Media advisory - 2013 Canadian Aerospace Summit in Ottawa

OTTAWA, Oct. 15, 2013 /CNW/ - Mr. Jim Quick, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) invites media representatives to the 2013 Canadian Aerospace Summit on October 16 and 17 at the Ottawa Convention Centre (55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa). Media representatives are required to confirm their presence.

The 2013 Canadian Aerospace Summit offers a Conference program featuring prestigious guest speakers who will present on current Canadian and international industry themes, a B2B & Trade Show event which will connect the representatives of large Canadian and international prime companies and potential suppliers, and its two main keynote events - the Annual Aerospace Reception and Dinner and the Aerospace Leadership Luncheon.

SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Wednesday October 16, 2013
	13:00	Opening remarks: Jim Quick, President & CEO, AIAC Hélène V. Gagnon, Vice President of Public Affairs, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility, Bombardier Aerospace, Outgoing Chair, AIAC
	13:45	Murdo Morrison, Editor, Flight Global
	14:15	Elliot Holokauahi Pulham, CEO, Space Foundation
	15:15	Sustainable Development Technology Panel
	16:30	John Maris, President and CEO, Marinvent
	18:30	Annual Aerospace Dinner, featuring: Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker Chris Hadfield, Astronaut and former Commander of the International Space Station Presentation of AIAC's James C. Floyd Award for achievement in aerospace. (This is a ticketed event. A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase on-site at the Summit registration desk)
Thursday October 17, 2013
	09:00	Hon. Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport
	09:30	Laurent Giguère, National Industry Leader, KPMG
	10:30	Philippe Poutissou, Vice President Marketing, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft
	11:05	Dennis Muilenburg, President and CEO, Boeing Defense, Space & Security
	12:30	Aerospace Leadership Luncheon featuring Hon. Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services
	14:30	Rafal Rohozinski, CEO, SecDev Group
	15:00	Panel: Digitally Competent Talent - A Pathway to Innovation and Productivity

More information on the Summit, including a full program, can be found at www.aiac.ca/summit English or www.aiac.ca/sommet French. Media can register by visiting http://www.aiac.ca/summit/media.aspx.

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AIAC is the national association representing Canada's aerospace manufacturing and services sector.  As the world's fifth-largest aerospace industry, Canada's aerospace sector contributes $27 billion to the national GDP, exports 80% of its output, and dedicates over 20% of its activity to research and development (R&D). Aerospace is responsible for the employment of 170,000 Canadians. AIAC represents the interests of over 700 aerospace companies across Canada.

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SOURCE: Aerospace Industries Association of Canada

For further information:

and to register (mandatory): 

Kristen VanderHoek, Director of Communications
Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
613 232-4297 x225, [e-mail]