The International Aerospace Innovation Forum returns on April 13 and 14, 2026!
The 2026 International Aerospace Innovation Forum (IAIF) marks a milestone in global collaboration, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers under the theme “BEYOND TECHNOLOGY: Innovating How We Collaborate.” This 10th edition of Canada’s must attend event, goes beyond showcasing cutting-edge aerospace advancements—it focuses on redefining the way partnerships are built, how knowledge is shared, and ecosystems work can together. As the aerospace sector faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities, the Forum will explore new models of cooperation that accelerate innovation, strengthen resilience, and create sustainable growth across borders. Join us in Montréal on April 13–14, 2026, to shape the future of aerospace collaborative innovation.
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The International Aerospace Innovation Forum 2026, organized by Aéro Montréal, will take place on April 13 and 14, 2026, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal.
The 2026 edition will mark two major milestones:
• The 20th anniversary of Aéro Montréal
• Germany as the country of honor, strengthening strategic collaboration around emerging technologies, defense, sustainability and bilateral partnerships
What to expect in 2026:
🔹 Expert-led conferences and panels
🔹 Roundtables and specialized workshops
🔹 Two major luncheon conferences
🔹 An exhibition hall with 100+ exhibitors
🔹 An interactive Tech Zone
🔹 Networking cocktails and targeted B2B meetings
🔹 Participation from 25+ international delegations
In 2024, the Forum brought together 1,750 participants, including representatives from 26 international delegations.
That edition was highlighted by major announcements for the aerospace sector, including the launch of Espace Aéro, Quebec’s new aerospace innovation zone.
A rich program of conferences, workshops, panels, networking activities, and an exhibition featuring more than 100 organizations enabled the ecosystem to engage on the industry’s most pressing topics:
• Defense and sovereignty
• Emerging technologies
• International collaboration
• Sustainability and supply chains
Innovation Forum
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countries represented
committed partners
scheduled B2B meetings
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Country of honor in 2026 :
Germany
Montreal,
3rd world capital of aerospace
in sales
highly specialized workers
A must-attend event for players in the aerospace industry to…
- Highlighting the importance of the link between environmental innovation, inclusion and sustainability for the future of the aerospace industry
- Present the main technological advances in the global aerospace industry
- Stimulate aerospace innovation in Quebec by sharing strategic issues and best practices related to aerospace innovation chain management.
- Expand business opportunities in aerospace technology
- Strengthen ties between global aerospace leaders and the Québec aerospace industry as a whole
- Attract and retain the next generation of talent and the workforce in the sector in order to retain the talent and resources needed for the industry’s future.
- Encourage international companies to participate in Quebec’s collaborative innovation model to meet tomorrow’s needs.
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