The CRIAQ podcast is a scientific outreach project that gives a voice to those driving change. In each episode, we showcase bold technological initiatives, social challenges, and inspiring collaborations that are shaping the present and future of Quebec’s aerospace innovation ecosystem.
By sharing local scientific expertise and its contribution to societal issues, we aim to make the aerospace sector more accessible to a wider audience while highlighting the impact of Quebec’s leading export industry.
Whether you are a professional, a student, or simply curious, our episodes offer stimulating and relevant content.
Our series is organized around four main themes:
- Sustainable Aerospace : Projects tackling environmental challenges, including CO₂ emission reduction, green aviation, and the eco-efficiency of technologies.
- Air Mobility of the futur : New transport modes beyond traditional aviation, such as drones, urban air vehicles, and intermodal transport, along with the integration of technologies and infrastructure.
- Digital Aviation Systems : Emerging technologies transforming aerospace, including artificial intelligence, autonomous aircraft, cybersecurity, control software, and aerial connectivity.
- The New Generation of Aerospace : The rise of innovative companies, the role of women in aerospace, and the next generation of innovators strengthening Quebec’s leadership in cutting-edge aerospace applications.
Who will join the conversation from our network?
- Selwa Rafi, President of KEPLR Intelligence, will share her perspective on aerospace talent and women’s entrepreneurship in the field.
- John Valley, President, and Yannick Richard, Executive Vice President at Vertiko Mobility, will discuss advanced air mobility, sustainability in aviation and regional accessibility.
- Catherine Roy, Network Leader for Design Centers at Thales Canada, will address the social acceptability of emerging technologies.
Where to listen to the podcast?
Each episode will be available on the CRIAQ website and YouTube.
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Acknowledgments
We thank our guests for their valuable contributions :
Selwa Rafi
President
KEPLR Intelligence
John Valley
President
Vertiko Mobility
Yannick Richard
Executive Vice President
Vertiko Mobility
Catherine Roy
Design Centers Network Leader
Thales Canada Inc.
We also wish to acknowledge the CRIAQ team for their support in hosting our episodes :
Guillaume Côté
President and CEO
CRIAQ
Stéphanie Dion
Director, Communication and Engagement
CRIAQ
Neyssa Sylvain
Communications and Events Intern,
CRIAQ
Production
This project was led by Lise Neyssa Sylvain, a communication student at the University of Montreal, under the supervision of Stéphanie Dion (CRIAQ).