Meeting Notices - Los Angeles

Joint Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley Chapter virtual meeting on February 11

On the heels of the recently released 2020 National Space Policy and the 2020 election, Bruce Cahan and Mir Sadat released “U.S. Space Policies for the New Space Age: Competing on the Final Economic Frontier”, a report on transforming existing and emerging U.S. space policies, legislation, and strategies into action plans that will ensure U.S. strategic leadership in space for the 2040-2060 timeframe. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates that the global space market will increase from approximately $385 billion in 2020 to at least $1.5 trillion by 2040. Rising economic benefits, national security importance, and advances in fundamental technologies also contribute to the growth in numbers and the improved capabilities of spacefaring nations. Advancements in commercial space technologies reduce costs and unlock new opportunities for economic growth and dual-use capabilities for ally and adversary spacefaring nations.

China’s One Belt and One Road Initiative (OBOR) is its long-range plan for geopolitical and economic supremacy, spanning initially 64 and now 100 countries. Space infrastructure, from launch to satellite imagery and telecommunications, is now part of the OBOR Initiative. The Initiative aligns China’s economic, industrial, and political assets for implementation and permanent financing. Space and cyberspace components of the OBOR Initiative are just the most visible parts of China’s long-term economic and national security commitments to dominate the emerging space economy. China has successfully aligned its diplomatic, economic, industrial, and political assets for implementation and permanent financing. Such attempts aim to weaken U.S. strategic leadership in space by creating schisms with allies and partners, and undermining U.S. long-term planning and commitment in space.

The United States must seize this decade’s opportunities to retain U.S. strategic leadership in space by creating and implementing cohesive economic, financial, diplomatic, S&T, and policymaking plans to meet the challenge. The recent 2020 U.S. National Space Policy, and associated government policies, reflect the cumulative policy improvements of the recent years.

Please join us online on Thursday, February 11, 8:00–9:00am PST when Dr. Mir Sadat, Former Policy Director, the National Security Council of the Executive Office of the President at the White House, will take an intriguing look at the challenges facing the United States space industry, and will provide insights on the path forward. In order to keep up with the exponential space technology and industry evolution, and the rising challenges for national security, the United States needs: 1) an enduring 2060 National Space Vision, 2) a better organizational system to advance interagency policies, and 3) to augment market-based economic activities with visionary policies.

The meeting is free for members and $25 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adflasfvfeb21.eventbrite.com/.

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

The LA chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by Chubb, Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers, Stanton Chase and Moss Adams

The San Fernando Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Rose, Snyder, & Jacobs and is sponsored by Chubb, Bolton & Company, and Moss Adams.

Joint Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley Chapter virtual meeting on August 26

Many A&D Forum members participate in the Defense Supply Chain and thus never really closed. Portions of their workforce were continuing to work in a manufacturing environment with daily health screening, mask wearing, social distancing, increased hygiene and in some cases regular Covid-19 testing. Once we can return to work, things will change once again and may cause some disruption. Manufacturing plants that never closed will have to determine what new practices to keep and what to discontinue. Some workforce members that transitioned to remote work may stay that way and others will return to in office/plant work environments. The only certainty is there will be changes, but no one knows what those changes will be.

Since March, employers have been reeling from government shelter-in-place orders and constantly evolving guidance and requirements pertaining to COVID-19.

Please join us online on Wednesday, August 26, 7:30–9:00am Pacific Time when Ben Tulis, Advice & Counsel Attorney, Jackson Lewis P.C., will discuss common issues employers are facing in California and nationally from when a worksite can re-open, guidelines for essential businesses and what to do if an employee refuses to return. Other topics will include the latest information on COVID-19 specific leave information, COVID-19 specific accommodations, guidance for safety in the workplace, and teleworking employees. This area is constantly evolving and the presentation will focus on the most timely issues based on the guidance at the time of the meeting. We will also discuss the various federal, state, and local requirements and resources that help employers stay up to date.

The meeting is free for members and $25 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsfvaug20.eventbrite.com.

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

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by RSM, Chubb, Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers, and Stanton Chase.

The San Fernando Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Rose, Snyder, & Jacobs and is sponsored by RSM, Chubb, and Bolton & Company.

Joint Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley Chapter virtual meeting on June 19

Starting in the middle of March 2020, a group of JPL engineers envisioned how JPL innovative engineering may be able to help solve the national and global crisis in the shortage of ventilators to help distressed patients suffering from consequences of the COVID-19 virus.

By late April, with the assistance of local physicians who were treating COVID-19 patients, a group of JPL engineers prototyped two different designs focused on requirements defined by the respiratory experts; tested the prototype at the frontline of the pandemic at the New York Mt. Sinai Hospital, submitted the design to the FDA for Emergency Use Authorization, showcased the prototype at the White House to the POTUS, obtained FDA/EUA, and issued a global royalty free license, and received over 100 applicants world-wide… all in less than 2 months.

Please join us online Friday, June 19, 8:00–9:00am PST when Leon Alkalai, JPL Fellow, Manager of the Office of Strategic Partnerships, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, will give us an interesting look at how to tap your organization’s strengths, pivot the business in response to unforeseen challenges and opportunities, and do it successfully in a very short timeframe. Not only is this a compelling and timely topic, but the takeaway lessons in formulating a vision, building a highly effective team, and impeccable execution derived from this effort have applicability to virtually any business.

The meeting is free for members and $25 for non-members and is limited to 100 attendees. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adflajun20.eventbrite.com.

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

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by RSM, Chubb, Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers, and Stanton Chase.

The San Fernando Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Rose, Snyder, & Jacobs and is sponsored by RSM, Chubb, and Bolton & Company.

Joint Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley Chapter virtual meeting on May 14

The COVID-19 pandemic effect on the world aviation market has been severe. Some segments have suffered more than others, but none have been untouched by the economic realizations of business as anything but normal. As we begin to shift our thinking to the future and an understanding what business will look like as we come out of COVID-19, there is no better source to turn to than Richard Aboulafia of Teal Group for an understanding of the aviation and defense markets in the aftermath.

Please join us online Thursday, May 14, 8:00–9:00am PST when Richard will join us for a discussion of how key aviation market segments will be affected by the pandemic, and by the economic downturn. We’ll look at key indicators to watch, including the big variables that could impact the timing of the recovery. There will also be a discussion of key programs, and winners and losers in the context of a changing market.

Teal Group is an aerospace and defense market analysis firm based in Fairfax, Virginia, and provides competitive intelligence to industry and government worldwide. If you want insights on what to expect from the aviation and defense markets for the balance of 2020 and beyond, be sure to join us for this discussion. Richard is a highly respected and sought after speaker, and we are excited to have him join us to share the Teal Group’s analysis and his perspectives.

The meeting is free for members and $25 for non-members and is limited to 100 attendees. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adflamay20.eventbrite.com.

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

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell and sponsored by RSM, Chubb, Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers, and Stanton Chase.

The San Fernando Valley chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is hosted by Rose, Snyder, & Jacobs and is sponsored by RSM, Chubb, and Bolton & Company.