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Innovation to Impact: How AI & Autonomy Will Transform Aviation & Cities

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Lecture AI Discussion Open to Public Research and Career Options

Fri, Nov 13, 2026

12 PM – 1 PM EST (GMT-5)

Columbia Business School, Kravis Hall (665 W. 130th Street)

665 W. 130th Street, New York 10027, United States

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Innovation to Impact: AI, Autonomy, and the Future of Aerospace on Fri Nov 13 at 12pm. Speaker Rohit Goyal of Boeing Defense, Space, and Security. Flyer for Innovation to Impact: How AI and Autonomy Will Transform Aviation and Cities
Please join the Center for Smart Streetscapes, the Lang Center for Entrepreneurship, and Columbia Technology Ventures for an industry talk from Rohit Goyal, Head of Product & Chief of Staff, AI & Analytics at Boeing Defense, Space & Security. Rohit will discuss emerging trends in AI, autonomy, and aerospace in the context of cities, how innovations move from research to real-world applications, and New York City's role as a launch market for emerging technologies. Refreshments will be served and there will be time for networking!
Food Provided (Boxed lunch will be served!)

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Rohit Goyal

Head of Product & Chief of Staff | AI & Analytics

Boeing

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitgoyal16/

Most of my career has focused on new technologies and business models across aerospace, defense, autonomy and mobility.

        Currently, I lead Product team and serve as Chief of Staff for the AI & Analytics organization at Boeing Defense, with responsibility across product strategy, portfolio prioritization, organizational planning and execution. The organization has an approximately $100M annual operating budget and a global Product Management team.

         Previously, led future mobility strategy within Boeing’s CTO organization and worked in Boeing Corporate Strategy on Advanced Air Mobility, including M&A and venture diligence, partnerships, market strategy and post-acquisition integration. Earlier roles at Joby Aviation and Uber Elevate focused on building and commercializing new aviation products. At Uber, authored the Uber Air Concept of Operations and led work around commercialization, market feasibility and operating models for aerial ridesharing and drone delivery.

         Started my career working with FAA, NASA and the U.S. Department of Transportation on aviation technology, analytics and policy. Across these roles, the common thread has been taking new technologies and figuring out how they become real products, businesses and operating models.

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