Aerospace defense
Americas
Strengthening Supply Chains
MAY 20th-24th, 2025 | CAPE CANAVERAL & MIAMI
Organized by the World Trade Center Miami to empower the industry and explore solutions for safeguarding aerospace and defense supply chains. In a rapidly changing global landscape, forming and maintaining reliable partnerships is essential. This three-day event features a blend of B2B meetings, an exhibition, networking, special events and discussions focused on the Americas, emphasizing supply chain resilience in the sector.
This premier international gathering invites professionals from the aerospace, defense, security, and space sectors. Anticipate an enriching program, offering exclusive opportunities and insightful site visits, extending beyond the core conference activities.
Concept
CONFERENCE & BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
Key topics include Investment, Sustainability, Smart Manufacturing, Advanced Air Mobility, Digital Transformation, Trends and Projections in Aerospace and Defense (A&D), the Future of Global Supply Chains, Policy and Geopolitics and, Opportunities in the Americas.
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS MEETINGS:
Register to connect with key contacts before the event. Select and request meetings with relevant individuals. These one-on-one meetings will take place at the event location. This is an exceptional opportunity to connect with the right partners and key players.
TABLE TOP EXHIBITION:
The best way to establish fruitful contacts. Show your capabilities and network at your own area. Limited places are available in the Table Top Exhibition area in the networking & lunch & coffee break area. Exhibition participation is at an additional cost, contact us for more details.
SPACE TRACK:
Travel to Cape Canaveral to tour the space facilities, engage in networking sessions and additional B2B opportunities.
Proposed Program Subject to Change
May 20th
SPACE TRACK
- Tuesday – Cape Canaveral, FL
5:30pm – 7:30pm
- Welcome Reception/Dinner
May 21st
SPACE TRACK
- Wednesday – Cape Canaveral, FL
8:00am – 8:30am
- Registration & Breakfast
8:30am
- Depart to Cape Canaveral, FL
9:45am – 12:00pm
- Briefings & Facility Tours
12:15pm – 1:30pm
- Lunch & Networking
1:45pm – 3:30pm
- B2B Meetings
4:00 pm
- Space Track Concludes.
- Depart to Orlando, FL & Miami for those continuing on.
May 22nd
Miami Beach Program
- Thursday – Loews Miami Beach Hotel
7:45am – 8:45am
- Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:00am – 12:30pm
- Plenary Session
- B2B Meetings
12:45pm – 2:00pm
- Keynote Luncheon
2:15pm – 4:30pm
- Plenary Session
- B2B Meetings
5:30pm – 6:30pm
- Networking Reception
May 23rd
Miami Beach Program
- Friday – Loews Miami Beach Hotel
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Western Hemisphere Collective Security Summit (open to attendees)
1:30 pm-5:00 pm
- Continuation of Aerospace Defense Americas
6:30 pm-9:30 pm
- Dignitary Reception
May 24th
Optional Miami Beach Program
*Additional Cost
- Saturday – Miami Beach Hotel
*Optional Program
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Bus transportation to Air & Sea Show WTCM Chalet
12:00pm - 5:00pm
- Air & Sea Show
5:00 pm
- Bus transportation return to Loews Hotel
**Conclusion**
About the locations
Cape Canaveral: The Epicenter of Aerospace Innovation
Nestled in Florida’s renowned Space Coast, this area is not only iconic for the U.S. space program but also a dynamic hub for the aerospace an aviation industry. At its heart lie the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, landmarks of America’s space exploration journey.
Transforming from a historic launch site to a modern aerospace nexus, Florida’s Space Coast is where legacy meets innovation. Major industry players like Boeing and Lockheed Martin anchor their operations in the north, while Collins Aerospace, Leonardo DRS, Northrop Grumman Corporation, and Embraer drive advancements in the south. This region is also where visionary companies like Blue Origin, SpaceX, and OneWeb Satellites are shaping the next chapter of space exploration, launching from the very pads that witnessed the Apollo missions.
Cape Canaveral and the Space Coast collectively represent a fusion of historical achievement and cutting-edge technology, making them not just a launch pad for space missions, but a launching point for businesses aiming sky-high in the aerospace sector.
Miami: The Hemisphere’s Business Nexus and Gateway to the Americas
Miami is a thriving hub of global commerce and a beacon for business innovation. Over recent years, Miami has transformed into a vibrant community of diverse, dedicated, and dynamic professionals. It stands as a premier destination for businesses worldwide, offering a unique blend of work, life, and leisure. Miami’s strategic geographic position, coupled with its multilingual workforce, positions it as an ideal location for expanding global companies.
Miami is home to numerous regional and global headquarters from across the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa, making it a key player in bridging the Americas, both North and South. Known as the Gateway to Latin America, it also serves as a launchpad for Latin American businesses aiming to penetrate other international markets.
As a leading center in finance, commerce, culture, arts, and international trade, Miami’s metropolitan area is the largest urban economy in Florida, boasting a gross domestic product of over $341 billion. This economic strength, combined with its cultural richness, makes Miami not just ‘The Magic City’, but a magnetic destination for businesses seeking growth, opportunity, and success in a globally connected world.
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