Where Ideas Meet
February 25-26, 2025
Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal

The 13th edition of the RDV Forum promises to be more engaging than ever, bringing together exceptional talents, innovative minds, and influential leaders to explore emerging trends, tackle current challenges, and seize opportunities in the aerospace sector. Under the theme “Generations of Ideas,” RDV Forum 2025 offers a diverse program featuring conferences, presentations of innovative project ideas, and networking sessions. This intergenerational event unites dedicated professionals committed to building strategic partnerships and actively shaping the future of the industry. Join this unique platform for two days of inspiration, collaboration, and innovation, and contribute to a promising future for aerospace.

Consult the Program

Ticketing

Event Themes

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Sustainable Development and Decarbonization

Discover how the aerospace industry is responding to the ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

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Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)

Dive into the world of AAM, where collaboration between systems and technologies from different sectors creates new solutions for new uses.

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Digital Aviation

Discover digital aviation, a multi-faceted technological revolution. This new era incorporates cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, real-time data, and advanced navigation systems.

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Emerging Women in Aerospace

Highlight the importance of contribution of women in aerospace, to encourage them to pursue a career in the field and discuss initiatives to achieve greater female participation.

Key Figures - 2023 Edition

+800

Expressions of interest in project ideas

10

My Thesis in Aerospace in 180 sec." presentations by master's or doctoral students

415

Participants

62

Project ideas

30

Speakers

36

Partners and sponsors

Reasons to Participate

Networking and Connections

Meet industry leaders, experts, and key ecosystem players to establish strategic partnerships.

Idea Generation and Discovery

Take the opportunity to discover the ideas presented at the event. You can express your interest in joining a project team.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Create partnerships with experts from various disciplines to solve complex problems.

Technological Advances

Discover the latest innovations and cutting-edge technologies in aerospace.

Transformative Projects

Foster collaborative projects that will shape the future of air mobility.

Do you have a project idea and want to present it at the RDV Forum to find partners? 

Fill out our form to propose your project idea. A project manager at CRIAQ will then evaluate it, and if accepted, you can present it at your booth and on stage during the RDV Forum 2025.

[Receipt of project ideas is now closed]

Interested in joining a team and working on a project?

During the RDV Forum, numerous project ideas will be presented to an audience of aerospace industry experts and researchers. This is when you can also express your interest in becoming a project partner. 

Networking

 

Meet aerospace industry leaders, renowned researchers, and key decision-makers, and establish valuable connections that could pave the way for new collaborations. Whether you’re looking for business partners, mentors, or just contacts in your field, this event offers a dynamic platform to expand your professional network and exchange ideas with stakeholders in the ecosystem. Take advantage of dedicated networking sessions, informal discussions, and planned meetings to maximize your presence and leverage the full potential of this must-attend aerospace industry event.