SAE International’s AeroTech is the premier global aerospace technology conference and exhibition focused on and celebrating innovation in virtually every facet of modern aerospace and defense mobility, including platform, system, subsystem, component, and material research and development, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, test and validation, certification, integration, deployment, sustainment, safety, security, and sustainability. Innovators and thought-leaders from the global aerospace community convene annually at AeroTech to share and learn about the latest advancements and achievements, advance technical knowledge and innovation, discuss challenges and practical solutions, discover new technologies and techniques, uncover trends and opportunities, network, and collaborate.

AeroTech 2023

SAE International

Welcome and Keynote Addresses
Welcome
Keynote: Mr. Matt Holvey, Director, Intelligent Systems – Innovation, Bell, Textron Inc.
Keynote: Mr. Robert A. Pearce, Associate Administrator
NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD)
Technical Keynote: Mr. David Alexander, Senior Director, Standards, SAE International 
Emcee: Mr. Michael McNair, Vice President, Aerospace, SAE ITC

Opening Plenary -- Tuesday, March 14

Mr. Matt Holvey serves as director of Intelligent Systems for Bell’s Technology and Innovation team where he uses his engineering expertise to develop experimental aerospace products using artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies. He leads a dynamic team of technical engineers that master system-of-systems modeling, machining learning, IoT technology, and more to develop software solutions that enhance our future and current aircraft. 

Keynote: Matt Holvey, Director, Intelligent Systems – Innovation at Bell, Textron Inc.

Mr. Robert A. Pearce is the Associate Administrator for the NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (NASA ARMD). Pearce manages the agency’s aeronautics research portfolio and guides its strategic direction, including research in quiet supersonic flight over land, urban air mobility, autonomy, highly efficient advanced air vehicle concepts, electrified aircraft propulsion, advanced materials, airspace operations and safety, integration and flight demonstrations of aviation systems, and the nurturing and development of transformative concepts for aviation.

Keynote: Bob Pearce, NASA Associate Administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate

Annual Business Meeting of SAE International. All are welcome to attend. SAE Members are encouraged to attend. 
Presenters: David Schutt, CEO, SAE International and Todd Zarfos, President, SAE International

SAE International Annual Business Meeting 

AeroFast Fastening, Assembly, and Tooling 101

NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) 