Aerospace Defense & Supplier Summit (ADSS) Seattle, US | Market Activation Program (MAP)

• Competitive Assessment: Evaluate and benchmark your products/services against international rivals, gaining valuable insights into your standing in the global aerospace and defense market.
• Market Understanding: Gain firsthand knowledge of foreign market nuances, aiding in strategic planning and informed decision-making for international business endeavors.
• Strategic Networking: Engage directly with key industry players, potential partners, buyers, and investors, fostering vital connections necessary for building strong, strategic relationships.

• Trade-ready Canadian companies in the aerospace and related manufacturing industry, with a clear business strategy and substantial production capacity.
• Businesses that are interested in entering the supply chain of large OEM and Tier 1 aerospace companies in the U.S.

Expanding into the U.S. market presents Canadian aerospace and defense firms with a significant opportunity, given the U.S. market's vast size—worth over $200 billion. Collaboration with U.S. counterparts has historically resulted in substantial technological advancements, and aligning with US regulations often serves as a springboard for global expansion, streamlining access to a $1.5 trillion global market.

Joining this trade mission to the Aerospace Defense & Supplier Summit (ADSS) in Seattle, United States, represents a strategic move for your company to secure a competitive advantage in the global aerospace and defense market. It offers an opportunity to assess your offerings against global competitors, understand foreign market intricacies for informed decision-making and establish pivotal industry relationships.

All participants will benefit from a strong program that includes: 

• Advanced Trade Certificate on the U.S. Market
  • A virtual program tailored for Canadian businesses, offering a thorough analysis of the U.S. aerospace and defense industry to assist in formulating optimal market-entry strategies. This program encompasses a detailed market overview, considerations for product adaptation, risk mitigation strategies, guidance on business development, financing avenues, and essential business etiquette. Additionally, it facilitates crucial connections to facilitate seamless expansion within the U.S. aerospace and defense market.
• In-person Briefing Session in Seattle, U.S. – March 12, 2023
  • Participating companies will receive final details at this session, as well as the opportunity to network with influential industry leaders, organizations and local stakeholders.
• Business Development Seminar – March 12, 2023
  • This engaging seminar aims to provide attendees with vital strategies and insights ahead of their meetings with potential partners, buyers, and investors. It will help participants help refine pitching techniques, understand buyer perspectives and build effective communication strategies to forge lasting connections with potential partners.
• Curated B2B Meetings – March 12-14, 2023
  • Delegates will have access to professionally curated in-person matchmaking meetings with key potential clients and partners.
• Space at turned-key Canada Pavilion at Aerospace Defense & Supplier Summit (ADSS) Seattle, U.S.

Please contact us for information about the fees linked to joining the trade mission, including details on different delegate tiers available.