Industry Day 2026

In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. As an independent, nonprofit corporation operating the only FFRDC for the space enterprise, The Aerospace Corporation performs objective technical analyses and assessments for a variety of government, civil, and commercial customers.

The corporation’s commitment to its core values has made it the leading architect and principal technical resource for programs of national significance. Our people are our most valuable resource. We employ 4,600 talented people empowered to ensure the highest levels of performance. Our laboratory facilities are staffed by some of the leading scientists and engineers in the world.

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

Agilent customers are finding new ways to treat cancer, ensure food, water, air, and medicine quality and safety, discover new drug treatments, research infectious diseases, and create alternative energy solutions for a greener planet. From start to finish, we have them covered with our vast product solutions and services portfolio. Around the world, Agilent’s people bring innovations, technologies, and services to the forefront of science. Our teams design and manufacture a wide array of advanced analytical, research, and diagnostic solutions and tools for use inside and outside laboratories.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The approximately 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world.

At Gilead, we set – and achieve – bold ambitions to create a healthier world for all people. From our pioneering virology medicines to our growing impact in oncology, we’re delivering innovations once thought impossible in medicine. Our focus goes beyond medicines, and we also strive to remedy health inequities and break down barriers to care. We empower our people to tackle these challenges, and we’re all united in our commitment to help millions of people live healthier lives.

Grifols is a global healthcare company founded in Barcelona in 1909 committed to improving the health and well-being of people all over the world. A leader in essential plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, we develop, produce and provide innovative healthcare services and solutions in more than 110 countries. Patient needs and our ever-growing knowledge of many chronic, rare and prevalent diseases, sometimes life-threatening, drive our innovation in plasma-based therapies and other biopharmaceuticals to enhance quality of life.

IBM Quantum leads the world in quantum computing, a technology we believe will power the next step in computing as a whole. In 2016, we made history by putting the first quantum processor in the cloud, enabling anyone to run experiments on quantum hardware. Since then, not only have we built the world’s largest quantum computing community—with more than 400,000 users exploring this nascent technology through IBM Quantum cloud services and tools like Qiskit Runtime—but we’ve also established the world’s largest quantum workforce. Now, with a quantum fleet comprising 20+ of the world’s most powerful quantum systems, IBM Quantum aims to transform society’s most challenging problems into valuable opportunities. As part of our work toward that goal, we are committed to fostering a truly global quantum economy.

Intel’s mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. By pushing forward in fields like AI, analytics and cloud-to-edge technology, Intel’s work is at the heart of countless innovations. From major breakthroughs like self-driving cars and rebuilding the coral reefs, to things that make everyday life better like blockbuster effects and improved shopping experiences — they’re all powered by Intel technology. With a career at Intel, you have the opportunity to help make the future more wonderful for everyone.

From its birthplace in a small garage in Orange, California, to the industry leader it is today, Zymo Research has been led by a vision to have a positive impact in the biomedical field and to contribute to the greater good of humanity. That vision touches every aspect of Zymo Research and has guided the company’s growth, culture and creation of the most innovative and valuable biomedical tools and services since 1994.

Now, Zymo Research is a globally established biotechnology company and industry leader in the fields of epigenetics, microbiomics and the emerging Next-Gen Sequencing space. With international facilities and a global distribution network, Zymo Research enables researchers in academia and the biomedical field to make cutting-edge discoveries all over the world. While the company provides some of the most technologically advanced products in the industry, everything is driven by the fundamental belief that “the beauty of science is to make things simple.”

Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace, defense and security company. The majority of our business is with the U.S. government, principally the Department of Defense and intelligence community. In addition, we deliver solutions to global and commercial customers.

Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing science to solve some of the world’s most significant health challenges. It all started nearly 150 years ago with a clear vision from founder Colonel Eli Lilly: “Take what you find here and make it better and better.”

But we’re not only dedicated to making medicines. We go beyond medicine to deliver innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and work to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable.

Protomer Technologies is a pre-clinical stage biotechnology company based in Pasadena, California. Protomer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company.

Loliware, the world’s first seaweed resin company, is replacing single-use plastics. This woman-owned firm is partnering with experts in regenerative aquaculture from Maine to New Zealand to expand the ‘blue economy’ with its proprietary SEA Technology® resins. Made from easily compostable seaweed, Loliware’s Ocean Blue straws, utensils and other products are already a favorite among some of the nation’s most famous chefs, restaurant chains and eco-chic hotels. Their new category of materials are “Designed to Disappear” and advancing our planet to a plastic-free, decarbonized future.

Santec develops, manufactures and sells components for fiber optic telecommunication systems. As a global photonics company, Santec is a leading manufacturer of tunable lasers, optical test and measurement products, advanced optical components and biophotonics. The company is headquartered in Komaki, Japan, with global offices located in the United States, United Kingdom, China and Canada.

Lam Research is a leading supplier of wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry, specializing in etching, deposition, and cleaning processes essential for manufacturing integrated circuits. Founded in 1980, LAM Research plays a pivotal role in enabling the production of smaller, faster, and more power-efficient semiconductor devices. Its innovative equipment supports the global semiconductor manufacturing process, catering to both foundries and integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), thereby driving advancements in technology used across a broad spectrum of electronic devices.

The Gill Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high performance composite materials and products for the aerospace, transportation and other industries. Products include honeycomb, sandwich panels, cargo compartment liners, specialty laminates, 3-, 5-, 6-axis CNC machined parts, fabricated assemblies, and other value add solutions. Four vertically integrated worldwide locations in Maryland, France, United Kingdom and headquartered in El Monte, CA USA.