Conference Program
Nov 25 | Excursions
Nov 26-27 | Conference, Expo & B2B Matchmaking
2-day conference program with leading aerospace executives
Under the motto “Navigating the future: Sustainability, innovation, collaboration!” leading industry experts will speak and discuss about the following topics:
Net-zero and innovation
Digitalization and AI
Supply chain and production system
Agenda
Day 1 | Day 2 | Excursions
Day 1 | Tuesday, Nov 26
Main Stage
- 08.00 - 09.00
Check-in | Opening of the exhibition and early bird networking in the exhibition
Conference Center North | Messe Munich, 81823 München Conference Center North | Messe Munich, 81823 München - 09.00 - 09.25
Welcome address and opening of the conference
Jürgen Westermeier
Chief Procurement Officer, AirbusJürgen Westermeier
Chief Procurement Officer, AirbusDr. Michael Haidinger
President, Boeing Germany, Central & Eastern Europe, BoeingDr. Michael Haidinger
President, Boeing Germany, Central & Eastern Europe, BoeingMarie-Christine von Hahn
Principal Managing Director , BDLI e.V. German Aerospace Industries AssociationMarie-Christine von Hahn
Principal Managing Director , BDLI e.V. German Aerospace Industries AssociationDaniel Wäldchen
Member of the Board, IPM AGDaniel Wäldchen
Member of the Board, IPM AGModeration: Sven Krause
Moderator, SK ConsultingModeration: Sven Krause
Moderator, SK Consulting - 09.25 - 09.45
Supply chain and production system
Opening Keynote | The role of collaboration for performance leaps in the industrial systemJürgen Westermeier
Chief Procurement Officer, AirbusJürgen Westermeier
Chief Procurement Officer, Airbus - 09.45 - 10.25
Supply chain and production system
Panel Discussion: End-to-end performance of the industrial system: How can we get more performance out of the value chain together?Pierre Perdoux
Senior Vice President, Procurement Operations, AirbusPierre Perdoux
Senior Vice President, Procurement Operations, AirbusBernd Niewels
Director Sales OEM & Managing Director, Boeing Distribution GermanyBernd Niewels
Director Sales OEM & Managing Director, Boeing Distribution GermanyDr. Silke Maurer
Chief Operating Officer, MTU Aero EnginesDr. Silke Maurer
Chief Operating Officer, MTU Aero EnginesLutz Neugebauer
Chief Executive Officer, Broetje-AutomationLutz Neugebauer
Chief Executive Officer, Broetje-AutomationModeration: Dr. Klaus Richter Moderation: Dr. Klaus Richter - 10.25 - 10.45
AeroExcellence International Signature Ceremony
Jürgen Westermeier
Chief Procurement Officer, AirbusJürgen Westermeier
Chief Procurement Officer, AirbusMarie-Christine von Hahn
Principal Managing Director , BDLI e.V. German Aerospace Industries AssociationMarie-Christine von Hahn
Principal Managing Director , BDLI e.V. German Aerospace Industries AssociationKevin Craven
Chief Executive Officer, ADS GroupKevin Craven
Chief Executive Officer, ADS GroupFrédéric Parisot
Chief Executive Officer, GIFASFrédéric Parisot
Chief Executive Officer, GIFAS - 10.45 - 11.20
Coffee break and networking in the exhibition
- 11.20 - 11.40
Net-zero and innovation
Keynote: Launching Innovation: NASA's Procurement Strategy and the Future of Aviation.Marvin L. Horne
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Procurement, Agency Procurement Ombudsman & Competition Advocate, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Marvin L. Horne
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Procurement, Agency Procurement Ombudsman & Competition Advocate, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - 11.40 - 12.00
Supply chain and production system
