April 19 in Calgary on "Opportunities in the UK Aerospace and Defence Industry
With Europe being second to the USA, the largest aerospace and defence market in the world and Farnborough International Air Show being the most important trade event for the global aerospace industry in 2018, Alberta Economic Development and Trade has invited keynote speakers from the UK, ADS (UK’s Aerospace, Defence, Space & Security Association) and Farnborough International Ltd. to present on the UK Aerospace and Defence Industries/Opportunities and Farnborough International Air Show.
The Alberta Economic Development and Trade in cooperation with Calgary Economic Development and Western Canadian Defence Industry Association (WCDIA) invite you to attend a complimentary morning session.
How can you benefit:
· Gather intelligence on the UK aerospace and defence industry to assess how it aligns with your business interests,
· Learn about the features and benefits of the Farnborough International Air Show,
· Meet representatives from a variety of organizations and understand programs/support services,
· Connect with like – minded industry representatives that have and/or plan to attend Farnborough
Includes coffee, tea, water and pastries compliments of Calgary Economic Development
Date: Thursday, April 19, 2018
Time: 8:00 – noon
Location: Suite 115, 1925 – 18th Ave NE, Calgary (free parking)
RSVP: By Monday, April 16, 2018 – limited seating available – Email Betty.Jandewerth@gov.ab.ca
Following is the agenda, which can be subject to change.
8:00 am
Registration
8:30 – 8:56 am
Welcome
Betty Jandewerth, Director, Advanced Industries, Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) Branch, Economic Development and Trade
Patti Dunlop, Business Development Manager, Transportation & Logistics, Calgary Economic Development
Denean Tomlin, President, Western Canadian Defence Industry Association (WCDIA)
Elliot Hewitt, Manager, Western Economic Diversification Canada
9:00 – 9:30 am
Jeegar Kakkad, Chief Economist & Director of Policy
ADS (UK’s Aerospace, Defence, Space & Security Association)https://www.adsgroup.org.uk/
Overview and Opportunities in the UK Aerospace and Defence Industry
Providing insight into the EU, Brexit and CETA perspective
Q&A
9:30 – 10:00 am
Simon Ford, Head of Sales and Sponsorship, Farnborough International Ltd.
Capitalize on the Farnborough International Air Show to explore the UK and Global Industry Opportunities
Q&A
10:00 – 10:30 am
Alberta Industry Introductions
Past and Planned Farnborough International Air Show Participants
Introductions, testimonials from past participants and plans for new participants – 5 minutes maximum each
Atlantis Labs - http://atlantislabs.ca/
Blackline Safety - https://www.blacklinesafety.com/
Panvion - http://panvion.com/about.htm
Space Engine Systems – http://spaceenginesytems.com
10:30 – 10:45 am
Networking Break Compliments of Calgary Economic Development
Key Support Organizations
10:45 – 11:00 am
Overview of Global Affairs Canada Trade Commissioner Service and CanaExport Program (tbd)
11:00 – 11:15 am
Overview of Export Development Canada’s Product and Services (tbd)
11:15 – 11:30 am
Overview of AEEP Alberta Export Expansion Package
Michael Cardozo, Program Manager
11:30 – 11:35 am
Closing Remarks
11:35 – noon
Refreshments and Networking
To ensure the right amount of catering is provided, please RSVP by Monday, April 16- – limited seating available – Email Betty.Jandewerth@gov.ab.ca