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2019 Connecting Global Aerospace Industry Conference and Banquet

Step forward with us to discover the next generation of Aerospace ideas and realities.

February 25 – 26, 2019
SkySong | 1475 N Scottsdale Rd. | Scottsdale, AZ 85257

The 2019 Connecting Global Aerospace Industry Conference creates a platform of discussion and data to collaborate with large aerospace companies independently of company size. Join us for a discovery of what is happening on the ground, in the air and space.

Expand your skill set with inspiring sessions
Conference speakers have been and are involved in the movement for the Aerospace of the future. They will discuss the key challenges and opportunities of global partnerships including disruptive supplier strategies, SMEs, space, UAVs, aftermarket and cyber security.

During the conference, an impressive roster of industry experts will discuss commercial and military market trends and how we can position business strategies for OEMs, airlines, partners, government agencies and universities to be successful. The conference will bring people together to facilitate asking difficult questions and to find solutions to grow as one industry into the future.

Speakers include:

  • DOUG BRUHNKE, Global Chamber® in 525 Metro Areas and 195 Countries
  • CAROL FARABEE, Cooperative Collaboration Coalition at Co-Founder
  • STEPHEN FLEMING, Vice President, Strategic Business Initiatives​, University of Arizona
  • STEPHEN GUINE, Northrop Senior Manager
  • KIRBY IKIN, Chairman of the Board, National Space Society
  • DR. AMANDA (DURHAM) KING, Sr. Director, Breakthrough Technology at Honeywell Aerospace
  • JOHN KAVANAGH, Member of Arizona House of Representatives
  • JIM LANE, Mayor of Scottsdale, Arizona
  • GUNNAR LIGHT, Global Strategist; Sales & Business Development Executive; Rule of Law, Cyber Security & IT Professional
  • MICAH MANGIONE, President at Connect-IO
  • LIGIA MCLEAN, Industrial Participation Manager at The Boeing Company
  • ANDRZEJ RYBKA, Polish Aerospace Cluster, Director
  • SCOTT SMAS, Program Manager – ASU New Space – Space Technology and Science Initiative
  • ARNALDO SOTO, President at AQST Space Systems Group LLC
  • SANDRA WATSON, President & CEO at Arizona Commerce Authority
  • STEVEN ZYLSTRA, President & CEO at Arizona Technology Council

Questions? Contact Joanna Szydlo-Moore  at [email protected].

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