TROY – Automation Alley on Aug. 25 will bring aerospace and
defense industry insight to the Southeast Michigan business community with a
global business outlook event tailored to small and medium-sized businesses
that are looking to diversify.
The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at Automation
Alley headquarters in Troy.
“All too often, business leaders focus on industry trends exclusively at the
local level, which keeps them from recognizing opportunity around the globe,”
said Noel Nevshehir, Automation Alley’s director of international business
services. “Both the defense and aerospace industries present valuable
opportunities for Michigan businesses to expand. Total worldwide spending on defense
this year will reach $1.6 trillion, and the aerospace industry is rapidly
expanding, both domestically and overseas.”
Global Business Outlook in Aerospace and Defense will feature an in-depth
discussion with industry experts who will explore the current and future
landscape for business opportunities in aerospace and defense. Attendees will
also hear case studies from representatives of Boeing and K-MAX/ Lockheed
Martin.
This deep dive into trends, markets and key players will also set the foundation
for companies interested in Automation Alley’s trade mission to the United Arab
Emirates in November, where participants will attend the Dubai Airshow, one of
the world’s largest and most successful air shows.
Event speakers include:
Noel Nevshehir, Director, International Business, Automation
Alley
Anne Jafery, Managing Partner, CHANNELS
Sean Carlson, Vice President, Michigan Economic Development
Corporation
Gavin Brown, Executive Director, Michigan Aerospace Manufacturing
Association
Murat Muftari, International Trade Specialist, Global
Aerospace & Defense Team, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of
Commerce
The cost to attend is $20 for members with pre-registration
or $30 at the door. The cost for non-members is $40 with pre-registration or
$50 at the door. Admission is free for Foundation Members, but pre-registration
is required. Pre-registration closes Aug. 21 at close of business.
To register, click onhttp://www.automationalley.com/News/PressReleases/Release-Detail.aspx?releaseid=18667
