Digital Transformation Summit Event Guide 2024

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Welcome

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On behalf of Aviation Week Network, we are pleased to welcome you to the Digital Transformation Summit. We designed this event to bring together supply chain and manufacturing leaders from aerospace, defense, and commercial aviation sectors to network, collaborate and share best practices on digital transformation projects.

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• Make new connections

Recognizing Our Sponsors

Aviation Week Network would like to thank our sponsors for their support and dedication to bringing this community together. Firstly, thank you to our platinum sponsor, Confity Capital Partners. Thank you to our premium sponsors, Deltek TIP Technologies and Siemens, and roundtable sponsor Embraer. In addition, thank you to our media partners Aerospace & Defense Review, and purposeful partners SAE International, and Vaughn College. Please take time this week to meet all our sponsors and showcase exhibitors, in the showcase area, to see firsthand the innovation this industry has to offer.

Thank you to our speakers, for sharing your time and expertise, we appreciate you joining us.

Finally, to our attendees, thank you for being here in Dallas. We hope you take full advantage of the opportunities at this event for both networking and learning. We’re glad to have you here, and hope you enjoy the conference.

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Agenda

Monday, October 7

6:00pm – 8:00pm Welcome Reception

Day One | Tuesday, October 8

8:30am Sponsored by Registration

9:30am Opening Remarks

Mike McClary, Conference Producer, Aviation Week Network

9:40am

Opening Panel: The Current State of Digital Transformation

After several years of implementing Digital Transformation strategies and technology, where exactly are aerospace companies making the most progress in their digital transformation journeys? What’s working, what are the lessons learned and what key tech challenges remain?

Moderator: Allan Bachan, VP, ICF International

Amanda Brown, Director, 6th Gen Digital Strategy, Agile Technology & Product Development, Pratt & Whitney Military Engines

Guillermo Jenaro Rabadan, Founder & CEO, ColliMate Space Inc

Emmeram Morning, CEO, Robot Morning

Katie Nowicki, Digital Leader, Edison Works Engineering, GE Aerospace

10:30am Morning Networking & Refreshment Break

11:15am Panel: Navigating Organizational Change and Collaboration

The success of digital transformations often lies not in the technical implementation, but in guiding the organizational and cultural changes required to achieve sustainable transformation. In this session, industry experts will share their strategies and lessons learned for effectively managing the human side of digital transformation.

Moderator: Lindsay Bjerregaard, Managing Editor, MRO | Aviation Week Network

Derek Baggerly, Strategic Advisor, Robot Morning

Nicole Ellis, Vice President of Innovation & Technology, True Aero Dr. Deanelle “Dee” Hidalgo, Program Director, Skunk Works®, Lockheed Martin

12:00pm Sponsored by Tech Talk: Transforming Quality Inspections with AI and Robotics

Companies are building on the know-how of 300+ Hitachi factory sites to standardize and automate, gaining incremental and sustainable improvement to their operations. Hitachi will share case studies: automated inspection, process twinning, reliability insights for asset onboarding that are built and maintained as standard, re-usable tools and delivered on the AWS Cloud.

Achamkulamgara Arun, General Manager, Industry Cloud, Hitachi Digital Services

Scott Dieckhaus, Global Head of Aerospace Solutions, Amazon Web Services

12:15pm Networking Lunch

1:45pm Sponsored by The Digital Shift: Transforming the Manufacturing Landscape

How can manufacturers in the Aerospace and Defense industry stay ahead in an ever-evolving market? What strategies can businesses employ to grow and sustain when the need to maintain quality, navigate complex supply chains, and ensure compliance within a secure framework has gained new prominence? This session will explore the current manufacturing landscape and market conditions, highlighting how digitization addresses emerging trends and challenges. Discover innovative solutions that drive efficiency, agility, and competitiveness, and gain valuable insights into the future of manufacturing. Learn actionable strategies to leverage digital transformation for sustained growth and success in an evolving industry.

