Track aerospace sector priorities
Understand the challenges, opportunities, and strategic priorities shaping Canada's aerospace sector.
The Canadian Aerospace Summit 2026 is Canada’s national aerospace event of the year, presented by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC).
The 2026 summit is scheduled for October 27-28, 2026, at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa. AIAC describes the summit as a chance to network with senior executives and government representatives, learn about innovative products and services featured at the trade show, and gain insight into current challenges, opportunities, and trends across the aerospace sector.
The aerospace sector is a priority area for advanced manufacturing, AI-enabled engineering, autonomous systems, robotics, certification, defence, security, and high-reliability supply chains. This summit is relevant for CPAI members and partners watching how Canadian aerospace leaders, government representatives, technology providers, and manufacturers are coordinating around innovation and industrial competitiveness.
Understand the challenges, opportunities, and strategic priorities shaping Canada's aerospace sector.
Use the summit to identify senior executives, government representatives, and ecosystem partners active in aerospace, defence, and security.
Review products, services, and trade show activity that point to where aerospace innovation and commercialization are moving.
Map aerospace needs around manufacturing, certification, supply chain resilience, high-reliability operations, and technology adoption.
Identify areas where AI, automation, autonomy, robotics, simulation, and data systems may support aerospace innovation.
Evaluate sponsorship, networking, and collaboration opportunities connected to Canada's aerospace ecosystem.