The International Titanium Association has announced that its keynote speaker at TITANIUM 2009 will be Simon Pickup, Director of Business Operations and Analysis for Airbus, who will present his company’s Global Market Forecast for aircraft demand over the next 20 years. The industry’s 25th annual conference and exhibition is scheduled for 13-16 September in Kona, Hawaii. In addition, more than 70 experts from across the supply chain will examine consuming industries including aerospace, industrial, consumer and automotive. New and established manufacturing methods, as well as machining processes and powder technology will also be discussed.