“Large variety and meaningful content in the presentations.”
Tom Metsch, Account Manager
Bodycote
Fernando Lozano, VP of Sales & Supply Chain
Weldaloy Specialty Forgings
Scott Allread, President
Swiss American Screw Products
agenda
tuesday, September 5
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
Sponsored by Weldaloy Specialty Forgings
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 Airbus, GE Aerospace & Liebherr Aerospace on current challenges in their business
12:00 – 12:50 PM
Lunch
12:50 – 1:00 PM
Keynote Introduction
Tony Vernaci – President, Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan
1:00 – 1:15 PM
Talent Investments Today to Yield a Future for Generations
Dick DeVos – Founder of West Michigan Aviation Academy & Former President of Amway
1:15 – 2:10 PM
Talent Panels – A Much Needed Discussion Between Industry & Academia
Moderated by: Jeff Simek – General Manager, RCO Aerospace
Panelists:
- Washtenaw Community College – Dr. Michelle Merusi, Vice President, Economic & College Development
- St. Clair County Community College – Kirk Kramer, President
- Stevenson High School – Mark Lacombe, MADE Academy Coach
- MIAT College of Technology – Jennifer Paugh-Macomber, Campus President
- West Michigan Aviation Academy – Nicole Gasper, CEO
2:15 – 3:10 PM
Talent Panels – A Much Needed Discussion Between Industry & Academia
Moderated by: University of Michigan – George Halow, Professor of Practice
Panelists:
- Michigan Technological University – Dr. Jeffery Allen, Professor Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Associate Chair & Director Undergraduate Studies
- Grand Valley State University, Padnos College of Engineering – Tim Born, Ph.D., Interim Dean
- University of Michigan – Kelly Sexton, Associate VP, Innovation Partnerships and Economic Impact
- Oakland University -Louay M. Chamra, Ph.D., Dean, School of Engineering and Computer Science
3:15 – 4:10PM
Talent Panels – Discussion between Industry & Students
Moderated by: Kyle Sanders – CoFounder & CEO, Crew Concept, FAA Commercial Pilot & Retired Air Force Instructor Pilot
Panelists:
- Student – Stevenson High School
- Student – MIAT College of Technology
- Student – Community College
- Student – Michigan Technological University – Marcello Guadagno, PhD Candidate
- Student – West Michigan Aviation Academy
4:10 – 4:20PM
Wrap Up
5:00 – 6:45 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
Supply Chain Resiliency in the Defense Industrial Base
Abby Lilly – Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Rotary Mission System, 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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Kreston Harris – Director, Office of Small Business Programs, DLA Land & Maritime
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
- Rob Cooke – Director of Engineering, Calumet Electronics
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:
- Pete Gibson – President, Geared Solutions, TRIUMPH
- Chad Genton – Global Initiatives Leader, GE Aerospace
- Will Dew – Managing Director, Commercial, Liebherr-Aerospace
1:45 – 2:30 PM
PANEL: Voices of the Sub-Tiers
Moderated by: Peter Zimm – Principal, Charles Edwards Management Consulting
Panelists:
- Bruce Barron – President & CEO, Barron Industries
- Fernando Lozano – VP of Sales and Supply Chain, Weldaloy Specialty Forgings
- Andy Jones, CEO – Ascent Aerospace
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: Jennifer Tisdale – CEO, GRIMM Cyber
Panelists:
- Chad Paalman – CEO, Prescott
- Jason Bilnoski – Section Chief, FBI Cyber Division
- Jacob Koering – Principal, Miller Canfield
- Rick Snyder – CEO, SensCy
4:15 – 4:45 PM
Reducing Cost & Improving Quality through Automation
Introduction by: Mayor Bryan K. Barnett, City of Rochester Hills
Michael Cicco – President & CEO, FANUC America Corporation
4:45 – 5:00 PM
Wrap Up
Tony Vernaci – President, Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Networking Reception/Cocktail Hour
Gallery South (Spouses Invited)
Friday,
September 6
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast
9:00 – 9:45 AM
PANEL – Trends in Sub-Tier Mergers & Acquisitions
Moderated by: Mike Stengel – Principal, AeroDynamic Advisory
Panelists:
- Bryan McElwee – Partner, AE Industrial Partners
- Alex Conti – Managing Director, UHY Corporate Finance
- Jim Fitzpatrick – Global VP Strategic Transformation & Integration, Barnes Aerospace
9:45 – 10:15 AM
Airbus Supply Chain Update
Joe Marcheschi – Head of Flying Parts Procurement Services, Airbus Americas
10:15 – 10:30 AM
Morning Coffee Break
10:30 – 10:45 AM
State of Michigan Address
Garlin Gilchrist II – Lt. Governor, State of Michigan
10:45 – 11:30 AM
PANEL – Business Aviation
Moderated by: Geoff Murray – Rylie Companies LLC
Panelists:
- Lou Seno – Chairman Emeritus & Special Advisor, Jet Support Services, Inc.
- Brian Foley – Founder, Brian Foley Associates (BRiFO) and AvStrategies
- Brad Bruce – President & CEO, Pentastar Aviation
- Ravi Dharnidharka – Senior Vice President Cirrus Services, Cirrus Aircraft
11:30 – 12:15 PM
PANEL – Bold Analyst Predictions
Moderated by: Joe Anselmo – Editorial Director, Aviation Week Network & Editor-in-Chief, Aviation Week & Space Technology
Panelists:
- Kevin Michaels – Managing Director, AeroDynamic Advisory
- Ronald Epstein – Senior Equity Analyst, Bank of America Securities
- Peter Zimm – Principal, Charles Edwards Management Consulting
- Richard Aboulafia – Managing Director, AeroDynamic Advisory
12:15 – 12:30 PM
Final Thoughts
Tony Vernaci – President, Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan