The International Air and Space Fair, FIDAE, organized a series of seminars focused on the aerospace industry, which were attended by the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Air Force, Lieutenant General Leonardo Romanini Gutiérrez, who was accompanied by the Institution’s high command, as well as national and international authorities, academics, and industry leaders.

This conference series began on Wednesday, April 2^nd at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez with the “Industry-Academia Networking Session”. The event emphasized talent promotion and highlighted initiatives from universities and technical training centers from various countries, all aimed at boosting the space industry in the near future.

 

 

 

 

The series continued on Thursday, April 3^rd at Universidad Mayor with the seminar “Perspectives on the Aerospace Industry in Chile,” which focused on governance models, collaboration processes, and the creation of companies and startups. This cycle concluded on Friday, April 4^th at Universidad de Los Andes with the “Aerospace Innovation Session,” where innovation was highlighted as the main focus of the industry.

Throughout these three days, FIDAE’s role as a key promoter of the national and regional industry was also emphasized. All these topics will be further addressed during the twenty-fourth edition of the International Air and Space Fair.

It is worth noting the participation of the UK’s Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry and Member of Parliament, Maria Eagle, and the Italian Ambassador to Chile, Valeria Biagiotti, along with prominent national and international academics and industry representatives.