RIR AIR and the Veneto Region take center stage at Aerospace & Defense Meetings Torino with 14 Partners
A delegation of 14 partners from the Veneto region represented the excellence of the regional aerospace ecosystem at one of the sector’s most prestigious international events.
From 2 to 4 December , RIR AIR proudly participated in Aerospace & Defense Meetings Torino, confirming once again its strategic role as a catalyst for expertise, innovation and industrial collaboration in the aerospace sector.
Together with its partners, RIR AIR animated the collective stand of the Regione Veneto, bringing to the Turin stage the solidity and dynamism of a territorial ecosystem that continues to grow and distinguish itself at a national and international level.
An event of global significance
The 2024 edition of Aerospace & Defense Meetings Turin confirmed its position as a global reference point for the aerospace industry, with numbers that demonstrate the event’s strategic importance:
- 900 companies from all over the world
- Over 3.000 attendees including exhibitors, OEM buyers, and institutional stakeholders
- Over 12,000 B2B meetings organized, a unique opportunity for networking and business development.
- Representation from over 35 countries , confirming the global dimension of the event
- 30 innovative startups , protagonists of cutting-edge technological innovation
These numbers highlight not only the international reach of the event, but above all its ability to generate concrete and lasting connections between companies, investors, research centers and institutions , fueling the development of the entire aerospace sector.
The Veneto network at the heart of innovation
The presence of RIR AIR and its 14 partners offered an extraordinary opportunity to showcase the industrial and technological excellence of the Veneto region, presenting innovative solutions across the entire aerospace supply chain and launching new commercial collaborations with international players.
The event provided the ideal setting for targeted B2B meetings with major industry companies, cutting-edge startups, and key institutions. The Veneto delegation held over 245 qualified meetings , laying the foundation for future strategic partnerships.
RIR AIR partners protagonists of the program
Participation in Aerospace & Defense Meetings Turin was not limited to the exhibition presence, but saw the RIR AIR partners actively involved in the conference program and thematic panels .
AIR – Veneto Aerospace Cluster: a regional model for innovation and industrial growth
December 3 | 4:20 PM – 4:50 PM
A panel discussion on the Veneto aerospace cluster’s experience as a case study in territorial development, featuring:
- Federico Zoppas – President, Veneto Aerospace Cluster – AIR
- Gino Bucciol – VP Business Development, Officina Stellare
- Gianpietro Marchiori – Member of the Board of Directors of RIR AIR and President, EIE Group
- Liviana Forza – Member of the RIR AIR Board of Directors and CEO, Isoclima
- Carlo Bettanini – Coordinator of the RIR AIR Scientific Committee and Associate Professor, University of Padua
- Michele Peterle – Cluster Manager RIR AIR
Opening Space for Textiles: Building a Roadmap for Cross-Sector Synergies Together
December 3 | 9:40 AM – 10:10 AM
A strategic discussion on the potential of collaborations between space, advanced materials, and technical textiles, with the participation of:
- Cristina Leone (Moderator) – President, CTNA
- Mauro Sampellegrini – Innovation Manager, Confindustria Moda – TexClubTec
- Stefano Carosio – ESA Technology Broker for Italy, STAM Srl
Roundtable: Considerations for a Long-Term Human Presence on the Moon
December 4 | 3:10 PM – 4:15 PM
A look at the future of space exploration and the lunar economy, as part of the Lunar Economy Summit 2025, moderated by New Horizons’ Sasha Gallio.
Participation in the Aerospace & Defense Meetings Turin further strengthens RIR AIR’s role as a strategic enabler of relationships, expertise, and opportunities for network companies, contributing to the competitive development of the Veneto aerospace industry in the international context.
A heartfelt thank you to all our 14 exhibiting partners and 9 visitors for their continued support and shared commitment to excellence:
Alca Technology Srl, Benozzi Engineering, Berkem, Cisas Giuseppe Colombo, Compositex, Ecor Sky, Isoclima Group, LOMEC s.r.l., Maroso Srl, New Horizon, QASCOM, Spaceflux, VAutomation srl, Zoppas Industries, Heating Element Technologies, CAREL, SAEN SRL, SAC Serigrafia srl, Strumenti Scientifici CINEL S.r.l., Officina Stellare S.p.A, Buson srl, Anodica Trevigiana S.p.a., Mecc-Tre srl.
The event also saw the participation of ESA BIC Padua, further confirming the strong link between innovation, startups and European programmes supporting technological development in the aerospace sector.
To learn more about the event and stay updated on the next edition:
https://torino.bciaerospace.com/
