Innovate. Collaborate. Accelerate.
From its humble beginning in 2001 of around 45 attendees, the PNAA ADVANCE Conference has grown exponentially year after year, expanding our reach globally to welcome delegations from multiple countries.
According to Richard Aboulafia of AeroDynamic Advisory, it has become arguably the biggest and most important regional aerospace conference in the industry. PNAA has been honored to have Richard speak at every conference since 2001. That tradition will continue in 2023.
ADVANCE 2023 will be held February 6-9th at the Lynnwood Convention Center just north of Seattle, Washington. The theme of the conference this year is Innovate. Collaborate. Accelerate. In their singular form all these words are powerful, but for businesses in the aerospace industry, when these words are combined with one another, you can have the perfect ingredients for success.
The goal of the conference in 2023 is to come together in the beginning of the year to hear topics from leading analysts, OEMs, Tier 1 companies and more, about ways that we can innovate and collaborate to accelerate our success as an industry. Connection to others in the industry is critical as we navigate the “new normal” of the manufacturing environment and the conference is the perfect opportunity to connect.
We will kick off the ADVANCE Conference on February 6th, with industry tours and an international reception where we will welcome attendees from all over the world. From there we will have an action-packed week with multiple presentations that will help you access the information needed to create your strategy for 2023 and into the future.
Almost forty percent of our attendees say that networking is the main reason to attend our event; there will be ample opportunities given for networking throughout the day as well as at our evening receptions.
“The PNAA Annual Conference is a must-attend event. It’s the best conference because we get the latest on industry trends, network with suppliers, meet new customers, and attend technical conferences to help us better focus our efforts,” said Jim Lee, general manager of Tool Gauge. “The conference is very well managed, and we always enjoy the experience of attending. The Tool Gauge team highly recommends the PNAA Annual Conference to anyone seeking to improve their business.”
ADVANCE 2023 is a place for companies of all sizes to come together in their shared interest of moving the industry forward. It’s an opportunity to learn about all things aerospace — including commercial and defense aviation, space, UAM and new, expanding technologies in sustainable aviation and manufacturing.
We have multiple ways for companies to interact with each other throughout the week, including B2B meetings with numerous OEMs and Tier 1 companies. Some of the other ways to connect include the exhibit hall where you can connect with innovative products and suppliers, the international reception connecting companies from all around the globe, and the Awards and Sponsorship Banquet with a silent and live auction to raise funds for our Aerospace Scholarship Program.
During our awards banquet we will feature four industry awards: PNAA Board Chair Award, Inspire Award, Company of the Year, and Executive of the Year. This is our way of honoring the great work being done throughout the year in the Pacific Northwest region.
There will even be an opportunity to begin networking, using our new conference app that’s included in your registration, so you’ll get maximum exposure to other attendees.
We are a local aerospace trade association committed to the prosperity of this region, so the support from PNAA doesn’t end with the ADVANCE Conference. It continues throughout the year to expand the connections and opportunities that are created from the conference. Our goal is to create a cohesive community that helps support the growth and global competitiveness of the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Cluster.
If you want to expand your network, deepen your relationships, and create a strategy that will lead your business to continued success, then ADVANCE 2023 is the place to be! We look forward to welcoming you and your team in 2023.
If you’d like more information about attending, exhibiting or sponsoring at PNAA ADVANCE 2023, please reach out to Fa’atui (Tui) Laolagi at tlaolagi@ pnaa.net
