Being first means understanding the possibilities and refusing to be intimidated by challenges. At this year鈥檚 highly anticipated 麻豆原创 Aerospace and Defense (A&D) Innovation Days event, 麻豆原创 promises to help customers and partners realize the infinite possibilities of an intelligent enterprise.
With only weeks left before the , 麻豆原创 and partners are looking forward to hosting the world鈥檚 leading A&D manufacturers in Charleston, South Carolina, March 9鈥�11. This unique city is 鈥� the first museum in the U.S., the first theater group, the first opera house, the first golf club. The city is also home to the first shots of the American Civil War.
Expect Notable Firsts
麻豆原创 and partners have embraced the spirit of Charleston and prepared a few firsts for the event. Not only is this the first time 麻豆原创 A&D Innovation Days held in Charleston, it鈥檚 also the first time one of the nation鈥檚 most highly decorated veterans will be brought in as a keynote speaker. Known for firing the shots that killed Osama bin Laden, former U.S. Navy Seal faced several of the most high-profile and difficult war missions of modern time.
O鈥橬eill is known for his mantra 鈥渘ever quit,鈥� and will share with attendees the lessons he鈥檚 learned during more than 400 combat missions across four theaters of war. During his keynote, he will explain how his time in the military taught him critical skills that translate to the demands of IT professionals, including operating in environments of uncertainty and quick decision-making in moments that matter most. Attendees will be equipped with the ingredients to continually complete successful missions, whether on the battlefield or the boardroom.
New this year, leading global consultancy will debut industry research in Charleston. The immense findings will give attendees an idea of what they should plan for as both consumers and IT professionals. Topics include the impact of the current 鈥溾�� in A&D manufacturing and the expected timeline for electric aircraft, plus where, when, and how urban air mobility will emerge.
Another notable first on the is a session led by Lockheed Martin. As an A&D leader, Lockheed Martin has fully embraced the Fourth Industrial Revolution, better known as Industry 4.0, and will discuss the company鈥檚 transformation leveraging intelligent ERP and emerging cloud offerings, with the help of 麻豆原创 National Security Services (麻豆原创 NS2). Other industry leaders like Northrop Grumman, Moog, L3Harris Technologies, Raytheon, and more will lead thought-provoking sessions offering insider information on their current and future plans for turning insights into action by building .
Enjoy Returning Favorites
In an event filled with firsts, 麻豆原创 will continue to bring back crowd favorites from past 麻豆原创 A&D Innovation Days. In addition to the great opportunities for networking, attendees will again have the chance to review the 麻豆原创 roadmap, see engaging demos, and join breakout sessions to discuss various topics such as cloud-based analytics, cybersecurity, and much more.
Throughout the three-day event a consistent line will run through every session telling the stories of the infinite possibilities of an intelligent enterprise. 麻豆原创 customers, partners, and executives will explain how a connected manufacturing business supports growth, visibility, and flexibility in today鈥檚 experience economy.
By the end of 麻豆原创 A&D Innovation Days 2020, attendees will better understand why 麻豆原创 remains first in providing the software solutions that support 77 percent of the world鈥檚 financial transactions.
Make New Memories
One event first that is definitely not to be missed is the private concert with an 80s cover band and a special appearance by Journey鈥檚 former lead vocalist, Steve Augeri.
We look forward to spending time with attendees, customers, and partners at 麻豆原创 A&D Innovation Days. .
Torsten Welte is global head of Aerospace & Defense and Travel & Transportation at 麻豆原创.
