AIMday™ Defence and Aerospace is an event that brings together academic researchers and industry representatives in defence and aerospace. AIMday™ is a unique and highly effective program for university-based researchers and organizations to connect, build partnerships and bring world-class research to life. By matching academic expertise with the needs of organizations, AIMday™ furthers understanding and enables new perspectives on real-world problems.
Canada has launched the Defence Industrial Strategy, prioritizing a safe, secure and sovereign country. With the acceleration of investment in this sector, including the support of developing critical technologies, the experts at the University of Waterloo can support the development of real-world solutions in:
- C5ISRT
- Quantum technologies
- Robotics
- Autonomous systems
- Training and simulation
- Energy
- Combustion and propulsion
- Undersea and Arctic surveillance
- Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
Join us for this exciting event where corporate and industry professionals collaborate with University of Waterloo faculty members and delve into potential solutions for challenges related to the development, processing, and evaluation of new and innovative research.
Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Location: University of Waterloo
Deadline to register: Industry - Friday, October 9, 2026 | Researchers - TBA
List of companies participating in AIMdayTM
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Review the list of questions proposed by participating companies.
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