Jen Scungio Jen Scungio
Senior Director, Editorial and Digital Media, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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August 26, 2025

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August 26, 2025

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It’s time for the 2025 Global Aerospace Summit, the premier destination for the aviation, space, and defense industries. The Summit will be held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce from September 9 to 11 and will feature the most influential voices from government, the airlines, companies critical to national security, and innovators pushing the boundaries of space.

Here are four reasons you should not miss this event:

1. Exclusive Programming: Join us for three days of discussions on critical topics such as the future of air traffic control and commercial air travel, America’s Golden Dome missile initiative and the defense sector, the next frontiers in space exploration, and much more. 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY 1:Safety, Upgrades, Workforce Are Top Issues at Global Aerospace Summit

2. Powerhouse Speakers: The summit features the CEOs of major airlines, agency leaders, members of Congress, governors, mayors, and other influential voices who will share their expertise and vision for the future of flight. Hear directly from top industry voices, including:

  • Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury
  • RTX/Collins Aerospace’s Nate Boelkin
  • Pratt and Whitney’s Jill Albertelli
  • United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
  • Southwest CEO Bob Jordan
  • Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci
  • JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty
  • Allegiant CEO Gregory Anderson
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Speakers including United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby (right) will discuss the state of the airline industry and much more at the 2025 Global Aerospace Summit.

3. Elite Networking: In addition to the three full days of programming, we have built in ample time for attendees to connect with industry leaders, policy influencers, and peers across sectors. Held at the Chamber’s historic headquarters in Washington, D.C., the summit provides an ideal environment for high-impact discussions and collaboration.

Explore the Agenda

More than 80 industry leaders and government officials will take the stage during the September 9 to 11 event. Who are they?

4. Insider Access: Get a front-row seat to conversations shaping the aerospace industry. Featured government speakers include:

  • Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr
  • Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford
  • Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mark Warner (D-VA)
  • Rep. Dale Strong (R-AL), Co-Chair, House Golden Dome Caucus, and Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) Chairman, House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
  • Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin
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U.S. Representatives Marcus Molinaro (R-NY) and Susie Lee (D-NV) joined us at last year's Global Aerospace Summit.

If you didn't sign up in advance, walk-in registration is available at the door.

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Jen Scungio

Jen Scungio

Jen Scungio is the Senior Director, Editorial and Digital Media at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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