Keynote: Delivering Growth: Challenges and Opportunities for Our IndustryDr. Michael Haidinger
President, Boeing Germany, Central & Eastern Europe, BoeingDr. Michael Haidinger
President, Boeing Germany, Central & Eastern Europe, Boeing - 12.00 - 12.50
Net-zero and innovation
Panel Discussion: Materials, engines, regulations: Predictions for the efficiency of the next big airplane platform and how it can be achievedBruno Fichefeux
Senior Vice President - Head of Future Programmes, AirbusBruno Fichefeux
Senior Vice President - Head of Future Programmes, AirbusMarie-Eve Rigollet-Boulongeot
Senior Vice President Procurement Propulsion Systems, AirbusMarie-Eve Rigollet-Boulongeot
Senior Vice President Procurement Propulsion Systems, AirbusBruno Durand
Chairman, AUBERT ET DUVALBruno Durand
Chairman, AUBERT ET DUVALOlivier Ribet
Executive Vice President, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Dassault SystèmesOlivier Ribet
Executive Vice President, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Dassault SystèmesModeration: Klaus Müller
Senior Advisor, AeroDynamic AdvisoryModeration: Klaus Müller
Senior Advisor, AeroDynamic Advisory - 12.50 - 14.00
Lunch break and networking in the exhibition
13.30 - 14.00Speed Networking Session in the B2B meeting areaGenerate a maximum of contacts in a minimum of time! 13.30 - 14.00Speed Networking Session in the B2B meeting areaGenerate a maximum of contacts in a minimum of time! - 14.00 - 14.40
Supply chain and production system
Panel Discussion: Setting the course: Adapting aviation leadership for tomorrow's workforceMichael Duschl
Senior Vice President Procurement Equipment, Systems & Services, AirbusMichael Duschl
Senior Vice President Procurement Equipment, Systems & Services, AirbusPatricia Ferrari
Vice President Supply Chain, Deutsche AircraftPatricia Ferrari
Vice President Supply Chain, Deutsche AircraftSarah Lawrence
Head of A320 Family VSM Head of Version-Team, Airbus Operations GmbHSarah Lawrence
Head of A320 Family VSM Head of Version-Team, Airbus Operations GmbHDr. Jasmin Eberharter
Head of Strategy & Industry Relations, Deutsche AircraftDr. Jasmin Eberharter
Head of Strategy & Industry Relations, Deutsche AircraftRaphael Ladner
Team Leader Performance (TFSC) Flight Controls and Actuation Systems, Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbHRaphael Ladner
Team Leader Performance (TFSC) Flight Controls and Actuation Systems, Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbHModeration: Stefan Ohl
Managing Director, AlixPartnersModeration: Stefan Ohl
Managing Director, AlixPartners - 14.40 - 15.00
Supply chain and production system
Keynote: Defense: What does the Zeitenwende mean for the supply chain?Michel Tran Van
Senior Vice President - Head of Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics, Airbus Defence and SpaceMichel Tran Van
Senior Vice President - Head of Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics, Airbus Defence and Space - 15.00 - 15.40
Net-zero and innovation
Panel Discussion: eVTOLs: Overcoming hurdles on the path to commercial successBalkiz Sarihan
CEO and Head of Advanced Air Mobility, AirbusBalkiz Sarihan
CEO and Head of Advanced Air Mobility, AirbusDr. Dirk Abendroth
Chief Executive Officer, Customcells HoldingDr. Dirk Abendroth
Chief Executive Officer, Customcells HoldingFrank Heidemann
Vice President & Technology Leader, Emerson NIFrank Heidemann
Vice President & Technology Leader, Emerson NIModeration: Sven Krause
Moderator, SK ConsultingModeration: Sven Krause
Moderator, SK Consulting - 15.40 - 16.10
