Pre-Conference Day

Nov 25, 2024 | 14.45 - 19.00 Excursions

Network with new contacts before the conference has even started!

Start your conference experience with an excursion to one of the many aviation sites in Munich on the day before the conference (Nov 25). Take a look inside the Airbus Defence and Space, GKN Aerospace, Deutsche Aircraft facilities or visit the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Lab. Bring your questions, get inspired and make valuable contacts in the industry!

Please note: Seats for the excursions are limited and only available to All Access ticket holders. Pre-registration required.


 November 25, 2024

Registration and meeting point for the excursions

Conference Center North | Messe Munich, 81823 München

Only included in All Access tickets. Pre-registration is neccessary. Busses leave at 3.00 pm.

14.15 - 14.45

Plant tour to Airbus Defence and Space | Taufkirchen

Airbus is a global leader in the defence sector, the largest defence supplier in Europe, and among the top 10 defence companies worldwide. It manufactures tactical and strategic airlifters, multi-role aerial tankers and advanced combat aircraft. Together, the A400M, C295, CN235, A330 MRTT and Eurofighter Typhoon make up a world-class product line operated by air forces worldwide. With decades of industrial experience behind it, Airbus consistently develops cutting-edge technologies for the most challenging missions.

15.00 - 19.00

Plant tour to GKN Aerospace | Munich

GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission,

At our German home in Munich, we focus on our civil aerospace business line. Joining Munich, you can expect to design and manufacture systems and components for passenger planes, pushing your professional development while helping our passengers travel safely and securely.

15.00 - 19.00

Tour: Deutsche Aircraft – D328eco | Oberpfaffenhofen

Founded on the proud heritage of Dornier and upholding Germany's reputation for engineering design, quality and innovation, Deutsche Aircraft is the new purpose-driven German Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). As Dornier 328 type certificate holder, Deutsche Aircraft enables development of the D328® aircraft platform toward an efficient, economic and environmentally friendly aircraft, driving the future of aviation toward climate-neutral flight. With the government of Germany as partner, Deutsche Aircraft is leading the way in a new era of a cleaner, safer and more efficient aviation.

15.00 - 19.00


Get your ticket now and secure your "all in all" experience!

Pre-registration for the events is required as capacities are limited. Please register for the event as part of your Aviation Forum registration.

If you already have a ticket, you can book the events additionally. Please send an email to afo@ipm.ag.

Guided tour: Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE Lab | Munich

Recognizing ideas, driving innovation and promoting creative start-ups: Dassault Systèmes has been supporting young entrepreneurs for years with its own ecosystem to turn their ideas into reality.

The core of this work is the 3DEXPERIENCE Lab and the associated "Start-up Accelerator" program. As part of this two-year program, Dassault Systèmes supports start-ups with a wide range of services

- Access to resources: start-ups can access the various software tools of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform as well as technical equipment in the Lab when developing their ideas.

- Own mentoring program: The approach supports young companies in business-relevant areas such as sales or marketing.

- Large network of experts: specialist knowledge and know-how is pooled in a global technology and business network.

15.00 - 19.00