Canadian Aerospace Summit
November 5 - 6, 2024
Shaw Centre, Ottawa, Ontairo
Attend
Canada’s National Aerospace Event of the Year is BACK!
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.
The theme for the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2024 is Unlocking World-Class Ideas, which will be key to helping Canada reach its full potential as we navigate the next generation of aerospace challenges, trends and opportunities.
Don’t miss your chance to participate in the Canadian Aerospace Summit 2024, 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
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.
Register
Register now and get ready for two days of networking with senior executives and government representatives, engaging with innovative products and services featured at this year’s trade show, and learning about current challenges, opportunities and trends across the aerospace sector.
Take advantage of our early-bird rates!
Click on the category to register.
Early Bird rates end on October 15, 2024, Midnight.
| Rates | Early Bird | Regular | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participant – Members
Includes access to the Conference Program, Trade Show, Buffet Luncheon (Nov. 5) and Leadership Luncheon (Nov. 6) |
$950 | $1,100 | Register Now > |
| Participant – Non-members
Includes access to the Conference Program, Trade Show, Buffet Luncheon (Nov. 5) and Leadership Luncheon (Nov. 6) |
$1,150 | $1,300 | Register Now > |
Participant – Government Includes access to the Conference Program, Trade Show, Buffet Luncheon (Nov. 5) |
$365 | $550 | Register Now > |
Participant – Student / Academia Includes access to the Conference Program, Trade Show, Buffet Luncheon (Nov. 5) |
$425 | $550 | Register Now > |
| Individual tickets
Annual Aerospace Dinner (Nov. 5) |
$250 | $250 | Register Now > |
| Individual tickets
Leadership Luncheon (Nov. 6) |
$125 | $125 | Register Now > |
| Exhibitor – Members
Contact Mike Baker for exhibitor inquiries at mbaker@aiac.ca |
$2,450 | $2,650 | Register Now > |
| Exhibitor – Non-members
Contact Mike Baker for exhibitor inquiries at mbaker@aiac.ca |
$3,350 | $3,550 | Register Now > |
| Corporate tables
Annual Aerospace Dinner (Nov. 5) – 8 seats & visibility on the table and in the menu Contact Mike Baker for Aerospace Dinner inquiries at mbaker@aiac.ca |
$2,750 | $2,750 | Reserve Now > |
Government rate is available for the following:
- Federal government officials and employees (canada.ca or gc.ca)
- Provincial government officials and employees
- Municipal government (cities) officials and employees
- Official governmental organisation/Institute (Armed Forces, Service Canada, etc.)
Academia rate is available for the following:
- University, college, public and private academic institute students and staff of Canada only
- Proof of enrollment will be required for students.
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca
Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca
Sponsor
Don’t miss your chance to soar above the competition at Canada’s National Aerospace event of the year, and gain recognition for your commitment to the aerospace community through our high-visibility sponsorship and tradeshow exhibits!
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:
B2B & Trade Show
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
Awards
Nominations are open for the AIAC Awards!
The most anticipated industry awards ceremony of the year, the Annual Canadian Aerospace Dinner, will be held November 5th. Four awards will be given out during the evening.
Call for nominations are now open for the James C. Floyd Award for aerospace achievement as well as the Industry Excellence Awards for Lifetime Achievement and Small Business Innovation Technology.
To nominate a candidate or sponsor an award, please contact Bill Yetman at byetman@aiac.ca .
Marc Garneau Award
The Marc Garneau Award serves to highlight an individual or group’s extraordinary efforts towards building, supporting, and championing aerospace, thereby exemplifying the best of Canadian aerospace as a true source of pride for Canadians. Contributions, achievements and extraordinary efforts carried out in close collaboration with the industry, in support of Canadians across the country, will be especially considered for the award.
James C. Floyd Award
The James C. Floyd Award acknowledges individuals or a team that has made an outstanding contribution to the Canadian aerospace industry. This contribution may be a technological, political, entrepreneurial, research-based, policy-based or student accomplishment, of which the significance and impact warrants an exceptional level of recognition.
Industry Excellence Awards:
Lifetime Achievement
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual whose personal or professional contributions in the aerospace industry span a minimum of 25 years. This person is someone whose distinguished lifetime achievement through the exploration, development or utilization of aviation, space, or defence have led to their wide recognition as a “champion” of aerospace industry.