Coffee break and networking in the exhibition
- 16.10 - 18.10
The conference program continues on the Innovation Stage and with our Executive Workshops
- 18.10 - 19.00
Champagne reception and networking in the exhibition
- 19.00 - 22.00
Gala Dinner
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Innovation Stage
- 11.20 - 11.40
Presentation: Challenges and trends when using torque technology in aircraft production and maintenance
Timo Schmidt
Head of Product Management & Development Innovative Torque Technology - Electonics / DAPTIQ, STAHLWILLE Eduard Wille GmbH & Co. KGTimo Schmidt
Head of Product Management & Development Innovative Torque Technology - Electonics / DAPTIQ, STAHLWILLE Eduard Wille GmbH & Co. KG - 11.40 - 12.00
Presentation: Potentials of VR/AR-Technologies in Engine-MRO
Dr. Frank Rick
Head of Design, MTU Aero EnginesDr. Frank Rick
Head of Design, MTU Aero EnginesDr. Florian von der Hagen
Business Director Maintenance and Operations-Solutions, Lufthansa Industry SolutionsDr. Florian von der Hagen
Business Director Maintenance and Operations-Solutions, Lufthansa Industry Solutions - 14.40 - 15.00
Presentation: How to develop fantastic learning journeys for frontline and industrial worker - Digital learner journeys and frontline excellence made easy
Sebastian Busse
Associate Partner, accilium GmbHSebastian Busse
Associate Partner, accilium GmbHMelchior Schramm
Co-Founder, The Elephant CompanyMelchior Schramm
Co-Founder, The Elephant Company - 15.00 - 15.20
Presentation: The Slovak Aerospace ecosystem with its investment opportunities
Martina Šušová
Consultant / Investment Projects Department, Slovak Investment and Trade Development AgencyMartina Šušová
Consultant / Investment Projects Department, Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency - 16.10 - 18.10
Tech Talks
16.10 - 16.20Advanced Additive Manufacturing and Cooling of Aerospace BearingsDr. Peter Glöckner
Managing Director, Schaeffler Aerospace Germany GmbH & Co. KG16.10 - 16.20Advanced Additive Manufacturing and Cooling of Aerospace BearingsDr. Peter Glöckner
Managing Director, Schaeffler Aerospace Germany GmbH & Co. KG16.20 - 16.30"Digital Trust" - Security by Default & Trustworthiness in AISudhir Ethiraj
Global Head of Cybersecurity Office (CSO) & CEO Business Unit Cybersecurity Services, TÜV SÜD16.20 - 16.30"Digital Trust" - Security by Default & Trustworthiness in AISudhir Ethiraj
Global Head of Cybersecurity Office (CSO) & CEO Business Unit Cybersecurity Services, TÜV SÜD16.30 - 16.40Business Process A.I.Adrian Weiler
CEO, Inform Consulting GmbH16.30 - 16.40Business Process A.I.Adrian Weiler
CEO, Inform Consulting GmbH16.40 - 16.50Robotic Surface Preparation – From Wide Areas To Small SpotsBernd Kemptner
Director Aerospace, Director LATAM, FerRobotics Compliant Robot Technology GmbH16.40 - 16.50Robotic Surface Preparation – From Wide Areas To Small SpotsBernd Kemptner
Director Aerospace, Director LATAM, FerRobotics Compliant Robot Technology GmbH16.50 - 17.00Transforming Composite Fabrication & Quality Control through AI & DigitalizationArne Muncke
Senior Manager, Aerospace, Germany, Virtek Vision16.50 - 17.00Transforming Composite Fabrication & Quality Control through AI & DigitalizationArne Muncke
Senior Manager, Aerospace, Germany, Virtek Vision17.00 - 17.10Leveraging Data and Collaboration to Improve OTD and Get Towards Operations ExcellenceMichael Wedel
Lead Customer Operations & Success, Pelico17.00 - 17.10Leveraging Data and Collaboration to Improve OTD and Get Towards Operations ExcellenceMichael Wedel
