Meeting Notices - Arizona

AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on May 9

Meeting location: Spencer Fane LLP
2415 E Camelback Road, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4288
Meeting Date: Thursday, May 9, 2019
Meeting Time:
Networking: 5:30-6:00pm
Meeting: 6:00-7:30pm

Please join us when Micah Mangione, President of Connect-IO, discusses the frontiers of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Can you tell the difference between AI, ML, and hype? We are going to discuss the current state of the art, the future, its strengths and weaknesses, and finish with an applied example of machine learning for automating social interactions with Connect-AI.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and AZTC members ($30 for non-members). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazmay19.eventbrite.com.

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

The meeting is hosted by Spencer Fane LLP.

AZ Chapter meeting in Prescott on April 11

Meeting location: Prescott Centennial Center
1989, Wineglass Dr., Prescott, AZ 86301
Meeting Date: Thursday, April 11, 2019
Meeting Time:
Networking and Refreshments: 5:00-5:30pm
Meeting: 5:30-7:00pm

Please join us in Prescott, AZ on Thursday, April 11, 5:30-7:00pm (networking and refreshments at 5:00pm), when you will have an opportunity to interact with Northern Arizona technology companies and educational institutions, exchange ideas that spur economic growth and raise the “innovation awareness” of our region.

Through a series of brief presentations, you will gain a meaningful insight to the Northern Arizona Technology Alliance (NATA) and its member companies / institutions.

Agenda:

Meeting Open – Joanna Sztdlo-Moore

Introductions – Jim Robb, Managing Partner and Co-Founder – The Robb Group

Competing successfully in global markets as a rural located technology company
• Eviation Aircraft – Leland Moreno-Hilburn, Eviation U.S. Operations Manager
• Cobham Aerospace – John Payne, Cobham General Manager North America

Recruiting and incubation of technical talent and innovation in rural AZ
• Emory Riddle Aeronautical University, Center for the Future – Jon Haass, Dean College of Security and Intelligence
• Yavapai Community College – Richard Hernandez, Director Economic Development
• Northern Arizona Technology Alliance – Henry Ebarb – Eightfold, Technology Consultant & John Markham – MahBoc Technologies, President

Close – Leland Moreno-Hilburn

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and AZTC members ($30 for non-members until April 4, $40 thereafter). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazapr19.eventbrite.com.

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

The meeting is hosted by Northern Arizona Technology Alliance (NATA).

AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on March 22

Meeting location: Spencer Fane LLP
2415 E Camelback Road, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4288
Meeting Date: Friday, March 22, 2019
Meeting Time:
Networking: 8:00-8:30am
Meeting: 8:30-10:00am

Please join us in Phoenix on Friday, March 22, 8:30–10:00am (networking at 8:00am), when Micah Mangione, President of Connect-IO, discusses the frontiers of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Can you tell the difference between AI, ML, and hype? We are going to discuss the current state of the art, the future, its strengths and weaknesses, and finish with an applied example of machine learning for automating social interactions with Connect-AI.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and AZTC members ($30 for non-members). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazmar19.eventbrite.com.

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

The meeting is hosted by Spencer Fane LLP.

“Urban Air Mobility: How it will change the way we commute?”

AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on December 4

Meeting location: Spencer Fane LLP
2415 E Camelback Road, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4288
Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Meeting Time:
Networking: 5:30pm-5:45pm
Meeting: 5:45pm-6:30pm
Happy Hour @ Seasons 52: 6:30pm

Please join us on Tuesday, December 4, 5:30-6:30pm, when Sergio Cecutta, Founder and Partner, SMG Consulting, will describe a new exciting market that will bring significant innovation to all aviation segments. Come and get up to date on the progress and development in the UAM field, a must for any aerospace leader and decision maker.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and AZTC members ($30 for non-members). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazdec18.eventbrite.com.

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

The Arizona Chapter of The A&D Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, National Bank of Arizona, and InVista Associates.

“Shifting Investment Landscape for A&D Companies in the Lower-Middle-Market”

AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on October 25

Meeting location: Spencer Fane LLP
2415 E Camelback Road, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4288
Meeting Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018
Meeting Time:
11:00-11:30am: Registration & Networking
11:30am-1:00pm: Lunch & Meeting

For the last 10+ years, the aerospace industry has attracted great interest from many investors, including private equity and strategic buyers. The level of competition for “clean” companies of size has intensified and the possibility to achieve attractive returns has become more challenging. This has created significant opportunity for individual investors who are willing to pursue smaller, more challenging deals that include significant risk and uncertainty, but not necessarily significant capital.

In this presentation, Tim Grein, President & CEO, WALBAR Engine Components,
will discuss his personal transition from Strategic Buyer, to an aerospace-focused PE fund and ultimately to operating WALBAR Engine Components, an independent manufacturer of aerospace engine components

The meeting is free for members ($30 for non-members). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazoct18.eventbrite.com.

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

The Arizona Chapter of The A&D Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, National Bank of Arizona, and InVista Associates.

