Program

BEYOND TECHNOLOGY:
From Idea to Adoption

For its 10th edition, the International Aerospace Innovation Forum goes beyond showcasing cutting-edge technologies. The 2026 program focuses on a central question: how ideas emerge, evolve, scale, and are ultimately adopted across the aerospace industry.

Built around three core thematic pillars, the program explores practical pathways to transform innovation into lasting impact—locally and globally.

Key program pillars

SOVEREIGNTY AND DEFENSE
Building agile and sovereign supply chains, leveraging offsets as innovation drivers, and scaling dual-use technologies across civil and defense sectors.

COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
Examining new collaboration models between startups, OEMs, institutions, and innovation zones—from Hamburg to Montréal—to build partnerships that deliver real-world solutions.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND SUSTAINABILITY
Addressing autonomy beyond drones, AI-driven workforce transformation, Industry 5.0, and global talent mobility to support greener, more resilient aviation.

A two-day immersive experience

Over two days, participants will benefit from:

• Expert panels and presentations
• Thematic lunch conferences
• An Exhibition Hall featuring nearly 80 booths
• A Tech Zone with over 20 innovations on display
• Tailored B2B meetings
• International networking receptions, including a cocktail held at the heart of the Exhibition Hall

The detailed program will be updated continuously on the official International Aerospace Innovation Forum 2026 website, up to the Forum on April 13–14, 2026.

April 13, 2026 April 14, 2026

8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

Visit Exhibit Hall and Tech Zone, B2B meetings

8:45 - 9:00 a.m.

Opening of the main hall

9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Welcome and opening remarks

9:30 - 9:50 a.m.

Opening keynote: Canada Germany Partnership, Allies in Innovation

9:50 - 10:20 a.m.

Presentation: Aerodynamic Advisory, trends and opportunities

10:20 - 10:50 a.m.

Coffee break

10:50 - 11:30 a.m.

Building agile, sovereign and resilient value chains. Lessons from Canada and Germany

11:30 - 12:15 p.m.

Productivity beyond the factory floor. Driving change across HR, procurement and design

12:15 - 12:45 p.m.

Visit Exhibit Hall and Tech Zone, B2B meetings, lunch setup

12:45 - 1:00 p.m.

Introductory remarks

1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Lunch showcase presentation, Partner 1

1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Visit Exhibit Hall and Tech Zone, B2B meetings, lunch dismantle

2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Captains of Autonomy. Steering the integration of intelligent systems

2:45 - 3:15 p.m.

Start ups and OEMs. How to make collaboration work beyond the pitch

3:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Coffee break

3:45 - 4:15 p.m.

From Lab to Launchpad. Scaling dual use technologies

4:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Closing remarks

4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

Visit Exhibit Hall and Tech Zone, B2B meetings

5:15 - 8:00 p.m.

Immersive networking cocktail

8.05 - 8.45 a.m.

Visit Exhibit Hall and Tech Zone, B2B meetings

8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Opening of the main hall and welcoming words

9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

Sustainability 2050. Where are we today and how can we shape tomorrow

9:45 - 10:30 a.m.

International R and D models. Horizon Europe and bilateral success stories

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Coffee break

11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

Zones of Innovation. Lessons from Hamburg to Montreal

11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Visit Exhibit Hall and Tech Zone, B2B meetings

12:15 - 12:30 p.m.

Introductory remarks

12:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch showcase presentation, Partner 2

1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Visit Exhibit Hall and Tech Zone, B2B meetings

1:30 - 2:15 p.m.

AI driven workforce transformation. Preparing for human machine collaboration

2:15 - 3:00 p.m.

Emerging technologies. New tools for schools

3:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Coffee break

3:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Event reflections. Vision for Aerospace 2030 to 2040

4:00 - 4:05 p.m.

Closing remarks and thanks

4:05 - 8:00 p.m.

Networking cocktail in the Exhibit Hall