2 June 2026
7.00 – 8.00 CET
DELEGATE REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING BREAKFAST
8.00 - 8.10 CET
Chair's Welcome and Opening Remarks
Manufacturing & Operations
Armel Djeukou, Ph.D.
SVP, Digital Products Ecosystem
Airbus
Supply Chain & Logistics
Dominic Perez
CTO, Defense Solutions
Curtiss-Wright
8.10 - 8.40 CET
Keynote
Sam Deneke
President, Raytheon Air and Space Defense Systems
RTX
Advancing Air and Space Defense: Innovation, Integrated Partnerships and Industrial Readiness
- A shared inflection point shaped by rapidly evolving threats, rising demand, and lessons from recent conflicts
- Why no single country or company can meet today’s defense challenges alone - the need for interoperability, joint development, and collaboration
- Europe’s essential role in expanding industrial capacity, munitions production, and strengthening diverse, future‑ready supply chains
- How RTX is partnering across Europe to deliver integrated, layered air and space defense solutions at speed and scale
- The path ahead: advancing next‑generation air and space defense capabilities through sustained innovation and deeper transatlantic ties
8.40 - 9.10 CET
Plenary
Dominic Perez
CTO, Defense Solutions
Curtiss-Wright
Securing the Tactical Edge: AI-Enabled Command, Communications & Resilient Defense Networks
- Enabling multi-domain operations through ruggedized edge computing, secure tactical communications, and software-defined defense architectures
- Integrating AI/ML-powered sensor fusion and real-time data processing at the tactical edge to accelerate battlefield decision-making and operational awareness
- Strengthening cyber resilience across deployed defense networks with zero-trust architectures, encrypted communications, and advanced data-at-rest protection
- Modernizing mobile command posts with modular, rapidly deployable infrastructure designed for survivability in contested and disconnected environments
- Leveraging commercial technologies, virtualization, and low-SWaP computing platforms to deliver scalable, interoperable capabilities across land, sea, air, and space operations
9.10 - 9.40 CET
Plenary
Michael Schütrumpf
Chief Technology and Operations Officer
Schnellecke Logistics SE
From Complexity to Operational Readiness: How can digital shopfloor management strengthen aerospace & defense production?
- Connecting systems, processes and shopfloor execution in one consistent operational layer
- Increasing transparency through structured data, real-time visibility and standardized workflows
- Improving inventory accuracy, traceability and audit readiness on the shopfloor
- Strengthening execution stability through guided routines, issue management and clear ownership
- Enabling faster ramp-up and stable operations through aligned workforce deployment and capability building
9.45 - 11.25 CET
Refreshments, Networking, and Pre-Arranged 1-2-1 Meetings
11.30 - 12.00 CET
sessions
Manufacturing & Operations
Raashi Quattlebaum
VP, Land and Maritime Solutions
Lockheed Martin
Modeling the Modern Battlefield: Simulation-Driven Mission Planning & Data-Led Defense Decision Making
- Leveraging advanced modeling and simulation environments to optimize force structure, mission readiness, and operational effectiveness across multi-domain operations
- Enabling faster and more informed acquisition decisions through digital engineering, synthetic testing, and lifecycle performance modeling before physical deployment
- Integrating AI-enabled war-gaming, predictive analytics, and digital twins to evaluate mission outcomes, logistics resilience, and operational risk in contested environments
- Enhancing joint-force mission planning with interoperable simulation ecosystems that connect land, maritime, air, cyber, and space operational data
- Accelerating capability development and modernization through scalable virtual prototyping, mission rehearsal, and scenario-based experimentation
Supply Chain & Logistics
Mike Robb
VP, Engineering, Aerospace Electronics
Woodward
Regulators & Resilience: How Cybersecurity and Aviation Standards Are Converging
- How the FAA, Transport Canada, and EASA are evolving to address cybersecurity as a core aviation safety requirement
- The operational impact of merging airworthiness standards with digital risk mandates
- Building unified compliance frameworks that satisfy both traditional regulators and modern cyber expectations
- How leading A&D organizations are preparing for audits, ensuring resilience, and avoiding costly delays in system certification and fleet readiness
12.05 - 12.35 CET
Workshops
Room 1
Reid Coultas
Head, Client Relations
Dassian
Leon Workin
CEO
Dassian
Romain Bieth
VP, Architecture
Druits Europe
Fireside Chat: Digital Continuity Where It Actually Breaks: Manufacturing, Operations, and MRO in Aerospace & Defense
- Explore where digital continuity most commonly breaks down across engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment and how those gaps surface during MRO events
- Discuss how manufacturing changes and deviations impact downstream MRO execution, compliance, and planning accuracy
- Share best practices without disrupting production and operations
- Gain peer insights on aligning cross functional teams through a unified digital backbone
- Engage in an open, practitioner-led discussion on how MRO acts as a real-world test of operational maturity
Room 2
Pranav Khurjekar
Director, Technical Sales
HCL Software
Automate Your Path to a Modern DFX Organization
- Ever wondered how high-performing modern organizations approach DFM to save cost, time, and improve product quality?
- Are you looking for ways to enable a “Design Right the First Time” philosophy to achieve a competitive advantage?
- Learn about HCL’s AI/ML-driven collaborative DFM solution and how it can solve your design and manufacturing challenges.
12.40 - 13.40 CET
Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussions and Open Seating Lunch
Benefit from additional learning by joining a moderated roundtable discussion on pressing issues in the industry. Registration is required, and attendance for moderated roundtables on Day 1 is limited to attendees and speakers. Choose from:
Michael Schütrumpf
Chief Technology and Operations Officer
Schnellecke Logistics SE
How can aerospace & defense operations improve inventory accuracy, quality control and audit readiness on the shopfloor?
