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April 19-20, 2024

April 19-20, 2024
Atlanta, GA
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Tuesday, April 09
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Hours
  • Tuesday, April 09:  9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday, April 09
9:40 AM - 10:15 AM
Joint MRO Americas and MALMS Opening Keynote: MRO Insights, A Call to Collaborate
  • Tuesday, April 09:  9:40 AM - 10:15 AM
  • Room:   S102 | Open to All Attendees w/Conference Access
Under the leadership of President and CEO John Holmes, AAR Corp. has built a singular reputation as a high-performance and adaptive leader in the global aviation aftermarket. In his keynote to address the joint MRO Americas and Military Aviation Logistics and Maintenance Symposium (MALMS) audiences, he will share his thoughts...
  • Keynote

SESSION DETAILS

Moderator
Joe Anselmo
SVP of Content, Editorial Director
Aviation Week Network
Keynote
John M. Holmes
Chairman, President, and CEO
AAR Corp.
Tuesday, April 09
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
How Did They Do That? A Case Study: StandardAero and Port San Antonio Building a Renaissance
  • Tuesday, April 09:  10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Room:   S103
Driven by unprecedented growth in engine MRO, StandardAero has partnered and collaborated with multiple civic and commercial organizations to address the needs of workforce development, capacity expansion, and product introductions. Hear from StandardAero’s Military President Marc Drobny, and Port San Antonio CEO Jim Perschbach, on their experience in this evolving...

    SESSION DETAILS

    Moderator
    Dan Gonzales
    Vice President, Business Development, Military, Helicopter and Energy Sector
    StandardAero
    Panelist
    Jim Perschbach
    President & CEO
    Port San Antonio
    Panelist
    Marc Drobny
    President, Military and Energy Sector
    StandardAero
    Tuesday, April 09
    11:05 AM - 2:10 PM
    Networking & Lunch Break
    • Tuesday, April 09:  11:05 AM - 2:10 PM
    Networking opportunities, book your appointments and take time to visit the expo hall....

      SESSION DETAILS

      Tuesday, April 09
      2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
      MRO Workforce Initiatives & Strategic Partnerships
      • Tuesday, April 09:  2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
      • Room:   S102 | Open to All Attendees w/Conference Access
      The MRO industry continues to face staffing and recruiting challenges at all levels. What else can operators and MROs do to encourage more talent to enter the industry? How is the industry making progress in recruiting from underrepresented demographics? What can airframe MROs do to retain trained AMTs? Where are...

        SESSION DETAILS

        Moderator
        Dennis Santare
        Partner
        Oliver Wyman
        Speaker
        Phil Shorten
        Head of HR, US Commercial
        Airbus Americas, Inc.
        Speaker
        Rick Brown
        Director of Technical Operations Training and VP of United4Veterans Business Resource Group
        United Airlines
        Speaker
        Ryan Goertzen
        VP Workforce Development
        AAR Corp.
        Speaker
        Simone Drakes
        Managing Director, Calibrate
        United Airlines
        Tuesday, April 09
        3:05 PM - 3:45 PM
        Dynamic Leadership at the Edge
        • Tuesday, April 09:  3:05 PM - 3:45 PM
        • Room:   S103
        Organizations need dynamic leaders who can emphasize growth, resilience, and versatility to succeed in an uncertain world. Dynamic leadership at the edge refers to a leadership style that is flexible, innovative, and adaptable in fast-paced and constantly changing environments. Hear from professionals who exhibit dynamic leadership at the edge and can...

          SESSION DETAILS

          Moderator
          Jeff Martin
          Director, Aerospace
          Robbins-Gioia, LLC
          Panelist
          MaryLee Pollitt
          Business & Industry Specialist, Office of Transportation & Machinery
          International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
          Panelist
          Patricia Csank
          Vice President, Supply Chain Management
          LMI
          Panelist
          Sarah Williams
          USAF, Retired
          Tuesday, April 09
          3:50 PM - 5:30 PM
          MALMS Pavilion Tour
          • Tuesday, April 09:  3:50 PM - 5:30 PM
          This tour is open to all senior military leaders. Meet in the Registration Lobby S100 for a 3:50 pm start time.  ...

