Canadian Aerospace Summit 2026

October 27 - 28, 2026

Fairmont, Château Laurier (Ottawa)

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Registration is now open for the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2026!

Register now and join us October 27-28 in a new location — the Fairmont, Château Laurier in Ottawa.

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Presented by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) the Canadian Aerospace Summit is 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.

High-visibility sponsorship options available!

Position your organization at the centre of the conversations shaping Canada’s aerospace, defence and security future — and connect directly with the leaders, partners and decision-makers driving it forward.

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Seize the momentum and be part of this defining moment for Canada’s aerospace industry!

Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2026, 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!

Sponsorship

Position your organization at the centre of the conversations shaping Canada’s aerospace, defence and security future — and connect directly with the leaders, partners and decision-makers driving it forward.

SPONSOR >

EXHIBIT >

REGISTER >

Seize the momentum and be part of this defining moment for Canada’s aerospace industry!

Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2026, 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

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.

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Spotlight UK at the Summit

AIAC is pleased to announce Spotlight UK, a dedicated portion of the Canadian Aerospace Summit designed to connect Canadian and UK industry, government and innovators around shared opportunities in civil aerospace, defence, space and advanced manufacturing.

Canada and the United Kingdom share deep industrial, defence and people-to-people ties. Spotlight UK will bring those relationships to the Summit through targeted discussions, high-level networking and practical conversations about supply chains, procurement, technology partnerships and growth on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Why Attend?

• Connect with senior executives, government representatives and international partners from the United Kingdom
• Gain insight into emerging sector challenges, opportunities and trends
• Explore UK–Canada cooperation in aerospace, defence, space, advanced manufacturing and sustainable aviation
• Build relationships with potential customers, suppliers and partners on both sides of the Atlantic

For more information, contact:

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

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

Speakers

The Honourable Mélanie Joly

Minister of Industry
Government of Canada

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Major-General Richard Schmidt

Chief of Force Development
Canadian Armed Forces

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Mark D. Wiseman

Ambassador
Embassy of Canada to the United States

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David Coletto

Founder, Chair and CEO
Abacus Data

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Jason Henderson

Senior Vice President, Integrated Operations
Bell

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Micael Johansson

President and CEO
Saab

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Kristen Leroux

Vice President and Regional Executive for Canada and Latin America
Lockheed Martin

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Hotel Accommodation

Les Suites Hotel

Stay in the heart of downtown Ottawa.
Relax like you’re at home.

Located just steps from the historic ByWard Market and other local attractions, Les Suites Hotel Ottawa provides easy access to major travel routes and is approximately 20 minutes from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Les Suites Hotel offers a premium all-suite experience in the heart of downtown, providing significantly more value with one, two, and three-bedroom suites ranging from 700 to 1,240 square feet. Designed for both short-term visits and extended stays, our condominium-sized accommodations feature separate living and sleeping areas, fully equipped kitchens, and the spaciousness of a private residence for the price of a standard hotel room.

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Dave Caddey Memorial Scholarship

The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) is proud to present the Dave Caddey Memorial Scholarship, supporting students in their choice of a career in aerospace, space and defence sectors.

AIAC is committed to ensuring the long-term success of aerospace in Canada. In establishing this scholarship, AIAC will help Canadian aerospace companies of all sizes to have the resources they need to grow and enhance their competitiveness.

Applications Now Open!

Applications are now open for the 2026 Dave Caddey Memorial Scholarship, supporting the next generation of talent pursuing careers in Canada’s aerospace, space and defence sectors.

The 2026 scholarship winner will receive:

• Financial assistance towards their post-secondary education
• Travel and Hotel expenses paid to attend the Canadian Aerospace Summit – Canada’s premier aerospace & defence conference taking place Oct 27 & 28, 2026 in Ottawa, ON
• Opportunity to attend all conference sessions
• One-on-One networking opportunities with key aerospace leaders and professionals

Applications close Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Late applications will not be considered.

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About Dave Caddey

David N. Caddey was a Canadian space industry leader and visionary. For nearly thirty years, he worked at MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA), serving as President of MDA’s Space Missions division and as Executive Vice President. During this time, he oversaw several of their major programs and lent his management and leadership skills to some of Canada’s most advanced space programs, includ- ing the construction of the RADARSAT-2 spacecraft and its associated ground infrastructure as well as the construction of the International Space Station Mobile Servicing System.

Mr. Caddey began his career in the military, spending 19 years holding various technical and engineering positions in the Canadian Air Force before joining MDA in 1986.

A dedicated advocate for Canada’s space industry, he served as both Director and President of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre in Vancouver, and on the Board of Directors of the US Space Foundation. He also had a long history of leadership at AIAC, including roles as Chair, a member of the board of Directors, and Chair of the AIAC Space Committee. He also played a leading role in developing the space industry’s contributions to the 2012 Emerson Review on Aerospace and Space.

Mr. Caddey held a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science from Royal Military College in 1976 and 1971, respectively. In 2014, Mr. Dave Caddey was awarded the James C. Floyd Award by AIAC for his exceptional contribution to the development of Canada’s space industry. He passed away in September 2015.