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Attendee Justification

Secure Approval for AeroDef Manufacturing!

Need management buy-in? Your participation in AeroDef Manufacturing is a valuable contribution! Your trip to North America’s hub of manufacturing for land, air, sea, and space will give you access to the latest aerospace and defense technology. Leave motivated, knowledgeable and ready to introduce new technology and processes within your company to help elevate and scale.


RAPID Show FloorExplore Your Case

  • Identify exhibitors and informational sessions that could help you overcome pain points.
  • Define your objectives: From lightweighting parts to maximizing budgets, what are the top problems you need to solve? When you come prepared, you can leave with solutions.
  • Familiarize yourself with the Knowledge Bar and get a fresh perspective and insight on generating growth opportunities for your company.
  • Using the SME+ app, identify individuals with similar roles who could help you reconsider your challenges. Plan to meet up with them at networking events like Technology Exhibits.

RAPID ConferenceDive Deep at AeroDef Manufacturing 2025!

Whether you’re evaluating the possibilities, adopting new machinery/processes or optimizing your current state, the conference makes it easy to identify sessions that will help you meet your objectives.

  • Explore case studies from end users who have implemented exhibitor’s solutions.
  • Industry tracks deliver insights relevant to, and in the lingo of, your day-to-day duties.
  • Clearly tiered sessions ensure content that’s designed to meet you at your place on the aerospace and defense curve

RAPID ExhibitsPut it in Writing!

Submit a formal proposal to your manager. Don’t forget to include notes outlined above in the Explore Your Case section, your intended schedule and how the outcomes of your visit will impact your company’s business. Outline your top pain points and note how specific exhibitors, sessions or contacts could help you overcome them.

AeroDef Manufacturing event app, SME+, will ensure you get the most of your time and investment. AI-powered search functionality matches you with the companies and products you need to investigate at the show.

New to the world of additive manufacturing? AeroDef Manufacturing is the best place to pinpoint what you don’t know, what you need to know and who can help you figure it out.

To round out your proposal, make sure to include the cost of transportation, meals and lodging.


RAPID AttendeesPost-Event To-Do List

When you return from AeroDef Manufacturing, don’t neglect a report to your manager. Share details about your impressions, let them know the tips and strategies you learned, focusing on what you can apply in both the short and long term. Reference your proposal to include details on what you accomplished. Finally, let your supervisor know that your involvement was a great investment in you and the company.


Sample Letter

We’ve done the heavy lifting for you! Get a sample Attendee Justification Letter to make the process easier.