On Thursday, May 2, be a part of the 300 industry experts, researchers, students and vendors expected to attend McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI)’s Manufacturing Forum and Industry Open House.

Annually, MMRI welcomes attendees to our Hamilton, Ontario facility to network with industry partners, explore research projects and discuss exciting possibilities.

The keynote speaker this year is John Dyck, CEO of the Clean Energy and Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII).

Draft agenda (subject to change):

Time Activity
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Registration and light breakfast
9 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Welcome remarks
9:15 a.m. – 10 a.m. Keynote presentation: John Dyck
10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Networking break
10:20 a.m. – 12 p.m. Panel discussions
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Networking lunch
1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Industry open house (multiple sites)

Click here for more information.

Click here to register for the event. There is no cost to attend but please register to guarantee your spot. There is limited space at the morning Manufacturing Forum and registering for the Industry Open House will assist with planning.

AED DAYS in Oeiras, Portugal

May 7 - 9, 2024

Ontario Aerospace Council, in collaboration with the Trade Commissioner Service, would like to receive your 'Expression of Interest' to participate in a mission to AED Days. 

Click register button above to submit you interest by April 10th.

AED Days is an event that brings together the Portuguese Aeronautics, Space and Defence ecosystem together with the main international players within these industries, to discuss the present and future challenges of these sectors and seek collaborations and commercial partnerships, with a special focus on the Portuguese ecosystem.   Canada will be a Partner Country for 2024!   In its 11th Edition, the event which is organized by AED Cluster Portugal, offers Canadian companies the opportunity to meet with high level contacts from Tier1/OEMS such as Aernnova, Lauak, Airbus, Embraer, OGMA, TAP and Mecachrome who have all invested heavily in Portugal.    Canadian companies will be able to participate as guests at NO COST. A registration link and code will be supplied upon confirmation of interest. Check out the full 2024 Program The May 7th Conference will offer speakers from the 3 levels of the Portuguese Armed Forces and OEMs, and will be followed by a B2B sessions. A VIP Dinner will also be hosted in the evening. The May 8th Talks will focus on Sustainable Aviation and May 9th offers two separate visit programs to choose from. View the speaker line-up and full program details by visiting the AED Days 2024 event site. You may also download the full AED Information Deck here. Why attend? The 2023 AED Days welcomed 620 participants, 289 companies from 21 countries with 120 pre-arranged B2B meetings. Noteworthy was the active presence of major OEMs, such as Airbus, Embraer, GDLS, Leonardo, Thales, Lockheed Martin, Aernnova, and OGMA. Watch the video from the 2023 edition of AED Days Why Portugal? Canada has been identified as being a strategic partner for Portugal with opportunities to access government procurement program, innovation projects and major aerospace, defence and space programs. Significant number of OEMs have a presence in Portugal: Aernnova, Airbus (with two plants and a shared services’ center and planning on growing its presence locally), Lauak, Mechachrome and Embraer (MRO center) MoUs between Canadian and Portuguese industry: OAC and AéroMontréal, NRC, CRIAQ, NRCan and Portuguese Agency for Firefighting. In addition, CCC is presently looking at signing an MoU with the Portuguese Air Force GEOSAT, the first Portuguese satellite operator, is leading a national effort to develop new constellations with a big part of the national ecosystem and some international partners Opportunities of R&D in Clean Aviation and Advance Air Mobility projects Firefighting, Naval and European Programme procurement opportunities Why submit your EOI? Your feedback will help the OAC determine the level of demand and support needed to facilitate a mission to the only matchmaking program for the aerospace & defence industries in Portugal. Submit your interest by clicking the REGISTER link at the top of the page or contact us for more information by APRIL 10th.

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE MEETINGS, SEVILLA

May 14-16, 2024 - Sevilla, Spain

Why attend A&DM Sevilla?

In its 10th anniversary, A&DM Sevilla has established itself as the most prominent matchmaking program for the aerospace and defence industries in Spain.

A&DM Sevilla connects OEMs and their Tier 1 & 2 suppliers, with manufacturers and service providers from both civil and defence aviation, through a series of individually tailored one-to-one meetings. 

Are you interest in a Mission to A&DM Sevilla? 

OAC, in collaboration with the Trade Commissioner Service and the show organizers BCI, are looking to offer a special package to support the participation of Canadian companies.

Please share your interest no later than April 10th by clicking HERE.

Interested in Spain as an Export Market? 

Contact us today to learn more about aerospace and defence opportunities in Spain.

Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:30 am

Location: Glencairn Golf Club, Milton Ontario

Get your golf gear ready to join us!

