Aéro Montréal's mission is to mobilize stakeholders in Quebec's aerospace ecosystem to support its global reach, innovation capacity and growth. | Special edition — FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2024 | From July 19-25, 2024, Investissement Québec International and the ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, in collaboration with the Québec Government Office in London (DGQL), Aéro Montréal and Montréal International participated, with a delegation of more than 40 Québec companies and organizations, in the 76th edition of the Farnborough International Airshow, which was held in London, England. | | HIGHLIGHTS of the Farnborough trade mission | // Presence and announcements on the Quebec pavilion: | Throughout the week at Farnborough, the Quebec pavilion was a dynamic hub of exchanges, attracting many companies and international delegations from the United States, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Morocco, Mexico, France, and many other countries. It was also on this pavilion that several announcements were made and relayed : - The MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport has announced the creation of the LIA – Living Lab for Aerospace Innovation, which will be headed by Professor Mehran Ebrahimi.
- DCM Group and Thrust Capital Partners were congratulated on the acquisition of DH Aerospace Holding Inc. operating under the names Koss Aerospace and Brampton Processing, marking the company’s first acquisition outside Quebec, made possible in part by Aéro Montréal’s Accelerator 360° initiative.
| // Privileged meetings with government officials: | Enriching interactions with high-level representatives of the Canadian and Quebec governments, including the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Canada’s Minister of Transport, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Christopher Skeete, Québec Minister for the Economy. | // Organization of panels on eco-responsibility and innovation: | 2 — During Innovation Day, a panel on the subject of Espace Aéro, Quebec's aerospace innovation zone, hosted by Mélanie Lussier (Aéro Montréal) and with the participation of Hélène V. Gagnon (CAE), Michael Nault (Bell Textron Canada), Catherine Fournier (Mayor of the City of Longueuil) and Francine Schulz (Hamburg Aviation). | | // Participation in receptions and networking activities: | Active engagement of the Quebec aerospace cluster in various receptions and networking activities including the Delegation Cocktail Reception organized by Norton Rose Fulbright, BDC, PwC and Thrust Capital Partners, the Canadian Networking Reception made possible by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC), the Ontario Aerospace Council (OAC) Dinner, the RTX Reception, a cruise-reception hosted by The Aerospace Alliance, the mission launch event organized by the Québec Government Office in London (DGQL), the Global Aerospace Cluster Partnership (GACP) Summit, and others. | // Networking dinner focused on international growth: | // Participation in the GACP Annual Summit: | // Numerous pavilion visits and exhibitor meetings: | // Representation of Espace Aéro alongside several ambassadors: | It was a pleasure to promote Espace Aéro, Quebec's aerospace innovation zone, in the company of dignitaries and ambassadors of the project such as Catherine Fournier (Mayor of the City of Longueuil), Patrick Charbonneau (Mayor of the City of Mirabel) and Alan DeSousa (Mayor of the St-Laurent borough of the City of Montréal) | THANK YOU & CONGRATULATIONS! | The trade mission, which was particularly rich in discoveries, exchanges and moments of sharing, would not have been possible without the commitment and support of our co-organizers, whom we warmly thank: Investissement Québec International, the ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie du Québec (MEIE), the the Québec Government Office in London (DGQL) and Montréal International. Finally, congratulations to the 40 organizations and companies in our delegation who, once again, have promoted Quebec expertise internationally. Together, let's continue to open the doors to new cooperation and thus contribute to the development of our industry! | // UPCOMING AERO MONTREAL EVENTS
:: Stay informed about upcoming opportunities for your business | 1 MONTH LEFT UNTIL THE 2024 ANNUAL GOLF/BIKE CLASSIC! ⮟ More than half of the tickets are already sold for this coveted summer networking event where nearly 400 aerospace industry participants gathered last year. Register before the end of July for this coveted event. Come and enjoy a beautiful and active August day and network in a relaxed setting with partners, clients, employees and colleagues from the industry! | GOLF CLASSIC ⛳ — Registration includes:
Access to the morning brunch • Green fees • Cart • Driving range • Ball basket • Access to the locker rooms and showers of the Elm Ridge Club • Cocktail dinner • Draw and door prizes • Parking | BIKE CLASSIC
🚲 — Registration includes:
Brunch • Supervision during the course by professionals • Refreshments • Access to the locker rooms and showers of the Elm Ridge Club • Cocktail dinner • Drawing and door prizes • Parking | | ➤ This activity is made possible thanks to our valuable partners Adhetec, AGA Benefit Solutions, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Deloitte, Desjardins. DISCOVER our partnership plan including the various partnership offers and customized visibility (flags on the hole posts, signs on the tee boxes, kiosks, etc.) | __ Limited places! The event is sold out every year; don't delay in registering! ↓ + REGISTER NOW | DEFENCE & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: two training courses to make you stand out next August | 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE US DEFENCE AND SECURITY MARKET Expand your business development skills and knowledge in this highly competitive market. Participate in an English business development training, specifically tailored to the defense and security sector in the US market. Organized in collaboration with Renaissance Strategic Advisors, this training will provide you with the practical skills to excel in this sector.
➤ More specifically, you will learn to:
• Develop a business development plan: market analysis, industry trends.
• Implement business development plan: sales & marketing strategies, networking, partner & alliance management.
➤ Questions? Contact Saria Cheaib
__ + INFORMATION & REGISTRATION | 2. CONQUER THE EUROPEAN & NATO DEFENCE MARKET Take part in an exclusive business development training, designed for growing businesses! Delivered ein English by EuroDev, a trusted consultant specializing in European and NATO defense procurement, this training will provide you with the tools, knowledge and strategies to thrive in this lucrative and competitive defenCce market.
➤ Participate to:
• Study in-depth market & socio-economic analyses;
• Master tendering systems: NCI, NSPA, EDA, Horizon Europe, etc.;
• Network with key state and industrial players;
• Develop convincing proposals to secure contracts.
➤ Questions? Contact Saria Cheaib
__ + INFORMATION & REGISTRATION | REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2024 SYMPOSIUM NEXT NOVEMBER Secure your spot now for this event, focused on defense and security, specially designed for SMEs! The theme of the 2024 Symposium will be:“Harnessing Digital Technologies to Transform the Defense Sector”. Companies will have the opportunity to meet key players in the defence and security markets, including Public Services and Procurement Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, the Department of National Defence, the Canadian Coast Guard, and several major contractors. In the afternoon, participants will have the chance to visit the CAE facilities, hosts of the 2024 edition of the Symposium.
➤ High caliber speakers to be announced soon.
__ + INFORMATION & REGISTRATION | // INDUSTRY NEWS
:: Stay informed about the latest news in the aerospace industry in Quebec. | NEW CERTIFICATE IN APPLICATION OF EMERGING CYBER TECHNOLOGIES TO AEROSPACE Launched September 6, 2024 at Concordia University Concordia is launching a 15-week online program to help you acquire the skills to stay at the forefront of the aerospace industry. Created with professionals and the CIADI, this program covers 3 modules applied to aerospace: AI, cybersecurity protocols & big data
➤ Key information:
• Teaching provided by experts: Matin Komeili, Caroline Pernelle, Jun Yan.
• Program designed for: Aerospace professionals looking to upskill | Professionals in transition looking to join the aerospace industry | Recent graduates entering the workforce.
• Program featuring a mix of asynchronous activities and synchronous meetings via Zoom.
__ + REGISTRATION | 380, Saint-Antoine street West
suite 3120
Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3X7
T : 514 987-9330 aeromontreal.ca | | | | | |
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