            SESSION DETAILS

            Wednesday, April 10
            8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
            Networking Continental Breakfast
            • Wednesday, April 10:  8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
            Wednesday, April 10
            8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
            Registration
            • Wednesday, April 10:  8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
            Wednesday, April 10
            8:40 AM - 8:45 AM
            Opening Welcome & Keynote Introduction
            • Wednesday, April 10:  8:40 AM - 8:45 AM
            • Room:   S103
            General
            Carol Wilkins
            Conference Producer
            Aviation Week Network
            Co-Chair(s)
            Kevin Sampels
            Associate Vice President, Defense Logistics
            LinQuest
            Wednesday, April 10
            8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
            Joint Force Maneuver in a Contested Environment
            • Wednesday, April 10:  8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
            • Room:   S103
            Moderator
            Kevin Sampels
            Associate Vice President, Defense Logistics
            LinQuest
            Keynote
            Maj. Gen David J. Sanford
            Director of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection
            Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base
            Wednesday, April 10
            9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
            Exhibit Hall Hours
            • Wednesday, April 10:  9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
            Wednesday, April 10
            9:35 AM - 10:15 AM
            MRO in a Contested Indo-Pacific Region
            • Wednesday, April 10:  9:35 AM - 10:15 AM
            • Room:   S103
            The U.S. military has a significant presence in the Indo-Pacific and operates numerous sites across the region. But what if there is a conflict, the need to build up MRO capabilities in the region becomes critical. Developing infrastructure specialized facilities will offer a strategic advantage. It’s important having a contingency...

              SESSION DETAILS

              Moderator
              Craig Caffrey
              Head – Defense Markets & Data
              Aviation Week Network
              Panelist
              Edgar W. Apollo, SES
              F-35 Product Support Manager
              Joint Strike Fighter Program Office
              Panelist
              Lisa P. Smith, SES
              Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Product Support
              Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
              Panelist
              Lorenzo Marandola
              President
              M1 Composites Technology
              Panelist
              Maj. Gen. Donald K. Carpenter
              Director, Lightning Sustainment Center, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office
              Wright-Patterson AFB
              Wednesday, April 10
              10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
              Networking Break
              • Wednesday, April 10:  10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
              Wednesday, April 10
              10:35 AM - 11:15 AM
              State of the Industry Forecast
              • Wednesday, April 10:  10:35 AM - 11:15 AM
              • Room:   S103
              Aviation Week Network analyst and several core industry experts will discuss and identify key readiness trends and drivers in the military logistics sector and share their forecasts for the coming years. Hear about overarching market conditions, expectations for shifting demands, and the challenges facing operators and the industry engaged in...

                SESSION DETAILS

                Moderator
                Craig Caffrey
                Head – Defense Markets & Data
                Aviation Week Network
                Panelist
                Lt. Gen. (Ret) Giovanni Tuck
                CEO
                Robbins-Gioia, LLC
                Panelist
                Maj. Gen. (Ret) Kenneth Merchant
                Special Advisor
                Aerogility Inc.
                Panelist
                Maj. Gen. Lee K. (Ret.) Levy, II
                Board of Directors Chairman, NDIA Logistics Management Division and CEO
                The Levy Group, LLC
                Wednesday, April 10
                11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
                Digital Enablement of the Aftermarket
                • Wednesday, April 10:  11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
                • Room:   S103
                Join Tsunami Tsolutions as they host and moderate a prestigious panel of defense operators, MROs and OEMs.  The roundtable discussion will focus on how each organization is taking advantage of technology and data to enable their aftermarket business and deliver value to their customers. ...

