A&D Programs: November 2, 2025 is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC

This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726.

A&D Programs: November 2, 2025

A&D Programs: November 2, 2025
Washington, DC
#ADPrograms

Hide All
Tuesday, May 13
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration
  • Tuesday, May 13:  7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, May 13
8:00 AM - 8:05 AM
Opening Welcome & Program Excellence
  • Tuesday, May 13:  8:00 AM - 8:05 AM
Tuesday, May 13
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Networking Lunch
  • Tuesday, May 13:  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in different table talk discussions based on the topics covered on the agenda. Each table will be assigned a topic and attendees can participate based on their interest. For attendees not interested in engaging during lunch, there will be open tables. ...

    SESSION DETAILS

    Tuesday, May 13
    12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
    A State of the Industry Update
    • Tuesday, May 13:  12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
    In 2024, the industry outpaced national averages in job creation and wages, while playing a pivotal role in global trade, technology leadership, and security efforts. With a world-class workforce, advanced supply chain, and cutting-edge innovations, the sector remains one of the United States’ most vital strategic assets, maintaining leadership in...

      SESSION DETAILS

      Moderator
      Dr. Lee K. Levy, II
      Board of Directors, National Defense Industrial Association, and CEO The Levy Group, LLC
      The Levy Group, LLC
      Speaker
      Eric Fanning
      President and Chief Executive Officer
      Aerospace Industries Association
      Speaker
      Hon. David L. Norquist
      President and CEO
      National Defense Industrial Association
      Tuesday, May 13
      1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
      Protecting the Homeland Through Partnerships with Allies
      • Tuesday, May 13:  1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
      Our world is gripped by a palpable sense of instability as conflicts escalate in Ukraine, Middle East, and tensions simmer in Taiwan and various other regions. These conflicts continue to draw concern from the international community, with ramifications such as food insecurities, delay in military equipment aid, and supply chain...

        SESSION DETAILS

        Panelist
        Dak Hardwick
        Vice President, International Affairs
        Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)
        Panelist
        Omer Haim
        Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Representative and the Director of the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC)
        Embassy of Israel
        Panelist
        Sander Oude Hengel
        Defense Cooperation Attaché and Chair, Defense MoU Attachés Group (DMAG)
        Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
        Panelist
        Stanley L. Brown
        Acting Assistant Secretary of State
        Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
        Moderator
        Steve Trimble
        Defense Editor
        Aviation Week Network
        Tuesday, May 13
        2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
        Break
        • Tuesday, May 13:  2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
        Tuesday, May 13
        2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
        Analysts’ View of the Global Military Aircraft Market
        • Tuesday, May 13:  2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
        Moderator
        Craig Caffrey
        Head – Defense Markets & Data
        Aviation Week Network
        Speaker
        Jeremiah Gertler
        Senior Associate (Non-Resident), Aerospace Security Project
        Center for Strategic and International Studies
        Tuesday, May 13
        2:45 PM - 3:25 PM
        Breaking Barriers: AI's Bold Strike on Aerospace Innovation
        • Tuesday, May 13:  2:45 PM - 3:25 PM
        The test flight of the modified version of the F-16 operating using artificial intelligence (AI) demonstrates the future generation of aircraft and the speed of change using AI.  Join us for an engaging panel with industry experts discussing unmanned technology and the use of Artificial Intelligence in the aerospace industry...

          SESSION DETAILS

          Panelist
          Dan “Animal” Javorsek
          Chief Technology Officer
          Episci
          Panelist
          Justin Taylor
          VP F-22 Program
          Lockheed Martin
          Moderator
          Michael (Mike) C. Lawrence
          Principal Lead, US Air Force and US Cyber Command Strategy and Business Development
          Amazon Web Services
          Panelist
          Michael Langman
          Sr. Director Strategic Solutions and Founder and Co-President
          C3 AI and Wharton Aerospace
          Panelist
          Mike Benitez
          Senior Director of Strategic Product Development
          Shield AI
          Tuesday, May 13
          3:25 PM - 3:35 PM
          Break
          • Tuesday, May 13:  3:25 PM - 3:35 PM
          Tuesday, May 13
          3:35 PM - 4:15 PM
          Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Future-Proofing Your Workforce
          • Tuesday, May 13:  3:35 PM - 4:15 PM
          This is a persistent and core topic presented to provide options and solutions to the ongoing workforce challenges facing the aerospace industry for both commercial and defense. Presented each year to provide data trends, case studies with best practices shared inside the room.  Discussion on the future trends for a...

