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September 20-21, 2023

September 20-21, 2023
London, UK
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Tuesday, September 19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Reception
  • Tuesday, September 19:  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, September 20
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Continental Breakfast & Networking
  • Wednesday, September 20:  8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Wednesday, September 20
8:00 AM - 5:05 PM
Registration (sponsored by thyssenkrupp)
  • Wednesday, September 20:  8:00 AM - 5:05 PM
Wednesday, September 20
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
Opening Welcome & Speaker Introduction
  • Wednesday, September 20:  8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
Wednesday, September 20
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
Geopolitical Turbulence: How to Navigate While Building the Industry
  • Wednesday, September 20:  9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
This session will take a critical look at the conflict in Ukraine due to Russia's invasion. What are the global supply chain implications if the conflict drags into a long-term stalemate?  How will sanctions continue to impact OEMs, or are there long-term alternatives to getting raw materials from the conflict zone? Then there...

    SESSION DETAILS

    Moderator
    Klaus Mueller
    Senior Advisor
    AeroDynamic Advisory
    Panelist
    Maj. Gen. Lee K. (Ret.) Levy, II
    Board of Directors Chairman, NDIA Logistics Management Division and CEO
    The Levy Group, LLC
    Panelist
    Paul Beaver
    Strategic Advice, Influence & Government Affairs
    Beaver Westminster Limited
    Wednesday, September 20
    9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
    Global Market Forecast from Airbus & Boeing
    • Wednesday, September 20:  9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
    Join the two leading OEMs in the industry as they share their outlook for the global market forecast. What does their production ramp-up for the single-aisle market look like for the future? They will discuss each company's macro and micro industry outlook with a European focus....

      SESSION DETAILS

      Panelist
      Bob Lange
      Senior Vice President, Head of Business Analysis and Market Forecast
      Airbus
      Panelist
      Wendy Sowers
      Director, Commercial Market Forecasting and Analysis
      Boeing
      Wednesday, September 20
      10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
      Meet-Up Networking Break
      • Wednesday, September 20:  10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
      Wednesday, September 20
      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
      Supply Chain Resiliency - What's the Fix for the Challenges Ahead?
      • Wednesday, September 20:  11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
      Accurate forecasting is critical for transparency, customer service, efficiency, production schedules, and overall resiliency in the supply chain. Accurate data can help reduce excess inventory, repurpose scrap material, and drive a more sustainable industry. Hear from two industry leaders about their goals and what they are doing to drive change...

        SESSION DETAILS

        Panelist
        Maximilian Fahr
        Vice President Supply Chain
        Deutsche Aircraft GmbH
        Panelist
        Patrick Marous
        CEO
        thyssenkrupp Aerospace
        Wednesday, September 20
        11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
        Solutions to Recruiting, Retaining, and Developing the Right Talent
        • Wednesday, September 20:  11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
        An impactful conversation with leaders in the industry as they discuss expanding opportunities in A&D. What are the new initiatives they are taking to manage the persistent labor problem plaguing the industry? It all starts with training the right talent pool, supporting female visibility in the industry and recruiting to...

          SESSION DETAILS

          Panelist
          Ene Krinpus
          Chief HR Officer
          Magnetic MRO
          Panelist
          Murrae Ross-Eskell
          Managing Director and Founder
          Horizon Executive Search Int’l Ltd.
          Wednesday, September 20
          12:30 PM - 1:40 PM
          Networking Lunch
          • Wednesday, September 20:  12:30 PM - 1:40 PM
          Wednesday, September 20
          1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
          Is More Consolidation Inevitable in the European Supply Chain?
          • Wednesday, September 20:  1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
          Large groups are continuing to reshape their portfolios with interest in the aerospace and defense sectors from PE and other financial buyers. Many sectors have a fragmented supply base, but gaining synergies from aerospace acquisitions can be hard. What are the pros and cons of more consolidation? ...

