33rd Annual Collaboration on Quality in the Space and Defense Industries Forum (CQSDI)

The ASQ Aviation, Space and Defense Division is pleased to announce the forthcoming 33rd annual Collaboration on Quality in the Space and Defense Industries Forum (CQSDI), taking place March 10–11, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

CQSDI will offer attendees access to distinguished speakers, panel discussions, and interactive workshops throughout both days. Notable speakers from organizations such as DCMA, MDA, DoD, NASA, commercial space providers, and commercial aerospace companies will present. Get ready for insightful discussions on the challenges and opportunities shaping our industry.

Panel sessions will dive into:

• The impact of AI on quality
• Strategies for preserving historic (institutional) knowledge
• Approaches to mitigating risks and adapting to regulatory changes in supply chain management
• Aligning safety, quality, and data within commercial aviation
   

Workshops will address

• Developing actionable roadmaps for Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)
• Cultivating a strong, resilient quality culture
• Balancing and mitigating multiple, often conflicting, quality risks
• Analyzing key disruptors reshaping the aerospace and defense industries
• Exploring the latest updates to industry standards and best practices
• Sharing lessons learned through Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)