Greg Pilon
VP, Customer Experience & Growth
TTM Technologies
Scaling High-Reliability Electronics Manufacturing for Next-Generation Defense Platforms
Wolfram Zotter
Director, Application Engineering
AT&S
High-Tech PCB Evolution: Meeting Defense & Aerospace Demands in RF, Power, and Miniaturization
Jason Anderson
Director, Solutions Engineering
SQA Services
Reducing Risk Before It Scales: Pre-Production Strategies for Aerospace Supply Chains
Richard Porter
Global Industry Principal
Velotic
Driving Manufacturing Digitization Adoption and Operational Excellence amid Workforce and Supply Chain Challenges
Speaker TBA
Nanoprecise Sci Corp.
Advancing Aerospace Coatings to Improve Durability and Performance
13.45 - 14.15 CET
Sessions
Manufacturing & Operations
Melissa Orme, Ph.D.
VP, Boeing Materials and Structures, Addititve Manufacturing
Boeing
Leveraging additive manufacturing to accelerate production of mission-critical aerospace and defense components
- Enhancing design flexibility and reducing lead times while maintaining quality and reliability standards
- Strengthening European supply chain resilience through localized and strategic commercial manufacturing capabilities
- Showcasing collaborative innovations between industry and European defense agencies to advance AM adoption
- Preparing the next-generation workforce to implement and scale additive manufacturing technologies across defense platforms
Supply Chain & Logistics
Karen Quimby
VP, Supply Chain
BAE Systems
Driving Production Efficiency Through Advanced Supply Chain Visibility
- Mapping end-to-end supply networks to track critical aerospace and defense components from source to delivery
- Integrating real-time tracking systems to monitor part movement across global supplier tiers
- Using blockchain to secure and verify records for regulated defense materials and assemblies
- Creating centralized dashboards for instant visibility into inventory levels and supplier performance metrics
- Sharing visibility data with trusted partners to synchronize production schedules and reduce delays
14.20 - 14.50 CET
Sessions
Manufacturing & Operations
Mattia Cavanna
VP, Technology and Innovation
Leonardo Helicopters
Shaping the Future of Vertical Flight Through Innovation Agility in Aerospace
- Exploring advancements in rotorcraft technologies to enhance performance and operational capabilities
- Driving collaboration across research, academia, and industry to accelerate breakthrough innovations
- Reducing environmental impact while improving efficiency in aerospace manufacturing and operations
- Scaling agile processes to respond to evolving defense and commercial aviation demands
- Cultivating partnerships that unlock new opportunities and strengthen global aerospace competitiveness
Supply Chain & Logistics
Donna Clardy
Director, Enterprise and Strategic Sourcing
Lockheed Martin
STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
- Grow and sustain high‑trust partnerships with key domestic and international suppliers.
- Consolidate demand planning, partnership engagement, and strategic initiatives across stakeholders to deliver seamless, end‑to‑end program execution.
- Champion relentless continuous‑improvement initiatives that raise Operational Excellence.
14.55 - 16.15 CET
Happy Hour, Networking and Pre-Arranged 1-2-1 Meetings
16.20 - 16.50 CET
Plenary
Quality and HSE
Greg Pilon
VP, Customer Experience & Growth
TTM Technologies
Strengthening Aerospace and Defense Electronics Manufacturing
- Advancing high-reliability PCB manufacturing to support mission-critical aerospace and defense applications
- Scaling production of complex, high-density interconnect technologies while maintaining strict quality standards
- Strengthening US and allied manufacturing capacity to improve supply chain resilience and security
- Integrating advanced materials and process innovation to support higher performance and durability requirements
- Ensuring compliance with aerospace and defense certifications through disciplined manufacturing and testing practices
- Partnering early with OEMs to align design, manufacturability, and lifecycle performance for long-term programs
16.50 - 17.35 CET
Panel Discussion
Peter Raadal
VP, Procurement and Supply Chain
NammoDominic Perez
CTO, Defense Solutions
Curtiss-Wright
Joanna Rayson
COO, Land and Aviation
Babcock International Group
Ricky Mansfield
Programme Chief Engineer, UK Military & Commuter
Safran
Kimberly Ricker
VP, Supply Chain
L3Harris Technologies
Kathrin Hess
Director, Defence and Green Transformation
Manpower
Attracting, Retaining, and Developing Top Talent for the Future
- How can organizations respond to increasing talent shortages while maintaining innovation, operational resilience, and long-term competitiveness?
- What strategies are proving most effective in attracting, developing, and retaining engineering, technical, cyber, and leadership talent in an increasingly competitive global market?
- How can industry better support workforce development through reskilling, cross-industry mobility, mentorship, and stronger pathways for the next generation of skilled professionals?
- As AI, automation, and advanced technologies reshape the industry, how can organizations balance technological advancement with the continued development of critical human expertise
- What does a future-ready aerospace and defense workforce look like, and how can organizations foster cultures that inspire adaptability, collaboration, and long-term engagement across regions and generations?
17.35 - 17.45 CET
Chair's closing remarks
Manufacturing & Operations
Armel Djeukou, Ph.D.
SVP, Digital Products Ecosystem
Airbus
Supply Chain & Logistics
Dominic Perez
CTO, Defense Solutions
Curtiss-Wright
17.45 - 18.45 CET
Networking drinks reception
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