Thursday, April 20, 2017
2:00 – 7:00 pm
Franchesco’s Ristorante, 7128 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford
2017 Aerospace Networking & Symposium
Thursday, April 20, 2017
2:00 – 7:00 pm
Franchesco’s Ristorante
7128 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
Why Should You Join Us on April 20th?
- Great Networking Opportunities
- Make Key Contacts within the Aerospace Community
- Learn from Top Aerospace Companies Regarding OEM and MRO
- Hear From Industry Leaders Regarding Recent Advancements
Through collaboration and a strong aerospace network, RAAN is designed to continuously strengthen our region’s supply chain, and foster a sustainable aerospace cluster that will enhance economic activity within the Rockford Region and beyond.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20 AGENDA
2:00 – 2:30 pm
2:30 – 3:45 pm
OEM/MRO Panel Discussion
Panelists confirmed to include:
Woodward, Inc.: Jay Viswanathan, Global Supply Chain Leader, Cheryl Brown, Sourcing Supervisor – Supplier Quality Engineering
UTC Aerospace Systems: Terry Palmer, Supply Chain Manager-New Product Introduction and Eric Cunningham, Senior Director, Electric Systems Operations
GE Aviation: Tevin Wiete, Plant Leader and Theresia Becker, Quality Leader
AAR: Darren Spiegel, OEM Aftermarket Solutions-Commercial
3:45 – 4:00 pm
Networking Break
4:00 – 5:15 pm
SME Speakers: Novel Technologies Discussion
Speakers confirmed to include:
QuestTek: Jeff Grabowski, “Innovations on New Metals for Aerospace”
Comply 365: Tom Samuel, “Digital Benefits to Aerospace Companies”
Forest City Gear Co.: Fred Young, “Innovation on the Shop Floor”
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (A NASA Center): David Rooney
NIU: Dr. Federico Sciammarella, “Additive Manufacturing in the Aviation Industry”
5:15 – 7:00 pm
Informal Networking
FRIDAY, APRIL 21 AGENDA
8:30 – 10:00 am
UTC Aerospace Systems
4747 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL 61108
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
For information about RAAN visit: RockfordAerospace.com.
