Canadian Aerospace Summit Draws Record Attendance

The 2013 Canadian Aerospace Summit last week drew record attendance in a 2-day event that hosted senior industry executives, government officials, and stakeholders and highlighted the industry’s achievements, economic contributions, and potential for future growth.

 

Over 800 industry executives, government officials, and stakeholders from across Canada and around the world participated in the Summit’s various events, which included a conference program, B2B and trade show, the annual aerospace dinner, and the aerospace leadership luncheon. The B2B and trade show drew exhibitors from all sectors of the Canadian aerospace industry as well as foreign delegations from Brazil, the United States, and the Ukraine, among others.

 

With a theme entitled, “Engage in Change: Innovate, Transform, Excel”, the conference program explored trends and impacts of growth and globalization in aerospace, stressing the need for both industry and government to invest in doing things differently in order to stay ahead of the competition. In addition, over 500 meetings took place as part of the Summit’s B2B matchmaking program.

 

“We are very pleased with the success of this year’s event,” says Jim Quick, AIAC’s president and CEO. “In only its third year, the Canadian Aerospace Summit continues to bring together senior leaders from industry and government and highlight the best that Canadian aerospace and space companies have to offer. As our industry continues to take advantage of new opportunities, we look forward to seeing even greater growth for both the Summit and the industry as a whole in future years.”

 

Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) is the national association representing Canada’s aerospace manufacturing and services sector. As the world’s fifth-largest aerospace industry, Canada’s aerospace sector generates more than $27 billion, exports 80% of its output, and dedicates over 20% of its activity to research and development. Aerospace is responsible for the employment of 170,000 Canadians.