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 captivating than ever, bringing together experts, innovators, and decision-makers to explore emerging trends, current challenges, and future opportunities in the aerospace field. With a rich program of conferences, project idea presentations, networking sessions, and presentations by renowned experts, the RDV Forum 2025 offers a unique platform to exchange ideas, build strategic partnerships, and shape the future of the industry. Join us for two days of inspiration, innovation, and collaboration, where every moment counts in building a promising aerospace future. Stay tuned. The program and participation details will be communicated soon.

Ticketing

Event Themes

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Sustainable Development and Environmental Impact

Explore how innovation helps the aerospace industry reduce its ecological footprint and adopt sustainable practices for a greener future.

02.

Digital Aerospace

Discover the latest innovations in digital technologies revolutionizing the design, manufacturing, and operation of aircraft.

03.

Integrated Aerospace

Dive into the world of integrated aerospace, where collaboration between systems and technologies creates more efficient and advanced solutions.

04.

Social Acceptability

Examine the issues, strategies, and tools to ensure that aerospace advancements are well perceived and accepted by communities and society in general.

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Women in Aerospace

Highlight the contributions of women in aerospace and discuss initiatives to encourage greater diversity and inclusion in the sector.

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Safety and Cybersecurity in the Aerospace Industry

Analyze the challenges and solutions to protect the aerospace industry from physical and digital threats, ensuring the safety of operations and data.

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National and International Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Explore the benefits and opportunities of collaborations between disciplines and nations to propel innovation and progress in aerospace.

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.

Propose a project idea

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.

Become an Event Partner

As a partner, you will benefit from exceptional visibility to a targeted audience of industry experts and influential decision-makers. Associating with a mobilizing event like the RDV Forum will allow you to strengthen your positioning and brand image, expand your professional network, and access strategic collaboration opportunities.

Download our partnership plan now to discover the various options available and join us to shape the future of aerospace.

Partnership Plan