Aerospace and Defense International Trade Summit, Connecticut
Mystic Marriott Hotel
Groton, Connecticut
21 - 23 September
Join Midlands Aerospace Alliance chief executive Dr Andrew Mair at this exciting event at the heart of the US aerospace cluster that is home to the UTC companies Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky and UTC Aerospace Systems.
What is the summit?
This Aerospace and Defense International Trade Summit is a first-of-its-kind event, fostering international partnering opportunities for innovation and growth. International primes and tier 1s stress the importance of partnering with local companies to win business. This event creates a forum to achieve this goal.
What can you expect?
- Participation of aerospace OEMs and suppliers from nine aerospace-rich countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain
- 8-20 supply chain companies from each participating country
- Seminar sessions on regional aerospace opportunities, export compliance, the JSF program, university/industry cooperation
- Speakers include leadership from large OEMs/Tier 1s, US and foreign government officials, academia, and industry experts
- Pre-scheduled B2B meetings between all participating companies
- Attendance of universities from each region that foster partnerships and innovation with the aerospace sector
Why is the MAA participating?
We expect this to be a high-calibre event of value to our members, because of the people behind it.
A number of key aerospace primes and tier 1s are industrial partners for the event:
- Boeing
- General Dynamics (Electric Boat)
- GKN
- Kaman Aerospace
- Lockheed Martin
- Pratt & Whitney
- Sikorsky
- We have built a strong relationship with the excellent Connecticut aerospace cluster Aerospace Components Manufacturers, which is an event co-sponsor, as well as with the Connecticut office of the US Department of Commerce which is also playing a leading role.
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Connecticut aerospace cluster visits Midlands with Congressman Joe Courtney 2011
Register your interest
Please register youir interest in joining the MAA group here: anne.esterson@midlandsaerospace.org.uk.
For more information
For the event website and additional information see www.intltradesummit.com.
