MONTRÉAL, April 10, 2026 /CNW/ - Aéro Montréal invites members of the media to attend the 10th edition of the International Aerospace Innovation Forum, held under the theme "Beyond Technology: From Idea to Adoption."

Media representatives are invited to check in at the Forum registration desk on the 2nd floor (Room 210) to obtain accreditation and complimentary access, and to confirm their attendance in advance by contacting christopher.young@aeromontreal.ca. Several announcements of support for the aerospace industry, particularly in the areas of defence and security, will be made during the Forum.

As the largest aerospace event in Canada, the Forum will feature a prestigious lineup of several dozen renowned speakers from the aerospace industry and senior executives, including Guillaume Chevasson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Canada; Matthew Bromberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of CAE; Vince Sidwell, Director of Advanced Concepts and Technologies at Pratt & Whitney Canada; David Murray, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing, IT and Bombardier Operational Excellence System; Nicole Sturm, Global Director of Aerospace and Defense at Siemens; Mitch Davies, President of the National Research Council of Canada; Bachar Elzein, CEO and Chief Technology Officer of Reaction Dynamics; Jane Hupé, Deputy Director of Environment at the International Civil Aviation Organization; and Björn Nagel, Founding Director of the German Aerospace Center.

Several representatives from the political sphere will also address the Forum, including Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Economic Development for the regions of Quebec; Christopher Skeete, Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie; Jean Boulet, Minister of the Economy, Innovation and Energy, and Minister of Labour; Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Mayor of Montréal; and Tjorven Bellmann, Ambassador of Germany to Canada.

To view the full event program, click here: Program – International Aerospace Innovation Forum

The 2026 International Aerospace Innovation Forum is made possible thanks to the support of our valued partners:

• Airbus – Partner
• Pratt & Whitney Canada – Associate Partner
• Air Canada – International Partner
• Bombardier – Strategic Innovation Partner
• CAE, Dassault Systèmes, Rolls-Royce Canada, Siemens – Innovation Partners
• Aéroports de Montréal – Innovation Infrastructures Partner
• Investissement Québec – Collaborating Partner +
• BDO – B2B Partner
• Flying Whales, Government of Quebec – Collaborating Partners
• Consortium for Aerospace Research and Innovation in Quebec (CRIAQ), Héroux-Devtek – Expert Partners +
• Caisse des travailleuses et travailleurs unis Desjardins, National Research Council of Canada, EY – Expert Partners
• Communauté Métropolitaine de Montréal – Institutional Partner
• BCI Aerospace, Bell Textron Canada, FTAI Aviation, MILA, La Caisse, STRIX, Portage Cybertech – Ecosystem Partners

ABOUT AÉRO MONTRÉAL

Created in 2006, Aéro Montréal, Québec's aerospace industry cluster, has the mission of mobilizing stakeholders across Québec's aerospace ecosystem — companies, institutions, research centers, associations, and unions — with the goal of increasing its competitiveness and attractiveness on the global stage, while supporting its transformation, outreach, and growth. Aéro Montréal's activities are made possible thanks to the participation of the governments of Canada, Québec, and the Montréal Metropolitan Community, as well as its corporate members.

For more information : www.aeromontreal.ca.

ABOUT ESPACE AÉRO

Created to position Quebec as a global leader in sustainable and intelligent air mobility, Espace Aéro—the province's aerospace innovation zone—brings together key industry players, academic and research institutions, as well as SMEs and major international organizations. Its mission is to foster collaborative innovation and accelerate the transition toward decarbonized and autonomous aviation, while strengthening the attractiveness and international reach of Quebec's aerospace sector. Espace Aéro is built around three strategic hubs in Montréal, Mirabel, and Longueuil, and promotes synergy, excellence, and boldness to transform the industry.

For more information : www.espaceaero.ca.

SOURCE Aéro Montréal