Event
GCADI Summit 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTC – Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTCWashington, DC
About this event
The flagship gathering of aerospace & defence manufacturers, integrators, and investors. A full day of keynotes, hands-on workshops, and curated 1:1s — from industrial-base strategy to go-to-market for defence programs.
Schedule
Agenda
Day 1 · Mon, Sep 15
Doors & supplier breakfast
Coffee, badge pickup, and curated table introductions before the keynotes.
Opening keynote: The state of the global aerospace & defence industrial base
Where allied procurement is heading and what it means for aerospace & defence companies.
Workshop: Go-to-market for defence programs
Positioning, pricing, and finding your first ten program partners.
Day 2 · Tue, Sep 16
Deep-dive tracks: cyber, propulsion, systems integration
Parallel technical sessions led by practitioners.
Supplier 1:1 matchmaking
Curated introductions between suppliers, prime contractors, and investors.
Closing fireside & awards
A candid operator conversation, then drinks and networking.
Lineup
Speakers
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