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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

SESSION DETAILS

Tuesday, April 09
9:40 AM - 10:15 AM

Joint MRO Americas and MALMS Opening Keynote: MRO Insights, A Call to Collaborate
  • Room:   S102 | Open to All Attendees w/Conference Access
  • Tuesday, April 09, 9:40 AM - 10:15 AM
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...
Speaker(s)s
John M. Holmes

Chairman, President, and CEO
AAR Corp.
Keynote

Joe Anselmo

SVP of Content, Editorial Director
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

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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
  • Room:   S103
  • Tuesday, April 09, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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...
Speaker(s)s
Dan Gonzales

Vice President, Business Development, Military, Helicopter and Energy Sector
StandardAero
Moderator

Jim Perschbach

President & CEO
Port San Antonio
Panelist

Marc Drobny

President, Military and Energy Sector
StandardAero
Panelist

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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.

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Tuesday, April 09
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

MRO Workforce Initiatives & Strategic Partnerships
  • Room:   S102 | Open to All Attendees w/Conference Access
  • Tuesday, April 09, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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...
Speaker(s)s
Dennis Santare

Partner
Oliver Wyman
Moderator

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 Maintenance Workforce Development
AAR Corp.
Speaker

Simone Drakes

Managing Director, Calibrate
United Airlines
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
3:05 PM - 3:45 PM

Dynamic Leadership at the Edge
  • Room:   S103
  • Tuesday, April 09, 3:05 PM - 3:45 PM
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...
Speaker(s)s
Jeff Martin

Director, Aerospace
Robbins-Gioia, LLC
Moderator

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
Panelist

SESSION DETAILS

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

SESSION DETAILS

Wednesday, April 10
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Registration
  • Wednesday, April 10, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

SESSION DETAILS

Wednesday, April 10
8:40 AM - 8:45 AM

Opening Welcome & Keynote Introduction
  • Room:   S103
  • Wednesday, April 10, 8:40 AM - 8:45 AM
Speaker(s)s
Kevin Sampels

Senior Air Force Account Executive; Board Member, Institute for Defense and Business (IDB); Vice Chair, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Logistics Management Division
Palantir
Co-Chair(s)

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Wednesday, April 10
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

Joint Force Maneuver in a Contested Environment
  • Room:   S103
  • Wednesday, April 10, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s)s
Maj. Gen David J. Sanford

Director of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection
Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base
Keynote

Kevin Sampels

Senior Air Force Account Executive; Board Member, Institute for Defense and Business (IDB); Vice Chair, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Logistics Management Division
Palantir
Moderator

SESSION DETAILS

Wednesday, April 10
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Hours
  • Wednesday, April 10, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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Wednesday, April 10
9:35 AM - 10:15 AM

MRO in a Contested Indo-Pacific Region
  • Room:   S103
  • Wednesday, April 10, 9:35 AM - 10:15 AM
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...
Speaker(s)s
Craig Caffrey

Head – Defense Markets & Data
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

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
Panelist

SESSION DETAILS

Wednesday, April 10
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Networking Break
  • Wednesday, April 10, 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

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Wednesday, April 10
10:35 AM - 11:15 AM

State of the Industry Forecast
  • Room:   S103
  • Wednesday, April 10, 10:35 AM - 11:15 AM
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...
Speaker(s)s
Craig Caffrey

Head – Defense Markets & Data
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Lt. Gen. (Ret) Giovanni Tuck

CEO
Robbins-Gioia, LLC
Panelist

Maj. Gen (Ret.) Lee K. Levy, II

Board of Directors Chairman, NDIA Logistics Management Division and CEO
The Levy Group, LLC
Panelist

Maj. Gen. (Ret) Kenneth Merchant

Special Advisor
Aerogility Inc.
Panelist

SESSION DETAILS

Wednesday, April 10
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM

Digital Enablement of the Aftermarket
  • Room:   S103
  • Wednesday, April 10, 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
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.
Speaker(s)s
Mark Buongiorno

CEO
Tsunami Tsolutions
Moderator

Andy Genao

Senior Manager, Systems Controls and Standards
Atlas Air
Panelist

Brenda Mitchell

Government Programs
Chromalloy
Panelist

Seth Babcock

Associate Director, Predictive Maintenance & Data Analytics
Collins Aerospace
Panelist

SESSION DETAILS

Wednesday, April 10
11:55 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunch Break
  • Wednesday, April 10, 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM

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Wednesday, April 10
1:05 PM - 1:35 PM

The Future of Contested Intellectual Property Rights
  • Room:   S103
  • Wednesday, April 10, 1:05 PM - 1:35 PM
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...
Speaker(s)s
Ted Sturgeon

