“Large variety and meaningful content in the presentations.”

Thomas-Metsch

Tom Metsch, Account Manager
Bodycote

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“As always, a very well-organized event! It puts Michigan on the eyes of everyone!”
Fernando_Lozano

Fernando Lozano, VP of Sales & Supply Chain
Weldaloy Specialty Forgings

Weldaloy
“The caliber of presentations and attendees was beyond expectations! Looking forward to next year.”
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Scott Allread, President
Swiss American Screw Products

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agenda

tuesday, September 5

aerospace roundtables

Aerospace Roundtable

1:00 – 4:00 PM

Miller Canfield-Office

The Aerospace Roundtable provides an opportunity to collaborate with OEM/Tier 1 companies on potential solutions to real-life industry challenges.

High Altitude Welcome Reception

6:00 – 8:00 PM

High Altitude Welcome Reception – 72nd Floor, Renaissance Center

Located on the 72nd floor of the Renaissance Center, AeroOne attendees will have the opportunity to join AIAM’s Board of Directors, Conference Speakers and Sponsors at the exclusive “High Altitude Welcome Reception” on Tuesday, September 5, while enjoying Detroit and Canada’s skyline from 700 feet in the sky.

Wednesday, September 4

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Breakfast & Registration

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Aerospace Roundtables

Collaborate directly with OEM’s & Tier 1’s on current challenges in their business 

Space is limited.  Details coming soon! 

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 – 1:50 PM

Talent Panels – A Much Needed Discission Between Industry & Academia 

Moderated by: TBA  
Panelists:

  • Macomb Community College  
  • St. Clair County Community College  
  • Stevenson High School  
  • MIAT College of Technology – Jennifer Paugh, Campus President

2:10 – 3:00 PM

Talent Panels – A Much Needed Discission Between Industry & Academia 

Moderated by: University of Michigan – George Halow, Professor of Practice
Panelists:

  • Michigan Technological University 
  • University TBA 
  • University TBA 
  • University TBA

3:20 – 4:30PM

Talent Panels – Discussion between Industry & Students 

Moderated by: TBA 
Panelists:

  • Student – Stevenson High School 
  • Student – MIAT College of Technology 
  • Student – Community College TBA
  • Student – Michigan Technological University 
5:30 – 7:00 PM

“Royal” Welcome Reception

Park 601 Terrace (Spouses invited)

Thursday, September 5

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Breakfast & Registration

9:00 – 9:20 AM

Welcome Address

Tony Vernaci – President, Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan 

9:20 – 9:50 AM

Keynote Address

Chris Stone – Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer, Lockheed Martin

9:50 – 10:30 AM

Industry Outlook

Richard Aboulafia – Managing Director, Aerodynamic Advisory

10:30 – 10:50 AM

Networking Break

10:50 – 11:20 AM

Doing Business with the Department of Defense

Speaker TBA

11:20 AM – 12:00 PM

PANEL – Real Life Experiences of Getting Started with the Department of Defense

Moderated by: Mark Schmidt – retired VP Aftermarket Business, Eaton
Panelists:

  • Stacy Paul – CEO, Array of Engineers
  • Booz Allen Hamilton
  • Calumet Electronics
  • Defense OEM
12:00 – 1:00 PM

Lunch 

1:00 – 1:45 PM

PANEL: Voices of the Tier 1’s

Moderated by: Kevin Michaels – Managing Director, Aerodynamic Advisory
Panelists:

  • Triumph Geared Solutions
  • GE Aerospace
  • TBA
  • TBA
1:45 – 2:30 PM

PANEL: Voices of the Sub-Tiers

Moderated by: Peter Zimm – Principal,  Charles Edwards Management Consulting 
Panelists: TBA

2:30 – 3:00 PM

Networking Break

3:00 – 3:30 PM

Additive Manufacturing – Separating Reality from Hype

Erik Pederson – VP/GM Turbine Combustion Systems, Woodward Inc.

Joe English – Value Stream Manager, Woodward, Inc.

3:30 – 4:15 PM

PANEL: Cybersecurity Prebreach Preparedness & Latest Threats

Moderated by: TBA
Panelists:

  • Chad Paalman – CEO, Prescott
  • Jacob Koering – Principal, Miller Canfield
4:15 – 4:45 PM

Reducing Cost & Improving Quality through Automation

Speaker TBA

4:45 – 5:00 PM

Wrap Up

Tony Vernaci – President, Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan

5:30 – 7:00 PM

Cocktail Hour (spouses invited)

Gallery South

Friday, September 6

7:30 – 8:30 AM

Breakfast

8:30 – 9:00 AM

Keynote Address

Speaker TBA

9:00 – 9:45 AM

PANEL – Trends in Sub-Tier Mergers & Acquisitions 

Moderated by: Mike Stengel – Principal, AeroDynamic Advisory
Panelists: TBA

9:45 – 10:15 AM

Unpacking the Space Supply Chain

Speaker TBA

10:15 – 10:30 AM

Morning Coffee Break

10:30 – 10:45 AM

State of Michigan Address

10:45 – 11:30 AM

PANEL – Business Aviation 

Moderated by: Geoff Murray – Partner, Oliver Wyman
Panelists: TBA

11:30 – 12:15 PM

PANEL – Bold Analyst Predictions

Moderated by: TBA
Panelists: TBA

12:15 – 12:30 PM

Final Thoughts

Tony Vernaci – President, Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan

12:30 PM

Box lunch available

“Large variety and meaningful content in the presentations.”

Thomas-Metsch

Tom Metsch, Account Manager
Bodycote

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“As always, a very well-organized event! It puts Michigan on the eyes of everyone!”
Fernando_Lozano

Fernando Lozano, VP of Sales & Supply Chain
Weldaloy Specialty Forgings

Weldaloy
“The caliber of presentations and attendees was beyond expectations! Looking forward to next year.”
scott-allread

Scott Allread, President
Swiss American Screw Products

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