At HORST Engineering, we’re always looking ahead and right now, we’re gearing up for this upcoming trade show season. These events are where ideas meet opportunity and where Connecticut’s aerospace community, gets to shine. This fall we would like to highlight two events we will be attending.
Connecticut Aerospace & Defense Conference (CADC):
November 4 – 6, 2025, the CT Aerospace & Defense Conference brings together manufacturers, suppliers, innovators and policymakers to discuss the future of aerospace and defense here in Connecticut. This premier B2B summit features pre-arranged meetings among vetted professionals working in aerospace and defense. It’s an essential space for sharing insights on supply chain challenges, technological advancements, and workforce development. Attendees will include top engineering, supply chain, procurement, and product development teams. Offering a focused arena for collaboration and partnership, the conference anticipates 500+ businesses, 7,500+ arranged meetings, and 1,000+ vetted professionals. To learn more about CADC, click here.
ACM Aerospace Alley Trade Show:
Every fall, Aerospace Alley lights up Hartford with one of the Northeast’s premier aerospace trade shows. Hosted by the Aerospace Components Manufacturers (ACM), this event combines a full-scale trade show with the Future Workforce Opportunities Fair. With over 100 leading aerospace suppliers, the anticipated 1,200+ students will have the opportunity to meet with companies like HORST, and discover the exciting career paths available right here in Connecticut. For us, this event is about more than showcasing our precision machining expertise-it’s about inspiring the next generation.
Both events offer unique opportunities for our industry and we’re excited to be part of it. We hope to see you there!