A&D Raw Materials and Manufacturing 2023 Brochure

About

“The A&D Raw Materials is a great place to gather valuable insight on the state of the industry, network with key decision makers across the supply chain and develop partnerships to further advance the industry. Coming out of the COVID impacted years, 2022’s event was especially insightful as the industry gets back to normalcy.”

Roger Raley President, Alpine Advanced Materials

Aviation Week Network’s A&D Raw Materials & Manufacturing Conference gathers stakeholders in the aerospace raw materials and manufacturing industries. The program covers raw materials and manufacturing operations, capabilities and processes, innovation within manufacturing, modern machining technologies and industry automation.

The two-day conference will take a deep dive into commercial and defense raw materials and manufacturing challenges. It will provide a unique opportunity for thought leaders, management, buyers and industry professionals to come together to share best practices and insights into the industry outlook.

Unprecedented industry collaboration

• Leading industry experts to offer insights and solutions. Cliff Collier, Alex Krutz, Kevin Michaels, Frank L. Perryman, Dr. Vivek Saxena, Peter Zimm and many others.

• Legal Panel to Discuss Strategies to Address Delays and Disruptions

Bring your questions and find solutions. Explore challenges, identify best practices and build for the future.

• What keeps you up at night?

• What are your pain points?

Why Georgia?

• 2022 was a record setting year for economic growth in Georgia

• Aerospace products are Georgia’s No. 1 export ($9.19 billion in 2021) and the state’s second largest manufacturing industry generating a $57.5B economic impact.

• Georgia has become a true innovation hub, with a high concentration of companies that invest heavily in R&D

• Savannah’s broad advanced manufacturing base includes 297 manufacturers, employing nearly 18,000 and creating $3.2 billion in output in 2020.

You’re Invited

You are invited to attend the 2023 A&D Raw Materials & Manufacturing Conference!

We have brought together the best leaders and subject matter experts in the industry for two days of engagement and networking. Our goal in creating the program is to leave you with valuable information to improve your daily business activities. A&D Raw Materials & Manufacturing is where the industry comes together and where you want to be!

In addition to the conference program, we want you to build a community with peers, develop partnerships, and drive advocacy to improve the industry. We aim to bring together the right audiences with the right content and help you streamline your time out of the office.

Aviation Week Network’s A&D Raw Materials & Manufacturing Conference gathers stakeholders in the aerospace raw materials and manufacturing industries, from OEMs/Prime to tier 3 and 4 suppliers. This year’s program will address core topics such as Industry Outlook & Forecast, Supply Chain Strategies & Solutions, and Manufacturing Analytics. In addition, there will be a series of panel discussions on Trends Talk in metals, composites, and digital technology. We are also delighted to be joined by two stellar keynote speakers from Airbus and Boeing to open the program respectively each day.

As I mark the beginning of my first event as a Conference Producer in the aviation industry, I have collaborated with an amazing advisory team that has given unselfishly of their time to make the right introductions and assist with developing the program. I look forward to bringing my project management experience, coupled with advice from industry veterans, to bring you the best A&D industry programs available.

For me to be successful in my role, I will need to hear from you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with thoughts, comments, or ideas as the program for future events take shape and is finalized.

If you want to share your expertise at a future A&D event, drop me a note or connect with me on LinkedIn. Nothing beats a face-to-face meeting, and I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible. See you in Atlanta!

Best, Carol Wilkins Conference Producer Aviation Week Network

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Who Attends

At the A&D Raw Materials & Manufacturing Conference delegates meet and interact with industry experts who provide updates on the state of the industry, recovery trajectories within the market and technology advancements. Extensive networking opportunities throughout the event enable delegates to develop valuable relationships with peers, influential decision makers and even competitors.

Top 10 Industries Represented

6% Consulting/Analyst Services

6% MRO

6% Supply Chain

4% Finance/Bank

4% Avionics/Instruments

2% Components/Rotables

2% OEM Manufacturer

2% Government/Military

2% Raw Materials

Delegate Profile Attendees by Region

Key Takeaways

A&D Raw Materials & Manufacturing conference is where industry comes together and where you want to be! Make it your goal to connect with subject matter experts and key decision makers at #ADRMM.

The conference is a platform for thought leaders, management, buyers and stakeholders in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry to connect. Take advantage of meeting face-to-face and take-away tangible information on the current state of the industry and predictions for future trends.

