Conference: Building an innovative business ecosystem to compete in the aeronautical sector

AeroS, the new aeronautical and space ecosystem, is organizing this first session with the aim of bringing together industrial companies, those from the metal sector, especially the automotive sector, as well as other sectors with capacities and technologies applicable to the aeronautical sector, with the aim of contributing to the promotion of an innovative and productive aeronautical ecosystem. This ecosystem must allow Catalonia to be competitive in the aeronautical sector, addressing current opportunities and challenges, and exploring strategies to strengthen the local supply chain.

The session will provide a unique opportunity to establish new connections, attract potential collaborators and demonstrate AeroS' commitment to the development of a robust and competitive business ecosystem.

PROGRAM

9:00-9.30 a.m. Registration and Welcome Coffee

9:30-10:00 a.m. Opening of the Session

• Hon. Mr. Carles Ruiz, Mayor of Viladecans
• Santiago Ballesté, President of AeroS
• Jaume Baró, Secretary of Business and Competitiveness of the Department of Business and Employment of the Generalitat of Catalonia

10.00-10.20 h. Introduction to the Conference: “Building an aeronautical ecosystem”

• Joan Martorell, Vice President of AeroS and Executive President of GUTMAR

10:20-10.40 h. Defence and AeroSpace Supply Chain: current and future challenges

• Roser Roca Toha, Managing Director & CEO, Airbus DS GEO Spain

10:40-11.00 h. Adaptation of metal and automotive companies to the aeronautical sector: Challenges and lessons learned

• Carlos Alvarez Quiroga, Satellite Navigation Program Director of INDRA

11:00-11.30 h. Coffee and Networking

11:30-12.15 h. Collaboration strategies and funding channels: alliances between SMEs and the driving agents of the aeronautical sector, moderated by Antoni Paz, Technical Secretary of AeroS and Executive Director of KIM Barcelona

• Miguel Ortiz Pajares, Department of Multilateral and Dual Technological Programs. Innovation Policies Directorate of CDTI
• Pere Condom, Director of the Strategic Analysis Area of ​​the General Directorate of Industry of the Generalitat of Catalonia
• Josep Colomé, Director of the Area of ​​Promotion of the Space Sector of Catalonia (APEC) - Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC)

12.15 h. Closing. Questions and answers

• Neus Olea, Secretary and Director of AeroS and Deputy General Director of AEBALL / UPMBALL

Place
Can Calderon Auditorium, Andorra Street 64, Viladecans