Padma Raghunathan, Product Marketing Manager, Deltek TIP Technologies

2:20pm Case Study: Managing Standards and Regulations

David Franks, Standards Specialist Engineer, Aerospace, SAE International

Leslie McKay, Strategic Product & Technology Leader, SAE International

3:00pm Afternoon Networking & Refreshment Break

4:00pm

Elevating Quality through Digital Transformation

Discover how OEMs and suppliers leverage digital tools and data-driven insights for predictive quality monitoring, automated inspection, traceability, and ecosystem collaboration. The panel will explore the cultural and organizational shifts needed to foster a quality-first mindset in the digital transformation journey.

Moderator: Adrian Wood, Director, Strategy & Marketing, Dassault Systèmes

Arun Chhabra, Cofounder & CEO, 8tree

Mark D. Haynes, PhD, Future Factory Technologies Manager, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Dipesh Mathur, President, Stellar Aviation Solutions

Hermitt Vega, Discipline Chief, Model Based Quality, Pratt & Whitney

4:50pm Closing Remarks and End of Day 1

5:00pm–6:00pm Networking Reception

Day Two | Wednesday, October 9

8:00am Sponsored by Registration

9:00am Welcome Remarks

Mike McClary, Conference Producer, Aviation Week Network

9:05am

Panel: Designing a Framework to Get the Most from Your Data

You have the data, but now it’s time to navigate the decisions and guidelines around data sharing, ownership, and governance. Learn how data engineering and science methodologies can empower your teams.

Moderator: Michael Denis, Senior Director, Intelligent Aftersales & Services, Capgemini

Francesca Gazzola, Director of Product Management for Connected Defense, Honeywell Aerospace

Steven A. MacLaird, SVP Government & Industrial Strategy, Object Management Group

Ravi Rajamani, President, Independent Data Consortium for Aviation

9:55am Hosted Tech Talk by Shaping the Future of Aviation: Harnessing Innovation and Growth in Emerging Markets

This session from Confity Capital Partners (CCP) will spotlight the opportunities in emerging markets and the strategic strengths that CCP and its partners bring to the global aviation sector. The discussion will emphasize the unique capabilities CCP leverages through its partnerships with AIESL, Stellar Aviation. Attendees will gain insights into how these collaborations drive innovation in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), digital transformation, and smart manufacturing, while supporting the rapid growth of aviation in emerging markets. By working closely with leading OEMs and utilizing advanced technologies, CCP aims to enhance operational efficiency and set new industry standards in global aviation. This tech talk will provide an in-depth understanding of how CCP is positioned to lead in the evolving aviation landscape.

Sharad Agarwal, CEO, AIESL

Sia N Ashok, Managing Partner, Confity Capital Partners

Dipesh Mathur, President, Stellar Aviation Solutions

10:45am Morning Networking & Refreshment Break

10:15am Hosted by Embraer Roundtable Elevating Customer Experience: The Power of Digital Transformation in Aviation

• The aviation industry, a highly competitive and dynamic sector, is constantly seeking to innovate and deliver an increasingly personalized and efficient customer experience.

• Digital transformation leverages OEM process integration, operational optimization, and the creation of new ways to interact with suppliers and customers.

• In this roundtable, we will explore how the digital transformation enhances operational readiness and parts availability, reducing parts repair cycle, ensuring an efficient repair management and SLA compliance at competitive costs and elevating customer experience. This interactive roundtable discussion will see the Embraer team, led by Materials Senior Manager, Bruno Leite, guide attendees in collaborative discussions. Attendees will be invited to share, debate and discuss key challenges faced in Digital Transformation. After the discussion, there will be the opportunity for a roundup and conclusions.

11:20am Hosted by Digital Transformation Maturity

What is the state of digital transformation maturity in the aerospace industry? Siemens Digital Industries Software recently surveyed industry executives across the Aviation Week Network to learn more about their progress, challenges, and breakthroughs. This session will reveal the survey findings and explore what the aerospace industry is looking for next from digital transformation.

Todd Tuthill, VP Aerospace and Defense Industry, Siemens Digital Industries Software

11:55am Case Study: Digital Transformation in Aircraft Design and Manufacturing

Learn how this aerospace startup leaned into digital transformation — applying digital twin technology, 3D modeling, and advanced analytics — to optimize the design, production and launch of its first aircraft.

