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Spotlight on Events
Jul
17
9:00 AM
ABOUT
Register your interest now for a can’t miss aerospace industry event hosted by Airbus, the State of Ohio, the U.S. Commercial Service and JobsOhio.
As Airbus’s number one supplier state, Ohio is proud to host this collaborative one-day event. Airbus and Ohio’s industry leaders will provide valuable insight into the company’s vision and the state’s aerospace strategy and investment.
- Learn how your business aligns with the Airbus supply chain
- Hear from Airbus in North America’s Chairman and CEO Robin Hayes, and procurement officials from the commercial aircraft, helicopter and space & defense divisions.
LOCATION
The Blackwell Inn Conference Center, 2110 Tuttle Park Pl, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
SPEAKERS
Robin Hayes is the Chairman and CEO of Airbus in North America. He is responsible for Airbus’ commercial aircraft and commercial services businesses throughout the Americas, as well as coordination with Airbus Helicopters, the company’s market-leading helicopter business, and Airbus U.S. Space & Defense.
Nicolas Lemoine leads Procurement Operations, Flying Part Services, Strategy & Transformation and General Procurement for Airbus Americas, Inc. Previously, he was the Head of Supply Chain Development for Airbus Procurement Operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. He has extensive experience in Sales, Purchasing & Operations Management.
James Welch leads Procurement at Airbus Helicopters, Inc., bringing over 15 years of progressive leadership experience in procurement, operations, and project management across dynamic aerospace environments.
Tim Gaur, based in Washington, D.C., is a Senior Manager of Research and Technology - Industrial Systems at Airbus. Tim Gaur brings experience from previous roles at Eaton. Tim Gaur holds a Master of Business Administration in Global Business from George Mason University. With a robust skill set that includes Engineering Management, Six Sigma, Aerospace, FMEA, Engineering and more.
MEET WITH AIRBUS
Airbus will be selecting a limited number of suppliers to meet one-on-one upon reviewing their completed questionnaire. Act now as space is limited and on a first come, first served basis! Limit two representatives per company.
Jul
18
12:30 PM
ABOUT
Join your fellow OhioX members on the OhioX Road Show for a 2 hour 30 minute event, where we'll be touring and highlighting destinations, companies, and organizations across the state that are doing all sorts of interesting and innovative things that make Ohio a tech hub.
NASA Glenn Research Center, located near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, has world-class facilities including wind tunnels, drop towers, vacuum chambers, and a research aircraft hangar.
Attendees of this tour will have the opportunity to tour the facilities and dive into the innovations happening at NASA, right here in Ohio. All tour attendees must be US citizens.
AGENDA
12-12:30pm - Arrive at NASA Glenn Research Center
12:30pm - Welcome and Introduction
1-3pm - Tour of NASA Glenn Research Center
LOCATION
NASA Glenn Research Center | 21000 Brookpark Road Cleveland, OH 44135
Jul
28
12:00 PM
The Advanced Air Mobility Institute has announced the next edition of its Global Advanced Air Mobility Forum (GAAMF) will take place virtually from July 28 to 31, 2025.
“The semi-annual Forum builds momentum by uniting leaders from government, industry, and academia to shape the future of flight,” said the institute in a press release.” The GAAMF summary reports, have directly engaged nearly 19,000 readers—over 12,000 of them senior leaders—across 101 countries. With a curated audience spanning the globe, the July Forum will offer a platform to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and influence policy in a sector forecasted to exceed USD73 billion by 2034, growing more than 20% annually. “
“The Global Advanced Air Mobility Forum is a worldwide movement—an open classroom and a common table,” said Amin Vafadar, Institute Executive Director. “By expanding public awareness and uniting stakeholders, we are building a sustainable mobility ecosystem to connect people everywhere for generations to come. During the recent January Forum, we welcomed over 400 attendees from 76 nations and featured 90 expert speakers. With demand strong, we expect to sustain those numbers this July.”
“The GAAMF is a growing global community—not just a conference. Together, we’re co-creating the roadmap for a sustainable air mobility ecosystem,” said Olga Davies, Forum Continuity Officer.
The July Forum will continue its tradition of offering global influence through:
- Compelling keynote presentations + live Q&A sessions
- International reach across four distinct time zones
- Expert contributions to widely circulated summary reports
The Advanced Air Mobility Institute, Inc. is an international non-profit research center dedicated to educating and advocating for the broadest public benefit through the aviation ecosystem globally. Ultimately, the AAM Institute is committed to protecting people, their rights, and the systems we rely on. We seek to accelerate access to these new technologies in an ethical and responsible way.