Description

The inaugural Global Aerospace Summit hosted by the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois in conjunction with the St. Louis Regional Freightway, Madison County, and St. Clair County is an effort to promote and expand the robust Aerospace industry calling the greater St. Louis marketplace home. 

This premier event in the aviation industry will bring together government leaders and industry experts from across the world. Leading voices in the industry will discuss the latest developments, trends, challenges, and opportunities in aviation.

Attendees will hear discussions on new technologies, the impact of geopolitical events, competition in the global market, and the industry’s charge towards a more sustainable future. The St. Louis aviation ecosystem provides an opportunity for attendees to learn, connect, and collaborate in-person with experts for conversations on revolutionizing the future of flight.

Learn More about the Aviation and Aerospace Task Force in this region and our growing aviation industry. Click Here to learn more

St. Clair County Illinois is home to the St. Louis Downtown Airport, Gulfstream, Mid-America Airport, Scott Air Force Base, and Boeing. Click here to learn more

Madison County Illinois is home to the St. Louis Regional Airport and West Star Aviation.
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Room Block for Attendees Traveling

There are a block of rooms reserved for attendees at the Hampton Inn attached to the Conference Center. Click HERE to book.

Featured Panels

• Bridging Education & Industry: Innovative Aerospace & Avionics Training Initiatives
• Navigating the Future of Aerospace: Insights from Industry Leaders
• Shaping the Future: Acclaimed Workforce Development Efforts
• Driving Innovation: Public-Private Partnerships Supporting the Aerospace Industry
• How to Do Business with the Government

August 13, 2025 - Arrival Day

Tours of local Aerospace Highlights and an evening Networking Reception at Bella Milano in O'Fallon.

August 14, 2025

Global Aerospace Summit from 8:00am - 4:00pm

End the day by joining us for some fun at World Wide Technology Raceway, which will be hosting a NASCAR Playoffs Race this fall!

Also featuring matchmaking sessions powered by the Illinois Matchmaking Excellence Center (IMEC)!

Connecting Manufacturers with OEM Sourcing Needs

IMEC’s Supplier Matchmaking program is a targeted, one-on-one networking opportunity designed exclusively for the manufacturing sector. Participating OEMs submit real-time sourcing needs in advance, and IMEC curates personalized meeting schedules to connect them with qualified manufacturers and suppliers whose capabilities align.

Whether you're looking to expand your customer base or strengthen your supply chain, this is your chance to make meaningful business connections—driven by actual demand.

✅ OEM-driven connections

✅ Exclusively for manufacturers

✅ Pre-scheduled, private 1:1 meetings

Questions? Learn more by clicking HERE

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