AEROSPACE DEFENSE AMERICAS

 45 minutes

The global commercial space opportunity — exploring how international companies are entering and scaling across the US and European space ecosystems. Florida-anchored and internationally framed, looking at how key space nations are collaborating on the next wave of commercial space development.

Key themes:

• Florida’s position as the world’s leading launch destination and gateway to global space markets
• The global commercial space pipeline — how international companies are entering and scaling across US and European markets
• Capital flows and investor priorities: where space investment is moving and what investors are looking for in international scale-ups
• Emerging space nations and new partnerships: the growing role of allied nations
• Funding, infrastructure, and partnership opportunities across key space markets

40 minutes

A candid, demand-led conversation about what US and European Primes/ partners are actively looking for in international space and dual-use companies right now. Designed to give Tier 2/3 suppliers and scale-ups a clear read on where the live demand sits across both markets, framing the conversations that follow in the Roundtable and B2B Matchmaking.

Key themes:

• What US and European Primes are actively buying — capability gaps, near-term requirements, supplier priorities
• Cross-border partnership and acquisition mandates — what US and European corporate development teams are sourcing
• The signals that distinguish a “ready” international supplier from one that isn’t

Invitation Only — Max 20 participants — 60 minutes

A multi-directional, closed-room conversation that pulls together the threads attendees most need: investment, Prime supply-chain access, and cross-border partnerships. International companies entering the US market alongside US primes and companies seeking partners, capabilities and acquisition targets across Europe, with active investors around them. The closed-door follow-on to the demand-signal panel — where the high-trust, deal-specific conversations happen.

Who this is for: Innovative UK/ European and Japanese space and dual-use SMEs and scale-ups, paired in the room with US Prime/procurement leads, US companies seeking international partners or acquisition targets, and investors with active mandates. Places are limited to 20 and allocated by the ADA team based on fit between participant capabilities and live buyer/investor priorities.

Discussion themes:

• What does a good cross-border partnership or acquisition look like in practice?
• Where are the gaps in space and dual-use supply chains that European and Japanese companies are best placed to fill?
• Emerging and dual-use technologies attracting the most investment interest right now

Pre-qualified, targeted one-to-one meetings designed to deliver tangible commercial outcomes. Participants are matched in advance based on capability profiles, supply chain requirements and strategic objectives.

Focus areas:

• Market entry and expansion (US, UK, EU, LATAM)
• Aerospace, defense, space and dual-use technologies
• Supply chain partnerships
• Investment, innovation and co-development

45 minutes

The strategic context for Day 2 — macro defense shifts and their direct implications for industry. Three focused contributions covering the NATO/EU, US and industrial supply chain perspectives.

Key themes:

• NATO & EU: From Policy to Industrial Integration — the defence spending surge, priority capability areas and what the shift from policy commitments to actual industrial demand means for suppliers
• United States: Strategic Realignment & Market Dynamics — US strategy focus areas, spending increases, and what this means for market access for international companies
• Industrial Reality: Scaling the Defence Supply Chain — demand for ammunition, components, drones and support systems; defence as a strategic growth sector; why OEMs are requiring more resilient, redundant and regionalised suppliers 

40 minutes

The session that earns the room’s attention. One or two senior procurement or supply chain leads from a US Prime, interviewed by a moderator. Candid, specific, no corporate script. This session sets the scene for the Roundtable that follows — frame it explicitly as “the conversation continues in the room.”

Key themes:

• How international Tier 2/3 suppliers actually get onto a Prime’s radar
• What disqualifies a supplier before the conversation even starts
• What a good first meeting looks like — and what wastes everyone’s time
• The role of relationships, trust, and local presence in winning US business

Invitation Only — Max 20 participants — 50 minutes

Flows directly from Session 2. The fireside chat sets up the questions; the roundtable is where attendees get answers specific to their situation. US aerospace-defence procurement is the centrepiece — this is where the real intelligence gets shared in a closed, trusted environment, including how the pathways differ for suppliers serving both civil and defence customers.

Who this is for: International Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers who are actively ready for US market entry — with a capability statement, relevant certifications and a clear value proposition. Paired with US aerospace-defence Prime and Tier 1 procurement leads who have live or near-term supply chain requirements. This is not an introductory session — it is for companies that are genuinely procurement-ready and want specific, actionable guidance. Places are limited to 20 and allocated by the ADA team based on fit between participant capability profiles and buyer requirements. Attendees wishing to be considered should complete the B2B registration form and indicate roundtable interest — the ADA team will confirm places by 30 June 2026.

Discussion themes:

• How DoD and US aerospace-defence procurement cycles work, and where the entry windows are for international suppliers
• What an aerospace-defence Prime’s supply chain team looks for — and what disqualifies a supplier immediately
• Export control and ITAR in defence procurement — the compliance Primes check before they’ll engage
• Routes to market: direct to Prime, through Tier 1, via a US joint venture or M&A
• For suppliers serving both civil and defence — how the US pathways differ in practice
• Live requirements and gaps: what are Primes looking for right now?

Pre-qualified, targeted one-to-one meetings designed to deliver tangible commercial outcomes. Participants are matched in advance based on capability profiles, supply chain requirements and strategic objectives.

Focus areas:

• Market entry and expansion (US, UK, EU, LATAM)
• Aerospace, defense, space and dual-use technologies
• Supply chain partnerships
• Investment, innovation and co-development