USAIRE PAST GUEST SPEAKERS

1992 Sep 25

Menanteau, Pierre General, Conseiller Militaire

Topic: European Defense, post-Maastricht

Thomson-CSF

1992 Oct 30

Fleury, Jean Former General and President

Topic: New Plans for Paris Airports

Aéroports de Paris

1993 Jan 29

Ceretti, Fausto Chairman and CEO

Topic: Alenia and International Cooperation

Alenia

1993 Feb 19

Bigay, Jean-François President

Topic: European / American Cooperation in Helicopters

Eurocopter

1993 Apr 02

Van Eekelen, William Dr. Secretary General

Topic: The Changing Dimensions of European Security

Western European Union

1993 May 07

Dassault, Serge Commissaire Général

Topic : The 40^th Air and Space Salon du Bourget

Salons du Bourget

1993 May 28

Peguillan, François VP Marketing and Programs

Topic: Developing a World-Class Avionics Company

Sextant Avionique

1993 Sep 24

Fairhead, Rona VP Marketing & Strategy

Topic: Bombardier – The new force in Aerospace

Short Brothers

1993 Oct 22

Zander, Glen R. Deputy Chairman

Topic: Public to Employee-owned Company via Group Raider

Trans World Airlines

1994 Jan 28

Blom, Eric S. Director, Mktg Dev.& Tech Programs

Topic: JAS Gripen – Agiant Project for a Small Nation

Volvo Flygmotor AB

1994 Feb 25

Gallois, Pierre M. General de Brigade Aérienne

Topic: Will Cold War return because of (ex) Yugoslavia ?

C.R.

1994 Mar 25

Marshall, David, Director Business Developmt, Aerospace

Topic: European / American Industrial Relationships

Rolls Royce

1994 Apr 29

Pierson, Jean President

Topic: The Downturn in the Aircraft Industry

Airbus Industries

1994 May 20

Harriman, Pamela U.S. Ambassador to France

Topic: U.S. / French Cooperative Challenges & Opportunities

U.S. Embassy, Paris

1994 Jun 17

Bonnet, Roger M. Director-Space Science Program

Topic: European Space Program

European Space Administration

1995 Jan 27

Couvelaire, Alexandre Chairman

Topic: The New Open Sky in France

Euralaire

1995 Feb 24

Herteman, M. Director Commercial Engine Development

Topic: Matching New Engines with New Aircraft Projects

SNECMA

1995 Mar 31

Denis, Alain Admiral, Defense Military Advisor

Topic: Defense & Deterrent Systems against Nuclear Threats

Matra Defense

1995 Apr 28

Michot, Yves Executive VP and C.O.O.

Topic: 1995 Paris Air Show

Aérospatiale

1995 May 19

Picq, Philippe Senior Vice-President

Topic : Future Large Aircraft Program

Aérospatiale

1995 Sep 29

Thierry, Danielle Commissionnaire Divisionnaire

Topic: Global Airline Safety

Police Nationale

1995 Oct 27

Gallety, Yves Director, Marketing

Topic: Direction Finding on the Battlefield

Rockwell Collins

1996 Mar 01

Vedel, Jean General, Director DGA-DCAé

Topic: French Aerospace Programs & Industry Trends

Ministère de la Défense

1996 Mar 22

De Rose, François Former French Ambassador

Topic: Relationship between France and Atlantic Alliance

NATO Hqs, Belgium

1996 May 31

Besson, Bernard

Topic: Introduction to Economic Intelligence (from his book)

Author

1996 Jun 28

Smith, Gary Acquisitions Executive

Topic: U.S. Interest in & Purchase of Foreign Technology

U.S. Special Operations

1996 Sep 27

Klinger, Thierry Délégué Interministériel

Topic: The Changing French Defense Industry Landscape

Ministère de la Défense

1996 Nov 15

Ray, Norman Ass’t Sec. Gen., Defense Support

Topic: Implementation Force Bosnia & NATO Enlargement

NATO Hqs., Belgium

1997 Jan 31

Lenzi, Guido Director of Security Studies

Topic: NATO’s and WEU’s Roles in the Next Century

Western European Union

1997 Feb 25

Mounts, William Dir., Int’l & Commercial Systems

Topic: International Systems Acquisition & Armaments Coop.

U.S. Defense Dept.

1997 Mar 13

Condit, Philip M. President and CEO

Topic: Managing Change in the Global Environment

Boeing Company

1997 Mar 26

Darrason, Olivier Deputy of Bouches du Rhône

Topic: Transatlantic Relations in Aerospace & Defense

French Parliament Defense Com.

1997 May 30

Russell, Dr. Dietrich President, Commercial Aircraft Div.

