Register Now for DefenseChain! We are now registering Delegates to attend Aviation Week's DefenseChain Conference this October 23-24, 2018. DefenseChain has been specifically developed to provide updates and information on the key components affecting our industry, as we seek to balance changing customer demands, global market conditions, macroeconomic challenges and A&D industry consolidation. Emphasis will be on providing forecasts, program performance, sustainable growth opportunities, and new initiatives. Learn More and Register today. Topics to be covered at DefenseChain focus on key components driving the industry:
Pentagon budget outlook as both threats and debt grow Supply chain opportunities, pressures as defense becomes more commercial Foreign sales insights as U.S. providers push abroad New technology disrupting industry, from AI to cloudThe two-day Conference is supported by decision leaders within equipment manufacturers and suppliers that support the supply chain for the defense industry, program managers, business and corporate development and marketing executives, market analysts, investment bankers and financial institutions. At DefenseChain, you will take part in interactive presentations from these prominent industry companies and organizations. Presenting Companies and Organizations: *
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Aviation Week Network Bloomberg Intelligence Canaccord Genuity Capital Alpha Partners Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Elbit Systems of America Forecast International Grundman Advisory & Atlantic Council Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Office of Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Logistics Renaissance Strategic Advisors Samford Global Strategies Siemens PLM Software Spirit AeroSystems The Boeing Company The McLean Group* as of July 20
Program Excellence Combined with DefenseChain this year is the 2018 Program Excellence Awards and Banquet that brings together program executives, their customer counterparts, and leaders from across the industry to recognize the best in performance and leadership. Finalists and winners will be identified in categories that reflect system and sub-system level programs at all phases of the lifecycle. Nominees will share lessons learned during day two of DefenseChain. Venue and Accommodations A block of rooms has been reserved at The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, in Mclean, VA. Delegates must arrange their own hotel accommodations directly through the Ritz-Carlton. Make reservations online or contact the hotel at 1-800-241-3333. Be sure to reference Aviation Week 2018 or Block Code SPN. Promotional Opportunities Promotional opportunities are available enabling you to promote your business, products and services on-site at the Conference and long before and after the Conference on the Aviation Network website to companies that represent top business tiers in the U.S. and international aviation industry. For promotional opportunities contact Joanna Speed at +1-424-465-6501.
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