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Aviation Week DefenseChain Conference, produced by Aviation Week Network, returns October 23-24 to provide aviation industry professionals with information and updates on defense budgets, program execution and business opportunities, as well as a view of the current supply chain, new requirements from the Pentagon and managing new technologies. This year's conference incorporates the Aviation Week Program Excellence initiative, sponsored by Siemens PLM Software.

This Aviation Week Network event will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Tyson's Corner in McLean, VA.  To register and learn more, visit conf.events/DCPE. DefenseChain is an interactive Conference known for the discussion that takes place among delegates, keynote speakers, panel members and other presenters. 

The two-day DefenseChain Conference is designed for leaders and decision-makers from primes to Tier 2 suppliers in the defense industry, including strategic planning and business development leaders, program and project managers, supply chain executives, market analysts, investment bankers and financial institutions.

This year's conference incorporates the unique Aviation Week Program Excellence initiative, an industry-led process to identify lessons learned, best practices, and to honor leaders who are setting the standard for performance excellence. On day two of DefenseChain, attendees will hear about changes in Defense Department acquisition plans, technology requirements for the future and lessons learned/best practices for program and project execution. The day will culminate with the annual Program Excellence Awards Banquet where industry highlights the best among it.

In addition to suppliers and prime contractors from around the globe, the banquet includes members of the Program Excellence Evaluation Team: The Boeing Co., Elbit Systems of America, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Honeywell Aerospace, Lockheed Martin Corp., Moog Inc., Northrop Grumman Corp. and Rockwell Collins.

Aviation Week DefenseChain Conference and 2018 Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards Banquet are sponsored by Boeing, CPI Aerostructures, Elbit Systems, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Honeywell Aerospace, Kellstrom Defense Aerospace, Lockheed Martin Corp., Moog Inc., Northrop Grumman Corp., Raytheon, Rockwell Collins, Siemens PLM Software & TBL Strategy.

For information about registering, promotional and advertising opportunities, contact Joanna Speed at +1-424-465-6501 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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