Meeting Notices - Arizona

AZ Chapter webinar in Phoenix on May 22, 2025

Please join us 8:30-9:30am Phoenix Time on Thursday, May 22 when Dave Anderson, former director Product Development, Boeing, will show some of the tools used to provide visibility of multiple projects and allow the best ones to be implemented.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and Americas Aerospace Cluster members, and $25 for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfazmay25.eventbrite.com/

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The Arizona Chapter is sponsored by Moss Adams.

AZ Chapter webinar in Phoenix on April 21, 2025

The problems facing the world are complex and require a focus on a thorough understanding of a systems of systems view of not only the technical approach but also the business approach. This requires a true attention to facts and details in order to effectively and cost effectively address the issues while ensuring a viable and thriving business. This is especially true in the area of Earth Observation where companies and governments are attempting to gather the data and create information necessary to address the myriad of problems we face everyday.

KinetX has used their extensive experience in the development of large scale systems of systems to develop systems and new businesses such as NorthStar Earth and Space to meet these challenges.

Please join us 5:30-7:00pm Phoenix Time on Monday, April 21 when Kjell Stakkestad, Business Development, KinetX, will highlight many of the issues, what is being attempted and what KinetX has done and their current efforts to meet these challenges.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and Americas Aerospace Cluster members, and $25 for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfazapr25.eventbrite.com/

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The Arizona Chapter is sponsored by Moss Adams.

AZ Chapter webinar in Phoenix on January 23, 2025

Please join us 10:00-11:00 am Phoenix Time on Thursday, January 23 when Justin Dye, VP of Supply Chain Analytics, ForeOptics will speak on supply chains.

Justin Dye has more than 20 year’s of experience improving business performance through accretive top line growth and margin expansion through supply chain management.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and Americas Aerospace Cluster members, and $25 for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfazjan25.eventbrite.com/

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AZ Chapter webinar in Phoenix on September 26, 2024

Join us for a talk on U.S.-Mexico relations, currently more crucial than ever. Why? Because these two neighboring nations share a 2,000-mile border with 55 active land ports of entry. Their bilateral relationship directly impacts millions of Americans—whether it’s about trade, economic reform, education exchange, citizen security, or public health. From joint efforts in combating illicit flows to cross-border energy production and environmental management, understanding this partnership unlocks opportunities for growth, collaboration, and shared prosperity.

Please join us 8:30-9:30 am Phoenix Time on Thursday, September 26 when Eduardo Gonzalez, President, 258 Consulting LLC, Indira Jeffrey, Associate Director. Arizona State University and CEO, iGlobal Business Consulting, LLC, and
Sébastien Dérieux, CEO, Industrial Estate Mexico will explore the growth potential within Mexico’s aerospace industry, a field with strategic advantages that are hard to ignore. We’ll be highlighting the country’s proximity to the US, competitive labor costs, and growing network of aerospace clusters. The session will cover investment opportunities in areas like manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities, as well as research and development. It could also outline the critical steps for establishing a presence in Mexico, including navigating the regulatory landscape and understanding local market dynamics.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and Americas Aerospace Cluster members, and $25 for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfazsep24.eventbrite.com/

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AZ Chapter webinar in Phoenix on June 13, 2024

Please join us 8:30-9:30 am PDT on Thursday, June 13 when Dr. Troy Henderson will to talk about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s contribution to recent spaceflight projects including EagleCam, which launched February 15, 2024. That Intuitive Machines lander included EagleCam, the first student-built payload to reach the lunar surface. LLAMAS is scheduled to launch in summer 2024 and will be the first student-built payload to be mounted to and operated during a crewed mission inside the SpaceX Dragon capsule, capturing the first civilian spacewalk.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and Americas Aerospace Cluster members, and $25 for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfazjun24.eventbrite.com/

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AZ Chapter webinar in Phoenix on May 14, 2024

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is getting closer and closer to become a reality. The OEMs have received upwards of $10 billion in funding and gathered almost 17,000 orders.

Please join us 9:00-10:30 am when Sergio Cecutta, Partner, SMG Consulting, will take a look at the AAM ecosystem, the players and when you can expect being able to board an eVTOL on your way to the airport.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and Americas Aerospace Cluster members, and $35 for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfazmay24.eventbrite.com/

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AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on April 2, 2024

Please join us 4:30-6:30 pm at Cresa Commercial Real Estate Company on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, when Gunnar Light (CEO Global G Group & Director Coeus Consulting, Cyber Security & Aerospace-Defense specialist), Caroline Lynch (Founder/owner Copper Hill Strategies, LLC, Cyber Security policy & Government relations specialist), and Jeff Marek (Founder/owner Brevir Solutions LLC, Former Intel GM, Artificial Intelligence & Security specialist) will discuss cyber, AI, and other aerospace risks in 2024.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and Americas Aerospace Cluster members, and $35 for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfazapr24.eventbrite.com/

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The meeting is hosted by Cresa Commercial Real Estate Company.

AZ Chapter webinar on December 14, 2023

Please join us 9:30-10:30 am Phoenix Time on Thursday, December 14, 2023, when David Anderson, retired Boeing, ConvAirT Group partner, will discuss key aerospace aircraft technologies.

David Anderson is a private pilot experienced with Boeing and competitor’s airplanes. He retired as Boeing Managing Director of Product Development. He now hosts an AIAA Seattle Retirees brunch and aviation technical speaker’s forum at the Museum of Flight.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and Americas Aerospace Cluster members, and $25 for Non-members. Register to attend at https://adfazdec23.eventbrite.com/

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AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on March 9, 2023

Meeting location: Cresa Commercial Real Estate Company
22398 E. Camelback Rd , Suite 900, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Meeting Date: Thursday, March 9, 2023
Meeting Time: 5:30- 6:00 PM Networking
6:00-6:30 PM Presentation, 6:30-7:00 PM Networking

Please join us 5:30-7:30 pm at Cresa Commercial Real Estate Company on Thursday, March 9, 2023, when Chris Hawley, Director, Innovation Initiatives,
Honeywell Aerospace will discuss strategies for generating new ideas and bringing them to market.

Hawley leads design projects for Honeywell Aerospace’s Electronic Solutions group. He previously led marketing for Honeywell’s new urban air mobility and electric aviation business, helping to win $3.5B in contracts in its first two years.

He will discuss how to quickly gather customer needs, rapidly prototype and test new products in the market.

Since the Arizona Chapter is restarting after the pandemic the meeting is free for all. Register at adfazmar23.eventbrite.com.

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The meeting is hosted by Spencer Fane LLP.