Rolls-Royce LDC, Derby
Join us for the next MAA Annual Conference at Rolls-Royce Learning and Development Centre, Derby.
The MAA Conference – which takes place on 17 March - is renowned for being a great opportunity to hear from leading industry experts from the Midlands and beyond so you can grow your business in aerospace.
The 2026 conference agenda will be packed with insights that could be critical to your business strategy including:
✈️ Expert perspectives on the latest industry opportunities and challenges from major aerospace and defence players.
✈️ New initiatives, latest developments and current challenges being faced right across the global industry.
✈️ What the industry can expect from Labour’s new Industrial Strategy, which will impact both civil and defence aerospace and include devolution of more powers to local authorities.
To make sure you have a seat at this important event, book your place today!
The venue
Rolls-Royce Learning and Development Centre, Derby.
Update! New keynote speaker announced:
Deborah Robinson, Director, Procurement Transformation, Rolls-Royce
Deborah will be setting out how procurement is being transformed at Rolls-Royce to be resilient for future opportunities.
Deborah's bio to follow . . ..
Update! New keynote speaker announced:
Warren Gee, Vice President Business Development, Rolls-Royce
Warren is the Chair of the Aerospace Growth Partnership's Manufacturing and Supply Chain Working Group. He will be talking about the AGPs work to develop the UK aerospace supply chain.
Warren's bio to follow . . .
Update! New keynote speaker announced:
Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands
We’re delighted to announce that Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands, will be joining MAA Chief Executive, Andrew Mair for a ‘fireside chat’ at the 2026 MAA Conference on 17th March.
Claire will be setting out her vision for aerospace, her takeaways from visiting aerospace companies in the region, and sharing where all of this fits in the region’s ambitions.
Click here for Claire's bio.
Richard Aboulafia, Managing Director, AeroDynamic Advisory
Richard Aboulafia, will deliver a keynote exploring the forces currently shaping the global aerospace and defence landscape.
In his keynote, Richard will examine the latest developments in commercial aviation markets, evolving industry conditions, and the risks and pressures facing aerospace manufacturers and supply chains in the years ahead. Attendees can expect clear, data-led insight into where the market is heading, and what this means for organisations operating across the aerospace ecosystem.
Click here for Richard's bio.
Chris Pett, Supply Chain Director, Future Combat Air Systems, BAE Systems
Chris will share an update on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), focusing on progress to date, the evolving industry landscape, the establishment of Edgewing, and the vital role and readiness of the supply chain in driving programme success.
Click here for Chris' bio.
Agenda to follow.
Registration rates for 2026
| First participant | Additional participants | |
| MAA member company | £330 | £240 |
| Member of partner organisation (ADS, AWF, FAC, NWAA, WEAF) | £390 | £300 |
| Non-member organisation | £450 | £450 |
All prices are subject to VAT at the current rate.
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Become an event partner - places still available
You can promote your company at this event. To see the partnership opportunities available click here. If you have any questions please call the MAA Member Services Team on 024 7643 0250.
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