Ohio Global Aerospace Summit

Background 

The Ohio Aerospace Institute was founded in 1989 and is a joint initiative of the NASA Glenn Research Centre, the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the State of Ohio, ten Ohio public and private universities granting doctoral degrees in aerospace-related engineering disciplines, and numerous companies engaged in aerospace activities.

They continue to build technology collaborations with NASA Glenn Research Centre in Cleveland, Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, and other government laboratories. These collaborations can include technology transfer, patent licenses, access to specialized facilities and equipment, access to talent and expertise, procurement opportunities, and program initiatives. They build connections with academia and large companies, especially in the aerospace and related industries and assist companies to become better suppliers to government agencies and large companies. Ohio Aerospace Institute works with companies across all technology sectors, including aerospace, energy, transportation, medical devices, bioscience, agriculture, IT, and others.

The Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) is one of the seven regional trade associations in the UK. FAC is a not-for-profit trade association acting as a facilitator of business between large global primes and the supply chain in the Southeast and East of England based out of Farnborough, Hampshire – ‘The Home of UK Aerospace’.

FAC helps members promote their businesses in the UK and internationally through membership events and trade shows, we have a proven track record of helping companies to improve their performance across a range of business and manufacturing processes. FAC shapes the industry in the Southeast and East through strategic thinking and delivery, contributing to the development of the UK Aerospace Strategy through the Aerospace Growth Partnership and partnership with ADS on NATEP.

Objective

FAC in conjunction with the Ohio Aerospace Institute are pleased to announce that they are planning an export mission to Ohio on 16th – 20th May 2023 which will include attendance at the Ohio Global Aerospace Summit in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Global Aerospace Summit is a two-day event, from the Ohio Aerospace Institute, the Northern Ohio District Export Council and the International Trade Administration, and will focus on commercial aviation, space and defence. FAC members will not only have access to the summit on 16th and 17th May 2023, but also to visit local US corporations in the state.

Timing and Location

To maximize the exposure of UK technologies and capabilities to the Ohio Aerospace and Defence ecosystem we propose an event that will include focused business to business meetings and ad hoc meetings.

The draft itinerary, which is subject to change is currently:

May 16

• Morning Visit NASA Glenn Research LAB
• Cleveland Clinic Visit
• Overview of OAI and Northeast Ohio
• Reception at the Ohio Aerospace Institute - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May 17

• Ohio Global Aerospace Summit at The Aviator Event Centre - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

May 18

• Transportation to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
• Tour and presentation by the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
• Tour Springfield
• Dinner

May 19

• Travel to Cincinnati
• GE Customer Experience Centre
• University of Cincinnati
• Dinner

May 20

• Mission completed.
• Companies depart.

US Company Participants

Individuals will be targeted from the following groups of people:

• Global Technology, Product Development, and Design Engineers
• Supplier Management, Procurement, and Commodity Managers
• Business Development, Strategy, and Government Relations
• International Strategic Partnerships

Funding

• The participants will be asked to pay a registration fee of £750 to offset meeting costs and they will fund their own travel, hotel and living costs, other than those detailed below which will be covered by the Ohio Aerospace Institute.
• The Ohio Aerospace Institute will cover the costs of attending the Summit for the two days, transportation from the hotels to the Summit, all meals while at the Summit. 
• The Ohio Aerospace Institute has negotiated favourable rates at the following hotels:

1. Orbit Hotel: 
2. $119 per night (includes continental breakfast and transportation to and from The Aviator Event Centre, Cleveland Hopkins Airport, and Ohio Aerospace Institute)
3. Hilton Garden Inn:   
4. $159 per night (includes transportation to and from The Aviator Event Centre, Cleveland Hopkins Airport, and Ohio Aerospace Institute)

Project Management & Planning

FAC staff will lead for the UK side and work with Ohio Aerospace Institute to plan and deliver the event.

Please contact rachel.abethell@fac.org.uk to register your interest.