Lead Customer Operations & Success, PelicoAntoine Déroche
VP Global Partnerships, PelicoAntoine Déroche
VP Global Partnerships, Pelico17.10 - 17.20GuideU Circular JourneyChristopher Bellieno
Deputy Director Aircraft Components - OEM & Airline Solutions, Lufthansa Technik AG17.10 - 17.20GuideU Circular JourneyChristopher Bellieno
Deputy Director Aircraft Components - OEM & Airline Solutions, Lufthansa Technik AG17.20 - 17.30TRENDS | TECHNOLOGY | PRESSES & AUTOMATION - Manufacturing EquipmentAlexander Wiesner
Head of Global Sales & Marketing, Langzauner GmbH17.20 - 17.30TRENDS | TECHNOLOGY | PRESSES & AUTOMATION - Manufacturing EquipmentAlexander Wiesner
Head of Global Sales & Marketing, Langzauner GmbH17.30 - 17.40Heat treatment for Aerospace @ RÜBIGDipl.- Ing. Ivan Grgić
Head of Aerospace, RÜBIG GmbH17.30 - 17.40Heat treatment for Aerospace @ RÜBIGDipl.- Ing. Ivan Grgić
Head of Aerospace, RÜBIG GmbH17.40 - 17.50CNC Productivity with Tool ManagementKevin R. Dworak
Global Sales Manager – Tool Management, TCM International Institute.17.40 - 17.50CNC Productivity with Tool ManagementKevin R. Dworak
Global Sales Manager – Tool Management, TCM International Institute.17.50 - 17.55New level of surface protection - optimizing aerospace manufacturing and MROUrs Roemer
Head of Department Joining Technologies, Fraunhofer IFAM17.50 - 17.55New level of surface protection - optimizing aerospace manufacturing and MROUrs Roemer
Head of Department Joining Technologies, Fraunhofer IFAM17.55 - 18.00Integrating Circular Economy into Aviation: Digital platforms and data spaces driving industry transformationsJoanna Steiner
Research associate, Fraunhofer IPK17.55 - 18.00Integrating Circular Economy into Aviation: Digital platforms and data spaces driving industry transformationsJoanna Steiner
Research associate, Fraunhofer IPK18.00 - 18.10Innovation in Metrology | Collaboration that drives sustainable growthCarsten Gericke
Sales Development Manager Aerospace, Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH18.00 - 18.10Innovation in Metrology | Collaboration that drives sustainable growthCarsten Gericke
Sales Development Manager Aerospace, Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH
Workshops | Deep Dives
- 13.45 - 14.30
Deep Dive: 5 technologies that will significantly influence the future of aviation
Prof. Dr. Lars Enghardt
Director of Institute, DLR - Institute of Electrified Aero EnginesProf. Dr. Lars Enghardt
Director of Institute, DLR - Institute of Electrified Aero Engines - 14.40 - 15.25
Deep Dive: How a new digital ecosystem will federate our industry to prepare our future.
Philippe Grosbois
Digital Program Director, AirbusPhilippe Grosbois
Digital Program Director, Airbus - 16.10 - 18.10
Executive Workshop #1: How will AI transform blue collar work?
Ludivine Brante
Vice President Information Technologies & Digitalisation - General Procurement | Aerospace, Supply Chain, AirbusLudivine Brante
Vice President Information Technologies & Digitalisation - General Procurement | Aerospace, Supply Chain, AirbusAdrian Hannemann
Head of Digital Transformation, Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbHAdrian Hannemann
Head of Digital Transformation, Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbHBill Holler
Chief Executive Officer, TraCert OÜBill Holler
Chief Executive Officer, TraCert OÜStephan Großfuss
Senior Manager, Capgemini InventStephan Großfuss
Senior Manager, Capgemini Invent - 16.10 - 18.10
Executive Workshop #2: How to achieve performance improvement in the production system?