The agenda will take a deep dive into the hot topics and markets such as:

“The (A&D Manufacturing) conference provides the opportunity to meet game changers in the A&D industry. The smaller size gives the participants and presenters networking opportunities not typically available.”

Industry Outlook and Forecast in Aerospace and Raw Material

Supply Chain Strategies & Solutions

Sustainability

Lesley Hazelton CFO, COX Machine

Manufacturing Analytics

Panel Discussions on Metals, Composites & Digital Technology

Propel Your Business Towards the Future!

Leading Industry Speakers Include:

Joe Anselmo SVP of Content, Editorial Director, Aviation Week Network

Oliver Dreier Senior Vice President Material & Parts Procurement and Chairman of the Airbus Material Board, Airbus

Clark Miller Business Development Manager, Hexcel

Peter C. Zimm Principal, Charles Edwards Management Consulting

Paul Barborka COO, Aerospace Platform, Voestalpine High Performance Metals

Gail Gruener Director of Supply Chain, Moeller Aerospace

Frank L. Perryman President & CEO, Perryman Company

Tim O’Dey Strategic Initiatives Engineer, Royal Engineered Composites

Miguel Pinedo Director, Strategy & Marketing Aerospace & Transportation, Constellium

C. Ellis Brazeal III Partner, Jones Walker

Alex Krutz Managing Director, Patriot Industrial Partners

Dr. Vivek Saxena CEO, Advisory Aerospace OSC

Jeffrey Carpenter Senior Director, Contracts and Category Leader –Materials and Standards, The Boeing Company

Lorenzo Marandola President, M1 Composites Technology

Chad Theriot Partner, Jones Walker

Cliff Collier Principal, Charles Edwards Management Consulting

Kevin Michaels Managing Director, AeroDynamic Advisory

William E. Underwood Partner, Jones Walker

Day One | Monday, April 17

12:00pm Registration & Refreshments

1:00pm Conference Welcome

Carol Wilkins, Conference Producer, Aviation Week Network

1:05pm

Opening Keynote

Oliver Dreier, Senior Vice President of Material & Parts Procurement, Airbus

1:40pm

Outlook & Key Trends: Aerospace Raw Materials

As aircraft production rates have risen, the pace of industry recovery has been dictated more by supply availability rather than demand. What does this mean for the shape of the recovery going forward, both for the industry and aerospace raw materials? This session will analyze the airframe and engine raw materials market, the key disruptions and trends shaping it, and the outlook for 2023 and beyond.

Peter C. Zimm, Principal, Charles Edwards Management Consulting

2:15pm

Trends Talk: Metals Panel

A panel of leading industry professionals will discuss the outlook for production rates and implications for aerospace raw materials in the metal sectors. The discussion will address navigating supply chain constraints, geopolitical risks, inflation, and interest rates in the raw materials market. Panelists will explore the most pressing challenges, best practices, and lessons learned in navigating the new aerospace supply chain.

Moderator: Peter C. Zimm, Principal, Charles Edwards Management Consulting

Paul Barborka, COO, Aerospace Platform, Voestalpine HighPerformance Metals

Frank L. Perryman, President & CEO, Perryman Company

3:00pm Afternoon Networking Break

3:30pm

Sustainability Initiatives: Growth Driver and Building Your Competitive Advantage

The aerospace industry is evolving and adapting to a sustainability framework that includes scores on emissions, recycled parts, and overall environmental measurements across the supply chain. International Air Transport Association (IATA) has an ambitious target to make flying net zero by 2050. According to Accenture, 98% of aerospace and defense executives agree that it will be essential to engage with and scale sustainability ecosystem partnerships over the next two years. Attend this session for a status report on the stated industry goal. How will your company measure against competitors in meeting the industry target?

Moderator: Joe Anselmo, Sr. Vice President Content, Aviation Week Network

4:20pm

Strategies to Address Delays and Disruptions in Aviation Manufacturing

The last few years have seen large fluctuations in material pricing and availability. This has necessarily impacted almost every supplier, manufacturer, and end-user client within the aviation industry. This session will explore real-world strategies and action items to address these impacts from multiple perspectives within the industry, including suppliers, manufacturers, and ultimate product end-users. You’ll learn how your contractual rights impact these issues and the resulting business decisions.

