Canadian Aerospace Summit 2025
October 28 - 29, 2025
Rogers Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
Highlights from the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2025
AIAC would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of those who made the 2025 Canadian Aerospace Summit possible.
From enlightening guest speakers to panels, innovative tradeshow exhibits to unparalleled B2B networking, this year’s Summit was a testament to the world-class ideas and companies that are shaping the future of Canada’s aerospace industry.
Thank you, and see you next Summit!
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors :
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors:
Supporter Sponsors:
Media Partners:
Canada’s aerospace event of the year will be back in 2026!
Get ready for the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2026, to be hosted at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa (formerly known as the Shaw Centre).
Presented by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) the Canadian Aerospace Summit is the national aerospace event of the year in Canada, and your chance to:
- network with senior executives and government representatives;
- learn more about the innovative products and services featured at this year’s trade show; and
- gain insights on current challenges, opportunities and trends across the aerospace sector.
Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2025, contact us today to learn more about 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
We look forward to seeing you there!
Highlights from the Trade Show & B2B
The Canadian Aerospace Summit B2B & Trade Show features the best-in-class aerospace capabilities and cross-sector emerging niche technologies from around the world.
Check out some of the highlights from 2025:
Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca
Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca
Highlights from the Transport Canada Certification & Delegates Workshop 2025
The Transport Canada Certification and Delegates Workshop 2025 provided 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. Thank you to Transport Canada for your support and to all those who participated.
Check out some of the highlights below!
Thank you to our Transport Canada Certification and Delegates Workshop 2025 Sponsors :
Transport Canada Certification and Delegates Workshop Gold Sponsors
Transport Canada Certification and Delegates Workshop Bronze Sponsors
Annual Aerospace Dinner 2025
This year’s Annual Aerospace Dinner was a night to remember!
AIAC extends our sincere gratitude to our sponsors, L3Harris, Airbus, Héroux Devtek, Saab, Pratt & Whitney Canada, our guest speakers Marc LeBlanc, Alexandre Gagnon and secretary of State for Defence Procurement the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, our 2025 Award winners CEL Aerospace, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, Jake Trainor and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Astronauts — past and present — and to everyone who joined us for an evening of celebration.
Annual Aerospace Awards 2025
AIAC is pleased to honor recipients of the 2025 Aerospace Industry Awards, recognizing the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations that continue to propel the Canadian aerospace sector forward.
The 2025 Aerospace Industry Award Winners are as follows:
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Astronauts, Past and Present
Honourable Marc Garneau Award
Jake Trainor – President, Exchange Income Corporation (EIC)
James C. Floyd Award
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited
Industry Excellence Award for Lifetime Achievement
CEL Aerospace
Industry Excellence Award for Small Business Innovation and Technology
Dave Caddey Memorial Scholarship
AIAC is proud to present the Dave Caddey Memorial Scholarship, supporting students in their choice of a career in aerospace, space and defence sectors.
Currently enrolled at Centennial College’s Downsview Campus, Anu’s Chaudhary’s passion for aviation and commitment to becoming a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer exemplify the spirit of Dave Caddey’s legacy and the bright future of Canada’s aerospace workforce.
Congratulations to Anu Chaudhary, the 2025 recipient of the Dave Caddey Memorial Scholarship!
Media Coverage
If you were not able to join us for the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2025, or want to relive some of the highlights from this year’s event, check out news coverage from the event:
- Industry Minister Mélanie Joly Speaks at Aerospace Summit – October 29, 2025
- CDR One -on -One with Mike Mueller
- Defence industrial strategy could boost aerospace manufacturing, exports, and R&D – Skies Mag
- EIC President Jake Trainor Receives AIAC’s James C. Floyd Award
- IAM Union at the 2025 Canadian Aerospace Summit
- Sweden’s Saab considering Canada for its Gripen jet assembly
Speakers
The Honourable Stephen Fuhr
Secretary of State – Defence Procurement
Government of Canada
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly
Minister of Industry
Government of Canada
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The Honourable Steven MacKinnon
Minister of Transport
Government of Canada
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Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet
Commander
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
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Judith Bennett
Associate Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel)
Department of National Defence
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Carl-Johan Bergholm
Senior Vice President Head of Business Area Surveillance
SAAB
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Matthew Bromberg
President and CEO
CAE
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Lisa Campbell
President
Canadian Space Agency
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David Coletto
Founder, Chair and CEO
Abacus Data
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Jean-Brice Dumont
Executive Vice President, Head of Air Power
Airbus Defence and Space
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Siobhan Harty
Senior Assistant Deputy Minister
Defence and Marine Procurement Branch
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Kendal Hembroff
Associate Assistant Deputy Minister Industry Sector
Innovation Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada
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Benoit Hudon
President and CEO
DRAKKAR
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Brian Love
President and Principal
Field Aerospace
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John Maris
Founder and President
Marinvent Group of Companies
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Al Meinzinger
President
Boeing Canada and Boeing Canada Operations Ltd
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Olivier Michalon
Executive Vice President Global Business
Airbus Helicopters
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Chris Niemann
President and CEO
Conair Aerial Firefighting
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Steve Patrick
Vice President
Bombardier Defence
