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SUMMARY:MAC2026: Midwest Aerospace Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Rockford Area Aerospace Network (RAAN)\, in partnership with the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce\, proudly presents:MAC2026 Midwest Aerospace ConferenceGet ready for a dynamic\, full-day conference packed with industry insights\, expert-led sessions\, and valuable networking opportunities.What to Expect:๐ Focused ProgrammingFrom keynote presentations to panel discussions\, the content is designed to deliver practical strategies you can implement immediately to drive performance and profitability.๐ค Back Again Exclusive Matchmaking Sessions\nMeet one-on-one with top industry players. These moderated meetings are a rare opportunity to introduce your capabilities directly to key supply chain stakeholders.Note: Matchmaking sessions are available to manufacturers only. ๐ข Exhibit Hall\nShowcase your products and services or explore innovations from others in the field. This is also a great opportunity to connect and collaborate with peers. Exhibit space is limited and assigned on a first-come\, first-served basis.๐ซ Exhibitor Registration includes:One (1) 2-day MAC2026 Conference Tickets Included - a $350 valueRectangular table (6' x 30" x 30")Booth: 8' x 8'Two chairsTableclothDon't Miss This OpportunityMark your calendars for MAC2026 to collaborate\, learn\, and forge partnerships that will drive the aerospace industry to new heights.๐ Registration Deadline: October 2 at Noon\n๐ Day-of registration will not be available.For questions\, please contact Carmen Kellerman.MAC2026 Hosts: Schedule of Events Day 1 October 14 8:30 AM Exhibitor Arrival & Setup \n(Must be fully set up by 10:00 AM in order to participate in tours.) 9:30 9:45 AM Welcome Address + Greeting to conference attendees and tour participants. 9:45 10:00 AM Load Buses for Tours \n10:00 10:30 AM Travel to Location A10:30 AM 12:00 PM Tour 1 \n12:00 12:30 PM Travel to Location B12:30 PM Arrival at Location B12:30 1:00 PM Lunch (Boxed) + RAAN Overview \nNOTE: Participants must attend both tours. 1:00 2:30 PM Tour 22:30 3:30 PM Return to Embassy Suites + Break 3:30 6:30 PM Matchmaking Sessions Three-hour matchmaking block to maximize participation. \nExhibits open in the main room\; matchmaking in the upstairs River Room. \n3:30 6:30 PM Exhibits Open + Open Networking \n6:30 8:00 PM Networking & Dinner EventDay 2 October 15 7:30 8:30 a.m. Coffee\, Networking & Exhibitors Open 8:30 8:40 a.m. Welcome 8:40 9:20 a.m. Market Trends \n9:20 10:00 a.m. Keynote Address 10:00 10:20 a.m. Break/ Networking\n10:20 11:00 a.m. Featured Presentation \n11:00 11:30 a.m. Positioning Your Business for Growth11:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. Panel Discussion: Requirements to do business with Aerospace & Defense companies12:10 1:40 p.m. Lunch & Networking with Exhibitors1:40 2:20 p.m. Panel Discussion: M&A Insights \n2:20 3:00 p.m. Panel Discussion: Cost Effective Approach to CMMC3:00 3:20 p.m. Afternoon Break / Networking 3:20 3:50 p.m. Utilizing KPIs to Improve Production Efficiency3:50 4:30 p.m. Advanced Robotics4:30 5:10 p.m. AIโAssisted Manufacturing \n5:10 p.m. Closing Remarks
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Rockford Area Aerospace Network (RAAN)\, in partnership with the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce\, proudly presents:
MAC2026 &ndash\; Midwest Aerospace Conference
Get ready for a dynamic\, full-day conference packed with industry insights\, expert-led sessions\, and valuable networking opportunities.
What to Expect:
๐ Focused Programming
From keynote presentations to panel discussions\, the content is designed to deliver practical strategies you can implement immediately to drive performance and profitability.
