2026 Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit
March 18-19Seattle | Washington State Convention Center | Booth #703
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Strengthening the aerospace industry supply chain in Washington state
We welcome visitors from across the United States and around the world to the 2026 Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit (ADSS) in Seattle. This gathering brings together manufacturers, suppliers, innovators and industry leaders whose work is shaping the future of aerospace. The summit offers a chance to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships and explore new opportunities across the global supply chain.
From electric and hybrid propulsion systems to sustainable aviation fuels, advanced composites, commercial space platforms and digital manufacturing, Washington is home to companies and technologies shaping the future of flight. What makes this ecosystem distinctive is not only the scale of industry here, but the willingness of partners across the sector to work together to solve complex challenges and pursue new opportunities.
We welcome our associate development organizations (ADOs)
Economic Alliance of Snohomish County
Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) represents one of the world’s most concentrated aerospace and defense ecosystems—anchored by the Boeing Everett Factory and Paine Field. Snohomish County supports 30,000+ aerospace workers, 200+ aerospace-related suppliers, emerging space companies including Portal Space Systems, strong defense partnerships through Naval Station Everett and EASC’s Military Affairs Committee, and the region’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels Center advancing next-generation aviation technologies. EASC provides confidential, no-cost assistance to companies exploring expansion, relocation, supply chain partnerships, and advocacy support in Snohomish County.
Contact:
Dan Tappana
Director of Economic Development
email: danielt@economicalliancesc.org
Economic Development Board of Tacoma-Pierce County
Part of an extensive regional aerospace supplier network, Pierce County is an ideal location for additional aerospace companies. Located near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Boeing’s main manufacturing centers, Pierce County has available land, affordable and dependable infrastructure, and an outstanding workforce. Home to a Boeing fabrication plant and aerospace suppliers such as Toray Composite Materials America, Inc., GKN Aerospace, and Sekisui Aerospace, Pierce County welcomes additional firms and encourages companies interested in expansion or relocation. The EDB is ready to provide free, confidential consulting services to aid in your search for suppliers or a U.S. location.
Unique selling points:
- Available industrial sites
- Competitive real estate, and utility costs
- Skilled, educated, and experienced aerospace workforce
- Worldwide connections via land, sea, rail, and air.
Contact:
Michael Catsi
President & CEO
email: michael@edbtacomapierce.org
Greater Spokane Inc.
Greater Spokane Incorporated is the Economic Development organization for the county of Spokane, WA. Located in Eastern Washington, only 30 miles from the Idaho border, Spokane is home to a fast-growing manufacturing cluster that serves diverse industries such as aerospace, medical, agriculture, and alternative energy. Spokane also offers affordable cost of living, a rapidly expanding workforce pipeline, and overnight service to the Puget Sound area and Boeing Ecosystem. Additionally, it is home to the Northwest Manufacturing Alliance, which includes aerospace suppliers across Eastern Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
Contact:
Joey Gunning
Director of Economic Development
email: jgunning@greaterspokane.org
We welcome our association partners
Aerospace Futures Alliance (AFA)
The Aerospace Futures Alliance is the advocate for Washington state’s aerospace industry and helps member companies connect and grow. Washington is the recognized center of aerospace innovation and excellence around the world, and our aerospace industry gets stronger every year. AFA is the industry’s single voice on policy issues impacting aerospace interests at the local, state, and federal level. AFA’s industry-driven initiatives result in job creation, education and training programs, and a supportive business climate.
Contact:
Kayla Coffee
CEO & President
email: kayla@afa-wa.com
Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA)
Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA) is a non-profit organization made up of coalition of aerospace companies that serve North America’s largest commercial aerospace manufacturing cluster, which centers around legacy and growth sectors in the Pacific Northwest. With members and affiliates around the world, PNAA strengthens the manufacturing supply chain through dynamic events designed to inform industry leaders, connect interests, and inspire collaboration and innovation. PNAA brings together all sectors of the aerospace industry – including manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and government agencies – to collaborate, share knowledge, and drive innovation.
Contact:
Nikki Malcom
CEO & Executive Director
email: nmalcom@pnaa.net
Meet our team
Our experts help you do business in and with Washington state. Whether you want to locate a new facility or find a partner, we will help you expand.
Radi Simeonova
Managing Director, Business Development
Washington State Department of Commerce
Shannon McCarty
Business Development Specialist, Aerospace
Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness (OEDC)
Washington State Department of Commerce
Isabelle DeWulfe
Managing Director, Small Business Export Assistance
Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness (OEDC)
Washington State Department of Commerce
Joanna Boatwright
International Trade Specialist – Aerospace, Space and Defense
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Apply for an export voucher and reduce your export-related expenses
The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Export Voucher Program provides direct cash assistance to qualifying small businesses to help them expand their international sales.
The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration and in accordance with Section 632 of Public Law 117-328, State’s total STEP program cost is $1,200,000 of which 75% is Federal Share of $900,000 and Non-Federal Share of $300,000.