Canadian Aerospace Summit 2026
October 27 - 28, 2026
Fairmont, Château Laurier (Ottawa)
Canadian Aerospace Summit 2026
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.
Register before September 26, 2026, and SAVE with Summit early-bird rates!
Reserve your room before September 25, 2026 to take advantage of discounted rates!
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.
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!
Thank you to our confirmed Sponsors for the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2026
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsor
Supporter Sponsors
Sponsor
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.
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
Thank you to our confirmed Sponsors for the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2026
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsor
Supporter Sponsors
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.
Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca
Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca
Highlights from the 2025 Trade Show & B2B
Spotlight UK at the Canadian Aerospace 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.
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
Confirmed Speakers
Mark Wiseman
Ambassador of Canada to the United States
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Rob Scholl
Chief Commercial Officer
Bell
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David Coletto
Founder, Chair and CEO
Abacus Data
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Hotel Accommodation for the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2026
A GRAND icon IN THE HEART OF OTTAWA
Stay at a historic castle of unmatched splendor in the heart of Canada’s capital. Located in the downtown core, poised between ByWard Market and the Rideau Canal locks, Fairmont Château Laurier is Ottawa’s grand icon: a soaring historic château playing host to political leaders, film stars, and royalty for over a century.
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**Please note that Fairmont Château Laurier and the AIAC conference planners are NOT affiliated in any way with a third-party booking agency. Please book your hotel rooms by calling the hotel or using the official registration link.**
Dave Caddey Memorial Scholarship: Applications Now Open!
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.
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.
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!
2025 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
