VFS 80th Annual Forum and Technology Display
The VFS 80th Annual Forum and Technology Display is a significant event in the vertical flight community, scheduled for May 7-9, 2024, at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal. This event is renowned as the world's leading international technical gathering for vertical flight technology, featuring over 250 technical papers spanning every discipline from Acoustics to Test & Evaluation. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear invited presentations and engage in discussions with leaders across the military, government agencies, and industry sectors.
This year's Technology Display will be an extensive exposition showcasing cutting-edge vertical flight technologies alongside broader aerospace advancements. Participants from leading manufacturers, service providers, defense agencies, universities, and R&D organizations will present the latest in vertical flight technology, making it a pivotal gathering for the industry's top program managers and aerospace professionals.
Montréal, recognized as one of the world's largest aerospace markets and the third-largest aerospace hub, provides a strategic location for the forum. The region is notable for representing 70% of Canada's aerospace R&D spending and generating over $15 billion in annual sales, with exports comprising 75%. Québec's aerospace industry, primarily based in Greater Montréal, includes more than 200 firms employing over 36,100 engineers, technicians, and other skilled aerospace worker.
Exhibiting at Forum 80 offers organizations unparalleled access to an elite technical community that is crucial in directing the manufacturing processes for the global vertical flight industry. Exhibitors will have opportunities to interact with top program managers and engineers, participate in military program manager briefings, and attend more than 40 technical sessions. The forum will feature a range of technologies, including airframes, autonomous aerial vehicles, avionics components, electric VTOL systems, propulsion technologies, and more, making it an essential event for anyone involved in or interested in the future of vertical flight.
For more detailed information and updates, please visit the official event page on the Vertical Flight Society's website: https://vtol.org/annual-forum/forum-80
Event Information
| Event Date | 05-07-2024 |
| Event End Date | 05-09-2024 |
| Event Website | https://vtol.org/annual-forum/forum-80 |
| Location | Montreal Convention Center |
Venue Information - Montreal Convention Center
The Palais des congrès de Montréal is a convention center located in Montreal’s Quartier international, at the north end of Old Montreal. It falls under the borough of Ville-Marie. Construction began in 1977, and the Palais officially opened its doors on May 21, 1983.
Here are some key details about the Palais des congrès de Montréal:
- Location: It is downtown and conveniently linked to 4,000 hotel rooms via the city’s underground pedestrian network.
- Event Spaces: The convention center offers 113 rooms and spaces, totaling 47,265 square meters (508,756 square feet).
- Certification: The building has been awarded the BOMA BEST carbon neutral certification.
Whether you’re organizing conferences, exhibitions, galas, or other memorable events, the Montréal Convention Centre is a versatile and vibrant venue to consider!
Website: https://congresmtl.com/en/