— The Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM) has announced that global business leader and aviation champion Dick DeVos will kick off day one of the third annual AeroOne summit on Sept. 4 in downtown Rochester,MI

DeVos will introduce a series of panel discussions between industry and academia focused on the critical need for aerospace talent development. The summit will continue through Sept. 6.

“Today’s students are the future of aerospace,” said DeVos. “This is a high-demand, good-paying career field that requires a robust talent pipeline. Aerospace in Michigan has enormous potential. I’m excited to be a part of AIAM’s efforts to strengthen an industry I love here in my home state.”

The AeroOne summit will feature internationally renowned companies, speakers, OEMs, suppliers, and thought leaders engaging in keynotes, panel discussions, and small group roundtables with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. The focus of the summit is to foster essential relationships for building a strong aerospace industry. Due to limited attendance capacity, early registration at aerooneshow.com is highly recommended.

To register for AeroOne or secure your showcase table, visit aerooneshow.com. Attendees can book hotel rooms at Royal Park Hotel for September 4 and 5 at a deeply discounted promotional rate.