AED Cluster Portugal has officially opened registration for AED Days 2026, reinforcing its role as the national cluster for the aeronautics, space and defence industries, and as a platform linking the national ecosystem with the key international players in these sectors.
The 13th edition of AED Days will take place between 27 and 29 May in Oeiras and Cascais, bringing together companies, institutions and decision-makers in an environment focused on strategic dialogue, industrial cooperation and the identification of opportunities for collaboration and business development.
With a well-established format, the event runs over three days, featuring high-level conferences, an exhibition area and sessions dedicated to networking and pre-arranged B2B meetings, which facilitate the creation of partnerships and integration into global value chains.
The programme begins on 27 May with the Talks, a session bringing together institutional representatives, industry leaders and experts to discuss emerging trends and strategic challenges facing the sectors, complemented by a Networking Dinner which provides an ideal setting for strengthening relationships between national and international stakeholders.
On 28 May, the Defence Industry Forum stands out as a key event dedicated to the defence sector, focusing on strategic priorities, procurement trends and opportunities for industrial cooperation, highlighting Portugal’s contribution to global value chains.
In parallel, on 27 and 28 May, the Exhibition adds a new dimension to the event, with an area of around 1,000 m² at the Estoril Conference Centre, designed to showcase technologies, products and services, whilst fostering direct contact between companies, partners and potential clients.
The final day, 29 May, is dedicated to the AeroFuture Forum, a platform focused on advanced air mobility, sustainable aviation and the role of airports as hubs of innovation, bringing together industry, decision-makers and technology organisations to discuss the transformations shaping the future of aviation, as well as Industry Visits, which enable direct contact with key industrial players within the national ecosystem.
AED Days continues to establish itself as a key initiative for Portugal’s international positioning in the aeronautics, space and defence sectors, helping to strengthen competitiveness, technological capacity and the integration of the national industry into global value chains.
Registration is now open, inviting companies and institutions to secure their place at this leading industry event: https://aeddays.com/2026
Sponsorship opportunities also remain available, offering the chance to enhance institutional visibility, strategic positioning and privileged access to international decision-makers and partners.