# American Aerospace & Defense Summit (AA&DS)

- Dates: 3 December 2026 to 4 December 2026
- Location: RENAISSANCE PHOENIX GLENDALE HOTEL & SPA, Glendale, Glendale, United States
- Organiser: Generis Group
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense
- Expected attendance: 147

## About

The American Aerospace & Defense Summit (AAD) is an executive-level conference for senior leaders from aerospace and defense organizations and solution providers. It focuses on aerospace manufacturing, supply chain performance, quality, and new technologies. The event is designed for decision-makers in aerospace and defense.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://aadsummit.com/)
- [Agenda](https://aadsummit.com/program/)

## Topics

- Logistics & Transportation

## Speakers

- Daryl Taylor, SVP, Commercial Operations, Airbus
- Ken Brown, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Northrop Grumman
- Jennifer Walsmith, President, Intelligence and Cyber Group, Amentum
- Chris Brady, President, General Dynamics Mission Systems
- Kate Kelly, President, Advanced Technologies, BWXT
- LaTonya Powell, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Marshall Space Flight Center, NASA

## Where to stay

- **Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa**: 10 m from the venue, 9495 West Entertainment Boulevard, Glendale
- **Tru by Hilton Phoenix Glendale Westgate**: 240 m from the venue, 6610 North 95th Avenue, Glendale
- **Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Glendale-Westgate**: 320 m from the venue, 6620 North 95th Avenue, Glendale
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxgwht-home2-suites-phoenix-glendale-westgate/)
- **Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Glendale-Westgate**: 400 m from the venue, 6630 North 95th Avenue, Glendale
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxglhx-hampton-suites-phoenix-glendale-westgate/)
- **Aloft Glendale at Westgate**: 580 m from the venue, 6920 North 93rd Avenue, Glendale
- **TownePlace Suites Phoenix Glendale Sports & Entertainment District**: 980 m from the venue, 7271 North Zanjero Boulevard, Glendale
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/phxtg)
- **Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix - Glendale Sports District**: 1.0 km from the venue, 9310 West Cabela Drive, Glendale
- **Staybridge Suites Phoenix - Glendale Sports District**: 1.0 km from the venue, 9340 West Cabela Drive, Glendale

## What people are saying

- [American Aerospace & Defense Summit 2026 | Generis Group](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJuMQhjikJk)
- [American Aerospace & Defense Summit 2026 | Generis Group](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASS2K7iOJYk)
- [American Aerospace & Defense Summit 2026 | Generis Group](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlRPwDVF27g)

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