2020 Virtual Aerospace, Aviation, Defense and Manufacturing Conference

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Register to attend the eighth annual Aerospace, Aviation, Defense and Manufacturing Conference. For 2020, the event will be a virtual event with panels, keynote speakers and virtual networking.

 

The Arizona Technology Council, Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and the Arizona MEP are hosting the eighth annual Conference for Arizona’s Aerospace, Aviation, Defense + Manufacturing community on Thursday, November 12, 2020.

 

Attendees will gain a full understanding of the latest trends, challenges, and forecasts in the aerospace manufacturing industry, and hear insider knowledge from industry professionals. From amazing exhibitors to keynote speakers and expert panels, this is an event you do not want to miss.

 

CONFERENCE AGENDA

1:00pm
Opening Remarks & Sponsor Remarks
1:10pm – 2:00pm

MANUFACTURING PANEL:
How Additive Manufacturing is changing the Industry

MODERATOR:  ERIC MILLER

Principal and Co-Owner
PADT, Inc.

 

 

 

NORMAN STUCKER 

Aerospace Leader
Stratasys
Mark Romero
MARK ROMERO

Sr. Technical Manager Honeywell Aerospace

CARLOS PENA

Program Manager
Boeing

TERESA CLEMENT

Sr. Principal Engineer
Raytheon Technologies
 

 

2:00pm – 2:45pm

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
Observing Our Earth, A New Generation of Remote Sensing Solutions

SPEAKER: RYAN HARTMAN

Chief Executive Officer
World View Enterprises

Ryan M. Hartman is the president and CEO of World View, a provider of earth observation and remote sensing products from the stratosphere. Hartman previously served as the CEO of Insitu, a pioneer in the design, development and manufacturing of high-performance, low-cost unmanned aircraft systems. Ryan was previously the SVP of programs at Insitu, as well as the SVP of Business Development. Prior to Insitu, Hartman led Raytheon’s Unmanned Systems directorate of the Advanced Programs division.

Hartman is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy, and a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He serves on the board of directors for the LuMind Foundation, an organization committed to advancing Down Syndrome cognition research. He also serves on the board of directors for the Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance (NUAIR), a non-profit organization that manages facilities and airspace for testing UAS to ensure the safe integration of UAS into the National Airspace System. Hartman also served as the UAS representative on the FAA Next Gen Advisory Committee and on the FAA Drone Advisory Committee.

 

 

2:45pm – 3:30pm

AEROSPACE, AVIATION & DEFENSE PANEL:
More Sustainable Flying

MODERATOR: SARAH MORRIS

General Manager
Meggitt PLC

 

DAVID SHILLIDAY 
VP of Power Systems
Honeywell Aerospace

HUGH CLAYTON
Engineering Director
Meggitt PLC

VAL MIFTAKHOV
CEO and Founder
ZeroAvia

GLENN McDONALD
Principal
AeroDynamic Advisory
 

 

3:30pm – 4:00pm

CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

“The State of Battery Manufacturing: A Window of Opportunity for Arizona”

ANNETTE FINSTERBUSCH

President and CEO
EnPower

Annette Finsterbusch has dedicated her career to driving growth and building value through successfully identifying, financing, and developing novel innovations into products and businesses both in early-stage startups and Fortune 500 companies. With 25 years of experience in senior corporate business development roles and as a corporate venture capital investor, Finsterbusch excels in companies requiring a turnaround. As a certified integral coach, she enjoys developing exceptional young managers

About EnPower:
EnPower, Inc. is an early-stage startup developing next-generation Li-ion batteries that have fast-charging and long cycle-life capabilities—critical enablers to the mass electrification of vehicles. Our R&D, pilot-manufacturing, and sales operations are based out of our engineering facility & headquarters located in the north Phoenix – Deer Valley area.

4:00pm
Closing Remarks
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Virtual Networking

 

Cost to attend:

AZTC Members $25  |  Non-AZTC Members $40

 

Event sponsorship opportunities:

Sponsorship starts at just $500 for this event. 
Contact [email protected] to learn about the various sponsorship opportunities.

 

 

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Interested in learning more about event sponsorship?

Sponsorship starts at just $500 for this event. 
Contact us at [email protected] to become a sponsor.

 

 

Location

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Venue

Virtual Event

Date

November 12, 2020

Time

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Cost

[AZTC Member - $25] [Non-AZTC Member - $40]

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