Foxlin shares her powerful personal journey, her fight to change aviation’s approach to mental health and why she’s using her platform to make a difference.
The conversation will be followed by a meet-and-greet, open to all NBAA-BACE attendees.
Xyla Foxlin
Mechatronics Engineer, Pilot and Creator
@xylafoxlin | YouTube
Hear an important conversation about the unique role aviation and hospitality can play in recognizing the signs of human trafficking, protecting vulnerable people and turning awareness into action. Leaders from Signature Aviation, Covenant House and Delta Air Lines will share perspectives from frontline employees, young people at risk of exploitation and how their organizations are translating awareness into prevention and support.
Amy Alexy
CPO
Signature Aviation
Laura Lee Kong
General Manager – Propel Career Pathways at Delta Air Lines and Executive Advisor for Delta's Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate Program
Ashley Crawford
SVP Key Partnerships, Covenant House International
Have questions about the Creator Studio or want to coordinate something specific? Reach out to Alex Judge at ajudge@nbaa.org. We’re happy to help with details and logistics. Please note that any additional production, AV or other specialized requests are subject to approval and, if approved, are at the requester’s expense.
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