This conference aims to help stakeholders understand how to effectively synergise our strengths and capabilities for a prospective growth in manufacturing segment to achieve indigenization in the aerospace & Defence sector. This conference also aims to serve as a knowledge platform to discuss on the opportunities and challenges in the Aerospace & defence sectors and to further serve as an interaction platform for key stakeholders in the defence and allied sectors; Identify areas to build capacity to harness the opportunities in the defence sector; Understand from key officials the expectations of aerospace industry; Gather thoughts on how to effectively utilize the MSME segment for the aerospace & defence industry and propose models in similar lines; Understand how sectors like auto components/auto ancillary , electronics, ICT, technologies, Design software etc. can enhance their contribution to aerospace& defence segment; Emphasize the nations' Strength in areas like design, program management etc; Aid government agencies in facilitating effective policy and provisions for development; Facilitate knowledge flow by working with organizations from different backgrounds on the common agenda.