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Panel Discussion: State of the Space Product Industry in San Diego

San Diego Chapter meeting on February 18, 2025

Meeting location: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
12275 El Camino Real, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92130-4092
Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Meeting Time:
Networking & Refreshments, 4:30-5:30 PM:
Presentation: 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Please join us in San Diego on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, (4:30-7:00pm Networking and Panel Discussion) when David J. Strobel, Founder/CEO/President of two San Diego space companies will lead and moderate a panel discussion Panelists include CEOs for five (5) local firms in the space industry:
General Atomics- Dr. Ian Barton
Innoflight- Jeff Janicik
Vulcan Wireless- Kevin Lynaugh
Blue Marble Communications- Neal Nicholson
Gemini Design- Mike Urbach

The panel will discuss the driving forces in the industry, covering:
• Foreign competition
• Threats from trend to vertical integration e.g (SpaceX)
• US Government business climate both local and national
• Use and value proposition of Board of Directors or Advisers
• Leverage of the DoD and NASA SBIR program to fuel R&D and
• Other “What keeps you up at night?” concerns

The meeting is free for members & $30 for non-members until February 11 ($40 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdfeb25.eventbrite.com.

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

The San Diego chapter is sponsored by Moss Adams and LevitZacks, and hosted by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton.

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“Solutions to Support Your Export Growth” – OC

Orange County Chapter meeting in Irvine on February 6, 2025

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) helps small businesses export their goods and services by providing financial assistance. EXIM’s goal is to support American jobs by creating opportunities for U.S. businesses to compete globally.

Please join us in Irvine on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 7:00–9:00am, when Paul Duncan, Export Finance Manager, Western Regional office, Export-Import Bank will describe when private sector lenders are unable or unwilling to provide financing, EXIM fills in the gap for American businesses by equipping them with the financing tools necessary to compete for global sales. In doing so, the agency levels the playing field for U.S. goods and services going up against foreign competition in overseas markets, so that American companies can create more good-paying American jobs.

The event is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after January 30). Register to attend at https://adfocfeb25.eventbrite.com.

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

The Orange County chapter is hosted by Moss Adams.

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Santa Clarita Valley Chapter Happy Hour!

Santa Clarita Valley Chapter Happy Hour on January 30, 2025

Join us for the SCV A&D’s first Happy Hour of 2025 on January 30th at the Wunderground Porsche Museum! Drop by anytime between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to enjoy drinks, food, and great company.

This is your chance to connect with aerospace leaders and professionals from Santa Clarita Valley and nearby areas. Whether you’re looking to network, reconnect, or learn more about the exciting work happening in local aerospace, everyone is welcome!
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with peers, potential clients, and future collaborators in a relaxed, friendly setting. We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Sponsored by @Nycote and @Motivo

The meeting is free for all. For more information and to register to attend the mixer go to https://adfscvjan25.eventbrite.com/

Information about joining The A&amp;D Forum is at <a href=”https://aerospacedefenseforum.org”>https://aerospacedefenseforum.org</a>.

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of The Aerospace &amp; Defense Forum is sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.

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Meet Aerospace Leaders and Build your Network – DFW Mixer

Meet Aerospace Leaders and Build your Network
Join Us for Happy Hour and Networking at The Ranch at Las Colinas Restaurant

DFW Chapter mixer on January 22, 2025

The Ranch at Las Colinas is one of the few places on earth where a hard working ranch hand and a high powered business man can dine together and both feel comfortable. A restaurant with its roots reaching deep into Texas soil.

If you’re looking for a true taste of Texas, come to The Ranch at Las Colinas – a restaurant rich in Texas tradition with a wildly contemporary side.

https://theranchlc.com/

The meeting is free for all, hosted by Western Alliance Bancorporation. For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to https://adfdfwjan25.eventbrite.com/.

Information about joining The A&amp;D Forum is at <a href=”https://aerospacedefenseforum.org”>https://aerospacedefenseforum.org</a>.

The Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter is hosted by the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI).

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“Building a Resilient Global Supply Chain: Aerospace” – AZ Webinar

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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Behind The Scenes Tour of The New Navy SEAL Museum

San Diego Chapter meeting on January 27, 2025

Meeting location: Navy SEAL Museum San Deigo
1001 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Meeting Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
Meeting Time:
Presentation and Tour: 9:30-10:30 AM

A Navy SEAL is a member of the United States Navy’s primary Special Operations Force renowned for their exceptional skill, versatility, and tenacity. The acronym SEAL stands for Sea, Air, and Land, highlighting the diverse environments in which these elite warriors operate. SEALs are trained to execute high-risk, high-impact missions.