Ian Lee, Cofounder and CEO, Outbound Aerospace

Jake Armenta, Cofounder and CTO, Outbound Aerospace

12:35pm

Panel: Emerging Technologies: Bridging the Gap

What are the most promising new technologies that will impact aerospace organizations in the coming months and years? This closing discussion will take a look ahead to the most powerful trends and technologies that will have long term implications for the industry, and address what steps must be taken to ensure successful implementation.

Moderator: Barrett Koch, VP Aerospace and Defense Industry, Siemens Digital Industries Software

Taylor Cornwall, Partner, McKinsey & Company

Mead Jordan, Sr. Director Engineering – Central & Digital Engineering and Technology; Elbit Systems of America

1:25pm Conference Closing Remarks

1:30pm Networking Lunch

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Speakers

Sharad Agarwal CEO, AIESL

Sia N Ashok Managing Partner, Confity Capital Partners

Jake Armenta Cofounder and CTO, Outbound Aerospace

Achamkulamgara Arun General Manager, Industry Cloud, Hitachi Digital Services

Lindsay Bjerregaard

Managing Editor, MRO, Aviation Week Network

Amanda E. Brown Director, 6th Gen Digital Strategy, Agile Technology & Product Development, Pratt & Whitney Military Engines

Nicole Ellis VP of Innovation and Technology, TrueAero

David Franks Standards Specialist Engineer, Aerospace SAE International

Arun Chhabra Cofounder and CEO, 8tree

Taylor Cornwall Partner, McKinsey & Company

Allan Bachan VP, ICF International

Derek Baggerly Strategic Advisor, Robot Morning

Michael Wm. Denis Senior Director, Intelligent Aftersales and Services, Capgemini

Francesca Gazzola Director of Product Management for Connected Defense, Honeywell Aerospace

Mark D. Haynes, PhD Future Factory Technologies Manager, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

Dr. Deanelle “Dee” Hidalgo Program Director, Skunk Works, Lockheed Martin

Scott Dieckhaus Global Head of Aerospace Solutions, Amazon Web Services

Guillermo Jenaro Founder and CEO, ColliMate Space, Inc.

Mead Jordan Sr. Director Engineering –Central and Digital Engineering and Technology, Elbit Systems of America

Katie Nowicki Digital Leader, Edison Works Engineering, GE Aerospace

Barrett Koch VP, Aerospace and Defense, Siemens Digital Industry Software

Ian Lee Cofounder and CEO, Outbound Aerospace

Steven A. MacLaird SVP, Government & Industrial Strategy, Object Management Group

Padma Raghunathan Product Manager, Deltek TIP Technologies

Ravi Rajamani President, Independent Data Consortium for Aviation

Leslie McKay Strategic Product & Technology Leader, SAE International

Emmeram Morning CEO, Robot Morning

Todd Tuthill VP, Aerospace, Defense, and Marine Industry, Siemens Digital Industries Software

Hermitt Vega Discipline Chief, Model Based Quality, Pratt & Whitney

Adrian Wood Director, Strategy and Marketing, Dassault Systemes

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Leverage technology to accelerate digital transformation

Siemens Xcelerator offers a dynamic ecosystem of sellers, developers and integrated solutions that drive digital transformation in aerospace and defense. Unlock competitive advantages through innovation and collaboration with complete solutions that connect design to the shop floor. Digitally transforming your processes can optimize the factory floor and accelerate production. By using a digital thread to link design and manufacturing, you can predict issues, prevent problems and reduce costs—keeping you ahead in a rapidly evolving market. siemens.com/aerospace

Platinum Sponsor

Confity Capital Partners

Confity Capital Partners is a Financial Advisory & Growth Equity firm dedicated to fueling the growth and success of businesses worldwide. With our unwavering commitment to strategic guidance and capital infusion, we empower entrepreneurs and visionary leaders to unlock their full potential.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a disruptive idea or an established company seeking a growth catalyst, Confity Capital Partners is here to guide you on your journey. Let us be your trusted partner, propelling your business towards new heights of achievement and prosperity.

