Winning Your First Aerospace Customer and Contract
In-person, 08 Oct 2026
Winning your first aerospace customer can be one of the hardest steps for an early-stage company — but it can also change everything.
Join us on October 8 from 1–3 p.m. at the Aerospace Innovation Hub for the next Aerospace Futures Speaker Series, Winning Your First Aerospace Customer and Contract.
📅 October 8
🕐 1–3 p.m.
📍 Aerospace Innovation Hub
Long sales cycles, complex procurement processes and strict industry requirements can make breaking into aerospace challenging. This session will explore what it takes to move from opportunity to contract, build credibility with customers and navigate the path toward growth.
Hear candid lessons, common pitfalls and practical strategies from founders, industry experts and business leaders who have navigated the aerospace market firsthand.
Jeff Litster, President of Fidelity Manufacturing, is a confirmed speaker, with more speakers to be announced.