CROSSTALK 2023: Emerging Opportunities for Advanced Manufacturing Small Businesses in Aerospace & Defense

CROSSTALK 2023: Emerging Opportunities for Advanced Manufacturing Small Businesses in Aerospace & Defense

10 am – 5 pm Northern Utah

Weber State University Davis

2750 University Park Blvd, Layton, UT 84041

In partnership with

Utah Aerospace and Defense Association (UADA) serves as the first-ever convening body for Aerospace and Defense companies in the state of Utah. The organization works as a partner to the Governor’s Office, World Trade Center Utah, the legislature, and other organizations in promoting/advocating for all aspects of business related to this industry. We aim to increase and promote the innovation taking place on and off the Wasatch Front by identifying companies and telling their stories in an effort to help grow sales and identify new contract opportunities.

The College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology at Weber State University – Davis

The College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology at Weber State University provides cutting edge instruction for over three thousand students in the critical fields of engineering, manufacturing, computing, and more. The WSU Davis Campus provides a wide range of higher educational opportunities to the residents of Davis County and surrounding areas. With a population of over 350,000 residents, Davis County is Utah’s third largest county. It is also home to Hill Air Force Base, Utah’s largest employer. Davis County residents comprise 44 percent of the student body at Weber State University. In addition to providing learning opportunities close to where these students live and work, the Davis Campus is an integral part of the larger community, enriching the social, cultural and economic lives of the citizens of Davis County.

Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI), Utah Aerospace and Defense Association (UADA), and The College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology at Weber State University – Davis would like to personally invite you to

CROSSTALK 2023: Emerging Opportunities for Advanced Manufacturing Small Businesses in Aerospace & Defense

10 am – 5 pm Northern Utah

Weber State University Davis

2750 University Park Blvd, Layton, UT 84041

May 22, 2023 

Welcome Reception 6 pm – 8 pm 

Hosted by Catalyst Campus, Ogden

Honoring Women at the Forefront of Utah’s Advanced Manufacturing Industry 

Presentations: 

Update on MARS building, Missile & Energy Research Center, and WSU programs

President Brad Mortensen

President Weber State University

Utahs New Aerospace & Defense Association

Mr. Adam Fife

Vice Chairman UADA Board

KEYNOTE: SpaceForce Program and opportunities for small businesses in advanced manufacturing

Mr. Thomas A. Lockhart Jr.

Director, Capability and Resource Integration (J8) U.S. Space Command

How small businesses can engage with AFNWC through various programs targeting innovation and small businesses

Mr. Michael Whitmore

Air Force Nuclear Weapons Systems

How small businesses in advanced manufacturing can contract with Northrop Grumman

Ms. Tamara Humphrey

VP of Aerospace Structures Business Unit, Northrop Grumman

Small Business Opportunities with BAE Systems

Ms. Kelley McGrath

Director of Operations, Air Force Strategic Systems, Intelligence & Security Sector BAE Systems

Small Business Opportunities with Air Force Supply Chain & Sustainment Programs

Mr. Randy “Shon” Stevenson

Air Force Sustainment Center

Utah’s Governor’s Office programs to Support Small Businesses in Defense Manufacturing

Mr. Pete Codella, Business Services

Ms. Linda Cabrales, Innovation Center

Mr. Chuck Spence, APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC)

Lance Soffe, Director of Targeted Industries

DOD Community Support Programs for Small Businesses in Aerospace & Defense

Mr. Louis Littleton

DOD Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation

Innovative Solutions to Airworthiness for Composites Materials

Mr. Craig Rees

Shipcom Wireless

We thank our sponsors and exhibitors! 

THANK YOU TO OUR DIAMOND SPONSORS: COMPOSITES ONE ®, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development, LSI, Luna, Utah-MEP, SAMPE, IACMI, ADVANTAGE CAPITAL, & Spectrum Recruiting.

Exhibitors: Advanced Business Events, Luna, Oxen Energy LLC, and Weber State University

We are looking forward to seeing you,

Thank you,

UAMMI, UADA, and WSU

Hotels

Candlewood Suites Layton, Utah

Tru by Hilton Clearfield Hill Air Force Base