There will be several events coming soon to Westlake's Circle T Ranch that may catch your eye. This message below is to give you a heads-up about each of them so if you see something unusual around Town, you'll know what it's all about. Please note, these events are invitation only and NOT open to the public.
I hope this letter finds you well. We are excited to inform you about the upcoming event on the future of mobility and transportation, which will be hosted by Hillwood at the Circle T Ranch on October 4-6, 2023. This invitation-only event promises to be a significant gathering of experts, innovators, and thought leaders in the field, aimed at shaping the future of mobility for the betterment of our communities.
In an effort to be transparent and ensure that any potential concerns are addressed in advance, we would like to provide you with information regarding specific activities scheduled during the conference. By doing so, we hope to prevent any unnecessary disruptions or misunderstandings within our respective communities.
Tuesday, October 3rd:
- Community Education Event: UP.Summit 2023 in partnership with Hillwood will be meeting with the students of Westlake Academy to discuss and highlight the importance of STEM education and to expose them to new mobility technologies. The educational program is designed to expose students to how innovation is changing the future of mobility and aviation. In collaboration with Wing, we will be launching several delivery drones from the Circle T Ranch that will make a delivery to the students to the school. Students will also have the opportunity to witness a model rocket launch and see demonstrations of advanced mobility technologies. The model rocket launch is scheduled for approximately 12:45 p.m. and the drone deliveries from the ranch to the school will occur at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 4th:
- Airshow: UP.Summit participants will have the opportunity to witness a brief airshow over the grounds of the Circle T Ranch. The private airshow will include various aircraft, including former military aircraft, EVTOLs, acrobatic aircraft and helicopters, and other cutting-edge aviation technologies.
Thursday, October 5th:
- Drone and Fireworks Show: UP.Summit organizers will conduct a brief drone and fireworks show on the Circle T Ranch. This visually stunning display will commence at approximately 7:00 p.m. and is expected to last approximately 15 minutes.
Friday, October 6th:
- Model Rocket Launch: At the close of the UP.Summit, organizers will launch 300 small model rockets on the Circle T Ranch at approximately 3:15 p.m.
We understand that these activities may generate questions or concerns among residents and constituents, and we want to assure you that all safety measures have been carefully considered and implemented. Safety remains our top priority, and we have worked closely with relevant authorities to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Please feel free to share this information with your residents and constituencies to keep them informed about the events taking place at the Circle T Ranch during the UP.2023 Conference.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to shape the future of mobility.