The Supplier Opportunities & Resources Conference 2017 – AEROSPACE INDUSTRY SOAR MACON Conference Hosted by Statewide Partnership: GA Center of Innovation Aerospace, Georgia Department of Economic Development; GaTech GA Manufacturing Extension Partnership; GaTech Procurement Technical Assistance Center; UGA Small Business Development Center; Macon Economic Development Commission; Georgia Power; National Defense Industrial Association; GUARD.    

Event Link: http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/georgia-centers-of-innovation/center-innovation-aerospace/

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-supplier-opportunities-aerospace-resources-soar-conference-tickets-26689705628?aff=GTPAC
Date and Time:

April 19th: 5:30 p.m. - Networking Reception

April 20th: 8:00 a.m. - Conference Check-In opens; 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Program

Address: Middle Georgia State University Conference Center |100 University Parkway, Macon, GA 31206
Registration Price/Cost: $95. Registration includes April 19th - Reception and April 20th – Lunch. Networking, industry panels, supplier development sessions, and Q&A. After you receive your confirmation email, you will be able to choose, if you are interested, in participating in “Fast Pitch” – which is a Free Add-On to this event.

Event Description:  Grow Your Business with Other Aerospace and Defense Suppliers. Make an investment in your business that will  pay off with  increased business contacts, information and resources you can use to help grow your business. This full day business development event designed for aerospace and defense suppliers will give you the opportunity to: Promote your company’s capabilities to gain new business; Attend development sessions build skills and become more competitive; Network with others at the evening reception on April 19th; Present your company's capabilities in front of participating buyers during 1:1 Fast Pitch Sessions. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your business by pitching your company and products to Lockheed Martin, Airbus, Delta, and Meggitt.

FAST PITCH Sessions:  Deadline to apply for Fast Pitch is March 31ST. A match-making event for aerospace and defense suppliers to connect to Purchasing Managers through one-on-one speed networking sessions.

- Major Purchasing Managers will select suppliers for speed networking sessions. Sessions are limited and the final companies will be selected by the OEMs - Lockheed Martin, Airbus, Delta, and Meggitt.

- By creating your “Fast Pitch” profile, all your information is guaranteed to be presented to all of the purchasing managers, and other aerospace companies that attend SOAR.   

Be Prepared:  Please come prepared with your “elevator” speech to share your companies’ capabilities, what sets you apart from the competition, and be able to share what kind of connections would be most helpful to you. Bring plenty of business cards and brochures to leave with your new connections.   

o What are your company’s key capabilities?

o What sets your company apart from the competition?

o What kind of connections would be most helpful to you?