Canadian Aerospace Summit

November 5 - 6, 2024

Shaw Centre, Ottawa, Ontario

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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

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors :

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Supporter Sponsor:

Media Partners:

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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!

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors :

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor:

Supporter Sponsor:

Media Partners:

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

Annual Aerospace Dinner

The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) is delighted to announce that this year’s Annual Canadian Aerospace Summit Dinner will include commemoration of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) 100th Anniversary. This special event offers a unique opportunity for industry members to honour the RCAF’s rich history and its contributions to Canadian aerospace.

As part of the celebration, AIAC is offering companies the chance to sponsor an RCAF table at the dinner. Sponsoring a table not only demonstrates your organization’s support for the RCAF but also provides several exclusive benefits:

Sponsoring an RCAF table provides your company with:

• A chance to support RCAF’s legacy: Join current and retired RCAF members in recognizing the achievements of RCAF members as they celebrate alongside industry at annual aerospace dinner.
• Prominent brand visibility: Your company logo will be displayed on the table and within the venue, with verbal recognition during the event.
• Exclusive seating opportunity: Two of the eight seats at your table will be reserved for your executives. Seating will be assigned through a random draw.
• Inspiring insights: Hear from our special guest speaker from the Department of National Defence.

The cost to sponsor an RCAF table is $2,000. To secure your sponsorship or for more information, please contact Mike Baker at mbaker@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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Speakers

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos

Minister of Public Services and Procurement
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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Lieutenant-General E.J. Kenny, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD

Commander
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)

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Mary Lombardo

Vice President, Advanced Technologies
Collins Aerospace

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Michael Nault

General Manager
Bell Textron Canada

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Mike Barker

Senior Director of Operations
Stratolaunch

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Mélanie Lussier

President
Aéro Montréal

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Suzanne Kearns

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

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Dave Farmery

President and Chief Operating Officer
Vac Aero International

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Program

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

Scholarships

The 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.

The 2024 Scholarship winner will receive:

• Financial assistance towards their post-secondary education
• Travel and hotel expenses paid to attend the Canadian Aerospace Summit – Canada’s premiere aerospace & defence conference taking place Nov 5 & 6, 2024 in Ottawa, ON
• Opportunity to attend all sessions and network with aerospace professionals and government officials at Summit 2024
• One-on-one meet and greet with a speaker from the Summit

FAQ

How are the applications processed?
• Applications will be reviewed by a panel of Canadian aerospace industry professionals representing AIAC’s membership

• Every effort will be made to engage a cross-section of experts who possess a range of experience in the review process

When will applicants know if their submission has been successful?

• Applicants will receive confirmation of the scholarship decision during the week of October 28th

What does the selection process involve?

• Applicant’s submissions will be evaluated on the criteria outlined in the “What do applicants need in order to apply” section

• Applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in aerospace, space, or defence, as well as explain how they see themselves impacting the industry in the future

Scholarship Application Process

Who is eligible to apply?

To be considered for the scholarship applications must meet the following criteria:

• Enrolled full- or part-time at a Canadian college or university
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate diploma and career in aerospace or space engineering, business/marketing, or aviation/aerospace maintenance

What do applicants need in order to apply?

A complete application will include an email submission to bgebuza@aiac.ca containing the following items:

1. Official transcript of previous two (2) semesters of post-secondary classes (or high-school transcript if in first year of study)

2. A short (approximately 750 words) typed essay focusing on the future of the space/aviation/aerospace industry in Canada
• Consider the questions: “What impacts do you see advancing technologies – such as advanced air mobility (eVTOL, eSTOL etc.), artificial intelligence (AI), hybrid-electric and hydrogen propulsion, or enhanced space launch and sensing capabilities – having on the Canadian aerospace ecosystem? Which advanced capabilities do you believe Canada has an exceptional opportunity to become a global leader?”

3. A brief (no more than one-page) reference letter from a current or past professor, educator, or mentor supporting the applicant’s character and passion for space, aviation, or aerospace
• The letter should also include the Reference’s contact information and reasoning why the applicant is deserving of receiving the scholarship

4. Proof of enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution. One of the following is sufficient:
• Letter of acceptance
• Proof of tuition payment or enrollment document
• Letter from the Office of the Registrar

Please note: This scholarship program is for students who are enrolled in or applying to specific aerospace or space engineering, business/marketing, or aviation/aerospace maintenance programs in September 2024. Failure to comply with this or any of the other scholarship requirements will void your application and it will not be considered. Failure to comply with this or any of the other scholarship requirements will void your application and it will not be considered.

The deadline to apply to the 2024 Dave Caddey Memorial Scholarship is Tuesday, October 20th, 2024, at 11:59 pm EDT.

Late submissions will not be considered for the scholarship.

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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.

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 7, 2024 (subject to availability).

Book your group rate for AIAC 2024 – Aerospace Industries Association of Canada!

BOOK THE SPECIAL RATE

**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

Media Accreditation

MEDIA REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 

Who can register?

Media registration for the 2024 Canadian Aerospace Summit is open to editors and reporters working full time for print, broadcast or web publications with valid press credentials.

What are the appropriate credentials?

Valid press credentials include:

• Official photo identification from employing news agency
• A by-lined story from employing news agency dated within the last six months
• A publication masthead listing the participant as an editorial contributor
• Business card clearly showing media affiliation (a print, online, or broadcast news organization) and position (editor, writer, producer, reporter, etc.).

Online media must meet the following requirements:

• Online publication must be a registered corporation that offers original news content or comment and analysis on aerospace and space issues
• The applicant must provide a record of published work on aerospace and space issues under their byline

Freelance journalists need to submit:

• Letter of assignment along with their application to register. The letter must include the name and title of the journalist and the period for which accreditation is being sought, and must be signed by the publication’s publisher, assignment editor or bureau chief.

Who cannot register?

• Online publications that exist for advocacy purposes or are produced by advocacy or outreach organizations may not qualify for accreditation.
• Industry sales representatives, members of public relations firms and advertising agency representatives may not register as media.
• Writers attending the 2023 CAS for the sole purpose of packaging content for profit opportunities will not qualify for accreditation.

Policies

All media accreditation will be issued to the applying individual and is not transferable to other employees within the same organization. Accreditation will be provided to a maximum of two individuals from the same publication.

We reserve the right to issue, deny or revoke media accreditation at any time. We also reserve the right to ask for additional information from any applicant prior to approving any registration requests.

How to register

We encourage all media who wish to attend the Summit to register in advance to ensure that your application can be properly processed and reviewed. For more information or to request media accreditation, please contact:

John Braniff
Sr Manager, Communications and Social Media
Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
communications@aiac.ca

Media Access

Media registration includes access to:

• The Summit Conference
• Trade Show floor

Media are welcome to apply for media accreditation to have access to the November 5th Annual Aerospace Reception & Dinner, however, please note that access does not include the meal. Should you wish to purchase the meal, visit the Summit REGISTRATION page and register for the “Annual Aerospace Dinner” option.

Information and questions:

John Braniff
Sr Manager, Communications and Social Media
Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
communications@aiac.ca