Steve Archer
Vice President Cabin BFE Management, AirbusSteve Archer
Vice President Cabin BFE Management, AirbusSimone Funk
Global Contract Logistics Customer Development Manager Technologies, Kuehne+NagelSimone Funk
Global Contract Logistics Customer Development Manager Technologies, Kuehne+NagelFabio Moser
Manager, Integrated factory planning, DREES & SOMMER SEFabio Moser
Manager, Integrated factory planning, DREES & SOMMER SE
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Pre-conference day | Day 1 | Day 2
Day 2 | Wednesday, Nov 27
Main Stage
- 08.00 - 09.00
Check-in | Early bird networking in the exhibition
Conference Center North | Messe Munich, 81823 München Conference Center North | Messe Munich, 81823 München - 09.00 - 09.05
Opening of Conference Day 2
Moderation: Sven Krause
Moderator, SK ConsultingModeration: Sven Krause
Moderator, SK Consulting - 09.05 - 09.25
Net-zero and innovation
Keynote: Transforming air mobility for decades to comeDirk Hoke
Chief Executive Officer, Volocopter GmbHDirk Hoke
Chief Executive Officer, Volocopter GmbH - 09.25 - 09.45
Net-zero and innovation
Keynote: Propulsion system innovations for climate-friendly aviation – a cost perspectiveDr. Claus Riegler
Chief Technology Officer, MTU Aero EnginesDr. Claus Riegler
Chief Technology Officer, MTU Aero Engines - 09.45 - 10.35
Supply chain and production system
Panel Discussion: How can AI help to maintain quality during production ramp-up?Muriel Nomura Salvadori
Vice President Quality Authority and Transformation, AirbusMuriel Nomura Salvadori
Vice President Quality Authority and Transformation, AirbusAlberto Corchero
Group Vice President – Industry & Services, ThalesAlberto Corchero
Group Vice President – Industry & Services, ThalesAziz Tahiri
Vice President Global Aerospace & Defence, Hexagon Manufacturing IntelligenceAziz Tahiri
Vice President Global Aerospace & Defence, Hexagon Manufacturing IntelligencePietro Cervellera
Senior Vice President Aerospace and Defense, AltairPietro Cervellera
Senior Vice President Aerospace and Defense, AltairModeration: Steffen Wenzel
Partner, h&z Unternehmensberatung AGModeration: Steffen Wenzel
Partner, h&z Unternehmensberatung AG - 10.35 - 11.30
Coffee break and networking in the exhibition
- 11.30 - 12.10
Supply chain and production system
Panel Discussion: Customization as late as possible - a way to ease the supply chain?Nils Witt
CPO / Head of Procurement, Airbus AerostructuresNils Witt
CPO / Head of Procurement, Airbus AerostructuresDr. Jörg Schuler
Chief Executive Officer, Diehl AviationDr. Jörg Schuler
Chief Executive Officer, Diehl AviationPhilipp Walter
Managing Director, Liebherr-AerospacePhilipp Walter
Managing Director, Liebherr-AerospaceSteffen Wenzel
Partner, h&z Management ConsultingSteffen Wenzel
Partner, h&z Management ConsultingModeration: Sven Krause
Moderator, SK ConsultingModeration: Sven Krause
Moderator, SK Consulting - 12.10 - 12.50
Net-zero and innovation
Panel Discussion: Circular economy end-to-end - how we can make progress as an ecosystemDominique Arnal
Senior Vice President - Head of Procurement Material & Detail Parts, AirbusDominique Arnal
Senior Vice President - Head of Procurement Material & Detail Parts, AirbusPatrick Marous
Chief Executive Officer, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain SolutionsPatrick Marous
Chief Executive Officer, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain SolutionsCarsten Becker
Chief Executive Officer, ELG Utica AlloysCarsten Becker
Chief Executive Officer, ELG Utica AlloysLászló Gyányi
Global Account Director, T-Systems International GmbHLászló Gyányi
Global Account Director, T-Systems International GmbHModeration: Sven Krause