Please join us in San Diego on Monday, January 27, 2025, (9:30-10:30 am Presentation and Tour) when Capt. Brian “Beef” Drechsler, Retired Navy SEAL and Executive Director of the Navy SEAL Museum in San Diego will describe and tour the educational and emotional content of the Museum designed to light a fire of contagious patriotism, ignite excitement in a new generation of Americans, and expand career opportunities for young people seeking a higher purpose.

The event is limited to 25 attendees. The meeting is free for members & $30 for non-members until January 20 ($40 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdjan25.eventbrite.com.

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

The San Diego chapter is sponsored by Moss Adams, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, LevitZacks, and hosted by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton.

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“Wargames: The Power of Scenario Planning Exercises”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on December 5, 2024
In a world facing substantial changes – some known and some unpredictable – it is more important than ever to create and test corporate strategies that are allegiant to reality and accommodate a greater level of uncertainty than companies have previously been forced to manage.

Since its inception in the 1860’s, wargaming has proven to be an incredibly powerful tool in helping organizations anticipate, adapt to, and thrive in environments characterized by rapid, multi-faceted, high consequence change.

While wargaming has been a part of military planning for centuries, it is increasingly appropriate for companies.

Please join us on Thursday, December 5, 2024, 7:00AM – 9:00AM Pacific Time, when Scott Tait, Executive Director, National Security Innovation Catalyst at UC San Diego, will examine the history of wargaming, its benefits, and provide fundamental insights on how to use the technique to prepare your business to succeed in uncertain times.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum Individual Members and Corporate Members, and $30 ($40 after November 28) for Non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfladec24.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 Moss Adams.

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Powered Parafoils for Contested Logistics and Long Range Strike – SD

San Diego Chapter meeting on November 19, 2024

Meeting location: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
12275 El Camino Real, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92130-4092
Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Meeting Time:
Networking & Refreshments, 4:30-5:30 PM:
Presentation: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Freedom Flight Works, Inc. (FFW) is an aerospace defense-tech company with a focus on powered parafoil aircraft. Its products include the Long Range Precision Aerial Delivery (LRPADS) family of platforms ranging from 500 to 10,000 lbs gross weight air drop cargo vehicles, that can also be ground and ship launched. LRPADS is exceptionally low-cost and adaptable to weapons launch and ISR missions. Freedom Flight also develops personal mobility platforms with reduced signature and an Air & Ground Utility Vehicle that both drives and flies.

Please join us in San Diego on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, (4:30-5:30 pm Networking & Refreshments, 5:30-6:30 pm Presentation) when Austin Blue, President & CEO, Freedom Flight Works, Inc., will present how and why FFW’s powered parafoils have potential to make an important contribution to the defense posture of the United States in the fields of Contested Logistics and Long Range Strike in an environment of near peer threats, tyrannies of distance, and the growing need for tactical agility. The limitations of powered parafoils and the future prospects for emerging field of military aeronautical technology will also be explored.

The meeting is free for members & $30 for non-members until November 12 ($40 thereafter). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdnov24.eventbrite.com.

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

The San Diego chapter is sponsored by Moss Adams, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, LevitZacks, and hosted by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton.

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“M&A and Investment Trends in the Space Ecosystem” – NOF

National Online Forum webinar on Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Please join us on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 8:00-9:00 am Pacific Time, when Justin Cadman, Partner, Quilty Space, and a longtime investment banker and financier to the space industry, provides a finger on the pulse of deal dynamics across the space sector.

Acquirer and investor interest in the space industry has lunged forward over the last decade as technological advancements, shifting economics including lower-cost access to space, and the growing criticality of space as a warfighting domain have made space-based capabilities more important than ever before.

In 2021, investor space mania reached its pinnacle, and while deal volumes have receded in the last three years since those heady times, overall interest remains strong.

The session will examine the current transaction landscape, themes that will drive the next phase of space deal activity, and factors that drive success for acquirers, investors, and potential targets alike in today’s dynamic space industry. Attendees will benefit from a practitioner’s view of how to navigate the changing space landscape as they consider inorganic growth strategies, financing alternatives, and potential exits.

The webinar is free for members and $25 for non-members. For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to https://adfnofnov24.eventbrite.com

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