Moderator: Ellis Brazeal, Partner, Jones Walker LLP

William Underwood, Partner, Jones Walker LLP

Chad Theriot, Partner, Jones Walker LLP

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Networking Reception

Day Two | Tuesday, April 18

8:00am Continental Breakfast & Networking

9:00am Welcome

Carol Wilkins, Conference Producer, Aviation Week Network

9:05am

Opening Keynote – An Industry View from Boeing’s Perspective

Jeff Carpenter, Sr. Director Contracts and Category Leader, The Boeing Company

9:40am

Smart Factories: Case Studies in Manufacturing Analytics

Manufacturing Analytics, or Factory Analytics, yields amazing insights into complex operations. Power BI or Tableau for ‘as is’ or descriptive analytics is commonplace in North American aerospace shops. However, only a few visionary shops are taking the lead in harnessing the power of predictive and prescriptive analytics. A case study will demonstrate the evolution of prescriptive analytics with real examples across the aerospace tiers. You will hear and discuss why Aerospace manufacturing is uniquely complex when implementing smart manufacturing. Learn also about practical issues like data completeness, consistency, and accuracy.

Moderator: Dr. Vivek Saxena, CEO, Advisory Aerospace OSC

Gail Gruener, Director of Supply Chain, Moeller Aerospace

10:30am Morning Networking Break

11:00am

Building a Greener Future: The Contribution of the Aluminum Industry

Why is aluminum expected to play a crucial role in a sustainable economy? Along with its low density and its remarkable set of properties, aluminum’s exceptional recyclability makes it a material of choice for the future. Aluminum is presented in many applications linked to the “green” transition, in particular BEVs.

1:00pm Networking Lunch

2:05pm

Trends Talk: Digital Technology a Case Study

A case study of how digital technology can streamline processes, manage orders, and customer relations can lead to an extraordinary user experience.

2:55pm

Panel Discussion – Focus on Supply Chain Strategies & Solutions

Labor is scarce, and when found, it is expensive. Meanwhile, international supply chain logistics are less reliable than in the past. What are the possibilities of using automation to improve productivity and potentially source near shore? Where can success be found? What are the potential pitfalls? Join us for a view from the field of companies that provide automation and companies that use automation.

Moderator: Cliff Collier, Principal, Charles Edwards Aerospace Management Consulting

3:45pm

Trends Talk: Technologies in Composites

Composites are a critical component of the development and transformation of the aerospace industry. What are the latest trends in this raw material crucial in fuel efficiency and emission reductions? Engage with several composites suppliers as they discuss the latest technology trends.

Moderator: Kevin Michaels, Managing Director, AeroDynamic Advisory

Lorenzo Marandola, President, M1 Composites Technology

Clark Miller, Business Development Manager, Hexcel

Tim O’Dey, Strategic Initiatives Engineer, Royal Engineered Composites

4:30pm Close of Conference

Miguel

Pinedo, Director, Strategy

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Marketing Aerospace & Transportation Constellium

11:30am

In a World of Change: Will Your Business Survive or Thrive?

2023 will be a year of business transformation for many companies. If you are looking for your company to become more efficient and stay competitive, attend to hear insights on the fundamentals of good business practices and various challenges experienced by business leaders across the industry. You will get a leading manufacturing and supply chain advisor summary of investing in transformation through organizational design and good governance for long-term success. Focus areas will include manufacturing strategy best practices, digital technology advancements, cost management, scheduling, and lessons learned from other case studies.

Alex Krutz, Managing Director, Patriot Industrial Partners

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“It was wonderful to connect again in person with our industry colleagues at the A&D Raw Materials conference... where we could come together to discuss the challenges facing our industry and collaborate on opportunities for growth. Hexcel appreciated the chance to highlight our high-rate materials for next generation platforms, and thanks to everyone for such a terrific response!”

Colleen S. Pritchett President – Americas Aerospace, Hexcel

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April 17-18, 2023 • Atlanta, GA Georgia World Congress Center

Registration

Your conference pass to A&D Raw Materials & Manufacturing includes all networking functions, lunches and refreshment breaks throughout the agenda. Registrants will have access to the presentation slides after the conclusion of the event.

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A&D Raw Materials & Manufacturing takes place alongside the world-renowned MRO Americas. Delegates will have access to the MRO Americas exhibition hall free of charge.

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A&D Raw Materials & Manufacturing will be held at: Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Blvd, NW Atlanta, GA 30313

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The A&D Raw Materials & Manufacturing will address the issues, gather experts to provide crucial updates and deliver unique industry analysis on the key questions currently facing the sector.

• How does the industry emerge from the decline in skilled labor in recent times to rebuild and restore?

• What innovations and technological strategies can be employed to navigate uncertainty, mitigate risk, drive change and improve performance in a developing environment?

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