Aerospace & Defence Mission to Germany & ILA Berlin 2026
ILA Connect & Meet 2026 will connect companies, startups, research organizations and experts from the aerospace, defense and space technology fields. The international matchmaking event, organised as part of ILA Berlin, will offer a space for establishing business and technology partnerships as well as finding new opportunities for collaboration.
ILA Connect & Meet 2026 will take place from 10-12 June 2026 as part of one of Europe’s most important aerospace, defence and space trade fairs. The event will connect companies, startups, research institutions, clusters and public organisations from all over Europe and other regions of the world.
Matchmaking organised by the Enterprise Europe Network will allow participants to plan pre-arranged B2B meetings focused on business, technology and research cooperation. Meetings will take place in person at the fair and online via the b2match platform.
The main topics of this year’s edition include aerospace, defence technology, space industry, digitalization, autonomous systems, advanced mobility or sustainable technologies. Participants will get the opportunity to make new international contacts, present their solutions and discuss current trends and innovations in the aerospace sector.
ILA Berlin has long been one of the most important European platforms for the aerospace sector and attracts thousands of experts, companies and decision-makers from the fields of civil aviation, defence, space technology and research and development every year.
For whom the event is suitable
- aerospace, defence and space companies,
- startups and innovative technology companies,
- research and development organisations,
- suppliers and manufacturers to the aerospace and defence industry,
- clusters and professional organisations,
- companies looking for international partners and new business opportunities.