Industry Excellence Awards:
Small Business Innovation Technology
The Small Business Innovation Technology (SBIT) award recognizes a business that has developed advanced or innovative technologies to meet the needs of the aerospace industry in Canada or globally. These achievements have contributed to making Canada a strong and rapidly growing innovation economy and made a positive impact in the industry and community.
Program & Speakers
Call for Speakers
Is your company unlocking world-class ideas?
AIAC wants to hear from you!
Submit your world-class ideas to AIAC for the opportunity to showcase them to government, industry and academia at the Canadian Aerospace Summit (CAS) 2024!
Contact us today:
Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca
Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca
Travel & Accommodation
YOU HAVE UNTIL OCTOBER 1 TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM AT A SPECIAL AIAC GROUP RATE.
A block of rooms has been reserved for the event at Le Germain Hotel Ottawa, located at a walking distance from the Shaw Centre. The group rate is available until October 1, 2024 (subject to availability).
Book your group rate for AIAC 2024 – Aerospace Industries Association of Canada!
**Please note that Le Germain Hotel Ottawa 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.**
Le Germain Hotel Ottawa
30 Daly Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
(613) 691-3230
Getting there
Shaw Centre (Ottawa Convention Centre)
55 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2
www.shaw-centre.com
By Air
Located just a 20-minute drive from downtown, the state-of-the art Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport serves airlines offering flights to most major cities in Canada and the Eastern US, with seasonal services to Europe, the Caribbean and South America. It offers over 125 non-stop flights daily to more than 30 destinations in Canada, the United States and Europe. Seasonal non-stop services are also available to Florida, the Caribbean, Mexico, South America and Europe. Taxi’s, car service and car rental are just steps outside the airport. Bus service to downtown is also available.
By Road
Driving Tips
- The major highways in the Ottawa area are the 417 (also known as the Queensway), 416, 174, 7, 16 and 31 in Ontario; and the 148, 50 and 5 in Quebec. When heading east on the 417, the point in which the lanes split into two directions (one continues east, the other becomes the 174) is commonly known as ‘The Split’.
- The speed limit on major highways (417, 416, 174) is 100 km/h (approximately 60 mph). The limit on other highways (7, 16, 31) and most rural areas is 80 km/h (50 mph). In the city, the speed limit is generally 50 km/h (30 mph) unless otherwise stated. The limit on the 148 in Quebec varies between 50, 70, and 90 km/h.
Many streets in Ottawa, especially downtown, are one-way. Be aware of signs (a white arrow on a black background) that indicate a one-way street. - Some Ottawa streets have adopted second names. For example, Preston Street is also known as Corso Italia, and Gladstone Avenue is also called Via Marconi.
- In Ontario and Quebec (except Montreal), drivers are permitted to turn right on a red light unless otherwise stated.
- Many major roadways (called the Transitway) in Ottawa are dedicated to OC Transpo buses only. These are marked with a diamond in the lane and/or a sign above the lane. Do not drive in these lanes.
Parking
- There is a three-hour parking limit on all City of Ottawa streets unless otherwise marked; overnight parking restrictions are in effect during winter months.
- During rush hour (7am to 9am, 3:30pm to 5:30pm), many downtown streets prohibit parking and stopping in order to improve traffic flow. Pay attention to signs!
- Vehicles are not allowed to idle for more than three minutes in a 60-minute period, except in extreme temperatures or if the idling vehicle is a transit vehicle that is picking up or dropping off passengers.
- From November 15 to April 1, on-street parking is prohibited between 1am and 7am when seven or more centimeters of snow is forecast or falling. City of Ottawa Traffic and Parking Branch The City of Ottawa provides designated parking spaces for tour buses and coaches. These spaces are located close to destination points in Ottawa.
Approximate travel times to Ottawa
- Toronto 4 ½ hours
- Montreal 2 hours
- Kingston 2 hours
- New York 8 hours
By Train
Convenient, comfortable and affordable, Canada’s passenger train service – VIA Rail – is a great travel choice that offers numerous daily departures to Ottawa from all major cities in southern Ontario and southern Quebec. Ottawa’s Central Station is just minutes east of downtown, and a satellite VIA Rail station is located to the west of the city at Fallowfield-Barrhaven. Book your tickets with VIA Rail.
Approximate travel times to Ottawa
- Toronto 5 hours
- Montreal 2 hours
- Kingston 2 hours