South Bay Chapter event in El Segundo on Thursday, February 26, 2026

The aerospace and defense industry enters 2026 amid continued uncertainty driven by shifting federal procurement priorities, a volatile budget environment, contract delays and terminations, and heightened oversight. Space and A&D companies are balancing near-term execution risk with long-term growth opportunities, all while navigating supply chain pressures and evolving compliance expectations.

At the same time, recent tax legislation has brought welcome stability to several key business provisions—offering improved predictability for planning, capital deployment, and reinvestment after years of legislative change.

Please join us in El Segundo on Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:00-9:00 am Pacific Time, when Rich Weber, CPA, Principal, Baker Tilly will provide a strategic overview of the federal contracting and tax landscape in 2026, highlighting practical implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) for aerospace and defense suppliers. Building on prior industry discussions, this presentation incorporates an updated 2026 lens informed by recent procurement trends, enforcement signals, and real-world A&D and space-sector experiences.

The discussion will focus on sustaining financial health through growth cycles, managing capital and cash flow during ramp-ups and contract disruptions, and strengthening resilience amid supply chain and policy challenges.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and $30 (until February 19, $40 thereafter) for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfsbfeb26.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The South Bay Chapter is hosted by Baker Tilly.