On March 26, 2026, DAIR hosted its second annual Design Thinking Workshop at Siemens Canada, bringing together leaders from across the aerospace ecosystem.
This invitation-only, full-day event created a unique space for industry and academia to collaborate, tackle shared challenges and co-create innovative solutions.
The central question of the day was:
How can DAIR support industry and academia to better collaborate while driving innovation and research?
Event Highlights:
Interactive Group Sessions: Teams refined approaches to shared challenges, generating ideas grounded in practicality and innovation.
Framework-driven Collaboration: Participants reviewed and co-developed solutions, applying a structured design thinking methodology.
Exclusive SMART Manufacturing Tour: Siemens Canada offered attendees a firsthand look at next-gen production systems, digitalization tools and innovations shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing.
Applied Learning: Participants explored cutting-edge technologies and gained insight into real-world applications of digital and SMART manufacturing in aerospace.
ATTendees included:
How Can You Get Involved?
Become a member of the Innovation Network and join the discussion. Contact
Samantha Glover at collaboration@dairhub.com for more information or visit the
DAIR Innovation Network webpage.