Mission accomplished!
From June 15 to 18, representatives of CRIAQ – Guillaume Côté, Étienne Leclerc-Jolette, and Stéphanie Dion – proudly showcased Quebec’s collaborative aerospace research at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget.
The Quebec delegation included over 175 representatives from more than 65 companies and organizations. CRIAQ took part in the event alongside many members and partners to develop new collaborative opportunities through its unique model for accelerating innovation in aerospace.
Highlights:
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Kickoff of the mission with a networking reception at the Québec Government Office in Paris, attended by Québec Premier François Legault; Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Christine Fréchette; President of Investissement Québec International (IQI), Hubert Bolduc; and Québec’s Delegate General in Paris, Henri-Paul Rousseau.
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Engaging discussions with Minister Fréchette at the Québec Pavilion
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Interview with Midi Info (Radio-Canada)
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Renewal of our partnership with Hamburg’s ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research
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Meeting with our Belgian partner Skywin, alongside Aéro Montréal
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Hosting of a Quebec–Wallonia matchmaking workshop, highlighting regional innovation strengths and expertise from both sides
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Participation in several international business development meetings throughout the week, including with DLR (Germany), IAIAC (South Korea), Aerospace Valley (France), Viesse (Italy), AED (Portugal), and A*STAR (Singapore)
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Moderation of a panel on international innovation collaborations, featuring Airbus Canada, Aéroports de Montréal, Polytechnique Montréal, and École de technologie supérieure
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Attendance at the official Canadian reception at Hôtel Le Marois, in the presence of the Canadian Ambassador to France, the Honourable Stéphane Dion, and the new federal Minister of Industry, Mélanie Joly
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Partner of a networking reception at the Maison des étudiants canadiens (Cité internationale universitaire de Paris), organized by ÉTS, ÉNA, and the CTA in collaboration with the City of Longueuil
As new international collaboration opportunities take shape for Quebec’s aerospace ecosystem, CRIAQ reaffirms its strong commitment to its members and partners in pursuing ambitious and innovative projects for the future of aerospace.
