Steffanie Rivers, who leads TCB Drones as its founder, serves as both an entrepreneur and a drone educator with a focus on aviation, workforce development, and emerging technology.
During the making of her NEXT LEVEL CEO television appearance—set to be showcased at the TCB Drones Red Carpet Premiere in Dallas on September 19, 2026—Steffanie Rivers is pictured here.
Scheduled for September 19, the event brings together leaders from aviation, education, workforce development, public safety, business, and media to discuss drones, careers, and the evolving landscape 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, the founder of TCB Drones, is transforming a national television milestone into a broader discussion about entrepreneurship, drone technology, and the future of work. This will happen when NEXT LEVEL CEO: The TCB Drones Red Carpet Premiere arrives in Dallas on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Held at the National Aviation Education Center, located at 5657 Mariner Drive in Dallas, the gathering will welcome approximately 100 invited and registered guests spanning aviation, education, workforce development, public safety, government, entrepreneurship, business, and media.
“The Journey. The Vision. The Next Level.” serves as the evening’s theme.
Rivers, however, insists the occasion must be more than a simple television watch party.
“The episode is the centerpiece, but it shouldn’t be the entire event,” Rivers stated.
Her NEXT LEVEL CEO appearance will act as a springboard for a larger experience aimed at helping attendees grasp where drone technology is heading, what opportunities are emerging, and how individuals and organizations can get involved in the industry’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 blend of a Hollywood-style red-carpet affair, a strategic networking reception, a technology showcase, and an inspirational premiere.
Planned components include red-carpet arrivals, professional photography, guest and media interviews, strategic networking, drone technology exhibits, workforce-development conversations, the screening of the NEXT LEVEL CEO episode, and a live post-screening discussion with Rivers.
The aviation venue was chosen deliberately.
Rather than opting for a traditional ballroom setting, TCB Drones intends to leverage the National Aviation Education Center as a backdrop to drive a wider dialogue about aviation, emerging technology, and the future workforce.
THE GAP BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY AND OPPORTUNITY
Drone technology is already deployed across public safety, infrastructure, inspections, construction, agriculture, emergency response, delivery, education, and numerous other sectors.
Still, many students, workers, entrepreneurs, schools, and organizations lack a clear understanding of how to enter the industry or prepare for the opportunities it generates.
That is the gap TCB Drones seeks to close.
Drone technology can signify far more than equipment. It can become a career, a professional certification, a business venture, a workforce-development initiative, or a gateway into aviation and emerging technology.
Through training, education, and industry engagement, TCB Drones strives to help individuals and organizations grasp 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 deliberately broader than that of a conventional television-premiere audience.
Anticipated attendees include corporate executives, aviation professionals, technology companies, drone-industry representatives, workforce-development leaders, educators, HBCU representatives, STEM and career-technical-education leaders, public-safety professionals, government representatives, entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders, journalists, television and radio personalities, podcast hosts, and content creators.
Select students and emerging leaders in aviation, drone technology, STEM, career and technical education, and entrepreneurship are also expected to take part.
The objective is not merely to occupy a space.
It is to build a setting where connections can evolve into opportunities.
FROM THE RED CARPET TO THE NEXT LEVEL
A key portion of the evening is anticipated to unfold after the television episode concludes.
Following the screening, Rivers plans to engage in a live conversation centered on the concept “From the Red Carpet to the Next Level.”
This discussion will delve into what viewers did not see on television, the hurdles behind Rivers’ entrepreneurial journey, lessons gained from the NEXT LEVEL CEO experience, the future of drone careers, prospects for young people, and the next phase of growth for TCB Drones.
The aim is to shift the dialogue from what occurred on television to what comes next.
For Rivers, the hoped-for outcome is that guests arrive curious about her television appearance but depart with an appreciation for the broader mission and vision behind TCB Drones.
SHOWING GUESTS THE FUTURE OF DRONE TECHNOLOGY
Throughout the evening, TCB Drones intends 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 highlight TCB Drones’ educational initiatives, community impact, and dedication to broadening access to aviation and technology opportunities.
The overarching message is that technological change is already unfolding.
The critical question is whether individuals, businesses, schools, and communities are preparing themselves to take part 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.
Seating is limited, and advance RSVP is required.
Event Details and RSVP:
https://steffanieredcarpet.com/next-level-ceo
ABOUT STEFFANIE RIVERS
Steffanie Rivers is an entrepreneur, drone educator, and the founder of TCB Drones. Her efforts concentrate on assisting individuals and organizations in understanding the professional opportunities created by unmanned aircraft systems, while also broadening discussions about aviation education, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.
ABOUT TCB DRONES
TCB Drones is a Dallas-area drone education and professional-services organization that focuses 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 who want to understand and engage with the expanding drone economy.
Website: https://www.tcbdrones.com
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