AED Cluster Portugal is pleased to announce that registration for AED Days 2025 is now open. Organised in collaboration with the Municipality of Oeiras, the event will take place from 3 to 5 June 2025, and marks the 12th edition of the most prominent national and international event dedicated to the Aeronautics, Space and Defence sectors in Portugal.
With the central theme “The Aeronautics, Space and Defence Industries in the New Global Geopolitics”, AED Days 2025 will gather leading companies, policy-makers, government institutions, research centres and international organisations to discuss the global challenges shaping these strategic sectors and Portugal’s role in the international value chain.
Programme Highlights
The agenda of AED Days 2025 is structured around four key moments:
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Talks Conference (3 June): The event opens with high-level debates featuring national and international experts, addressing current trends and strategic challenges in the Aeronautics, Space and Defence industries.
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Sustainable Aviation Talks (4 June): A dedicated session focused on innovative and sustainable solutions in the aviation industry, returning after the success of previous editions.
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Industrial Visits (5 June): Participants will have the opportunity to visit leading Portuguese companies in the Aeronautics, Space and Defence sectors and connect directly with national technological capabilities.
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Throughout the event, attendees will also benefit from a Technology Showroom, Networking Lunches and pre-arranged B2B meetings, both in-person and digital.
AED Days is now recognised as a leading national and international platform, reinforcing Portugal’s position in the global value chains of the Aeronautics, Space and Defence industries.
Registration is open to all entities, professionals and stakeholders involved in high-tech industries in Portugal. The event will take place in a hybrid format, with both in-person participation and live digital streaming, and full access to the main sessions will be available after the event.