Topic: Restructuring of European Aerospace Industry

Daimeler-Benz Aerospece

1997 Jun 27

Helmer, Jean-Yves Délégué Général pour l’Armement

Topic: New Procurement Policy for Armament in France

Ministère de la Défense

1997 Sep 26

Pearson, Robert W. Deputy Chief of Mission

Topic: Prospectives on NATO

U.S. Embassy, Paris

1998 Jan 30

Benton III, David L. Lt. General, Chief of Staff

Topic: Role of U.S. Forces as a Stability Factor in Europe

U.S. Army Europe

1998 Feb 27

Peoples, Thomas E. President

Topic: US Defense Industry : Mid-Sized Company Viewpoint

Aerojet International

1998 Mar 27

Haigneré, Jean-Pierre Astronaut

André-Deshays, Claudie Astronaut

Topic: Experience, Russian Space Program and Mir Station.

C.N.E.S.

1998 Apr 24

Blanc, Gérard Sr. V.P. Airbus Operations

Topic: Current and Planned Airbus Activities

Airbus Industries

1998 Jun 26

Fournet, Jean IGA, Dir. Coop./Affaires Industrielles

Topic: Cooperation & Industry, Status & Perspectives

Ministère de la Défense

1998 Sep 25

Paris, Henri (Former Général) President

Topic: The Russian Crisis

Democraties

1999 Jan 29

Roche, Claude V.P. Strategy

Topic: Air & Tactical Missile Defense for 2000

Matra Systems & Technology

1999 Feb 26

Picard, Jean-Loup Sr. V.P. Strategy & Development

Topic: Thomson-CSF Strategy for Transatlantic Cooperation

Thomson-CSF

1999 Mar 19

Eymar, Patrick V.P. Strategy & Business Development

Topic : Aérospatiale Hier, Aujourd’hui et Demain

Aerospatiale (Les Mureaux)

1999 Apr 30

Marchegay, Edmond Commissaire Général

Joly, Jean-Luc General Manager

Topic: Organization of the 1999 Paris Air Show

Salon Le Bourget

1999 May 28

Gourgeon, Pierre-Henri V.P. & General Manager

Topic: Is Air France Prepared for the 3^rd Millennium ?

Air France

1999 Sep 24

Jay, Sir Michael HBM Ambassador to France

Topic: Defense Industry Consolidation in Europe

British Embassy

1999 Oct 22

Bouvier, Antoine CEO, ATR Division

Topic: Regional Air Transport Market

Aérospatiale (Toulouse)

2000 Jan 28

Fournerat, André VP

Topic: Links Between Aviation and Humanitarian Services

Aviation sans Frontières

2000 Feb 25

Rossignol, Jacques Directeur Général

Topic: Arianspace : The Reference in Launch Services

Arianespace

2000 Mar 24

De Raffin, Jean-Marc Senior VP

Topic: EADS Impact on Worldwide Aerospace

Aérospatiale Matra (Toulouse)

2000 May 18

Spiro, Joel Minister Counselor, Economic Affairs

US-EU Trade Issues important to Aerospace Industry

U.S. Embassy, Paris (Toulouse)

2000 May 26

Cosentino, Carmelino Senior V.P.

Topic : Alenia’s Position in EADS

Alenia Aerospace

2000 Sep 29

Tytgat, Luc Directorate Transport & Energy

Topic: The Galileo Project

Euro Commission (Brussels)

2000 Oct 27

Farrell, Pamela Committee on Armed Services

Topic: R & D & Technology within the DOD

U.S. Senate

2001 Jan 25

Hoffman, Dr. Jeffrey Head, NASA Europe

Topic: NASA Future Projects for Space Exploration

U.S. Embassy, Paris

2001 Feb 23

Bell, Robert Asst. Secretary for Defense Support

Topic: Enhancing Transatlantic Armament Cooperation

NATO Hqs., Belgium

2001 Mar 30

SNECMA Management, Engine Manufacturing Plant

Topic: Tour of the plant, explanation of activities

SNECMA

2001 Apr 27

Marchegay, Edmond Commissaire Général, S.I.A.E.

Joly, Jean-Luc General Manager, S.I.A.E.

Topic: Organization of the 2001 Paris Air Show

Salon le Bourget

2001 May 18

Bechat, Jean-Paul Chief Executive Officer

Topic: Current and future activities of SNECMA

SNECMA

2001 Sep 28

Burchfield, Timothy Regional Security Officer

Topic: Security for American Businesses Overseas

U.S. Embassy, Paris

2001 Oct 26

Combarieu Amiral Chef de la Section Défense

Topic: European Policy for Security & Defense within E.U.

