Gulf Coast Aerospace & Defense Summit
- May 25-27, 2027
- Mobile, AL.
Where the Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain Meets Meets
Connect with aerospace and defense manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, and industry leaders through pre-scheduled B2B meetings, focused networking, and two days of business development.
Upcoming
Event 2027
Upcoming Event 2027
- May 2027 | Mobile, Alabama
- Mobile, Alabama, USA
Engineered For Value
Built for Business
The Gulf Coast Aerospace & Defense Summit brings together companies from across the aerospace and defense supply chain for two focused days in Mobile, Alabama.
At the heart of the Summit is a structured B2B meeting program that helps participants identify relevant companies, connect with the right people, and schedule meetings before arriving.
Less time searching for contacts and more time having the conversations that matter.
Pre-Scheduled B2B Meetings
Build a personalized meeting schedule with relevant participants before the event.
Aerospace & Defense Focus
Meet companies working across manufacturing, engineering, technology, MRO, and the wider supply chain.
Two Focused Days
Combine meetings, networking, conference content and business development in one place.
Who You'll Meet
Connect across the aerospace and defense ecosystem.
OEMs & Prime Contractors
Tier 1 & Tier 2 Suppliers
Procurement & Supply Chain Teams
Manufacturers & Engineering Companies
MRO & Aftermarket Providers
Defense & Government Stakeholders
Technology & Innovation Companies
Economic Development & Industry Organizations
Participating companies & partners
B2B Meetings, Planned Before You Arrive
Meet the Right Companies. Not Just More Companies.
Our B2B matchmaking program puts targeted meetings at the center of the Summit.
Before the event, participants can create a company profile, explore other participating organizations, and request meetings with relevant contacts.
Accepted meetings are added to your personalized agenda, giving you a clear schedule before you arrive in Mobile.
Create your profile
Tell participants what your company does and what you are looking for.
Find relevant contacts
Explore participating companies, capabilities, and business requirements.
Request meetings
Connect directly with the companies most relevant to your objectives.
Meet in Mobile
Arrive with a pre-scheduled agenda and dedicated time for face-to-face meetings.
Exhibit at the Summit
Put Your Capabilities in Front of the Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain
Showcase your company, meet potential customers and partners, and use the B2B meeting program to build a targeted schedule around your objectives.
The Summit is designed for suppliers and solution providers across :
- Aerostructures & components
- Composites & advanced materials
- Engineering & design
- Automation & advanced manufacturing
- Testing, inspection & certification
- Workforce & training solutions
- Precision machining & fabrication
- Electronics, avionics & embedded systems
- MRO & aftermarket services
- AI, software & cybersecurity
- Logistics & supply chain services
Why Mobile?
At the Heart of the Gulf Coast's Aerospace & Defense Economy
Mobile has been strategically selected for its central position within one of the fastest-growing aerospace and defense ecosystems in the United States. Home to Airbus’ U.S. final assembly line, the city is at the heart of a broader Gulf Coast aerospace corridor that includes major OEMs, defense contractors, Tier suppliers, MRO providers and advanced technology companies. The region is also home to other major players such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Safran, creating a strong environment for business development and supply-chain opportunities.
Conference & Industry Insights
Understand What's Shaping the Supply Chain
Alongside B2B meetings, the Summit conference brings industry leaders and specialists together to discuss the issues affecting aerospace and defense manufacturing and supply chains.
Topics will focus on practical industry challenges, emerging technologies, procurement priorities, and future opportunities.
Dates and Times
Whether you’re looking for new suppliers, customers, technologies, manufacturing partners, or industry connections, the Gulf Coast Aerospace & Defense Summit is designed to make your time productive.
- May 2027
- Mobile, Alabama,