3rd Annual AerospaceDefenseChain Conference

The 3rd Annual AerospaceDefenseChain Conference will focus on key components affecting our industry and future programs as we seek to balance changing customer demands, global market conditions, macroeconomic challenges and A&D industry consolidation. Emphasis will be on forecasts and pursuing sustainable growth opportunities plus new initiatives.

Key Issues Within the A&D Industry
   • Programs & Market Trends
   • Budgets & Policies
   • Innovation & Technology

The Supply Chain View
   • Forecast & Planning
   • Consolidation: M&A, Price Pressures
   • Strategic Sourcing: Productivity

The 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.

The Conference will provide attendees with high caliber presenters, valuable information, and business opportunities for everyone with a vested interest in the A&D industry. Delegates will walk away with new tools, information and relationships that support their organization's growth opportunities.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Please see the preliminary agenda for a list of speakers.

Join us for the co-located 2017 Aviation Week Program Excellence Symposium and Awards Banquet. Taking place the day before ADC begins, the 2017 Program Excellence Best Practices Symposium and Awards Banquet will bring 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. This year's nominees will share lessons learned during the Symposium.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Transportation, NASA, FAA, Federal Government, Foreign Governments/Agencies