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: From idea to adoption.
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.
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:
- Defence and sovereignty
- Emerging technologies
- International collaboration
- Sustainability and supply chains