📅 Date & Time: Thursday June 5, 2025, 6:30-7:30pm
📍 Location: Virtual Session
WIA Canada is thrilled to welcome Dr. Victoria Coleman, CEO of Acubed and Airbus’ Head of Research & Technology for North America, for a one-of-a-kind session at the forefront of aerospace transformation.
With a career spanning 35 years in cybersecurity, computer science, emerging platforms, and defense technology, Dr. Coleman has helped shape the future of flight from Silicon Valley to the U.S. Air Force. As the former Chief Scientist of the United States Air Force and the 22nd Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), she brings an unmatched depth of experience to this conversation.
Why You Should Attend:
In this session, Dr. Coleman will:
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Share her extraordinary career journey across tech, government, and academia.
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Dive into Acubed’s cutting-edge AI initiatives—from smart flight systems to next-gen manufacturing and passenger experience.
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Explore the bold “Go First, Go Fast, Go Big” strategy that drives innovation and business value for Airbus.
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Offer practical career advice for engineers and tech professionals in the aerospace sector.
Whether you’re an aspiring aerospace engineer, a tech innovator, or just fascinated by the intersection of AI and aviation, this is your chance to gain rare insight from a true industry trailblazer.
Victoria joined in 2024 as CEO of Acubed and Airbus’ Head of Research & Technology for North America. She has 35 years of experience and expertise that extends across multiple domains, from cybersecurity and computer science to emerging platforms and software engineering. Prior to joining Acubed, she served as the Chief Scientist of the United States Air Force where she was the preeminent scientific advisor to top leadership, including the Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff and Chief of Space Operations. Her responsibilities included assessing a wide range of scientific and technical issues crucial to the department’s mission, as well as identifying and analyzing technical challenges to provide innovative solutions. Prior to her role as Chief Scientist, Dr. Coleman served as the 22nd Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and serves as a Visiting Professor in Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley.
Beyond her government service, her career includes executive roles at pioneering organizations such as Atlas AI P.B.C, where she spearheaded the development of cutting-edge AI solutions for sustainable development. She was also the founding director of the System Design Laboratory at SRI International, leading research in trustworthy systems and cyber security. She also has held leadership positions at companies including Samsung, Hewlett-Packard, Nokia, Yahoo, and the Wikimedia Foundation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how AI is reshaping the skies—and how you can be a part of it. Join us for an inspiring and informative session with Dr. Victoria Coleman.