Meeting Notices

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on June 21

NOTE: Building security policy. All attendees must register no less than 24 hours in advance of the meeting or they will not be allowed entrance to the building.

The dynamics of world politics, and the ever evolving and rapidly changing threat profiles are driving the DOD and intelligence communities to closely evaluate private space enterprises for responsive and flexible launch solutions. Virgin Orbit, with the development of the LauncherOne vehicle, is at the forefront of providing just such capability.

Please join us in Century City on Friday, June 21, 7:30–9:00am, when Mandy Vaughn, President of VOX Space, will discuss:

• Virgin Orbit’s efforts to date
• The development of LauncherOne, a small satellite launch vehicle, air-launched from a 747 carrier aircraft, and
• Introduce VOX Space, a subsidiary company of Virgin Orbit, that is responsible for the program management, mission management and systems engineering for our National Security Space missions

This briefing will give you an in-depth introduction to the LauncherOne system and small satellite market, and VOX Space’s role in the small satellite and responsive space eco-system from a mission perspective and how that impacts their team composition and interactions with the customers. Mandy will share her perspectives on the small satellite and “new space” market sector. Finally, we’ll look at some of the possible improvements/changes to “business as usual” that may foster increased utilization of small satellites into the National Security Space community and help improve system resiliency.

The small launch vehicle is a burgeoning area of the space industry and SoCal aerospace market, and this is an opportunity to hear firsthand from an executive leading an innovative team to help meet the national security launch demand.

The meeting is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after June 13). Guests may attend two chapter meetings for free. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adflajun19.eventbrite.com.

The LA chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by RSM, California Bank & Trust, Chubb, Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers, Stanton Chase, and Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell.

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on May 17

NOTE: Building security policy. All attendees must register no less than 24 hours in advance of the meeting or they will not be allowed entrance to the building.

Our job as business leaders is to create long term value. The challenge is building value despite the constant onslaught of change and disruption from advances in technology. How should leaders ensure their teams are not just aware of these trends but more importantly are effectively prepared?

Please join us in Century City on Friday, May 17, 7:30–9:00am, when Larry O’Toole, Founder, Yosemite Associates, will present a session designed to help executives take away the uncertainty of steps they can take now to move their organizations from awareness to preparedness in navigating technological trends. Participants will leave the session with actionable insights, including proven templates, they can use to have meaningful planning discussions with their teams.

Session Outline
• Situational awareness & operational effectiveness
• Relevant learnings from the 2008 financial crisis
• Understanding the technology versus the strategic impact
• Impact on company enterprise value enablers
• Is your strategic plan effectively addressing trends
• Taking away the uncertainty of how to prepare
• Introduction of planning tools/templates

The meeting is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after May 10). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adflamay19.eventbrite.com.

The LA chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by RSM, California Bank & Trust, Chubb, Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and Stanton Chase.