๐ค Back Again &ndash\; Exclusive Matchmaking Sessions
Meet one-on-one with top industry players. These moderated meetings are a rare opportunity to introduce your capabilities directly to key supply chain stakeholders.
Note: Matchmaking sessions are available to manufacturers only. \;
๐ข Exhibit Hall
Showcase your products and services&mdash\;or explore innovations from others in the field. This is also a great opportunity to connect and collaborate with peers. Exhibit space is limited and assigned on a first-come\, first-served basis.
๐ซ Exhibitor Registration includes:
One (1) 2-day MAC2026 Conference Tickets Included - a $350 value
Rectangular table (6&rsquo\; x 30&rdquo\; x 30&rdquo\;)
Booth: 8'\; x 8'\;
Two chairs
Tablecloth
Don&rsquo\;t Miss This Opportunity
Mark your calendars for MAC2026 to collaborate\, learn\, and forge partnerships that will drive the aerospace industry to new heights.
๐ Registration Deadline: October 2 at Noon
๐ Day-of registration will not be available.
For questions\, please contact Carmen Kellerman.
MAC2026 Hosts:
\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;
Schedule of Events \;
Day 1 &ndash\; October 14 \;
8:30 AM \;Exhibitor Arrival &\; Setup \;
(Must be fully set up by 10:00 AM \;in order to \;participate \;in tours.) \;
9:30&ndash\;9:45 AM \;Welcome Address + Greeting to conference attendees and tour participants. \;
9:45&ndash\;10:00 AM \;Load Buses for Tours \;
10:00&ndash\;10:30 AM \;Travel to Location A
10:30 AM&ndash\;12:00 PM \;Tour 1 \;
12:00&ndash\;12:30 PM \;Travel to Location B
12:30 PM \;Arrival at Location B
12:30&ndash\;1:00 PM \;Lunch (Boxed) + RAAN Overview \; \;
NOTE: \;Participants must attend both tours. \;
1:00&ndash\;2:30 PM \;Tour 2
2:30&ndash\;3:30 PM \;Return to Embassy Suites + Break \;
3:30&ndash\;6:30 PM \;Matchmaking Sessions \;
\;Three-hour matchmaking block to maximize participation. \;
Exhibits open in the main room\; matchmaking in the upstairs River Room. \;
3:30&ndash\;6:30 PM \;Exhibits Open + Open Networking \;
6:30&ndash\;8:00 PM \;Networking &\; Dinner Event
Day 2 &mdash\; October 15 \;
7:30&ndash\;8:30 a.m. \;Coffee\, Networking &\; Exhibitors Open \;
8:30&ndash\;8:40 a.m. \;Welcome \;
8:40&ndash\;9:20 a.m. \;Market Trends \;
9:20&ndash\;10:00 a.m. \;Keynote Address \;
10:00&ndash\;10:20 a.m. \;Break/ Networking
10:20&ndash\;11:00 a.m. \;Featured Presentation \;
11:00&ndash\;11:30 a.m. \;Positioning Your Business for Growth
11:30 a.m.&ndash\;12:10 p.m. \;Panel Discussion: Requirements to do business with Aerospace &\; Defense companies
12:10&ndash\;1:40 \;p.m. \; \;Lunch &\; Networking \;with Exhibitors
1:40&ndash\;2:20 p.m. \;Panel Discussion: M&\;A Insights \;
2:20&ndash\;3:00 \;p.m. \;Panel Discussion: Cost Effective Approach to CMMC
3:00&ndash\;3:20 \;p.m. \;Afternoon Break / Networking \;
3:20&ndash\;3:50 p.m. \;Utilizing KPIs \;to Improve Production Efficiency
3:50&ndash\;4:30 p.m. \; \;Advanced Robotics
4:30&ndash\;5:10 \;p.m. \;AIโAssisted Manufacturing \;
5:10 \;p.m. \;Closing Remarks \;