AfroTech Conference 2026
Adrian Groos
CEO, Nimbus Aerospace
Track Smart Cities
Biography
Adrian Groos is the co-founder and CEO of Nimbus Aerospace, an investor-backed aerospace company building next-generation hybrid-electric business aircraft. The company combines advanced manufacturing with proprietary, AI-driven certification software developed in-house. Nimbus is backed by Techstars and advised by leaders from SpaceX, Boeing, and the Federal Aviation Administration. Adrian leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers and operators with experience at organizations including Raytheon, Bombardier, and Microsoft. Prior to co-founding Nimbus Aerospace, he worked in product management roles at SoLo Funds and Platform Science.
Sessions
Cloud Control: The Intersection of AI and Aerospace
Wed, Nov 4, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT
Track Smart Cities
Led by Nimbus Aerospace, one of the few Black-owned aviation and aerospace companies in the world, this panel explores how AI, sustainability, and engineering are converging to reshape flight. From autonomous systems to sustainable aviation fuels to air traffic data infrastructure, attendees get a direct look at where the industry is heading.
