The Department of Trade and Industry – Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) informs Philippine aerospace and defense suppliers of the upcoming Aerospace and Defense Supplier Summit (A&DSS) 2026, scheduled on 17–19 March 2026 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, USA. 

The A&DSS is an international business convention focused on strengthening the global aerospace and defense supply chain. It convenes original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers, manufacturers, engineering firms, and service providers through pre-arranged one-to-one business meetings, technical workshops, and networking activities. 

The Summit is relevant to Philippine companies engaged in aerospace parts manufacturing, precision engineering, electronics, materials, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and related services, as it provides opportunities to interface with global buyers and industry decision-makers. 

The event utilizes a structured B2B meeting format that enables participants to identify potential partners in advance and optimize business-matching outcomes. It also serves as a platform for gaining insights into emerging technologies, procurement requirements, and evolving supply chain trends in the aerospace and defense industries. Company registration details are available through the official A&DSS website.  

For more information, interested companies may contact the Industrial Division at industrial-division@dti.gov.ph.