Leading Industry Speakers Include:

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: 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.

Miguel Pinedo, Director, Strategy & 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

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

Bubba Long, Vice President of Operations | Advanced Integration Technologies

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