Assemblée l’Union Européenne

2001 Nov 16

Godwin, Nick Sr.VP Marketing & Communication

Topic: Status of the Aircraft Business

BAE Systems, Aircraft Group

Aircraft Service Grp (Toulouse)

2002 Jan 25

Sommade, Christian VP Business Development

Topic: Weapons of Mass Destruction-Challenge for Europe

Cegelec (Defense, Security &

Aerospace)

2002 Mar 01

Conlin, Linda M. Asst.Sec. for Trade Development

Topic : US-EU Trade Relations – Aerospace Perspective

U.S. Department of Commerce

2002 Apr 16

Shea, Jamie Dr. Director, Information and Press

Goodman, Andrew Dr. Political Officer

Wynne, Michael W. Under Sec. Of Defense for :

Acquisition, Technology & Logistics

NATO Hqs., Brussels, Belgium

U.S. Mission to NATO Hqs.

U.S. Dept. of Defense,

Washington, D.C.

2002 May 31

Snyder, Jack Corporate Business Development

Topic : The Joint Strike Fighter (F-35) Program

Lockheed Martin

2002 Sep 27

Michot, Yves Chairman

Topic : Situation & Future of Aerospace Industry in Europe

Defense Conseil International

2002 Nov 08

Alban, Marc General President

Topic : History & Future Strategy of the Musée

Musée de L’Air et de L’Espace

2003 Jan 31

Thiercelin, Marc Artist, Teacher, Competitor

Topic : Competition Sailing

Tour du monde en voile

2003 Feb 28

Wolff, Alejandro Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM)

Topic : Transatlantic Relations per senior U.S. diplomat

U.S. Embassy, Paris

2003 Mar 28

Hughes, John Exec.VP & COO, Aérospace and IT&S

Topic : Thales-a major player in an evolving aerospace world

Thales

2003 Apr 25

Bonnet, Yves Commissaire Général de S.I.A.C.

Joly, Jean-Luc General Manager, S.I.A.C.

Topic : Organization of the 2003 Paris Air Show.

Paris Air Sow organizers

Salons du Bourget

2003 May 23

Eckhaus, Shimon Corp.VP, Marketing & Business Develop.

Topic : Marketing as a System of Systems.

Israeli Aircraft Industries

2003 Sep 26

Galland, Yves President, Boeing France

Topic : Boeing’s Global Strategy

Boeing

2003 Oct 24

Paccard, Jacques Exec.VP & Mg Dir. Defense & Security

Topic : Sagem, Challenger on National & International Mkts.

Sagem

2004 Jan 30

Mattner, Mike Head of Business Development

Topic : Galileo – The Train has left the Station

Galileo Joint Undertaking

2004 Feb 27

Parmentier, Guillaume President, Ctre Français s/Etats-Unis

Topic : US-French Relations : Beyond Repair ?

Institut Français des Relations

Internationales

2004 Mar 26

Avice, Edwige (Mrs.) PDG, Financière de Brienne

Topic : Are European Research Initiatives & Transatlantic

Cooperation compatible ?

Défense Conseil International

2004 May 28

Searle, John CEO

Topic: Developing Power Source Technologies for Aerospace

Saft

2004 Jun 25

Favier, Jacques Directeur Général, Euronaval Show

Carnet, Jean-Marie General Delegate of GICAN

Topic : Organization of Euronaval 2004 Show, Oct 25-29

Euronaval Show

2004 Oct 08

Gayet, François Sr.VP, Marketing & Sales

Topic : European Aircraft Carriers Program & Challenges

Thales International

2004 Nov 04

Giovachini, Laurent Director, Cooperation/Industrial Affaires

Topic : Challenges for DGA in Current Int’l Environment

DGA

2005 Mar 04

Aubert, Jean-Pierre Délégué Interministériel-Défense

Topic : Economic Developments & Industry Restructuring

French Ministry of Defense

2005 Apr 08

Klein, Dominique Deputy to Fr.Délégué Affaires Stratégiques

Topic : Missile Defense : The French Perspectives

French Government

2005 May 13

Le Portz, Louis President of S.I.A.E.

Joly, Jean-Luc General Manager, S.I.A.E.

Topic : Organization of the 2005 Paris Air Show.

Paris Air Show Organizers

Salon du Bourget

2005 Oct 07

Loth, Bernard VP & Gen’l.Manager RC Subsidiaries

Topic : Transatlantic Partnerships via Industrial Presence in France

Rockwell Collins

2005 Dec 09

Pommellet, Pierre-Eric VP Thales Avionics-Business Line

Topic : Organization & Objectives of Aerospace Valley

Aerospace Valley

2006 Jan 27

De Poncins, Etienne Directeur Cabinet of Catherine Colonna

Topic : European Defense

Ministre Délégué, Affaires

Européenes

2006 Feb 23

Vinçon, Serge President, Foreign Affairs & Defense Comm.

Topic : L’evolution de la Relation Transatlantique dans

la Construction de l’Europe de la Défense

Sénateur du Cher

2006 Mar 24

Mandil, Claude Directeur Exécutif

Topic : Energy and the Challenges of Global Sustainability

Agence International

de l’Energie

2006 Apr 27

Dordain, Jean-Jacques Directeur Général

Topic : Space Dominance : Quelle Ambition Européenne ?

