AeroDefManufacturing and Composites Manufacturing 2013 will be held March 19-21 at the Long Beach (CA) Convention Center. The exposition and conference is produced by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and themajor aerospace and defense OEMs as a new way to strengthen the industry by finding manufacturing solutions across the extended supply chain. The Deck, a distinctive feature of AeroDef 2013, is a central area of the exposition floor designed for optimal interaction between aerospace and defense speakers, exhibitors and attendees. Events that take place at The Deck include keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking events and one-on-one meetings. Topics discussed are reflected throughout the event, which includes a conference and an exposition floor arranged by eight technology zones: composites and advanced materials, digital direct manufacturing, electronics, finishing and coating, integrated assembly, precision machining and tooling, quality measurement and inspection, and supplier/ contract manufacturing. The Deckwill feature the following: • 8 AM - 9 AM: Keynote speakers Jens Gralfs (Airbus), “Airbus Innovative Industrial Solutions”; Adele Ratcliff (ManTech), “The Road to Ironman is Pavedwith Leadership Principles”; and Michael D. Packer (Lockheed Martin), “New Reality - Development, Migration and Strategic Transition of Manufacturing Technologies to Address FutureWeapons System Platforms.” • 1 PM - 2 PM: Panel discussions “In side the AeroDef Boardroom: Executive Perspectives on the Future of the Industry”; “The Future Role of Software in Composites Manufacturing”; and “The Role of Modeling & Simulation in 21st CenturyAerospace and Defense System Development.” • 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Networking events will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Those who register in advance of AeroDef receive free admission to events at The Deck. For more information contact AeroDef 2013 www.aerodefevent.com Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) www.sme.org