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Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2023

Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2023
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Monday, January 30
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Welcome Reception
  • Monday, January 30, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Tuesday, January 31
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Registration sponsored by thyssenkrupp Aerospace and Breakfast
  • Tuesday, January 31, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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Tuesday, January 31
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

Welcome Remarks
  • Tuesday, January 31, 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Speakers
Joe Anselmo

SVP of Content, Editorial Director,
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Juliet Trew

Vice President Business Development - Commercial/A&D
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 31
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM

Keynote Address
  • Tuesday, January 31, 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Speaker
Michael Collett

Managing Director, Maintenance Planning, Supply Chain, Logistics & Transportation
Air Canada
Keynote

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Tuesday, January 31
9:40 AM - 10:10 AM

State of the Industry: Navigating Disruption
  • Tuesday, January 31, 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM
This session will look at market trends and recovery trajectories, examining the key factors that are impacting the sector currently, what the short and long term outlooks are and the risks and opportunities that are facing the industry.
Speaker
Glenn McDonald

Principal
AeroDynamic Advisory
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 31
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM

A View From Wall Street
  • Tuesday, January 31, 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
A financial and investor view of the market looking at key drivers such as macro-economic trends, recovery predictions, inflation, build rates, deliveries and future programs and technologies.
Speaker
Ron Epstein

Managing Director, Aerospace & Defense
BofA Global Research
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 31
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM

Morning Networking Break sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development (LED)
  • Tuesday, January 31, 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM

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Tuesday, January 31
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

Fireside Chat: A View From Tier One
  • Tuesday, January 31, 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Speakers
Joe Anselmo

SVP of Content, Editorial Director,
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Peter Lengyel

President & CEO
Safran USA
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 31
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Forecasts & Predictions for the Commercial Airframe Market
  • Tuesday, January 31, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
In this session we gather airframe experts to hear their views on production rates, order books and delivery rates as the industry moves into recovery mode. We’ll also analyze the major challenges impacting the sector, dive into new programs and technologies and look ahead to what the future might hold...
Speakers
Richard Brown

Managing Director
Naveo Consultancy
Moderator

Ken Herbert

Managing Director
RBC Capital Markets
Speaker

Mohamed Denden

Vice President Procurement
Airbus Americas
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 31
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Forecasts & Predictions for the Commercial Engine Market
  • Tuesday, January 31, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
In this session we gather engine experts to hear their views on production rates, order books and delivery rates in the post pandemic world of altered market dynamics. We’ll also dive into the major trends impacting the sector, analyze new programs and technologies and look ahead to what the future...
Speakers
Richard Brown

Managing Director
Naveo Consultancy
Moderator

Al Wang

Associate Director, Forecasting & Planning
Pratt & Whitney
Speaker

Andrei Grskovic

Partner, Aerospace Defense & Govt Services
Oliver Wyman
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 31
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Networking Lunch
  • Tuesday, January 31, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

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Tuesday, January 31
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION: The Perfect Storm: Supply Chain Challenges & Constraints
  • Tuesday, January 31, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
The supply chain has been in a permanent state of disruption and distress in recent times, exposing the fragility of this multi-tiered ecosystem. But with the industry on the road to recovery we gather industry experts to examine its status and how the supply chain should be rebuilt to make...
Speakers
Alex Krutz

Managing Director
Patriot Industrial Partners
Moderator

Kai Arndt

Co-CEO
Montana Aerospace
Speaker

Sarfraz Nawaz

Vice President, Supply Chain
Raytheon Technologies
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 31
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Supply Chain Instability: Strategic Inventory Management
  • Tuesday, January 31, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The A&D supply chain is large and complex making it susceptible to disruption in normal times, but the past few years have brought a greater set of challenges and constraints then ever seen previously. There is a huge imbalance between manufacturer requirements and available inventory, made more complicated by volatile...
Speaker
Raman Ram

Partner - Americas Aerospace & Defense Leader
Ernst & Young
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 31
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Afternoon Networking Break sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development (LED)
  • Tuesday, January 31, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Tuesday, January 31
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Managing Volatility: Raw Materials & The Supply Chain
  • Tuesday, January 31, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Supply chain shortages and unpredictability have hampered the industry's ability to capitalize on the bounce back of travel demand. The lack of raw material availability, long lead times, rising inflation, spiraling costs and pricing instability have all disrupted the supply chain beyond recognition. In this session we hear from the...
Speakers
Cliff Collier

Principal
Charles Edwards Management Consulting
Speaker

Patrick Marous

CEO
thyssenkrupp Aerospace
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 31
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION: Restructuring in the Supply Chain
  • Tuesday, January 31, 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
With the pandemic subsiding and airline traffic getting back to pre-Covid-19 levels, many in the industry are expecting a bounce back to normality. But what if this is just the beginning of problems for those in the supply chain? Issues with liquidity, shoring up balance sheets and working capital may...
Speakers
C. Ellis Brazeal III

Partner
Jones Walker
Speaker

David Nolletti

Managing Director
Riveron
Speaker

John Byrne

Board Chair
STS Metals
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 31
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

End of Day 1 Reception
  • Tuesday, January 31, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Tuesday, January 31
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Networking Dinner - Spago, Beverly Hills
  • Tuesday, January 31, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The networking dinner is exclusive to conference attendees but must be opted into when registering for the conference. Please note capacity is limited and spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis. N.B. The dinner is not included in the attendance fee but can be added on...