Agence Spatiale Européenne

2006 May 12

Carli, Philippe President

Topic : Siemen’s Strategy in Europe

Siemens, France

2006 Oct 20

Poimboeuf, Jean-Marie CEO

Topic : Development Naval Industry- France,Europe,World.

Carnet, Jean-Marie Senior Executive

Topic : Organization of Euronaval

DCN

GICAN

2007 Jan 12

De Montbrial, Thierry Director

Topic : Relationship Between Russia and Western Countries

IFRI

2007 Jan 23

Masseret, Jean-Pierre (PS)

Tessier, Guy (UMP MP)

Topic : Debate on Defense Issues in Presidential Campaign

Senator PS

President, National Assemblée

Defense Committee

2007 Feb 13

Perra, Alexandre Lucas, Alexandre

Rigollet, Aurélien & Florian

Topic : World Aerospace & Defense Industry in 20 Years

Winners of USAIRE’s

2006 Student Award

(presentations at French Senate)

2007 Mar 23

Grand D’Esnon, Jérôme Directeur des Affaires Juridiques

Topic : Marché Public et Gouvernance d’Entreprises

Ministère de l’Economie,

des Finances et de l’Industrie

2007 Apr 27

Bujon de l’Estang, François President

(former French Ambassador to U.S.)

Topic : The New Deal in Transatlantic Relations

Citigroup France

2007 May 30

Roudier, François Deputy Managing Director, Paris Air Show
Herold, Ernest J. Colonel Chief, Office Defense Cooperation

Topic: U.S. French Relations in Defense Cooperation

SIAE

U.S. Embassy

2007 Sep 21

Fuchs, Luiz F. Sr. VP, Directeur Général

Topic : Embraer : Future Strategy

Embraer Europe

2007 Oct 26

Barrot, Jacques Commissaire Européen au Transport

Topic : Le Transport Aérien : Environmentally Friendly ?

European Commission

2008 Feb 05

Tanaka, Nobuo Executive Director

Topic : The New Energy Deal in the World in 2008

International Energy Agency

2008 Mar 07

Loewenstein, Andreas SrVP Strategy & Company Developmt

Topic : Eurocopter’s Transatlantic Strategy

Eurocopter

2008 Jun 13

Lewis-Alain Roche, IGA, Chef, Mission de Modernisation

Robert G.Loewy, Prof.Guggenheim Schl Aerospace Engineerg

Topic: Aerospace Engineering, Attracting Talented People

MCO Aéronautique (MMAé)

Georgia Institut of Technology

2008 Oct 21

Fromion, Yves Député du Cher

Topic : « Le Livre Blanc et la LPM, sont-ils adaptés au

contexte géostratégique actuel et à venir?”

Membre de la Commission

de la Défense Nationale

2008 Nov 14

Delpech, Thérèse Director of Strategic Studies

Topic : The Renaissance of the World Civil Nuclear Park and

Potential Consequences on Nuclear Proliferation.

Atomic Energy Commission

2009 Jan 13

Sonenshein, Dr. Raphael Prof.Political Sciences/Public Admin

Topic: A New Face at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave: Where Does

the USA Go From Here?

California State University,

Fullerton, Cal.

2009 Mar 04

Van Bochoven, Leendert Partner, Public Sector, European Defense/Network Centric Operations

Topic: The Planet is Getting Smarter. Will your Co.Keep Up?

IBM Global, Brussels

2009 Mar 27

Lord Robertson, George Senior Counsellor

Former Secretary General-NATO, Minister of Defense, UK,

Member of House of Commons, UK.

Topic: European-US Defense Relations in Obama Presidency.

Cohen Group

2009 Apr 30

Wachenheim, Michel, Director du Cabinet du Secrétaire d’Etat au Transport.

Le Bris, Gaël Winner of USAIRE 2008 Student Award

Topic: Energy/Environment Context for Aeronautic & Defense Industry in 2030.

Le Ministère du Transport

Alain Garcia, Former SVP Engineering, Airbus
Chairman ACARE Integration team
Topic: Intensified Europe-US Cooperation Links in the Aeronautical Industry

ACARE association

José Abramavici, Global Head of Aviation Group & Rail Finance
Topic: How to cope with the financing of World aircraft deliveries in 2010?

Calyon

Jeffrey Bialos, Partner
Former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Industrial Affairs
Topic: The Evolution of the Transatlantic Defense Market and the Implications for U.S. National Security Policy

Sutherland Asbill & Brennan

Yves Vandewalle et Jean-Claude Viollet, Députés,
Membres de la commision de défense
Topic: La politique de la France en matière de drones

Assemblée nationale