December 4-5, 2023

American Aerospace & Defense Summit

We-Ko-Pa Resort, Phoenix
Featured Speakers

  • Peter Lengyel

    President and CEO
    Safran USA

  • LTG David Bassett

    Director
    Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

  • Amanda Simpson

    VP, Research and Technology
    Airbus Americas

  • Matt Magaña

    VP, Space Systems
    Raytheon Technologies

  • Cindy Hoover

    VP, Defense and Space Engineering, Research and Technology and Core Engineering
    Spirit AeroSystems

  • Lisa Morris

    VP, Supply Chain
    Virgin Galactic

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About the Event

Join the discussion with over 150 industry peers as we delve into strategies to optimize supply chain, manufacturing, engineering and technology initiatives in the American aerospace and defense industry; drive innovation in a competitive landscape, maximize supplier relationships, mitigate costs, assess operational standards, identify growth opportunities and build quality throughout your operations.

Hear first-hand case studies and walk away with strategic insights on how to attract and retain top talent, and how to develop and implement a successful offset strategy in an ever changing market. This December we encourage you to join us for two days of thought provoking content and exceptional networking at the American Aerospace & Defense Summit.

Key Themes

Supply Chain

  • Managing third-party supplier relationships
  • Remaining agile during uncertain economic times
  • Mitigating threats and risks throughout supply chain operations
  • Incorporation new technologies and blockchain strategies

QUALITY

  • Prioritizing product quality and customer satisfaction
  • Leveraging automation methods to enhance quality and affordability
  • Building sustainable quality systems
  • Executing organizational initiatives that enhance supplier excellence

Manufacturing

  • Maximizing production through optimizing workflow
  • Advanced manufacturing and technology solutions
  • Leading global teams in complex manufacturing environments
  • Innovations in Lean & OpEx

Engineering & Technology

  • Enhancing operational capabilities with the latest technology solutions
  • The art of a digital transformation
  • Prioritizing training with new IT integrations
  • Optimizing quality, safety and productivity with advanced engineering systems
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The American Aerospace & Defense Summit Experience

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With the Salesforce platform, your company can sew all of its data together, using data inside and outside of the platform to power a complete view of its customers and its own operations. Learn more about the Digital Thread in the latest whitepaper:

Discover how Virtek Vision took a manual, complex and lengthy process and made it simple and cost-effective with an ROI in less than six months with their new Iris 3D system in their recent case study. To book a demo and learn more, visit:

By leveraging the platform, aerospace and defense organizations can win more business, streamline processes, and run their business intelligently. Discover more about Salesforce’s Aerospace solutions in their recent whitepaper. Read more:

Discover why artist Darlene Ollerenshaw trusts to speak the language of design pros like her, how she revved up Mercedes-Benz and broke into the Boys’ Club in the recent case study. Access the full case study:

The Digital Operations Suite has a common data platform with a microservices architecture so manufacturers can streamline the production and sustainment of highly engineered products. Learn more from their Manufacturing Intelligence Datasheet:

With Salesforces platform, aerospace and defense supply chain organizations can transform their enterprise life cycle, and re-engineer execution processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire supply chain. Learn more:

Discover more about how BOXX solutions saved Accelerated Machine Design & Engineering $20-$50,000 a year, enabling the firm to put items “in space, in the ground, and in humans.” Access the full case study here:

How has the global supply chain progressed? Cora Systems' recent blog provides insight into the recent development of the global supply chain and how taking charge of your data can lead to successful supply chain planning. Learn more:

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Generis’ sponsorship opportunities provide unparalleled access to VPs, Directors and Senior Executives in the manufacturing industry. Build your best path to conversion through direct engagement and generate measurable results using our customized packages, extensive networking opportunities, and organized 1-to-1 meetings!

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Our trademarked Marketing 365 initiative allows you to extend your brand beyond the brick-and-mortar event to include content sharing, blog posts, social sharing, original content generation and more – all as part of your package!

20 Minute, PRE-QUALIFIED ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS

Our one-to-one meetings go beyond speed dating, providing you with the opportunity to pre-qualify potential meeting candidates and make adjustments to your meeting schedule before the on-site one-to-one meeting.

LIMITED EXHIBITION FLOOR

We limit the number of sponsors at our events to ensure that quality interactions occur on the floor. We bring only the most relevant, capable and credible thought leaders to our events to meet with our delegates and speaker faculty.

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speaking opportunities

Unlike other conferences, speaking opportunities at Generis events are tailored to your needs. We offer you direct access to a highly targeted audience that makes the decision on what their business will do next.

ONLINE DELEGATE CATALOG

Full access to specific and detailed business intelligence on each attending delegate including a detailed profile and their key areas of focus/investment via our proprietary attendee database.

To ensure the exclusivity of our event we have password protected our pages. Access is granted to qualified individuals and companies who meet the requirements for attendance. To find out more about sponsorship opportunities and the range of services offered in our packages, please contact us and we will follow up with you shortly.

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Knowledge Center

The Generis American Aerospace & Defense Summit brings together innovative, exciting and timely content delivered by today's top minds within the industry. Visit our Knowledge Center to view the full library of sessions presented at our past conferences, eBooks, infographics and interviews.

Paul Lauro

GM, Procurement & Requirement Management Operations
Department of Defense

Leveraging a Supply Chain Perspective on Procurement; Workforce Management as a Springboard for Cost Advantage

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available:  Slides |  Video

Lorinda Lewis

Senior Director, Continuous Improvement
Oshkosh Defense

Driving Lean Enterprise Wide: Opportunities for Efficiency and Cost Reduction Throughout the Organization

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available:  Slides

Dr. Alexander Eksir

VP, Quality & Mission Success
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

Standardization, Simplification & Cooperation as a Driver for Program Execution

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available:  Slides |  Video

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