SUMMIT AGENDA 2026

Building on the success of the sold-out inaugural event, the 2026 Summit is designed to be a larger, more action-oriented gathering focused on aerospace, aviation, advanced manufacturing, talent, infrastructure, innovation, and regional growth.

AEROZONE ANNUAL SUMMIT 2026

PROGRAM AGENDA

WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 9, 2026

Constellation Event Center at the Centaur, 21200 Brookpark Road, Fairview Park, OH 44126

4:00 - 6:00 PM | Aerozone Leadership Tour

NASA Glenn • Cleveland Hopkins Terminal Modernization • Browns Stadium District • NASA Innovation Campus Opportunity • IX Center Redevelopment

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Business Reception

Networking with regional leaders from industry, government, education, workforce, and economic development.

THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

The Aviator, 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Elected Officials Breakfast (by invitation only)

Regional priorities and opportunities with NASA, Browns, and Airport leadership.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Student & Business Networking Mixer (parallel sessions)

Connecting students, employers, educators, and workforce partners.

9:15 AM - 9:25 AM | Welcome

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM | State of Ohio Address

A global perspective on industry trends, trade, and growth opportunities.

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | GLOBAL REACH | JetZero: Global Market Perspective and Market Opportunities

A global perspective on industry trends, trade, and growth opportunities.

Michel Merluzeau, JetZero

10:20 AM - 10:45 AM | WHY NOW | America's Space Renaissance

NASA & Voyager Technologies | How the growing space economy is creating opportunities for Northeast Ohio.

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM | WHY NOW | Aerozone: Northeast Ohio's Gateway

Cleveland Browns Stadium Development

11:15 AM - 11:50 AM | WHY NOW | Manufacturing in Northeast Ohio

Leading women in manufacturing, innovation, and workforce development.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Lunch

12:45 PM - 1:10 PM | WHY NOW | CLEvolution

Transforming connectivity through commercial aviation at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

1:30 PM - 1:55 PM | OUR UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES | Local Roots, Global Reach

Inside look at Flexjet’s corporate aviation growth story.

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | OUR UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES | Connecting Greater Cleveland to the World

Global Trade and Export Opportunities

2:50 PM - 3:20 PM | HOW WE WIN | Our Differentiator: The Talent Advantage

Students and Regional Employers on Developing the Workforce of Tomorrow

3:20 PM - 3:50 PM | HOW WE WIN | Transformational Ideas Showcase

Summit participants share the most promising opportunities and solutions.

3:50 PM - 4:00 PM | HOW WE WIN | A Call to Action

An inspiring look at how we can shape the next decade together.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | BUSINESS NETWORKING | Summit Networking Reception

Build relationships, explore partnerships, and continue the conversation.

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2026 Summit Overview

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Summit Speakers

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Sponsors gain more than event visibility. They become part of a growing network advancing aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, workforce development, and regional economic growth across Northeast Ohio.