2023 Aerospace, Aviation, Defense and Manufacturing Conference

Join the Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) at the 11th annual Aerospace, Aviation, Defense and Manufacturing Conference (AADM) Conference.

Meet new industry contacts, connect with clients and colleagues and hear about the future of Arizona’s growing aerospace and defense, aviation and manufacturing sectors. Hear from regional experts and thought leaders on the latest industry trends, challenges and forecasts.

The keynote speaker, Ivonne May, portfolio director for the Advanced Air Dominance programs, Advanced Technologies Mission Area, Raytheon Technologies, will discuss the acceleration of hypersonic advances, bringing together proven technology with cutting-edge developments in heat management, propulsion and sensing. A panel of commercial space experts will discuss the practical aspects of establishing a sustainable presence on the Moon.

Spotlight presenters will touch on SBIR opportunities, the commercialization process for one Southern Arizona manufacturer, innovations in robotics, and applied energetics and solutions for testing avionics.