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More information: AeroVironment, Inc. is an American defense contractor headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, that designs and manufactures unmanned aerial vehicles. This site in Petaluma designs and manufacturers AeroVironment’s Jump-20 UAV, which is a larger size (Group 3) drone system.

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Oct 2-3 2025

Napa Valley, California
Overview

G-49 Summit

G-49 convenes prominent leaders and influencers to discuss and debate critical topics shaping the economy and their companies.

2025 G-49 Summit will focus on “Industrial Technology Reimagined: Building Boldly in an Age of Disruption.” We will explore how a forwardthinking mindset—grounded in agility, innovation, and resilience— can unlock opportunity in the face of seismic change. We’ll dive deep into how digital transformation, AI adoption, reshoring, supply chain reinvention, and shifting global policy landscapes are redrawing the competitive map for industrials. As disruption becomes the norm, not the exception, we will spotlight the leaders and companies who are not only adapting—but thriving— by reimagining how industrials compete, operate, and grow.

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2024 G49

2025 Featured Speakers

Wahid Nawabi
Wahid Nawabi
CEO of AeroVironment

Location Details

Montage Healdsburg
100 Montage Way
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Website
$1240/night
(707) 979-9000
Booking Information
Reference: 2025 G-49 Summit Fernweh Group

Link: https://book.passkey.com/event/51006757/owner/50147107/home
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2025 Topics

  • AI in action: Across operations, supply chains, and customer experience
  • Policy shifts tariffs, reshoring, tax cuts
  • Sustainability: managing ROI, regulation, and long-term goals
  • Talent transformation: upskilling for a digital future amid workforce gaps
  • Capital discipline: navigating high rates through smart M&A, capex, and value plays

Tentative Agenda

October 1
October 2
October 3
1:00 - 3:00 pm
AeroVironment Tour - Petaluma Facility
2:00PM - onwards
Welcome Desk Registration
4:00 - 6:00pm
Wine Tasting
6:00 - 9:00pm
Welcome Dinner
8:00 - 9:00am
Breakfast
9:00 - 11:35am
Executive Learning: Winning the Next Decade - Leadership, Reputation, and Innovation
9:00 - 9:35am
What’s Next for U.S. Economic Strategy?
Jed Kolko, Ex-Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs
9:35 - 10:10am
Reputation Is Capital: Crisis Management in the Public Eye
Mathew Rosengart, Former Federal Prosecutor & Trial Attorney, US DOJ
10:10 - 10:25am
Break
10:25 - 11:00am
Leadership and Change Management in Today's Disruptive Era
Christopher Fussell, President, Lila Sciences; Former US Navy SEAL Officer
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7:15 - 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00 - 8:05am
Kick-off and Plan for Day 2
Gaurav Batra, President & CEO, Ayna
8:05 - 8:40am
Leading Through Crisis: Lessons from the Frontlines of the 2023 Banking Collapse
Mike Roffler, Former CEO, First Republic Bank
8:40 - 9:50am
Making Digital a Reality in Industrials
8:40 - 9:15am
Titanium Economy goes Digital
Mike Olosky, CEO, Simpson StrongTie
9:15 - 9:50am
Impact of UAS with AI & Autonomy across various
Industries
Wahid Nawabi, CEO, AeroVironment
9:50 - 10:00am
Break
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Agenda