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Wednesday, February 01
8:00 AM - 5:10 PM

Registration sponsored by thyssenkrupp Aerospace and Breakfast
  • Wednesday, February 01, 8:00 AM - 5:10 PM

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Wednesday, February 01
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM

What Happens Next? A Forecast for the Coming Years
  • Wednesday, February 01, 9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
Global turbulence and constantly shifting landscapes have become the norm for aerospace in recent times, but what does the future hold for our industry as it finally emerges from a global pandemic and returns to some sense of normalcy? Who were the winners and losers? How does this vary by...
Speaker
Richard Aboulafia

Managing Director
AeroDynamic Advisory
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 01
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM

PANEL DISCUSSION: Reshaping the Supply Chain Landscape: M&A Trends
  • Wednesday, February 01, 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
The A&D sector has undergone a period of profound change whilst navigating constant uncertainly. Whether it be geopolitical, pandemic or industry related, it has had a permanent impact on M&A activity. We look at what is driving M&A, the latest and greatest trends and what this means for the supply...
Speakers
Michael Bruno

Executive Editor, Business
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Bryan McElwee

Principal
AE Industrial Partners
Speaker

Francis Tran

Managing Director
Lincoln International LLC
Speaker

Trevor Bohn

Partner
KAL Capital Markets LLC
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 01
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Morning Networking Break sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development (LED)
  • Wednesday, February 01, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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Wednesday, February 01
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

What's Hot: Defense
  • Wednesday, February 01, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Increases in defense budgets and demand signal a boost for those in the supply chain, but questions remain about how production is ramped up and how shifts in national defense strategies impact capabilities. Here we review how changes in budgets and priorities will impact the industry, take a look at...
Speaker
Doug Berenson

Partner
Oliver Wyman
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 01
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

What's Hot: Business Aviation
  • Wednesday, February 01, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Business aviation is experiencing a post covid uptick, as private air travel becomes more attractive in the wake of the pandemic, alongside capacity and overcrowding issues in commercial air travel. However, is this surge of demand sustainable with the prediction of a global economic slowdown and the pressure to reduce...
Speakers
Brian Foley

Founder
Brian Foley Associates (BRiFO)
Speaker

Daniel Williams

Senior Manager Fleet, Flight and Forecast Data
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 01
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch
  • Wednesday, February 01, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Wednesday, February 01
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Hosted Session: The Current State of Supply Chain Resilience
  • Wednesday, February 01, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
.session-sponsor-carousel {margin-left:12px} Supply Chain disruptions continue to occur while the nature of the disruptions continues to evolve.  This session will explore the current state of the industry’s approach to building resilience by identifying supply chain risks, mitigating potential disruptions, and emerging stronger after disruptions occur.  We’ll explore the role of technology...
Speaker
Dr  Timothy White

Aerospace & Defense Industry Principal
Interos, Inc
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 01
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Challenging The Status Quo: The Road to Net Zero
  • Wednesday, February 01, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Decarbonization and sustainability are the current buzzwords of the industry, with SAF, electrification, battery and hybrid solutions all touted as the next big thing. But how real are these regulatory and societal sustainability pressures and what is needed from the supply side to meet these needs? Here we attempt to...
Speakers
Mathieu Noel

Director, Product Strategy, Sustainability & Design
Bombardier
Speaker

Sean Newsum

Managing Director, Environmental Affairs
Airlines for America
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 01
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Afternoon Networking Break sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development (LED)
  • Wednesday, February 01, 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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Wednesday, February 01
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION: Challenging The Status Quo: Industry 4.0
  • Wednesday, February 01, 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Digital transformation is already bringing about significant supply chain improvements, in efficiency, transparency, agility and resilience. What are the practical applications of these innovations and what will the pace of shift be to this technological revolution? How can the supply chain embrace this evolution towards industry 4.0? An exploration of...
Speakers
Dr  Vivek Saxena

CEO
FactoryTwin
Moderator

Gail Gruener

Director of Supply Chain
Moeller Aerospace
Speaker

Karl Hutter

President & CEO
Click Bond, Inc.
Speaker

Torsten Welte

Global VP and Head of Industrial Business Unit for Aerospace & Defense
SAP
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 01
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION: Workforce Hurdles & Labor Challenges: Getting Ready For Future Demand
  • Wednesday, February 01, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Workforce shortages and recruitment and retention issues are cited as the number one challenge for the industry moving forward. In this session we analyze what is preventing hiring and how this issue can be successfully addressed to build a workforce for the future. What is the industry doing to attract...
Speakers
Michael Bruno

Executive Editor, Business
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Andy Voelker

Associate Partner, People & Organizational Performance Practice
McKinsey & Co.
Speaker

Craig Picken

Managing Partner
Northstar Group
Speaker

Shanan Gibson

Dean & Professor of Management
David B. O’Maley College of Business, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 01
4:45 PM - 4:50 PM

Closing Remarks
  • Wednesday, February 01, 4:45 PM - 4:50 PM
Speaker
Juliet Trew

Vice President Business Development - Commercial/A&D
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 01
4:50 PM - 6:00 PM

Closing Reception
  • Wednesday, February 01, 4:50 PM - 6:00 PM

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