The 2023 Military Aviation Logistics & Maintenance Symposium (MALMS) is a dynamic forum for members of the U.S. military and commercial aerospace industry to discuss process improvements and operational readiness concerns regarding aircraft maintenance, logistics, and sustainment capabilities development.
Attendees will walk away with relevant knowledge and real-time perspectives into the military’s logistics and aircraft sustainment concerns, current acquisition processes and requirements for modernization. Hear directly from the people leading the charge for innovation from all branches of the U.S. military and DoD.
MALMS brings together all branches of active-duty military and DOD civilian personnel, defense contractors, SBIR/STTR applicants, (R/R&D) professionals, commercial aerospace companies, aircraft equipment suppliers and service providers.
“Great opportunity to hear about the state of the military maintenance ecosystem and share ideas to help each other improve and optimize.”
Steve Hampson Director, Guidehouse
Peruse the commercial sector and the Military Pavilion which showcases 38 companies that proudly provide equipment and services to the U.S. Military.
8:00am Registration Opens
8:00am Continental Breakfast Sponsored by & Networking
8:55am Opening Welcome
Carol Wilkins, Conference Producer, Aviation Week Network
Keynote Speaker Introduction: Kevin Sampels, Associate Vice President, Defense Logistics, LinQuest
9:00am National Defense Strategy (NDS): Designing for Sustainment Excellence
The NDS, particularly its emphasis on integrated deterrence and building a resilient defense industrial base, is driving changes to our sustainment and product support strategies. We are working to ensure that strategies, capabilities, and enablers—including those provided by contractors—are resilient and flexible enough to operate in a contested logistic environment. NDS is moving from a maintenance model that is centralized or requires retrograde over long LOCs to a distributed model that leverages the capabilities of our allies and partners.
Keynote Speaker: Steve Morani, SES, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment, Pentagon
9:50am State of the Industry Forecast
Join our speakers in this session as they identify and discuss the key readiness trends and drivers in the military logistics sector and share their forecasts for the coming years. Hear about overarching market conditions, expectations for shifting demands, and the challenges facing operators and the industry engaged in military sustainment.
Moderator: Craig Caffrey, Head – Defense Markets & Data, Intelligence & Data Services, Aviation Week Network
Lee Levy, II, President & CEO, The Levy Group, LLC
Hon Robert H. McMahon, Operating Advisor, Liberty Hall
Capital
Giovanni K. Tuck, Strategic & Business Development, Senior Advisor and Consultant, Government & Military
10:50am Networking Break
11:20am
Sponsored by
Learn how to gain intelligent control over your supply chain operations with a Control Tower that enables end-to-end, real-time visibility with intelligent planning and execution, to support logistics operations and mission continuity. Understand how companies use embedded AI/ML today across their supply networks to anticipate and address issues at scale and ensure a more responsive and resilient supply chain. This session will also cover how a Control Tower helps you manage accurate item placements, best practices to ensure logistics excellence in austere environments, and how the system is currently deployed in the US DoD.
Speaker: Greg Brady, Founder and Chairman, One Network Enterprises
11:55am Defense Mission Readiness: An Update from the Armed Forces
Where does the military stand regarding the readiness for future missions? Is the emphasis on plans for modernization to meet new emerging threats and challenges? Is there an operational plan for success?
Senior government officials will discuss these operational imperatives and the status of meeting defense readiness goals for today and tomorrow. In addition, several senior officials from the Armed Forces will present an update on lessons learned, logistics failures, and success stories over the last several years.
Moderator: Ted Sturgeon, Vice President of Programs & Curriculum, Institute for Defense & Business
Col James L. Hartle, Associate Director of Logistics, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, U.S. Air Force
Russell Blauw, Assistant Deputy Commandant of Aviation (Sustainment), U.S. Marine Corps
Capt. Francini (Clem) Clemmons, USN, COMFRC Military Director, Production Group, United States Navy
12:45pm Networking
Sponsored by Lunch
2:00pm Contested Logistics: A Heightened Focus
Join senior military leaders in discussing the challenges presented with contested logistics. Areas in all domains that directly target logistics operations, including kinetic attacks, cyber intrusions, and technology, will be covered from fort to port.
Moderator: Kevin Sampels, Associate Vice President, Defense Logistics, LinQuest
H. Brent Baker Sr., Vice President, World-Wide Vertical Markets, PTC
Mike P. Huck, Program Manager, Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.
Lee Levy, II, President & CEO, The Levy Group, LLC
Agenda is subject to change, view online for the most up to date schedule.
2:50pm Digitalization of Data
The pace of digitalization is unprecedented. Hear from manufacturers as they contrast their experiences with digital transformation and the cultural change that ensued.
Moderator: Kevin Sampels, Associate Vice President, Defense Logistics, LinQuest
Kevin Gaudette, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Integrated Analytics and Support, LinQuest
Raj Shankar, Vice President, Digital Transformation & GTM, Aerospace and Government SI, Salesforce
Peter Dean Blake, Chief, Systems Integration Division, Chief Data Officer, Logistics Domain, Air Force Materiel Command
3:40pm Networking Break
4:10pm Accessing Innovative Products to Enhance National Security
Three companies will discuss how to collaborate best and bring the latest innovative products faster into the field. What are some of the challenges new startups face when trying to land a military contract for new programs or products? Avoid the red tape and hear from professionals who are driving actual change and can expedite the process.
