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Dear Colleague,
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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Manager
30%
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Other 10%
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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
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