                  SESSION DETAILS

                  Panelist
                  Andy Genao
                  Senior Manager, Systems Controls and Standards
                  Atlas Air
                  Panelist
                  Brenda Mitchell
                  Government Programs
                  Chromalloy
                  Moderator
                  Mark Buongiorno
                  CEO
                  Tsunami Tsolutions
                  Panelist
                  Seth Babcock
                  Associate Director, Predictive Maintenance & Data Analytics
                  Collins Aerospace
                  Wednesday, April 10
                  11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
                  Lunch Break
                  • Wednesday, April 10:  11:55 AM - 1:00 PM
                  Wednesday, April 10
                  1:05 PM - 1:35 PM
                  The Future of Contested Intellectual Property Rights
                  • Wednesday, April 10:  1:05 PM - 1:35 PM
                  • Room:   S103
                  As the Department of Defense (DOD) sees a decline in R&D spending, the department is more heavily reliant on Defense Industrial Base (DIB) products and services that enable its warfighting capabilities. With the DIB generally retaining IP rights, disputes can become a challenge for operating weapon systems and overall warfighting...

                    SESSION DETAILS

                    Panelist
                    Maj. Gen. Lee K. (Ret.) Levy, II
                    Board of Directors Chairman, NDIA Logistics Management Division and CEO
                    The Levy Group, LLC
                    Panelist
                    Scott Starrett
                    Strategic Partner
                    Battle Investment Group
                    Moderator
                    Ted Sturgeon
                    Vice President of Programs and Curriculum, Senior Program Director
                    Institute for Defense and Business
                    Wednesday, April 10
                    1:40 PM - 2:20 PM
                    Digital Transformation
                    • Wednesday, April 10:  1:40 PM - 2:20 PM
                    • Room:   S103
                    Digital transformation is driving efficiency with better lead times, enhanced visibility, centralized coordination, and predictive forecasting for better transparency. The use of AI in the defense industry creates companies that create better business agility and break from traditional barriers that can be less productive.  ...

                      SESSION DETAILS

                      Panelist
                      H. Brent Baker, Sr.
                      Vice President
                      PTC Worldwide Vertical Markets
                      Panelist
                      Kevin Gaudette, Ph.D.
                      Senior Vice President, Integrated Analytics and Support
                      LinQuest
                      Moderator
                      Kevin Sampels
                      Associate Vice President, Defense Logistics
                      LinQuest
                      Panelist
                      Rahul S. Ghai
                      Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
                      AAR Corp
                      Wednesday, April 10
                      2:25 PM - 2:40 PM
                      Networking Break
                      • Wednesday, April 10:  2:25 PM - 2:40 PM
                      Wednesday, April 10
                      2:45 PM - 3:25 PM
                      Depot Maintenance & Performance
                      • Wednesday, April 10:  2:45 PM - 3:25 PM
                      • Room:   S103
                      A panel of leaders will discuss the key issues of maintenance and performance and how the two are symbiotic. An open discussion on the critical issues of cost, data management, technology, and performance....