Confity Capital Partners boasts a history of remarkable achievement as angel investors. Our strategic investment choices in budding startups have consistently yielded impressive returns. Guided by a sharp eye for innovation and a proactive approach, we've been instrumental in nurturing and propelling fledgling enterprises toward prosperity.

www.confitycapital.com

Premium Sponsors

Deltek TIP Technologies

Better software means better projects. Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. More than 30,000 organizations and millions of users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek for superior levels of project intelligence, management, and collaboration. Our 40 years of industry-focused expertise powers project success by helping firms achieve performance that maximizes productivity and revenue.

In 2022, Deltek announced the acquisition of TIP Technologies – the leading provider of quality, compliance and manufacturing execution solutions for the highly regulated A&D and government contracting industry. With this acquisition, Deltek added QMS and MES capabilities to its enterprise resource planning (ERP) portfolio and manufacturing solutions for fabricators in highly regulated industries.

Designed to meet the stringent requirements that must be met by manufacturers and suppliers supporting government or commercial contracts, Deltek TIP Technologies provides a comprehensive, automated quality management system (QMS) solution that is integrated, secure and scalable. Deltek TIPQA delivers greater visibility into every aspect of a product and its quality through the entire production lifecycle. It enables manufacturers to achieve industry-specific quality, meet regulatory and compliance standards, maintain audit readiness, and establish a reliable supply chain through supplier quality collaboration. Deltek TIPSFE improves efficiencies by electronically monitoring the build process that tracks raw materials, components and complex purchased parts for manufacturing or assembly into a final deliverable product.

Deltek TIP Technologies interfaces with Deltek Costpoint and other third-party ERP (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics and others), MRP, or MES solutions. Deltek TIP Technologies quality management solutions are purpose-built for manufacturers and government contractors and consist of many flexible modules designed to support evolving industry regulations, advanced quality requirements, and supply chain quality. Shop floor software integration provides real-time visibility into the production process so users can accelerate their reaction to a shift in quality to reduce costs and improve operations. As a combined force, Deltek TIP Technologies provides manufacturing solutions that integrate project accounting, purchasing & supply chain, materials & inventory, shop floor execution, and quality assurance into a scalable, secure, government-compliant solution.

www.deltek.com/en

Siemens

Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens' software and the comprehensive digital twin enable companies to optimize their design, engineering and manufacturing processes to turn today's ideas into the sustainable products of the future. From chips to entire systems, from product to process, across all industries. Siemens Digital Industries Software – Accelerating transformation.

Barrett Koch

Barrett Koch is the Vice President of Aerospace & Defense at Siemens Digital Industries Software. In this role, his organization plays a crucial part in helping clients develop and implement comprehensive digital transformation strategies. These initiatives leverage Digital Twin technologies throughout the entire product lifecycle to drive innovation and efficiency.

Before joining Siemens, Barrett was the Director of Sales for Aerospace and Defense at Dassault Systèmes. He began his career at IBM, where he held various positions, including Business Unit Executive for the Product Lifecycle Management division. Barrett is an active participant in industry forums such as the Aerospace Industries Association and Aviation Week. He has presented at notable events, including the Aviation Week Digital Transformation Summit and the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing and R&D Summit. He holds a degree in International Business from Fairfield University and an MBA from the University of Dallas. Barrett resides in Dallas, Texas, with his wife and three children. Outside of work, he enjoys saltwater fly fishing for tarpon and takes pride in perfecting his brisket recipe at home in Texas.

Todd Tuthill

Todd Tuthill is the Vice President of Aerospace and Defense at Siemens Digital Industries Software. His engineering background is in systems design with functional engineering and program leadership roles and a strong vision for digital transformation. Tuthill’s aerospace leadership career spans McDonnell Douglas/Boeing, Moog, Raytheon and Siemens, and his experience encompasses all aspects of A&D programs, including design, model-based systems engineering, software engineering, lean product development, supplier/partner management and program management. In his new role at Siemens, Tuthill is a passionate advocate for the advancement of digital transformation across the A&D Industry.

www.sw.siemens.com/en-US

Showcase Exhibitors

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Confity Capital Partners

TConfity Capital Partners is a Financial Advisory & Growth Equity firm dedicated to fueling the growth and success of businesses worldwide. With our unwavering commitment to strategic guidance and capital infusion, we empower entrepreneurs and visionary leaders to unlock their full potential.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a disruptive idea or an established company seeking a growth catalyst, Confity Capital Partners is here to guide you on your journey. Let us be your trusted partner, propelling your business towards new heights of achievement and prosperity.

