REGISTER TODAY Aerospace Alliance Spring Summit 2015 Leaders in the aerospace industry, you will not want to miss the 2015 Aerospace Alliance Spring Summit featuring dynamic presentations from aviation and aerospace CEO’s to the leading minds who study this critical industry sector. Get a glimpse into what is predicted for the industry in upcoming years and how the communities in which these companies reside can support growth. FEATURING Jim Clifton Chairman and CEO, Gallup and author of “The Coming Jobs War” Noted authority and analyzer of trends, Jim Clifton asserts that job creation is one of the world’s most pressing issues. Grounded in findings from Gallup’s World Poll, Jim reveals the implications of the jobs war on everything from economics to foreign policy to America’s moral authority in the world and offers a brutally honest look at America’s biggest problem along with a cogent prescription for solving it.    Each registered attendee will receive a free copy of Jim Clifton’s book, “The Coming Jobs War.”     Scott Thompson US Aerospace & Defense Assurance Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC) Scott Thompson, PwC’s aerospace and defense authority, will present PwC’s findings from their study, “Aviation’s Golden Age: Can the US Aircraft Industry Maintain Leadership?” Scott will introduce the organization’s 2015 Aerospace Manufacturing Attractiveness Rankings at the Summit and will share with attendees the latest available data regarding aerospace manufacturing.      Attendees will receive a free copy of  PricewaterhouseCoopers “2015 Aerospace Manufacturing Attractiveness Rankings”   Aerospace Industry Moderated Discussion - "The Talent We Will Need in the Next Ten Years" Join industry leaders who will discuss their insights into future opportunities and challenges associated with aerospace. Panelists will share their views from the perspectives of corporate, commercial and defense-related aircraft and rotary-wing manufacturing, as well as from a supplier standpoint and will talk about the type of workforce companies will need to leverage future opportunities.  Moderated by Crystal Stiles, Florida Power & Light Economic Development    • Gary Spulak, Embraer Aircraft Holdings, Inc.    • Michelle Hurdle, Airbus Americas, Inc.    • Carol Craig, Craig Technologies, Inc.    • Earl Walker, Airbus Helicopters  Aerospace Workforce Moderated Discussion – “Preparing the Workforce for the Aerospace Industry” The four-state Aerospace Alliance region is known for its strong aerospace presence, but what will it take to further develop today’s workers to meet challenges, and to produce tomorrow’s workers who can help companies realize future opportunities? Attendees can participate in this moderated discussion among industry leaders who look at each aspect of educating, training, and responding to the industry’s changing needs for a capable, energized workforce.  Moderated by Chris Hart, CEO, CareerSource Florida    • Hartley Powell, KPMG and National Workforce Solutions BD Chair    • Debra Lyons, Senior Vice President, ACT    • Dr. John Johnson, President, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University    • Jeff Lynn, Executive Director, Louisiana FastStart

When  April 23, 2015  Pre-conference activities  10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Summit begins  6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  April 24, 2015  Summit 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Where  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University  600 South Clyde Morris Blvd.  Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 Agenda THURSDAY, APRIL 23 10:00 AM Golf Outing and Pre-Conference Activities 3:00 pm  Registration 6:00 PM   Summit Welcome Reception 6:30 PM   Dinner and Keynote Presentation FRIDAY, APRIL 24 7:15 AM   Breakfast and Networking 8:00 AM   Opening Remarks & Welcome 8:10 AM   Scott Thompson, PwC 9:10 AM   "Preparing the Workforce for the Aerospace Industry"  10:20 AM "The Talent We Will Need in the Next Ten Years" 11:20 AM Jim Clifton, Gallup 12:20 PM Closing Comments and Observations 12:30 PM Summit Concludes

Fees Registration $250 Optional Golf Outing - The Club at Pelican Bay $75 RSVP by Friday, April 17, 2015  Planning on attending?    Yes, I will attend No, I will not be able to attend Summit Accommodations The Aerospace Alliance has negotiated discounted room rates at the  Hilton Garden Inn and Courtyard Marriott hotels near the Summit location.  Your registration confirmation email will contain links to book your room directly with the hotels. Questions Contact Jason Dean at (601) 664-8858 or [email protected] ***** The Aerospace Alliance is a four state partnership aimed at establishing the Southeast region as a world-class aerospace, space, and aviation corridor. The members include business leaders, economic development professionals and government officials from the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida. www.aerospacealliance.com Aerospace Alliance invitation sent out courtesy of  Enterprise Florida, Inc.  800 N. Magnolia Avenue Ste 1100 Orlando, FL 32803