Flyin’ High: Inaugural Global Aerospace Summit to be held in St. Louis region

This article originally ran in the Illinois Business Journal on July 31, 2025 The St. Louis region will welcome the first-ever Global Aerospace Summit Aug. 13-14, 2025, for a two-day experience focused on elevating aerospace innovation, collaboration and growth across the bi-state area and beyond. Hosted by Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois in conjunction with Madison County and St. Clair County, Ill., and Bi-State Development’s  St. Louis Regional Freightway, the inaugural event will take place at the Regency Conference Center in O’Fallon, Ill. The conference will feature in-person panel discussions with industry leaders, a career fair, regional aerospace facility tours, networking opportunities and a matchmaking session to pair potential suppliers with aerospace manufacturers. Attendees can register at https://leadershipcouncilswil.com/gas2025/ to secure their spot at this highly anticipated event. “This premier event in the aviation industry aims to promote and expand the robust aerospace industry calling the greater St. Louis marketplace home, bringing together government leaders and industry experts from across the world,” said Kyle Anderson, executive director and CEO of Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois. “Leading voices in the industry will discuss the latest developments, trends, challenges, and opportunities in aerospace and aviation, highlighting everything from how to navigate government contracts to the industry’s charge towards a more sustainable future.” Read More