HAI is pleased to announce HAI Connect, an all-new, affordable way to help buyers in the rotorcraft industry efficiently evaluate new products and services—online.

At this virtual marketplace, which takes place Sep. 8–9, 2021, the vertical flight industry’s leading manufacturers and suppliers will showcase and demonstrate their latest offerings and meet with potential buyers from around the globe in brief, prescheduled one-on-one appointments. In-depth panel discussions will round out the event.

“The concept is simple,” says Charlotte Zilke, HAI’s senior director of membership and conventions. “The easy-to-use platform connects operators and maintainers with manufacturers and suppliers, allowing them to schedule 20-minute online video appointments. We are also using this version of Connect to provide vendors the opportunity to conduct virtual product demonstrations both days.”

Attendee Registration

Registration for HAI Connect attendees opens Jul. 12 and is free for HAI members and $95 for nonmembers. Look for more details in the coming weeks at rotor.org/events/2021-hai-connect. To become an HAI member or renew your current membership, contact HAI Membership.

Vendor Opportunities

Interested companies can enjoy three ways to meet buyers from around the world at HAI Connect:

• As a Connector—use our portal to make prescheduled video appointments with potential customers.
• As an Innovator—in addition to using the portal for video appointments, take the opportunity to do a product demonstration or make a company announcement.
• As a Sponsor—optimize your brand’s exposure at HAI Connect.

Limited space is available, so to learn more about our vendor opportunities, contact HAI Sales at kwhite@thewyman​company.com or 352-388-7031.

Schedule

HAI Connect will run from 9 am to 5 pm eastern (UTC-4) both days, Sep. 8 and 9. The full schedule is still being developed but will include appointments concurrent with product and service demonstrations in morning and afternoon sessions. A state-of-the-industry CEO panel discussion and a safety roundtable with rotorcraft industry professionals will be held midday Sep. 8 and 9, respectively.

More details about HAI Connect will be announced soon, so bookmark the event web page and check back regularly in the coming weeks to learn more.

And be sure to save the date—Jul. 12, 2021—when registration to attend HAI Connect opens!