GLOBAL COLLABORATION & EXECUTION
The world of aerospace has become an intricate matrix of transnational partnerships with supply chains that stretch around the planet in search of low costs, high quality and speed. The leaders of this global enterprise join together in search of ways to align these disparate elements into an efficient, well-oiled, global operation.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• World-wide Outsourcing and Innovation
• Restructuring and Consolidation within the Aerospace Industry
• Next Generation Process Improvement
• Space Industry Standardization
• The "Paperless- Airplane"
• Global Partnering
• Galileo Program

Toulouse, the European "pole" of aeronautics/space development and manufacturing is also the destination for partner/supply chains that reach around the globe. This world class forum is a venue for idea-exchange and learning among global business and technology leaders with an emphasis on connecting European and North American aviation, aerospace and space executives.

This event will establish a venue for idea-exchange and learning among global technology, business and operations leaders. The emphasis is on two key elements for success in today's increasingly global marketplace:

• Establishing workable international alliances that operate efficiently and effectively
• Managing an increasingly complex supply chains that cross numerous country borders, cultures and industrial networks.

The AVIATION WEEK Toulouse Symposium is designed to stimulate new ideas, solve problems and set an agenda for global industry leadership and growth. It will appeal to a wide range of aerospace management at all levels of the supply chain in every industry sector - commercial - military - space.

• Chief Executives
• General Managers
• Engineering/Program Executives
• Supply Chain Leaders
• Manufacturing Manager
• Operations Directors
• Business Developers
• Chief Scientists and Technologists
• Financial and Planning Executives
• Industry leaders from all supply chain levels including:
• Aviation
• Space
• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• Components and Equipment Suppliers
• Service Suppliers
• Information Technology/Consulting Firms