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GCADDI — Global Council for Aerospace, Defence and Deeptech Industries

Event

GCADI Summit 2026

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTC – Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTCWashington, DC

About this event

The flagship gathering of aerospace & defence manufacturers, integrators, and investors. A full day of keynotes, hands-on workshops, and curated 1:1s — from industrial-base strategy to go-to-market for defence programs.

Schedule

Agenda

Day 1 · Mon, Sep 15

  1. Doors & supplier breakfast

    Coffee, badge pickup, and curated table introductions before the keynotes.

  2. Opening keynote: The state of the global aerospace & defence industrial base

    Where allied procurement is heading and what it means for aerospace & defence companies.

  3. Workshop: Go-to-market for defence programs

    Positioning, pricing, and finding your first ten program partners.

  4. Panel: Financing the defence industrial base

    Investors and operators on what a fundable aerospace & defence story looks like in 2026.

Day 2 · Tue, Sep 16

  1. Deep-dive tracks: cyber, propulsion, systems integration

    Parallel technical sessions led by practitioners.

  2. Supplier 1:1 matchmaking

    Curated introductions between suppliers, prime contractors, and investors.

  3. Closing fireside & awards

    A candid operator conversation, then drinks and networking.

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