            SESSION DETAILS

            Panelist
            Brendan Waters
            Senior Client Partner, Aerospace, Defense and Government Services
            Korn Ferry
            Panelist
            Elizabeth Marshakas
            Sr. Vice President, Talent Acquisition
            BlueHalo
            Panelist
            Norm Eng
            Vice President, US Defense Digital Strategy
            Siemens Government Technologies
            Moderator
            Todd Tuthill
            Vice President, Aerospace, Defense, and Marine Industry
            Siemens Digital Industries Software
            Tuesday, May 13
            4:20 PM - 4:50 PM
            The Impact of AI on the Aerospace Industry
            • Tuesday, May 13:  4:20 PM - 4:50 PM
            This presentation will address the impact of AI on the aerospace industry. Discussion will cover how AI has evolved beyond the realm of hype and is now recognized as a powerful tool for improving business processes across the A&D industry. Gain insight into how Siemens solutions can help transform AI...

              SESSION DETAILS

              Speaker
              Barrett Koch
              Vice President, Aerospace and Defense
              Siemens Digital Industry Software
              Tuesday, May 13
              4:55 PM - 5:30 PM
              Fearless Leadership: Mastering Uncertainty with Confidence
              • Tuesday, May 13:  4:55 PM - 5:30 PM
              This session is a timely and indispensable discussion for executives navigating today's rapidly evolving environment of uncertainty. In addition to being confronted with the relentless pace of technology, executives are faced with factors that demand resiliency, foresight, and decisive action in the changing landscape. For executives, any miscalculation can lead...

                SESSION DETAILS

                Panelist
                Donn C. Yates
                Vice President, Government Affairs
                Electra
                Moderator
                Dr. Deanelle “Dee” Hidalgo
                Program Director, Skunk Works
                Lockheed Martin
                Panelist
                Robert A. Geckle, Jr
                Chairman and CEO
                Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.
                Tuesday, May 13
                5:30 PM - 5:35 PM
                Closing Remarks
                • Tuesday, May 13:  5:30 PM - 5:35 PM
                Tuesday, May 13
                5:35 PM - 6:30 PM
                Networking Reception
                • Tuesday, May 13:  5:35 PM - 6:30 PM
                Tuesday, May 13
                6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
                Dinner - Separate registration required
                • Tuesday, May 13:  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
                Wednesday, May 14
                8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
                Continental Breakfast & Networking
                • Wednesday, May 14:  8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
                Wednesday, May 14
                8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
                Registration
                • Wednesday, May 14:  8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
                Wednesday, May 14
                8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
                Opening Welcome & Speaker Introduction
                • Wednesday, May 14:  8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
                Wednesday, May 14
                9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
                Pivot or Perish: A Wake-Up Call for the Defense Industrial Base
                • Wednesday, May 14:  9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
                Moderator
                Joe Anselmo
                SVP of Content, Editorial Director
                Aviation Week Network
                Speaker
                Russ Matijevich
                Wednesday, May 14
                9:35 AM - 10:05 AM
                In Conversation: Innovation and National Security
                • Wednesday, May 14:  9:35 AM - 10:05 AM
                Speaker
                Dr. Will Roper
                Founder and CEO
                Istari
                Speaker
                Roei Ganzarski
                CEO
                Alitheon
                Moderator
                Steve Trimble
                Defense Editor
                Aviation Week Network
                Wednesday, May 14
                10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
                Break
                • Wednesday, May 14:  10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
                Wednesday, May 14
                10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
                Private vs Primes: Who Will Own the High Ground?
                • Wednesday, May 14:  10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
                Is there a trend of awarding contracts leaning more in favor of small private startups versus the established traditional primes in the aerospace industry? Are we trading traditionally known entities for more unproven new startups? What are the benefits of moving to a lesser-known entity? An open debate on the...

                  SESSION DETAILS

                  Panelist
                  Brain Schettler
                  Partner, Head of AEI HorizonX
                  Venture Capital
                  Panelist
                  David Jacobs
                  Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development
                  Northrop Grumman Corp
                  Panelist
                  Jason Kim
                  CEO
                  FireFly Aerospace
                  Wednesday, May 14
                  11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
                  Let’s Talk Raw Materials: A Global Industry Report
                  • Wednesday, May 14:  11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
                  Join us for an update and in-depth analysis of the A&D raw materials sector, covering critical insights into market trends, supply chains, pricing dynamics, and key industry players. The presentation covers the impact of global economic factors, trade policies, and geopolitical developments on raw material availability and pricing. This industry...

