Collaboration on Quality in the Space and Defense Industries Forum
March 10-11, 2026
2026 CQSDI: Embracing Quality Excellence:
A Foundation for Stability and Success in an Unpredictable World.
The ASQ Aviation, Space and Defense Division is pleased to announce the forthcoming 33rd annual Collaboration on Quality in the Space and Defense Industries Forum (CQSDI), taking place March 10–11, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
CQSDI will offer attendees access to distinguished speakers, panel discussions, and interactive workshops throughout both days. Notable speakers from organizations such as DCMA, MDA, DoD, NASA, commercial space providers, and commercial aerospace companies will present. Get ready for insightful discussions on the challenges and opportunities shaping our industry.
Panel sessions will dive into:
- The impact of AI on quality
- Strategies for preserving historic (institutional) knowledge
- Approaches to mitigating risks and adapting to regulatory changes in supply chain management
- Aligning safety, quality, and data within commercial aviation
Workshops will address
Supported By:
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
- Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Event Location
Radisson Hotel Conference Center8701 Astronaut Boulevard
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
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