Confity Capital Partners boasts a history of remarkable achievement as angel investors. Our strategic investment choices in budding startups have consistently yielded impressive returns. Guided by a sharp eye for innovation and a proactive approach, we've been instrumental in nurturing and propelling fledgling enterprises toward prosperity.

www.confitycapital.com

Deltek TIP Technologies

Deltek TIP Technologies is the leading provider of quality, compliance and manufacturing execution solutions for the highly regulated A&D and government contracting industry. We provide manufacturing solutions integrating project accounting, purchasing and supply chain, materials & inventory, shop floor execution, and quality assurance into a scalable, secure, government-compliant solution.

Our 40 years of industry-focused expertise powers project success by helping firms achieve performance that maximizes productivity and revenue. Deltek TIP Technologies quality management solutions are purpose-built for manufacturers and government contractors and consist of many flexible modules designed to support evolving industry regulations, advanced quality requirements, and supply chain quality.

www.deltek.com/en

Embraer

We are passionate about what we do. The Embraer Services & Support team is formed by thousands of "Doers" around the globe and in multiple areas of expertise. Every time and everywhere, from aircraft experts to mechanics, engineers, or contact center operators, we are available for every one of your needs. Our top-ranked world-class services provide complete solutions and take care of the aircraft's entire lifecycle, with high-tech means and a very human touch.

www.embraer.com

Hitachi Digital Services

Hitachi Digital Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., is an edge-to-core digital consultancy and technology services provider helping organizations realize the full potential of AI-driven digital transformation. Through a technology-unified operating model for cloud, data, and IoT, Hitachi Digital Services’ end-to-end value creation for clients is established through innovation in digital engineering, implementation services, products, and solutions. Built on Hitachi Group’s more than 110 years of innovation across industries, Hitachi Digital Services helps to improve people’s lives today and build a sustainable world tomorrow.

www.hitachids.com

iBase-t

iBase-t is the global leader in cloud software for the aerospace and defense industry. Committed to innovation, customer success, and product excellence, iBase-t ensures digital continuity across manufacturing, quality, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations on a global scale. iBase-t’s Solumina Manufacturing Operations Platform is a cloud-native solution that establishes a digital ecosystem to drive innovation and improve operational performance for the most critically complex manufacturers. iBase-t customers include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Textron.

jevans@ibaset.com (949) 598-5328 www.ibaset.com

Showcase Exhibitors

Seimens

Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens' software and the comprehensive digital twin enable companies to optimize their design, engineering and manufacturing processes to turn today's ideas into the sustainable products of the future. From chips to entire systems, from product to process, across all industries. Siemens Digital Industries Software – Accelerating transformation.

ww.sw.siemens.com/en-US

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Who Will You Connect With?

Job Level

VP, Director, Head 40%

Manager

30%

C-Level 20%

Other 10%

You will meet leaders from these fields:

Agile Digitalization

AI/Machine Learning

Business Change Management

C-Suite: CIOs CDOs, CISOs, CTOs

Cyber/Data Security

Digital Strategy/ Transformation

Digital Twin/Simulation

Emerging Technologies Integration

Industry 4.0

Maintenance/Technical Operations

Purchase Responsibility

Buy/Approve 35%

Recommend/ Specify 30%

Influence 15%

Seller/Prospector 10%

Not involved in any way 10%

Manufacturing Analytics

Manufacturing Operations

OEMs and Tier 1-3 Suppliers

Product Engineering

Program Management

SMART Manufacturing & Factory Design

Strategy and Corporate Leadership

Supply Chain Leadership

Supply Chain Technology

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