            SESSION DETAILS

            Presenter
            Richard Apps
            Director and Co-Founder
            Counterpoint Market Intelligence Limited
            Wednesday, September 20
            2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
            Managing Disruptions and Planning for Uncertainty
            • Wednesday, September 20:  2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
            The multinational supply chain is put to the test with resurging demand for air travel and the pressure for OEMs, suppliers and carriers to meet the high demands for raw materials and services. Disruptions with the tightening of cross-border labor, conflict regions, travel restrictions and economic outlook are all driving...

              SESSION DETAILS

              Panelist
              Dr. Fabian Steinmann
              Lecturer in Organizational Resilience and Change
              Cranfield School of Management
              Panelist
              Paul Adams
              Director, Aerospace and Defense
              Vendigital (A Siemens Business)
              Wednesday, September 20
              2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
              How to Move from Recovery to Growth
              • Wednesday, September 20:  2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
              Speaker
              Chris Tarry
              Founder & CEO
              CTAIRA
              Wednesday, September 20
              3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
              Meet-Up Networking Break
              • Wednesday, September 20:  3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
              Wednesday, September 20
              3:55 PM - 4:30 PM
              Inflation and the Outlook for 2024
              • Wednesday, September 20:  3:55 PM - 4:30 PM
              According to the OECD, inflation is projected to recede gradually in 2023 in most G20 countries. The latest interim economic outlook projects global growth to reach 2.6% in 2023 and 2.9% in 2024. Panelists will discuss industry performance in various regions, labor & wages, and infrastructure....

                SESSION DETAILS

                Speaker
                Stephen Rooney
                Lead Economist
                Oxford Economics
                Wednesday, September 20
                4:35 PM - 5:00 PM
                A Reawakening of the European Defense Market
                • Wednesday, September 20:  4:35 PM - 5:00 PM
                Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has led to a strategic reawakening across the European defense sector. With spending booming and requirements emerging across the region suppliers into the European defense market are struggling to keep pace with demand. This session will look at the scope of demand post-Ukraine,...

                  SESSION DETAILS

                  Moderator
                  Craig Caffrey
                  Head – Defense Markets & Data
                  Aviation Week Network
                  Panelist
                  Rachel Hutchison
                  Senior Defense Analyst
                  Aviation Week Network
                  Wednesday, September 20
                  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
                  End of Day One and Networking Reception
                  • Wednesday, September 20:  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
                  Thursday, September 21
                  8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
                  Continental Breakfast & Networking
                  • Thursday, September 21:  8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
                  Thursday, September 21
                  8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
                  Registration Open (sponsored by thyssenkrupp)
                  • Thursday, September 21:  8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
                  Thursday, September 21
                  8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
                  Opening Welcome & Speaker Introduction
                  • Thursday, September 21:  8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
                  Thursday, September 21
                  9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
                  Day Two Opening Keynote
                  • Thursday, September 21:  9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
                  Thursday, September 21
                  9:35 AM - 10:10 AM
                  Sustainable Supply Chain: Challenges and Opportunities
                  • Thursday, September 21:  9:35 AM - 10:10 AM
                  Sustainability is more than just building a green aircraft, it also has to be produced in a sustainable manner. Supply Chain Sustainability also extends to key issues such as transparency, human rights, and circularity. How big is the challenge for aerospace suppliers? What do suppliers need to do, and what...

                    SESSION DETAILS

                    Panelist
                    Neranjana de Silva
                    Principal Partner, Aerospace & Defense
                    Roland Berger
                    Panelist
                    Nikhil Sachdeva
                    Principal and Global Lead for Sustainable Aviation
                    Roland Berger
                    Thursday, September 21
                    10:15 AM - 10:50 AM
                    Sustainable Supply Chain: Guidance on How to Comply with Emerging & Evolving ESG Requirements
                    • Thursday, September 21:  10:15 AM - 10:50 AM
                    New and differing regulations and reporting requirements regarding sustainability and decarbonization are taking effect, from countries and jurisdictions around the world.  HOW are companies addressing these multi-faceted requirements?  Panelists from the airline, MRO and supply chain sectors will share their early-stage progress on their own paths to Net Zero and...