October 1
October 2
October 3
Spouse Activities
1:00 - 3:00pm
AeroVironment Tour
Location: Petaluma Facility
2:00 - 5:30pm
Welcome Desk Registration
Location: Grand Promenade
4:00 - 6:00pm
Wine Tasting
Location: Oak Lawn or The Grove
6:00 - 9:00pm
Welcome Reception (Outdoor venue overlooking the Napa landscape)
Location: Oak Terrace
7:30 - 8:30am
Breakfast
Location: The Grove
8:30 - 11:15am
Executive Learning: Winning the Next Decade - Leadership and Innovation
Location: Grand Ballroom
8:30-9:00am
Redefining Leadership and Opportunities in the Age of Al
Jungsang Kim, Professor of ECE, Duke University; Co-founder,
IonQ
9:00-9:30am
Leading Through Crisis: Lessons from the Frontlines of the 2023 Banking Collapse
Mike Roffler, Former CEO, First Republic Bank
9:30-9:45am
Break
9:45-10:15am
Leadership and Change Management in Today’s
Disruptive Era
Christopher Fussell, President, Lila Sciences; Former US Navy SEAL Officer
10:15-10:45am
The Next Frontier of US Industrial Innovation
Eric Lin, Acting Associate Director in Innovation and Industry Services, NIST
10:45-11:15am
Fireside Chat: The Next Frontier of Industrial
Decarbonization -Thermal Batteries + Carbon Capture
Katherine Romanak, Research Professor at the Bureau of
Economic Geology, The University of Texas; Ty Jagerson, Vice President of Business Development, Antora Energy
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7:30 - 8:20am
Breakfast
Location: The Grove
8:20 - 8:30am
Kick-off and Plan for Day 2
Gaurav Batra, President & CEO, Ayna
Location: Grand Ballroom
8:30 - 9:00am
Reputation Is Capital: Crisis Management in the Public Eye
Mathew Rosengart, Former Federal Prosecutor & Trial Attorney, US DOJ; Partner, Greenberg Traurig
Location: Grand Ballroom
9:00 - 10:00am
Lessons from Leading Industrial Companies
Location: Grand Ballroom
9:00 - 9:30AM
Titanium Economy Goes Digital
Mike Olosky, CEO, Simpson StrongTie
9:30 -10:00AM
Redefining Defense Technology
Wahid Nawabi, Chairman of the Board, President & CEO, AeroVironment
10:00 - 10:15am
Break
View all
October 1
1:00 - 3:00pm
AeroVironment Tour
Location: Petaluma Facility
2:00 - 5:30PM
Welcome Desk Registration
Location: Grand Promenade
4:00 - 6:00pm
Wine Tasting
Location: Oak Lawn or The Grove
6:00 - 9:00pm
Welcome Reception (Outdoor venue overlooking the Napa landscape)
Location: Oak Terrace
October 2
7:30 - 8:30am
Breakfast
Location: The Grove
Morning
Spa
Location: The Montage Spa
11:15 - 12:15pm
Lunch
Location:The Grove
Afternoon
Spa
Location: The Montage Spa
3:00 - 4:00pm
Honey Tasting
Location: The Grove
5:30PM Onwards
Cocktails and Dinner
Location: Grand Lawn
October 3
7:30 - 8:20am
Breakfast
Location: The Grove
9:00-9:45am
Heritage Oak Hike
Location: Starts at Front of the Hotel
Morning
Spa
Location: The Montage Spa
12:00 - 12:45pm
Lunch
Location: The Grove

Spouse Activities

October 1
October 2
October 3
1:00 - 3:00pm
AeroVironment Tour
Petaluma Facility
2:00 - onwards
Welcome Desk Registration
Grand Promenade
4:00 - 6:00pm
Wine Tasting
Oak Lawn
6:00 - 9:00pm
Welcome Reception (Outdoor venue overlooking the Napa landscape)
Oak Terrace
7:30 - 8:30am
Breakfast
The Grove
Morning
Spa
The Montage Spa
11:15 - 12:15pm
Lunch
The Grove
Afternoon
Spa
The Montage Spa
3:00 - 4:00pm
Honey Tasting
Within Montage - To be Confirmed
5:30pm onwards
Cocktails and Dinner
Grand Lawn
7:30 - 8:20am
Breakfast
The Grove
9:00 - 10:30am
Heritage Oak Hike
Within Montage - To be Confirmed
Morning
Spa
The Montage Spa
12:00 - 12:45pm
Spa
The Montage Spa
3:00 - 4:00pm
Lunch
The Grove

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– G-49 Summit Attendee

Always informative! Thank you for the invitation.

–  G-49 Summit Attendee

Amazing venue. Beautiful dinner. Great food

– G-49 Summit Attendee

Outstanding. Great mix of leaders.

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