OAC's Annual Golf Tournament is a four-person scramble (Best Ball) with a SHOTGUN START at 1:30 pm. For 2024, we are back at the Glencairn Golf Club, one of Clublink's premier courses! 

Show your skill (or your luck) in the on-course contests:

• Closest to the Pin (men’s and ladies)
• Longest Drive (men’s and ladies)
• Most Accurate Drive
• Hole in One
• Air Cannon
• Closest to the Barrel
• Chipping, Putting and more!

In 2024, the OAC will offer five scholarships of $2,500 each to deserving aerospace students in Ontario-from first year to post graduate-all funded by your OAC Annual Golf Tournament.

🏆🏆🏆 After the fairways, join us in the CLUBHOUSE for dinner!

The silent auction and draw winners will be announced at the dinner along with our 2024 Scholarship Winners taking stage to share their passion for aerospace, don't miss this wonderful evening!

During the reception and dinner, we have another 18 holes where golfers and dinner attendees can take their shot at 'a hole in one' by purchasing tickets to win great prizes! Each prize draw helps provide scholarship funds for our future aerospace workforce.

 ⛳️ Registration is now OPEN!

     Ticket Information

      👉Foursome Rates                     👉 Individual Golf Rates              👉 Dinner Tickets

             Member: $1,750 +tax                   Member: $475 +tax                         $170 pp +tax      

              Non-Member: $2,000 +tax           Non-Member: $600 +tax                                         

Thank You to our 2023 Sponsors!

2024 Golf Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities

Gain visibility, network with our aerospace industry all while enjoying an amazing day on the green and an evening of fun & prizes in the clubhouse. Don't wait, there are only a few Specialty Holes left!

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CHOOSE YOUR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

• We offer multiple sponsorship packages for on course contests or create your own!
  
• Our 19^th Hole sponsors and silent auction donors are the primary funding mechanism for the OAC Scholarships for Aerospace Studies. 
• This year, we are awarding FIVE scholarships valued at $2,500 each.
• Don't miss the opportunity to support the development of our future workforce!

 Contact Natasha Gagnon for full details on Sponsorship Opportunities.

Thank you in advance for your Support! 

The Farnborough International Airshow will return on July 22-26, 2024

The Farnborough International Airshow 2024 (FIA2024) is returning this July and will host leading innovators from the aerospace, aviation and defence industries, and beyond. Join your peers on the global stage as they showcase their latest innovations and embark on ground-breaking collaborations and partnership. FIA2024 will focus on six key themes, each offering a unique message that is pivotal to the aerospace industry today:

• Space
• Defence
• Sustainability
• Innovation
• Future Flight
• Workforce

Take advantage of OAC's Trade Show Services:

Hotel Room Block

Benefit from our group rate at the Hilton London Kensington Hotel and get easy access to our daily coach service to the airshow! Our group rates includes breakfast and taxes. Reserve your room directly with Hilton by clicking below.

Coach Service Daily

Streamline your logistics, hop on our daily direct "Hotel to Airshow" coach transport service between London and Farnborough. Arrive relaxed and ready to do business. Download the information sheet and reserve your seats today!

Join the Ontario Mission to Farnborough:

The Ontario Government, with the support of the OAC, is delighted to invite you to join its Business Mission to the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 (FIA2024).

LAST CHANCE - Only 3 Exhibitors Spots currently available on the Ontario Pavilion. Seize this opportunity with our extended deadline to March 7th!

Questions? Contact the OAC today!

Mark your calendars for DAIR To Innovate 2024 on Thursday, October 24, in Toronto at The Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation, at Centennial College Downsview Campus.

Don’t miss out on the exchanging of ideas with leading industry players, academics, government representatives, aerospace adjacent sectors, and students.

Registration opens in May and details will be emailed to you. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Join the Canadian business delegation to the Avalon Airshow 2025

Avalon 2025: Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition will be held from March 25 to 30, at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Victoria.

The Avalon Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition is a global business, defence and aviation event, attracting senior aerospace, defence and civil aviation industry, military and government decision-makers from around the world.

Following the success of the business delegation at Avalon Airshow in 2023, the Trade Commissioner Service will once again lead a Canadian business delegation to Avalon Airshow 2025 with a program of activities from Monday March 24 through to Friday March 28th, 2025. 

Ontario Aerospace Council, in collaboration with the Trade Commissioner Service, would like to receive your 'Expression of Interest' to participate in the mission to AVALON.

Submit your interest by clicking the REGISTER BUTTON at the top of the page or contact Natasha Gagnon for more information.