Meeting Notices - Ventura County

Ventura County Chapter meeting on June 30, 2023

Please join us for an in-person meeting on Friday, June 30, 8:00–10:00am PST when Kevin Berson, President, Kinected Advisors, will describe:
• How professional buyers value businesses
• Valuation examples from live deals
• Eight ways business Owners can increase valuation
• A case study on a successful sale of aerospace parts manufacturer

The meeting will take place at COC Aerospace at the Camarillo Airport. The presentation will be followed by a tour.

The meeting is free for members and $25 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfvcjun23.eventbrite.com.

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

Ventura County Chapter virtual meeting on February 18, 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to wear off (hopefully) the world of aviation is expected to return to a level of normalcy. Some segments have suffered more than others, but none have been untouched by the social restrictions and the resulting economic slowdown. 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 than Richard Aboulafia, Managing Director at AeroDynamic Advisory (formerly with the Teal Group) to get a broad understanding of how the aviation and defense markets will recover.

Please join us online Friday, February 18, 8:00–9:00am PST when Richard will join us for a discussion of how key aviation market segments are still being affected by the pandemic and by the economic downturn, and the way different sectors are inching towards a ‘new normal’. We will look at key indicators to watch, including the big variables that could impact the shape of the long-term recovery. There will also be a discussion of key programs, and winners and losers in the context of a changing market.

The meeting is free for members and $25 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfvcfeb22.eventbrite.com.

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

Ventura County Chapter virtual meeting on September 30

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a new type of airplane!

New ways of flying are in the air. Advances in energy storage technologies, novel materials, fuels, and avionics, as well as the push for de-carbonization of transportation and the new commercial realities of aviation derived from COVID-19 leading to the re-alignment of general aviation, are opening the door to improved, and sometimes completely new types of aircraft.

These new developments are enabling new options for air travel. Vertical take-off and landing electric aircraft (eVTOL), that would make urban air mobility a reality – think of flying over the traffic in places like Los Angeles or New York City. The potential comeback of supersonic flight, this time with fuel-efficient and quiet designs that are economically viable and able to fly over areas with high population densities. Moreover, the successful first flights from companies such as Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin are enabling an entirely new market for space tourism.

Please join us online Thursday, September 30, 8:00–9:00am PST when Dr. Anita Sengupta (Founder/CEO, Hydroplane, Associate Professor, USC Viterbi School of Engineering) will leverage her extensive experience in ground, air, and space travel to illuminate the particulars of these promising new forms of transportation, and we will learn where the most likely advancements may impact our daily commute.

Since the Ventura County Chapter is new, the meeting is free for all. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfvcsep21.eventbrite.com.

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

Ventura County Chapter virtual meeting on August 26

Please join us online Thursday, August 26, 8:00–9:00am PST when Dr. Leon Alkalai (CEO Mandala Space Ventures, LLC, CEO, Continuum Space Systems, Inc., GP, Explorer 1 Venture Fund) will present a personal journey from a career dedicated to robotic space exploration and space science at NASA’s JPL, into the exciting world of space entrepreneurship.

We are in the early stages of a lasting revolution in space commercialization and democratization. Lower Earth Orbit (LEO) is the immediate and obvious destination for space commercialization, as evidenced by the plethora of applications.

There is also plenty of opportunities in the emerging Lunar and cis-Lunar economy including in-situ resource prospecting and utilization, human habitation, and long-term utilization of the Moon for both research and economic development.

What is very encouraging is that there is a growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs launching new start-ups that are disrupting the existing marketplace and creating new opportunities for all interested in space. Furthermore, the scale of venture capital fueling innovation and entrepreneurship into the marketplace is stimulating growth and exuberance at the same time. This new generation of space pioneers is both excited about making a difference in space and improving the quality of living on planet Earth for all of humanity.

Since the Ventura County Chapter is new, the meeting is free for all. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfvcaug21.eventbrite.com.

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

Ventura County Chapter virtual meeting on June 11

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 Friday, June 11, 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 2021 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.

Since the Ventura County Chapter is new, the meeting is free for all and is limited to 100 attendees. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfvcjun21.eventbrite.com.

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

Inaugural Meeting of the Ventura County Chapter on May 27

Please join us online on Thursday, May 27, 8:00–9:00am pacific time, when Dan Curry (Fellow in the international Visual Effects Society, member of Directors Guild of America, The American Society of Cinematographers, and The Art Directors Guild) will be the inaugural speaker for the Ventura County Chapter of The Aerospace and Defense Forum. Dan is best known for his imaginative and trailblazing work as Special Effects Supervisor on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise – an 18-year professional journey.

Dan is a leader in developing innovative visions and bringing them to life. Dan will talk about his career trajectory as well as fun and interesting anecdotes along the way.

One of the questions we will explore is what can aerospace and defense companies learn from the innovativeness and out-of-the box thinking required in the special effects industry?

The meeting is free for members and for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfvcmay21.eventbrite.com/.

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