Moderator, SK ConsultingModeration: Sven Krause
Moderator, SK Consulting - 12.50 - 14.00
Lunch break and networking in the exhibition
13.30 - 14.00Speed Networking Session in the B2B meeting areaGenerate a maximum of contacts in a minimum of time! 13.30 - 14.00Speed Networking Session in the B2B meeting areaGenerate a maximum of contacts in a minimum of time! - 14.00 - 14.20
Net-zero and innovation
Keynote: Green horizons: Challenges and opportunities on the path to net zero aviationVinicius Di Nucci
Head of Zero Emissions, EmbraerVinicius Di Nucci
Head of Zero Emissions, Embraer - 14.20 - 15.10
Supply chain and production system
Outlook Panel Discussion: Top priorities to navigate 2025 successfullySophie Rougé
Vice President Aviation Safety Governance, AirbusSophie Rougé
Vice President Aviation Safety Governance, AirbusStephan Eelman
Strategy Leader Europe, Boeing GlobalStephan Eelman
Strategy Leader Europe, Boeing GlobalMarjolaine Grange
Safran Group Vice President Industry, Purchasing & Performance, SafranMarjolaine Grange
Safran Group Vice President Industry, Purchasing & Performance, SafranTalel Kamel
Vice President, Airbus Programs Customer & Account Management, Collins AerospaceTalel Kamel
Vice President, Airbus Programs Customer & Account Management, Collins AerospaceDr. Stefan Berndes
Head Air Transport, Equipment and Materials, BDLI e.V. German Aerospace Industries AssociationDr. Stefan Berndes
Head Air Transport, Equipment and Materials, BDLI e.V. German Aerospace Industries AssociationModeration: Manfred Hader
Senior Partner, Roland Berger GmbHModeration: Manfred Hader
Senior Partner, Roland Berger GmbH - 15.10 - 15.20
Closing address
Jürgen Westermeier
Chief Procurement Officer, AirbusJürgen Westermeier
Chief Procurement Officer, AirbusModeration: Sven Krause
Moderator, SK ConsultingModeration: Sven Krause
Moderator, SK Consulting
Innovation Stage
- 11.30 - 11.50
Presentation: Status of Energy Transition - implications and learnings for aviation sector
Johann Raunig
accilium GmbHJohann Raunig
accilium GmbH - 11.50 - 12.10
Presentation: Overcoming the public perception challenge of drones: Showcases for ESG benefits of UAS solutions
Dr. Jan H. Wille
Partner | EMEA Aerospace & Defence Leader, Strategy&, part of the PwC networkDr. Jan H. Wille
Partner | EMEA Aerospace & Defence Leader, Strategy&, part of the PwC networkTobias Müller
Senior Associate at Strategy& | UAS Competence Center Leader, Strategy&, part of the PwC networkTobias Müller
Senior Associate at Strategy& | UAS Competence Center Leader, Strategy&, part of the PwC network
Deep Dives
- 12.10 - 12.55
Deep Dive: SAF: Price development, hurdles and prediction for the upcoming years
Marlene Hermfisse
Head of Berlin Office, eFuel Alliance e.V.Marlene Hermfisse
Head of Berlin Office, eFuel Alliance e.V.
Excursions | Pre-conference day - Monday, Nov 25
- 14.15 - 14.45
Registration and meeting point for the excursions
Conference Center North | Messe Munich, 81823 München
Only included in All Access attendee tickets. Pre-registration is neccessary. Busses leave at 2.45 pm.Conference Center North | Messe Munich, 81823 München
Only included in All Access attendee tickets. Pre-registration is neccessary. Busses leave at 2.45 pm. - 15.00 - 19.00
Plant tour to Airbus Defence and Space | Taufkirchen
- 15.00 - 19.00
Plant tour to GKN Aerospace | Munich
- 15.00 - 19.00
Tour: Deutsche Aircraft – D328eco | Oberpfaffenhofen
- 15.00 - 19.00
Guided tour: Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Lab | Munich
The excursions are limited to 40 participants - for all access ticket holders only
(pre-registration required)