                    SESSION DETAILS

                    Speaker
                    Cory Combs
                    Associate Director
                    Trivium China
                    Moderator
                    Matt Fulco
                    Business Editor
                    Aviation Week Network
                    Speaker
                    Nayantara Hensel
                    Ph.D., Chief Economist and Sr. Advisor
                    Seaborne Defense
                    Wednesday, May 14
                    11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
                    The State of Government Contracting: Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond
                    • Wednesday, May 14:  11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
                    In this session, we will explore the key findings from Deltek's 2025 Clarity Government Contracting Industry Study, one of the most comprehensive resources for advancing competitive positioning in the government contracting sector, including manufacturing. This annual survey offers critical insights into industry-wide developments, helping contractors determine whether challenges are unique...

                      SESSION DETAILS

                      Speaker
                      Padma Raghunathan
                      Product Manager
                      Deltek TIP Technologies
                      Wednesday, May 14
                      12:05 PM - 1:15 PM
                      Networking Lunch
                      • Wednesday, May 14:  12:05 PM - 1:15 PM
                      Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in different table talk discussions based on the topics covered on the agenda. Each table will be assigned a topic and attendees can participate based on their interest. For attendees not interested in engaging during lunch, there will be open tables.  ...

                        SESSION DETAILS

                        Wednesday, May 14
                        1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
                        Adapt or Collapse: Industrial Base Readiness in Turbulent Times
                        • Wednesday, May 14:  1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
                        How is the government investment in R&D, CR and other factors affecting readiness? How quickly can the nation's manufacturing and production infrastructure rapidly respond to unpredictable challenges, such as supply chain disruptions, technological shifts, geopolitical events, or sudden spikes in demand?  Leaders need to emphasize flexibility, resilience, and innovation in maintaining...

                          SESSION DETAILS

                          Panelist
                          Cynthia Cook
                          Sr. Fellow and Director, Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group
                          Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
                          Panelist
                          Shiv Trisal
                          Global Manufacturing, Transportation and Energy Industry GTM
                          Databricks
                          Moderator
                          Steve Trimble
                          Defense Editor
                          Aviation Week Network
                          Panelist
                          Dr.  Vic S. Ramdass
                          Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy
                          Wednesday, May 14
                          2:05 PM - 2:30 PM
                          Preventing and Winning Conflict in Space
                          • Wednesday, May 14:  2:05 PM - 2:30 PM
                          Discussion topics: Why conflict is likely to expand into space? Important space weapons Space domain awareness and communication technologies Maneuverability (propulsion and refueling) technologies ...

                            SESSION DETAILS

                            Panelist
                            Christopher Long
                            Deputy General Manager, Vice President of Space Systems, Space, Cyber and Intelligence Systems
                            General Dynamics Mission Systems
                            Moderator
                            Garrett Reim
                            Space and Emerging Technologies Editor
                            Aviation Week Network
                            Panelist
                            Kristin Houston
                            President, Space Propulsion and Power Systems
                            Aerojet Rocketdyne
                            Panelist
                            Matt Magana
                            President, Defense and National Security
                            Voyager Technologies
                            Wednesday, May 14
                            2:35 PM - 3:10 PM
                            In Conversation with OEM
                            • Wednesday, May 14:  2:35 PM - 3:10 PM
                            Wednesday, May 14
                            3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
                            Break
                            • Wednesday, May 14:  3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
                            Wednesday, May 14
                            3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
                            Expanding Global Reach: Insights from U.S. Aerospace & Defense Industry Experts
                            • Wednesday, May 14:  3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
                            Hear from industry specialists who are dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. aerospace and defense industry, expanding market access, and increasing exports. The Aerospace & Defense Team uses their presence in 200 global cities to help clients foster new business relationships and expand the world-wide presence of...

                              SESSION DETAILS

                              Wednesday, May 14
                              4:05 PM - 4:15 PM
                              Conference Wrap-Up & Closing
                              • Wednesday, May 14:  4:05 PM - 4:15 PM