Vice President of Programs and Curriculum, Senior Program Director
Institute for Defense and Business
Moderator

Maj. Gen (Ret.) Lee K. Levy, II

Board of Directors Chairman, NDIA Logistics Management Division and CEO
The Levy Group, LLC
Panelist

Scott Starrett

Strategic Partner
Battle Investment Group
Panelist

SESSION DETAILS

Wednesday, April 10
1:40 PM - 2:20 PM

Digital Transformation
  • Room:   S103
  • Wednesday, April 10, 1:40 PM - 2:20 PM
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. 
Speaker(s)s
Kevin Sampels

Senior Air Force Account Executive; Board Member, Institute for Defense and Business (IDB); Vice Chair, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Logistics Management Division
Palantir
Moderator

H. Brent Baker, Sr.

Vice President
PTC Worldwide Vertical Markets
Panelist

Kevin Gaudette, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President, Integrated Analytics and Support
LinQuest
Panelist

Rahul S. Ghai

SVP, Chief Digital and Technology Officer
AAR CORP.
Panelist

SESSION DETAILS

Wednesday, April 10
2:25 PM - 2:40 PM

Networking Break
  • Wednesday, April 10, 2:25 PM - 2:40 PM

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Wednesday, April 10
2:45 PM - 3:25 PM

Depot Maintenance & Performance
  • Room:   S103
  • Wednesday, April 10, 2:45 PM - 3:25 PM
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.
Speaker(s)s
Jeff Martin

Director, Aerospace
Robbins-Gioia, LLC
Moderator

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
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
Panelist

SESSION DETAILS

Wednesday, April 10
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Keynote: DARPA Maintenance and Logistics Projects
  • Room:   S103
  • Wednesday, April 10, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Speaker(s)s
Dr.  Stefanie Tompkins

Director
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Keynote

Steve Trimble

Defense Editor
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

SESSION DETAILS

Wednesday, April 10
4:20 PM - 4:25 PM

Closing Remarks/End of Day One
  • Room:   S103
  • Wednesday, April 10, 4:20 PM - 4:25 PM
Speaker(s)

SESSION DETAILS

Thursday, April 11
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration
  • Thursday, April 11, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

SESSION DETAILS

Thursday, April 11
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Networking Breakfast
  • Thursday, April 11, 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

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Thursday, April 11
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM

Day Two Chairperson Welcome & Keynote Introduction
  • Room:   S103
  • Thursday, April 11, 9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Speaker(s)s
Jeff Martin

Director, Aerospace
Robbins-Gioia, LLC
Co-Chair(s)

SESSION DETAILS

Thursday, April 11
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Hours
  • Thursday, April 11, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Thursday, April 11
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM

Transforming Sustainment for the Contested Logistics Environment
  • Room:   S103
  • Thursday, April 11, 9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s)s
Rear Adm. Joseph D. “Doug” Noble, Jr.

Director, Logistics Operations, Defense Logistics Agency/Commander, Joint Regional Combat Support
United States Navy
Keynote

Ted Sturgeon

Vice President of Programs and Curriculum, Senior Program Director
Institute for Defense and Business
Moderator

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Thursday, April 11
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM

Making the Connection: How Government, Industry and Academia Can Work More Closely Together
  • Room:   S103
  • Thursday, April 11, 9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s)s
Dr.   Chuck Cushman

Dean of Academics
US Naval Community College
Moderator

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 Maintenance Workforce Development
AAR Corp.
Panelist

SESSION DETAILS

Thursday, April 11
10:35 AM - 11:20 AM

Global Supply Chain & Contested Logistics | Optimizing Supply Chain Solutions for the Warfighter
  • Room:   S103
  • Thursday, April 11, 10:35 AM - 11:20 AM
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...
Speaker(s)s
Michael (Mike) C. Lawrence

Principal Lead, US Air Force and US Cyber Command Strategy and Business Development
Amazon Web Services
Moderator

Dr. Sanjay Jagdale

Principal Architect
PTC Servigistics
Panelist

Lansen P. Conley, SES, DAF

Director, Logistics and Logistics Services
USAF
Panelist

Nicholas Gross

SVP, Integrated Solutions
AAR Corp
Panelist

SESSION DETAILS

Thursday, April 11
11:25 AM - 11:45 AM

Modern Fleet Readiness
  • Room:   S103
  • Thursday, April 11, 11:25 AM - 11:45 AM
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...
Speaker(s)
Michael Weigand

Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer
Shift5
Speaker

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Thursday, April 11
11:50 AM - 11:55 AM

Closing Remarks
  • Room:   S103
  • Thursday, April 11, 11:50 AM - 11:55 AM
Speaker(s)

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