                      SESSION DETAILS

                      Panelist
                      Al Malecha
                      Managing Director, Europe, Middle East and Africa
                      Kellstrom Aerospace
                      Moderator
                      Scott Johnson
                      Senior Leader-Operations Improvement
                      ICF
                      Thursday, September 21
                      10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
                      Meet-Up Networking Break
                      • Thursday, September 21:  10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
                      Thursday, September 21
                      11:25 AM - 12:10 PM
                      The Vulnerabilities in the Manufacturing Global Supply Chain
                      • Thursday, September 21:  11:25 AM - 12:10 PM
                      Multiple OEMs were not able to deliver the projected number of aircraft or engines in 2022 and supply chain shortfalls continue to plague the industry in 2023.  How are OEMs and suppliers addressing these challenges?  Where is the supply chain most vulnerable?  Are the challenges or responses different in Europe...

                        SESSION DETAILS

                        Panelist
                        Gareth Hall
                        Vendigital (A Siemens Business)
                        Moderator
                        Peter C. Zimm
                        Principal
                        Charles Edwards Management Consulting
                        Thursday, September 21
                        12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
                        Networking Lunch
                        • Thursday, September 21:  12:10 PM - 1:30 PM
                        Thursday, September 21
                        1:35 PM - 2:15 PM
                        The Aero Engines Market: Global Recovery and Modernization
                        • Thursday, September 21:  1:35 PM - 2:15 PM
                        A review of engine market segments; engine types, aircraft types, and regions. The demand for single-aisle aircraft, new fuel efficiency, material modernization, and a new generation of engines are all expected to drive growth in engine production. Companies are expected to invest in R&D while using modern technologies but concerns...

                          SESSION DETAILS

                          Moderator
                          Richard Brown
                          Managing Director
                          NAVEO Consultancy
                          Panelist
                          Siyi Hao
                          Senior Manager
                          Roland Berger
                          Thursday, September 21
                          2:20 PM - 2:55 PM
                          Let's Talk Raw Materials: Evaluating the Supply Chain Risks
                          • Thursday, September 21:  2:20 PM - 2:55 PM
                          A panel of leading industry professionals will discuss the outlook for production rates and implications for aerospace raw materials in the metals and composites sectors. The discussion will address navigating supply chain constraints, innovation and geopolitical risks in the raw materials market. Panelists will explore the most pressing challenges, best...

                            SESSION DETAILS

                            Panelist
                            Lionel Thomas
                            Global Aerospace Sales Director
                            Constellium
                            Panelist
                            Peter C. Zimm
                            Principal
                            Charles Edwards Management Consulting
                            Thursday, September 21
                            3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
                            The Digital Transformation & Predictive Forecasting in Aerospace & Defense
                            • Thursday, September 21:  3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
                            Digital transformation is driving efficiencies with better lead times, enhanced visibility, centralized coordination, and predictive forecasting for better transparency. The use of AI in the aerospace and defense industry creates companies that realize better business agility and break from traditional barriers that can be less productive....

                              SESSION DETAILS

                              Panelist
                              David Miret Mora
                              Technical Director
                              AJW
                              Panelist
                              Dr. Ip-Shing Fan
                              Senior Lecturer in Enterprise Systems, IVHM Centre
                              Cranfield University
                              Panelist
                              Magnus Falk
                              VP and Head of the Business Development, Marketing & Sales for the Commercial Business
                              Saab Aerospace Systems
                              Panelist
                              Rajkaran Singh
                              Director, Industry & Business
                              Dassault Systemes
                              Thursday, September 21
                              3:45 PM - 3:50 PM
                              Conference Ends & Closing Remarks
                              • Thursday, September 21:  3:45 PM - 3:50 PM