Aviation Week Network proudly presents the A&D Programs Conference, a gathering of key stakeholders from across the defense aerospace industry. The A&D Programs Conference is designed to provide unparalleled insights and the most accurate information on Defense spending trends and supply chain issues. From program outlooks to defense acquisition reforms and supplier concerns, this event will focus on key components driving the Defense industry.

A&D Programs 2022 is the first edition of a next level event series, building on the success and increasing the value provided by the former DefenseChain Conference.

Conference delegates will be immersed in pivotal discussions covering changing government customer demands, global market conditions, supply chain issues, A&D industry consolidation and program execution. Emphasis will be on forecasts, pursuing sustainable growth opportunities, and enabling new collaborative initiatives between government and industry to accelerate military readiness and advance capabilities in emerging sectors such as space and advanced air mobility.

The co-located 2022 Program Excellence Awards Banquet will bring together program executives, their customer counterparts, and leaders from across the industry to recognize the best in program performance and leadership. The awards are for array of systems, systems, and sub-systems and components. Finalists and winners will be in categories that reflect all phases of the lifecycle.