Looking to Make The Most Out Of The Paris Air Show?

Gianna Pinasco
Aerospace Xelerated
4 min readMay 24, 2023

The Paris Air Show 2023 is a prestigious event bringing together aviation enthusiasts, industry leaders, and innovative startups from around the world. This year the exhibition will be held from June 19th-25th at Paris Le Bourget, and will serve as the perfect platform for the aviation industry to showcase its latest technologies, developments, and ambitions.

Will you be exhibiting at the Paris Air Show this year? If so, keep reading as we dive into the best practices for making the most of the Paris Air Show and highlight key events happening around the show.

Define your objectives. To make the most out of your attendance, define your objectives and set clear goals before attending the event. Whether it’s generating leads, networking with industry leaders, or securing partnerships, knowing your objectives will help you focus your efforts.

Do your homework. Maximise your networking potential at PAS by strategically reviewing the exhibitor’s list in advance. This proactive approach will ensure you’re well-versed to connect with potential partners, investors, and customers.

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Leverage social media. Social media is a powerful tool to reach and connect with corporates. Create a compelling graphic and copy to highlight your attendance at the event. Use relevant hashtags to reach your target audience and tag your partners/team to increase engagement.

Create an engaging booth. Design an eye-catching booth that reflects your brand identity and attracts visitors. If possible, bring product demos, and use visuals to leave a long-lasting impression on visitors. And don’t forget to nail down your elevator pitch!

Expand your business opportunities at the event. The Paris Air Show is an opportunity to meet and network with fellow startups, industry leaders, and key players in the field. Leverage these new connections to build the ground for partnerships and collaborations.

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Seize growth opportunities. The Paris Air Show will be holding conferences, panel discussions, and arranging business meetings. This is a great way to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, and meet corporates. More information on arranged business meetings and conferences is here.

The Paris Air Mobility programme is also hosting free-of-charge events, including roundtables, pitch opportunities, and sessions with industry leaders. More information can be found here.

An array of innovative startups. The event attracts an impressive lineup of startups, each bringing their unique solutions and ideas to the table. At Aerospace Xelerated, we are excited to showcase the work of our portfolio companies’ innovative solutions ranging from digital twin manufacturing to flight ops, and VR training among others. Our startups are looking forward to connecting with you. Here is what some of them are saying:

“We are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to witness cutting-edge aerospace technology on display in a single location. We are thrilled to be able to connect with industry leaders and engage in invaluable conversations, all while introducing our technology to the global stage. It is truly an honour to attend and be amongst other highly innovative technology companies through the AX programme, we are ecstatic to participate.”
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“We are looking forward to seeing the new eVTOL vehicles, which were only just being conceptualised a few years ago, on display and learning about how they use advanced composite technology to deliver their aircraft. The Paris Airshow is always a glimpse into the future and Plyable are excited to be part of it!”
Plyable

Looking to connect with AX startups at PAS? Stop by booth F139 in Hall 2B or get in touch with us at hello@xelerated.aero!

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