SPADA Launch Event

$100.00

The SPADA Launch Event marks a foundational moment for Southern California’s aerospace and defense community—uniting industry, government, education, and workforce leaders around a shared mission.

The event will be hosted at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center, a premier regional venue supporting high-profile civic, academic, and industry engagements. See below for more details.

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Powering the Southern Pacific Aerospace & Defense Future

SPADA proudly announces its inaugural launch event—bringing together national leadership, senior defense executives, and regional aerospace innovators to formally introduce a new aerospace and defense alliance for Southern California and the broader Pacific region.

This event establishes SPADA as a new convening body focused on collaboration, innovation, workforce development, and strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base.

Distinguished Key Note Speakers

OJ Sanchez - Vice President & General Manager, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®

George Whitesides - U.S. Congressman, California’s 27th District | Former NASA Chief of Staff

Featuring

A high-visibility discussion on defense priorities, advanced aerospace innovation, and workforce development in the Southern Pacific region.
Insight into Lockheed Martin regional and national priorities
Q&A

Details

Date: March 11

Time: Networking & cocktails 4:00 p.m. | Program 5:00 p.m.
Location: Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Supported by College of the Canyons and the Economic Development Corporation.

Sponsorship & Membership

Title Sponsor: Sponsored by [Title Sponsor Logo]
Supporting Sponsors: Space for two sponsor logos (e.g., Crissair, Rocket Lab, Supervisor Barger, Bank of America)

Sponsorships and SPADA memberships are available.
Please get in touch with SPADA at info@spadalliance.org for more information on how you can support this event or future events.