Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for Aviation Week's DefenseChain Conference! Attending DefenseChain as a Delegate will provide you with valuable insight and information on defense spending trends and supply chain issues.
At DefenseChain, you’ll be informed of program outlooks, defense acquisition reforms and supplier concerns, and discover the key components driving the defense industry such as changing government customer demands, global market conditions, A&D industry consolidation and contract awards.
A key benefit of attending DefenseChain is receiving up to date industry forecasts, gaining sustainable growth opportunities, and hearing about new industry initiatives.

DefenseChain has been developed for decision makers in the aviation industry and instate and international governments. Speakers and presenters are leaders that drive the primes and supply chain, including prime and OEM officials, supply chain and program managers, business and corporate development, market analysts, industry advisers and investment bankers.

Program Excellence

Combined with DefenseChain this year is the 2018 Program Excellence Awards and Banquet that brings together program executives, their customer counterparts, and leaders from across the industry to recognize the best in performance and leadership. Finalists and winners will be identified in categories that reflect system and sub-system level programs at all phases of the lifecycle. Nominees will share lessons learned during day two of DefenseChain.
Venue and Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner, in Mclean, VA. Delegates must arrange their own hotel accommodations directly through the Ritz-Carlton. Make reservations online or contact the hotel at 1-800-241-3333. Be sure to reference Aviation Week 2018 or Block Code SPN.
Promotional Opportunities

Promotional opportunities are available enabling you to promote your business, products and services on-site at the Conference and long before and after the Conference on the Aviation Network website to companies that represent top business tiers in the U.S. and international aviation industry. For promotional opportunities contact Joanna Speed at +1-424-465-6501.