Moderator: Steve Trimble, Senior Defense Editor, Aviation Week Network
Eric H. Froehlich, Chief Growth Officer, Small Business Consulting Corporation
Leslie P. Babich, Director, SOFWERX
Colin “DZ” Dziadaszek, Refinery Program Manager, AFWERX
4:55pm– Closing Remarks
Carol Wilkins, Conference Producer, Aviation Week Network
Thursday,
8:00am Registration Opens
8:00am Continental Breakfast & Networking
9:00am Opening Remarks
Carol Wilkins, Conference Producer, Aviation Week Network
Jeff Martin, Director, Aerospace, Robbins-Gioia, LLC
9:05am Depot Maintenance & Performance
A panel of leaders will discuss the key issues of maintenance and performance and how the two are symbiotic. An open discussion on the critical issues of cost, data management, technology, and performance.
Moderator: Jeff Martin, Director of Aerospace, Robbins-Gioia Col Aaron Rivers, Commander, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Group, Ogden Air Logistics Complex
John Kubinec, Former Commander, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex
John Grabenstein, Director of Maintenance for Naval Aviation Commander Department of Navy, Fleet Readiness Centers
10:05am Supply Chain Resiliency: New Threats and New Strategies
What will any potential threats mean for military or industry service readiness? Get new insights into more effective ways to identify risks in the supply chain and new strategies to combat these risks. Are we better prepared for cyber-attacks and threats to the military or service providers? An engaging discussion with SES and industry leadership on strategic solutions.
Moderator: Eric Ellmyer, Vice President Strategic Business Development, Crestwood Technology Group, LLC - a Triman Holdings Company
Davis Mazar, Vice President, Strategy & Growth, SparkCognition Government Systems
John Polowczyk, Managing Director Ernst & Young LLP
11:00am Networking Break
11:30am The Future is AI/ML
Artificial intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) and other leading-edge capabilities are available now but have yet to be widely deployed in the DoD. Undoubtedly, the prominence will increase as the role of cutting-edge and innovative technology finds a more significant presence in logistics, supply chain, and maintenance processes. Learn how the future of these technological improvements will play a crucial role in warfare.
Moderator: Jeff Braun, Principal Engineer, and Capture Manager, Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.
Lt Col Michael Lasher, Deputy Chief of Logistics, AFLCMC/ RO Rapid Sustainment Office Wright Patterson AFB
Michael Vasek, Director, Systems Engineering and Integrated Analytics Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.
Vitali Volovoi, Ph.D., Vice President, Engineering Services
Mitek Analytics
Louis Hogge, Flight Operations Chief, 416 Supply Chain Management Squadron, USAF
12:30pm Closing Remarks
MALMS is collocated with the world’s largest MRO event. Take advantage of this with an all access pass which includes MALMS and the MRO Americas conference. One price gives you unlimited access to all of our world-class content, sessions and speakers on both the military and commercial side. Learn from your counterparts in the private sector, take away best-practices that can be adapted to military maintenance challenges. The All Access Pass allows you to expand your reach and achieve your business objectives with cross-over access between both events.
April 18-20, 2023 Atlanta, GA
Plus: Source 850+ service providers!
Active-duty and reserve members of the United States Armed Forces from all branches and ranks working in critical roles in aircraft maintenance, sustainment, operations, logistics, and other life cycle management programs.
Department of Defense (DOD) civilian employees, appointed to the federal civil service across the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard as well as other defense agencies with critical roles in aircraft maintenance, sustainment, operations, logistics, and other life cycle management programs.
*This does not include defense contractor personnel. *This does not include the commercial infrastructure of service providers such as power, communications, transportation, or utilities that the Department of Defense uses to meet military operational requirements.
Private sector companies with key positions in the defense industrial base that enable R&D, as well as design, production, delivery, and maintenance of military aircraft systems, subsystems, components or parts, and services that are essential to mobilize, deploy, and sustain military aviation operations to meet U.S. military requirements.
Access to all conference sessions April 18-20
• Access to exhibition hall April 18-20 during posted show hours
• MRO and MALMS Conference proceedings emailed post event
$750
Registration Hours / Badge Pick-Up
Monday, April 17
8:00am – 6:00pm
Tuesday, April 18 8:00am – 5:30pm
Wednesday, April 19 8:00am – 5:30pm
Thursday, April 20 8:00am – 1:00pm
Symposium Hours
Wednesday, April 19 9:00am – 6:00pm
$1595
Thursday, April 20 9:00am – 1:00pm
MRO Americas Exhibit Hall Hours
Tuesday, April 18 9:30am – 5:30pm
Wednesday, April 19 9:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday, April 20 9:30am – 1:00pm Register Now!
April 19-20, 2023
Atlanta, GA
• MALMS is held with the support of the logistics and sustainment leadership of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Department of Defense.
• Collaboration between industry, small businesses, academia and the government is key for increasing materiel readiness and ensuing air dominance.
