About the Farnborough International Airshow
The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) brings together leaders in aerospace, defence and global supply chains at one of the world’s premier aerospace trade events.
When: July 20 to 24, 2026
Where: Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, United Kingdom
The event provides a high-profile platform for Canadian companies and government partners to promote capabilities, foster partnerships, attract investment and advance trade. Canada will showcase its globally recognized aerospace and defence ecosystems, positioning itself as a competitive and reliable partner for global trade.
Join Canada’s delegation at the Farnborough International Airshow
If you’re attending FIA 2026, join Canada’s delegation, free of charge, to gain the following:
Access to exclusive services
Request access to meeting space and be invited to Canada-led business engagement activities
Up-to-date news and event updates
Receive the latest information on Canada’s presence, programming and delegation events.
Access to the Canada Delegation Guide
The guide features participating organizations and their key contacts, and it will be shared with Canada’s delegation and international stakeholders. Take advantage of your access to this helpful guide to find out who’s at FIA and make new professional connections. Note that it is no longer possible to add organizations to the guide.
An opportunity to be invited to the Canada Reception
Our flagship networking event will bring together Canadian industry, international partners, government officials and senior leadership to promote Canadian capabilities (limited availability).
Please note: Joining Canada’s delegation does not provide access to the airshow. All participants must secure their own airshow passes directly on the Farnborough International Airshow website.
Canada's presence at FIA 2026
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), National Defence, the Trade Commissioner Service and the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) are collaborating to deliver Canada’s coordinated presence at FIA 2026.
Together, they will offer programming and dedicated spaces—including the Canadian Pavilion Lounge, the Canada Chalet, exhibition areas and meeting rooms—to support business engagement and business development opportunities. Programming will include speaker series events, networking activities and receptions designed to strengthen relationships and create global opportunities for Canadian industry.
Highlights
1,500 exhibitors
60+ countries
100,000+ visitors
500 Canadian participants representing 150 organizations
Calendar of events
Canada’s programming at FIA 2026 features a curated calendar of networking and engagement opportunities designed to connect Canadian industry with global aerospace and defence leaders.
The calendar of events will be available soon.
Canada Reception | July 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Canada House, London, United Kingdom
Hosted by the Honourable Bill Blair, High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom, Canada’s official reception will bring together Canadian industry leaders, government officials, political representatives and international aerospace and defence executives.
This networking event will provide an opportunity to strengthen partnerships, exchange insights and showcase Canada’s innovation and capabilities on the global stage.
Who can attend
Attendance is by invitation only and limited to members of Canada’s delegation. Due to capacity limitations at Canada House, the number of invitations available to each organization may be restricted. The High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom will be emailing invitations to selected attendees from early to mid-July. Invitations are non-transferable.
Contact us
- For general enquiries, send an email to the ISED FIA mailbox.
- For questions related to the official Canadian reception and the presence of the Trade Commissioner Service at the FIA, please send an email to the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom's mailbox.
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