“United States Space Force: What does it mean for the Market?”

AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on September 28

Meeting location: Spencer Fane LLP
2415 E Camelback Road, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4288
Meeting Date: Friday, September 28, 2018
Meeting Time:
8:00-8:30am: Registration, Networking, Breakfast
8:30-10:00am: Meeting

Please join us on Friday, September 28, 8-10am when Benjamin Hernandez, CoFounder of the Arizona Spaceport Alliance, will explore the real-world complications inherent within the development of a Space Force, and what it could mean for the aerospace market.

America appears to endorse the development of a United States Space Force to complement the existing military branches, but do they know what they are supporting? From the seasoned DOD analyst, to the opinionated pundit, to the grizzled science fiction author, theories on what is realistic vary from the current state of UAVs to the futuristic elite corps of space soldiers.

In this presentation, Benjamin will discuss the Who, What, When, Where, and most importantly the Why, of a Space Force that appears to be more fiction than reality. And, what it may mean for an aerospace market that will have to make decisions and react no matter the ultimate decision.

The meeting is free for members ($30 for non-members until September 21, $40 thereafter). Guests may attend twice for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazsep18.eventbrite.com.

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

The Arizona Chapter of The A&D Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, National Bank of Arizona, and InVista Associates.

Tour Chromalloy – Phoenix Facility
Robust Value Chain – All from a Single Source

AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on July 13

Meeting location: Chromalloy
5157 W Polk St, Phoenix, AZ 85043
Click here for a map showing the geographic location of Chromalloy.
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Meeting Date: Friday, July 13, 2018
Meeting Time:
7:00-7:30am: Registration, Networking, Breakfast
7:30-9:00am: Tour

Chromalloy is a $1B+ company with locations in 11 countries around the world. It partners with original equipment manufacturers, commercial airlines, the military, power companies, and business and general aviation customers to deliver innovative solutions that reduce manufacturing and operating expenses and extend the life of gas turbine engines.

Thanks to a robust value chain, Chromalloy is one of the only fully integrated solutions providers in the world that provides coatings, authorized repairs, castings and manufacturing overhauls – all from a single source.

Join the Aerospace and Defense Forum Arizona Chapter on Friday July 13, 2018 as we get a behind-the-scenes tour of the 80,000 sq. ft. Phoenix facility. Accompanied by shop floor supervisors and operators, the tour will highlight the type of work performed at the Phoenix facility, both new part manufacture and repair of turbine hot section components in the aerospace and power generation industry and the lean journey the company has undertaken in the last few years.

Must be US Citizen or Green Card holder. Group size is limited to 20 attendees.

The meeting is free for members ($30 for non-members until July 6, $40 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazjul18.eventbrite.com. Registration closes Sunday, July 8, at 11:30pm.

Visitor Request form, NDA form, and color scan of government issued ID (e.g., driver’s license) must be sent to Benjamin Sommerville (BSommerville@chromalloy.com) by Monday, July 9.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and AZTC members ($30 for non-members until June 7, $40 thereafter).

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

The Arizona Chapter of The A&D Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, Polsinelli, National Bank of Arizona, and InVista Associates.

AZ Chapter meeting in Phoenix on June 14

Meeting location: Polsinelli Law Firm, CityScape Building,
12th Floor, One E. Washington, Suite 1200, Phoenix 85004
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Meeting Date: Thursday, June 14, 2018
Meeting Time:
7:00-7:30am: Registration, Networking, Breakfast
7:30-9:00am: Meeting

Aerospace and Defense are the industries where components, systems, materials, performances and manufacturing processes continue to advance at a rapid pace, with few signs of slowing. Businesses face myriad challenges in testing, validating, verifying and certifying these new products for delivery to prospective clients. This is compounded by the fact that development cycles are shortening, and regulations are constantly changing.

The expanded use of advanced CAD-based simulation, the advent of new materials, additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping and technology fusion are examples that are driving Aerospace and Defense organizations and workflows to put greater emphasis on effective, accurate testing virtually across the entire supply chain today.

As one of the largest American test, inspection, and certification companies, National Test Systems (NTS) offers a vast range of analytical solutions through an ever-expanding network of fully accredited test laboratories and certification houses. NTS is changing the face of test, adapting to industry trends, matching the rapid pace of technology, espousing increasing system complexity, and assimilating changing regulations and requirements.

Please join us on Thursday, June 14, 7:00am – 9:00am when Todd Hosier, General Manager – NTS Arizona Operations, will discuss how NTS is deploying new tools and processes to make testing aerospace and defense systems in real-world settings practical. The presentation will address the innovations now in place at NTS that are helping the Aerospace and Defense industry plan efficient development and qualification processes that fuel timely and accurate developments, slash costs and ultimately shorten time to market products the world can trust.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and AZTC members ($30 for non-members until June 7, $40 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazjun18.eventbrite.com.

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

The Arizona Chapter of The A&D Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, Polsinelli, National Bank of Arizona, and InVista Associates.