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Martin Peryea
Chief Executive Officer
Jaunt Air Mobility
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Doug Russell
Global Aerospace and Defence Account Lead
Cohere
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Max Schramm
President and CEO
Lufthansa Technik Canada
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Bradley Schroeder
Director of Engineering
KF Aerospace
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Lisa Setlakwe
Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security
Transport Canada
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Program
Tuesday, October 28
| 7:00 am | Registration |
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| Parliament Foyer, 3rd level |
sponsored by  |
| 7:45 am | Joint Breakfast — Summit/Delegates |
| Canada Hall II, 3rd level |
sponsored by  |
| 8:30 am – 5:30 pm | B2B Platform |
| Canada Hall II, 3rd level |
B2B Lounge sponsored by  |
| 8:30 am – 6:30 pm | Exhibit Hall |
| Parliament Foyer, 3rd level |
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| Conference Room | |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
sponsored by  |
| 8:30 am | Welcoming Address Delegates’ Workshop – Joint Summit/Delegates |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • Philippe Jr Ngassam, Director, National Aircraft Certification • Mike Mueller, President and CEO, AIAC |
| 9:00 am | Joint Speaker Session — Summit/Delegates |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport, Government of Canada sponsored by  |
| 9:30 am | Speaker Session |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • Max Schramm, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lufthansa Technik Canada |
| 10:00 am | Executive Panel |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • Benoit Hudon, President and Chief Executive Officer, DRAKKAR • Chris Niemann, President and Chief Executive Officer, Conair Aerial Firefighting • Steve Patrick, Vice President, Bombardier Defense |
| 10:45 am | Refreshment Break |
| Canada Hall II, 3rd level |
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| 11:30 am | Speaker Session |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • Doug Russell, Global Aerospace and Defence Account Lead, Cohere |
| 12:00 pm | Joint Networking Lunch — Summit/Delegates |
| Canada Hall II, 3rd level |
sponsored by  |
| 1:30 pm | Joint Speaker Session — Summit/Delegates |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • David Coletto, Founder, Chair and CEO, Abacus Data |
| 2:00 pm | Speaker Session |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • Carl-Johan Bergholm, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Area Surveillance, Saab |
| 2:30 pm | Speaker Session |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, CD, Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) sponsored by  |
| 3:00 pm | Refreshment Break |
| Canada Hall II, 3rd level |
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| 3:45 pm | Speaker Session |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • Matthew Bromberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, CAE |
| 4:15 pm | Speaker Session |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • Lisa Campbell, President, Canadian Space Agency |
| 4:45 pm | Joint Speaker Session — Summit/Delegates |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • Martin Peryea, Chief Executive Officer, Jaunt Air Mobility |
| Day 1 Closing Remarks | |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • Mike Mueller, President and CEO, AIAC |
| 5:30 pm | Annual Aerospace Reception (cocktail) |
| Parliament Foyer, 3rd level |
sponsored by  |
| 6:30 pm | Annual Aerospace Dinner |
| Canada Hall II, 3rd level |
Featuring Special Guest Speaker: • The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State – Defence Procurement, Government of Canada Dinner sponsored by  James C. Floyd Award sponsored by TBD Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Small Business Innovation Technology Award sponsored by TBD Marc Garneau Award sponsored by Centerpieces sponsored by  |
Wednesday, October 29
| 7:00 am | Registration |
|---|---|
| Parliament Foyer, 3rd level |
sponsored by |
| 7:45 am | Joint Breakfast — Summit/Delegates |
| Canada Hall II, 3rd level |
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| Conference Room | |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
sponsored by |
| 8:30 am | Joint Opening Session — Summit/Delegates |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
DELEGATES EXECUTIVE PANEL Featuring: • Brian Love, President and Principle, Field Aerospace • John Maris, Founder and President, Marinvent Group of Companies • Bradley Schroeder, Director of Engineering, KF Aerospace |
| 9:00 am | Speaker Session |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry, Government of Canada sponsored by |
| 9:30 am | Assistant Deputy Minister Panel |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • Judith Bennett, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel), Department of National Defence • Siobhan Harty, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Defence and Marine Procurement Branch • Kendal Hembroff, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Industry Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada • Lisa Setlakwe, Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security, Transport Canada |
| 10:15 am | Refreshment Break |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
sponsored by  |
| 10:30 am | Speaker Session |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • Al Meinzinger, President, Boeing Canada and Boeing Canada Operations Ltd. |
| 11:00 am | Speaker Session |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • Jean-Brice Dumont, Executive Vice President, Head of Air Power, Airbus Defence and Space • Olivier Michalon, Executive Vice President Global Business, Airbus Helicopters |
| 11:30 am | Leadership Luncheon Reception |
| Parliament Foyer, 3rd level |
sponsored by |
| 12:00 pm | Aerospace Leadership Luncheon |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Special Guest Speaker TBD sponsored by |
| Closing Remarks | |
| Canada Hall I, 3rd level |
Featuring: • Mike Mueller, President and CEO, AIAC |
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Supporter Sponsors
Media Sponsors
Canadian Aerospace Summit 2026
Canada’s aerospace event of the year will be back in 2026!
Get ready for the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2026, to be hosted at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa (formerly known as the Shaw Centre).
Presented by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) the Canadian Aerospace Summit is the national aerospace event of the year in Canada, and your chance to:
- network with senior executives and government representatives;
- learn more about the innovative products and services featured at this year’s trade show; and
- gain insights on current challenges, opportunities and trends across the aerospace sector.
Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2025, contact us today to learn more about 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
We look forward to seeing you there!