Steffanie Rivers, who established TCB Drones, is a business owner and instructor in drone technology concentrating on aviation, workforce growth, and cutting-edge tech.
Steffanie Rivers while filming her NEXT LEVEL CEO television segment, which will be highlighted at the TCB Drones Red Carpet Premiere in Dallas on September 19, 2026.
The September 19 gathering brings together leaders from aviation, education, workforce, public safety, business, and media around drones, careers, and the future of work.
The television episode may introduce people to my journey, but I want the evening to introduce them to the opportunity—and show them where they fit in the future of drone technology.”— Steffanie Rivers, Founder, TCB Drones
DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Steffanie Rivers, founder of TCB Drones, is transforming a national television achievement into a broader discussion about entrepreneurship, drone technology, and the evolving workplace when NEXT LEVEL CEO: The TCB Drones Red Carpet Premiere arrives in Dallas on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
This event is scheduled at the National Aviation Education Center, located at 5657 Mariner Drive in Dallas, and will host around 100 invited and registered attendees from aviation, education, workforce development, public safety, government, entrepreneurship, business, and media sectors.
The evening’s theme is: “The Journey. The Vision. The Next Level.”
Rivers, however, does not intend for the occasion to be merely a television screening party.
“The episode is the centerpiece, but it shouldn’t be the entire event,” Rivers stated.
Her NEXT LEVEL CEO feature will serve as the spark for a more immersive experience aimed at helping guests grasp the direction of drone technology, the opportunities it generates, and how people and organizations can engage in the sector’s ongoing expansion.
“Although my NEXT LEVEL CEO episode is the feature, I want to give guests a glimpse into the world of TCB Drones and what is to come for drone technology as we lead the way,” Rivers said.
A RED CARPET WITH A BUSINESS PURPOSE
NEXT LEVEL CEO: The TCB Drones Red Carpet Premiere is being crafted as a fusion of a Hollywood-style red-carpet affair, a purposeful networking mixer, a technology exhibition, and an inspiring premiere.
Planned components include red-carpet arrivals, professional photography, guest and media interviews, strategic networking, drone technology displays, workforce-development discussions, the NEXT LEVEL CEO episode screening, and a live post-screening dialogue with Rivers.
The choice of an aviation venue is deliberate.
Instead of a conventional ballroom setting, TCB Drones intends to use the National Aviation Education Center to foster a wider conversation about aviation, emerging technology, and the workforce of tomorrow.
THE GAP BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY AND OPPORTUNITY
Unmanned aircraft technology is already deployed across public safety, infrastructure, inspections, construction, agriculture, emergency response, delivery, education, and various other fields.
Yet many students, workers, entrepreneurs, schools, and organizations still lack a clear understanding of how to enter the industry or prepare for the opportunities arising from it.
That is the gap TCB Drones aims to close.
Drone technology can signify more than just hardware. It can become a career path, a professional credential, a business venture, a workforce-development initiative, or a gateway into aviation and emerging technology.
Through training, education, and industry engagement, TCB Drones works to assist individuals and organizations in understanding how unmanned aircraft systems can be employed safely, legally, and professionally.
BRINGING THE RIGHT PEOPLE INTO THE ROOM
The guest strategy for September 19 is intentionally wider than a standard television-premiere crowd.
Expected attendees include corporate executives, aviation professionals, technology firms, drone-industry representatives, workforce-development leaders, educators, HBCU representatives, STEM and career-technical-education leaders, public-safety professionals, government officials, entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders, journalists, television and radio personalities, podcast hosts, and content creators.
Selected students and emerging leaders in aviation, drone technology, STEM, career and technical education, and entrepreneurship are also anticipated to join.
The objective is not merely to fill seats.
It is to create a room where relationships can evolve into opportunities.
FROM THE RED CARPET TO THE NEXT LEVEL
One of the evening’s most significant moments is expected to occur after the television episode concludes.
Following the screening, Rivers plans to take part in a live discussion centered on the idea “From the Red Carpet to the Next Level.”
The conversation will delve into what viewers did not see on television, the obstacles behind Rivers’ entrepreneurial path, insights gained from the NEXT LEVEL CEO experience, the future of drone careers, opportunities for young people, and the next phase of growth for TCB Drones.
The aim is to shift the conversation from what aired on television to what comes next.
For Rivers, the hoped-for result is that guests arrive curious about her television appearance but depart with a grasp of the larger mission and vision behind TCB Drones.
SHOWING GUESTS THE FUTURE OF DRONE TECHNOLOGY
Throughout the evening, TCB Drones plans to demonstrate applications of drone technology in public safety, inspections, construction, agriculture, infrastructure, emergency response, delivery, education, and workforce development.
The event will also serve as a platform to showcase TCB Drones’ educational efforts, community impact, and dedication to broadening access to aviation and technology opportunities.
The overarching message is that technological change is already underway.
The question is whether individuals, businesses, schools, and communities are preparing themselves to participate in it.
EVENT INFORMATION
NEXT LEVEL CEO: The TCB Drones Red Carpet Premiere
Saturday, September 19, 2026
National Aviation Education Center
5657 Mariner Drive
Dallas, Texas 75237
The Journey. The Vision. The Next Level.
Space is limited, and advance RSVP is requested.
Event Details and RSVP:
https://steffanieredcarpet.com/next-level-ceo
ABOUT STEFFANIE RIVERS
Steffanie Rivers is an entrepreneur, drone educator, and founder of TCB Drones. Her work focuses on helping individuals and organizations understand the professional opportunities created by unmanned aircraft systems while expanding conversations around aviation education, entrepreneurship and workforce development.
ABOUT TCB DRONES
TCB Drones is a Dallas-area drone education and professional-services organization focused on drone training, FAA Part 107 preparation, hands-on flight education, workforce development, and commercial drone applications.
TCB Drones works with aspiring pilots, businesses, schools, public-safety organizations, and community partners seeking to understand and participate in the growing drone economy.
Website: https://www.tcbdrones.com
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