Canadian Aerospace Summit 2025

Overview

Canada’s National Aerospace Event of the Year is BACK!

Be sure to join the hundreds of Canadian and international aerospace industry companies, thought leaders, executives, academia, and government, for the world-renowned Canadian Aerospace Summit.

Under the theme Challenges & Opportunities, the upcoming Summit will build on AIAC’s long history of showcasing the best that Canadian aerospace has to offer through an elite conference program, unparalleled networking opportunities, and collaboration with thought leaders and industry executives from around the globe.

Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2025, contact us today to learn more about the program, sponsorship and opportunities to get involved:

Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca

Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors :

Platinum Sponsor

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Bronze Sponsor:

Supporter Sponsor:

Media Partners:

Why Attend?

Hear Expert Perspectives from the Greatest Minds in the Industry

The Summit is your opportunity to hear from aerospace thought leaders and influencers both in Canada around the world. Gain insights on current challenges, trends and emerging opportunities as leading experts from across the global aerospace community share their perspectives.

Network With Suppliers and Customers

The Summit’s B2B & Trade Show features the best-in-class Canadian aerospace capabilities and emerging technologies. Join top aerospace companies from around the world as they showcase their latest products and services, and gain one-on-one access to potential suppliers and customers through our exclusive B2B matchmaking program.

The ‘Must-Attend’ Aerospace Event of the Year In Canada

The Summit is Canada’s must-attend aerospace event of the year, with several VIP networking opportunities including the Aerospace Leadership Luncheon and the Annual Canadian Aerospace Dinner.

Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to showcase your company to Canadian aerospace leaders, capitalize on exceptional visibility, and show you support for Canada’s aerospace community.

Sponsorship

Support the Summit and gain privileged access to the leaders of the Canadian aerospace industries and to a highly-skilled, innovative market presenting significant potential for future growth.

Benefits of Sponsorship

Supporting the Canadian Aerospace Summit is your opportunity to gain visibility and unparalleled access to leaders from across Canada’s aerospace industries:

take advantage of this unique opportunity to introduce your organization to aerospace leaders from around the world;
position your brand next to Canada’s top aerospace companies and capitalize on exceptional visibility; and
show your support the Canadian aerospace community by contributing to the success of this important event.

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in Canada’s national aerospace event of the year thanks to our high-visibility sponsorship program and trade show!

Contact us today to learn how you can get involved:

Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca

Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors :

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor:

Supporter Sponsor:

Media Partners:

Exhibit Hall & B2B

The B2B & Trade Show is a one-day show featuring the best-in-class aerospace capabilities and cross-sector emerging niche technologies from around the world.

Don’t miss top Canadian and international companies showcasing their industry leading products and services, and your chance to gain one-on-one access to potential suppliers and customers through our exclusive B2B matchmaking program.

Contact us today to get involved in the B2B & Trade Show:

Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca

Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca

Delegates Workshop

AIAC announces return of Transport Canada Delegates Workshop!

Take part in a unique forum about new technology, policy and certification issues. The Transport Canada Delegates Workshop aims to improve the quality of aircraft certification in Canada through communication, education and cooperation.

The Transport Canada Delegates Workshop is a unique opportunity to strengthen the essential teamwork between the Canadian aerospace industry and Transport Canada by promoting the exchange of information with our Delegates.

For information please contact:

Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca

Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca

2024 Speakers

The Honourable Anita Anand

President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport
Government of Canada

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The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne

Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
Government of Canada

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The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos

Minister of Public Services and Procurement
Government of Canada

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Mike Barker

Senior Director of Operations
Stratolaunch

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Dwayne Charette

President
Airbus Helicopters in Canada

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Mark Coffin

CEO
Tronosjet Maintenance Inc

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David Coletto

Founder, Chair and CEO
Abacus Data

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Jodi Diamant

Chief Engineer, Airworthiness & Certification,
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.

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Laurent Ducom

CEO
Mubea Aviation in North America

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Dave Farmery

President and Chief Operating Officer
Vac Aero International

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François Girard

Program Advisor for Hydrogen Technologies
National Research Council Canada (NRC)

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Kathleen Henderson

Senior Director, Operations, Environment and Regulatory Affairs
Canadian Airport Council (CAC)

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Suzanne Kearns

Associate Professor of Aviation, Founder and Director
Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA)

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Lieutenant-General E.J. Kenny, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD

Commander
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)

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Eric Lefebvre

Director of Business & Strategy Development
NRC Aerospace

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Emmanuel Levitte

Chief Technology and Product Officer
CAE

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Mary Lombardo

Vice President, Advanced Technologies
Collins Aerospace

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Mélanie Lussier

President
Aéro Montréal

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Michael Nault

General Manager
Bell Textron Canada

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Anita Pawluk

CEO
RaceRocks

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Maxime Robert

Associate Director, ESP Sales & Global Strategy
Pratt & Whitney Canada

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Rui Pedro Silva

Vice President, Engineering Functions, Research and Technology
Bombardier

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Janet Wardle

Chief Operating Officer
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Canada Aerospace (MHICA)

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Kassidy Hammond

President
Engineering
Student Societies’ Council of Ontario (ESSCO)

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2024 Highlights

AIAC would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of those who made the 2024 Canadian Aerospace Summit possible.

From enlightening guest speakers to panels, innovative tradeshow exhibits to unparalleled B2B networking, the 2024 Canadian Aerospace Summit was a testament to the world-class ideas and companies that are shaping the future of Canada’s aerospace industry.