                        SESSION DETAILS

                        Panelist
                        Col. Kyle Hogan
                        Commander, Corpus Christi Army Depot
                        Panelist
                        Harry Briesmaster III
                        Director of the 309th Maintenance Support Group
                        Ogden Air Logistics Complex, Hill Air Force Base
                        Moderator
                        Jeff Martin
                        Director, Aerospace
                        Robbins-Gioia, LLC
                        Panelist
                        John Grabenstein
                        Director of Maintenance for Naval Aviation Commander
                        Department of Navy, Fleet Readiness Centers
                        Panelist
                        Russell Blauw
                        Assistant Deputy Commandant for Aviation (Sustainment)
                        Pentagon
                        Wednesday, April 10
                        3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
                        Keynote: DARPA Maintenance and Logistics Projects
                        • Wednesday, April 10:  3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
                        • Room:   S103
                        Keynote
                        Dr.  Stefanie Tompkins
                        Director
                        Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
                        Moderator
                        Steve Trimble
                        Defense Editor
                        Aviation Week Network
                        Wednesday, April 10
                        4:20 PM - 4:25 PM
                        Closing Remarks/End of Day One
                        • Wednesday, April 10:  4:20 PM - 4:25 PM
                        • Room:   S103
                        General
                        Carol Wilkins
                        Conference Producer
                        Aviation Week Network
                        Thursday, April 11
                        8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
                        Registration
                        • Thursday, April 11:  8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
                        Thursday, April 11
                        8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
                        Networking Breakfast
                        • Thursday, April 11:  8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
                        Thursday, April 11
                        9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
                        Day Two Chairperson Welcome & Keynote Introduction
                        • Thursday, April 11:  9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
                        • Room:   S103
                        General
                        Carol Wilkins
                        Conference Producer
                        Aviation Week Network
                        Co-Chair(s)
                        Jeff Martin
                        Director, Aerospace
                        Robbins-Gioia, LLC
                        Thursday, April 11
                        9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
                        Exhibit Hall Hours
                        • Thursday, April 11:  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
                        Thursday, April 11
                        9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
                        Transforming Sustainment for the Contested Logistics Environment
                        • Thursday, April 11:  9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
                        • Room:   S103
                        Keynote
                        Rear Adm. Joseph D. “Doug” Noble, Jr.
                        Director, Logistics Operations, Defense Logistics Agency/Commander, Joint Regional Combat Support
                        United States Navy
                        Moderator
                        Ted Sturgeon
                        Vice President of Programs and Curriculum, Senior Program Director
                        Institute for Defense and Business
                        Thursday, April 11
                        9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
                        Making the Connection: How Government, Industry and Academia Can Work More Closely Together
                        • Thursday, April 11:  9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
                        • Room:   S103
                        Moderator
                        Dr.   Chuck Cushman
                        Dean of Academics
                        US Naval Community College
                        Panelist
                        Jeffrey R. Sick, SES
                        Director of Logistics
                        Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), Tinker Air Force Base
                        Panelist
                        Kenneth Witcher, Ph.D., FRAeS
                        Dean, College of Aviation
                        Worldwide Campus, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
                        Panelist
                        Ryan Goertzen
                        VP Workforce Development
                        AAR Corp.
                        Thursday, April 11
                        10:35 AM - 11:20 AM
                        Global Supply Chain & Contested Logistics | Optimizing Supply Chain Solutions for the Warfighter
                        • Thursday, April 11:  10:35 AM - 11:20 AM
                        • Room:   S103
                        There are numerous vulnerabilities in the supply chain that require advanced strategies and technologies. Driven by new capabilities, distributed logistics will make force projection and sustainment more resilient and adaptive by disrupting or complicating adversarial attacks and providing more options for force commanders.  The DoD needs to think of this...

                          SESSION DETAILS

                          Panelist
                          Dr. Sanjay Jagdale
                          Principal Architect
                          PTC Servigistics
                          Panelist
                          Lansen P. Conley, SES, DAF
                          Director, Logistics and Logistics Services
                          USAF
                          Moderator
                          Michael (Mike) C. Lawrence
                          Principal Lead, US Air Force and US Cyber Command Strategy and Business Development
                          Amazon Web Services
                          Panelist
                          Nicholas Gross
                          SVP, Integrated Solutions
                          AAR
                          Thursday, April 11
                          11:25 AM - 11:45 AM
                          Modern Fleet Readiness
                          • Thursday, April 11:  11:25 AM - 11:45 AM
                          • Room:   S103
                          According to a 2022 GAO report, the DoD currently spends $90B annually to maintain its weapon systems. At the same time, the same report also found that only four of 49 DoD aircraft met their annual mission-capable goal in the majority of the fiscal years 2011-2021. DoD MROs suffer from...

                            SESSION DETAILS

                            Speaker
                            Michael Weigand
                            Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer
                            Shift5
                            Thursday, April 11
                            11:50 AM - 11:55 AM
                            Closing Remarks
                            • Thursday, April 11:  11:50 AM - 11:55 AM
                            • Room:   S103
                            General
                            Carol Wilkins
                            Conference Producer
                            Aviation Week Network