The Oklahoma Aerospace Forum

100 Mick Cornett Dr,Oklahoma City OK 73109

28 October, 2021

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Join the Aerospace community for the annual Oklahoma Aerospace Forum sponsored by INTRUST Bank. Join the Aerospace community for the annual Oklahoma Aerospace Forum sponsored by INTRUST Bank. The forum is open to individuals working in the aerospace and aviation industry in Oklahoma and will be held Thursday, Oct. 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the brand new Oklahoma City Convention Center. Event registration begins at 11 a.m. before lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. followed by 12 p.m. opening remarks and the keynote presentation. The afternoon is filled with networking and breakout sessions starting at 1 p.m. before the event concludes with closing remarks and the reception at 4:20 p.m. Keynote Luncheon - stay tuned, to be announced! Breakout #1 – Technological Advancements and the Future of Aerospace in Oklahoma Moderated by Choctaw Nation UAS Executive Director James Grimsley, panelists will discuss the latest and emerging technological advancements in the aerospace industry and what’s in store for Oklahoma’s future. Panelists include Skydweller Director of Structural Engineering and Manufacturing Clay Pearce, Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority Executive Director Craig Smith, Infinite Composites Technologies Founder and CEO Matt Villarreal and Tinker OKC Air Logistics Complex Technical Director Dr. Kristian Olivero. Breakout #2 - Lessons Learned from COVID: How the Industry is Pivoting in a New Era The past year and a half has presented challenges for the entire world and the aerospace industry was no exception. Hear from leaders in Oklahoma’s aerospace industry, such as Acorn Growth Companies Managing Partner Rick Nagel, Boeing VP Nancy Anderson and more, about lessons learned regarding supply chain, workforce and more and how we continue to pivot. Breakout #3 - Oklahoma's Efforts to Elevate Aerospace The industry continues to evolve and so do the needs of Oklahoma’s aerospace companies. Join panelists, including OAC Director Grayson Ardies, DRG CEO Phil Busey Sr., Oklahoma Department of Commerce Aerospace State Director Geoff Camp and AAR VP of Workforce Development Ryan Goertzen, in a discussion about how our state is working to bring in new skilled workers, train and recruit, market and brand Oklahoma as a fly-to state and incentives for companies. Breakout #4 - Workforce Development & the Education Renaissance Connecting Oklahoma’s aerospace education to industry, representatives from Oklahoma educational institutes will explore what is being done at our colleges, universities and career technology centers to prepare the workforce pipeline for the skills needed in today’s aerospace companies. Panelists will also discuss how education is connecting to industry for research and development, training and more. Panelists include Travis Hurst from Rose State College, Dr. Marcie Mack from Oklahoma Department of Career Technology, Jeffery James with the Air Force Association's Cyber Patriot and Stella Xplorers program, Dr. Jamey Jacobs from OSU and Dr. Randa Shehab of OU's Gallogly College of Engineering More details on event schedule and speakers to come. Thank you to our sponsors! Please email Ashley Glass at [email protected] for information about sponsorships. Thank you to The Oklahoma Aerospace Forum Steering Committee members who ensure our event is of value to Oklahoma aerospace companies! Grayson Ardies - Oklahoma Aeronautics CommissionTracey Budz - BoeingGreg Smith - Northrop Leshia Pearson - Oklahoma Department of Commerce/ACESJanelle Stafford - MOOG, Inc.Brittany Attaway - DRGPhil Busey Sr. - DRGJohnny "Bump" Grant - Consolidated Turbine Specialists Tom O'Keefe - INTRUST BankChris Van Denhende - Mint TurbinesJames Grimsely - Choctaw NationClay Pearce - SkydwellerChris Billings - Duncan Machine Sandra Shelton - Oklahoma Aeronuatics Commission Alex Sedlacek - INTRUST Bank