05/22/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our May Luncheon, sponsored by Akkodis, for an engaging discussion on engineering in the next decade of aerospace in Wichita.
The panel brought together industry leaders to explore the future of aerospace manufacturing, with conversations centered on smart manufacturing, AI, emerging technologies, MRO, engineering innovation, and workforce transformation. Panelists shared valuable perspectives on how organizations across the industry are navigating an evolving aerospace landscape while preparing for the next era of growth and innovation.
A special thank you to Ryan Hamze from ISG (Information Services Group), Shreyans Shrimal from Akkodis, and Pierre Harter from Wichita State University for sharing their expertise and insights, as well as Rolf Kramer from Akkodis for leading the discussion.
A key takeaway from the luncheon was that while Industry 5.0 and AI continue to shape conversations across aerospace, the path forward depends on building strong operational and workforce foundations first.
Thank you again to all who attended and to Akkodis for sponsoring this important conversation!