iAero Events
The place for aerospace related companies to meet and to network
iAero Events
At iAero there are a wide variety of events happening every month from meeting to lectures, conferences to workshops, we have something for everyone.
Planned Events
The following events are planned at the iAero Centre during 2023. These will change and are updated periodically.
Leonardo Apprentice Induction Days (Closed Event)
Yeovil Chamber Digital Hub
Innovation Support Service – Open Day (with Business West and WEAF)
Additive Layer Workshops with Mark3D
iAero is also gathering interest for specific events designed to support the local and regional aerospace industry.
Further information will be provided in due course but may include:
- End to End Digital Design Tools
- Electrical and electronic components meet the buyer day
- WEAF Networking event
- Aerospace Focus Groups (Informal workshops with subject specialisms)
Past Events

iAero Opening Event sponsored by Somerset County Council
Digital Skills Event Sponsored by Business West

Royal Aeronautical Society, Yeovil Branch Meeting and Lecture

Understanding & Achieving Social Value – Leonardo Helicopters Event
Royal Aeronautical Society (Yeovil Branch) – Innovation Presentations and Awards

Future Capabilities Group (MoD) Future Heavy Lift Challenge Launch Event
Aerospace Net Zero Seminar with HotSW LEP
Technical Authors Upskilling ‘Boot-camp’ sponsored by Morson-Projects

South West Regional Defence & Security Cluster, ‘Autonomy’ Event
Manufacturing ‘M-Hub’
Networking sponsored by Yeovil Chamber of Commerce
West of England Aerospace Forum (WEAF) Networking Breakfast

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Grant Funding Opportunities for SME’s
Royal Aeronautical Society (Yeovil Branch) – Lecture by Vertical Aerospace
British Chamber of Commerce Brief, with Somerset Chamber of Commerce
Leonardo Graduate Day

Dept for International Trade Visit and Brief
Young Enterprise Group, Aerospace ‘Schools Day’
3D Printing Open Days with Mark3D and Leonardo Helicopters
Destination Net Zero Workshop sponsored by Leonardo Helicopters

Yeovil Place Leadership, Next Gen Group with Yeovil College
Merlin Mk4 Integrated Programme Team Closing Event
3D Printing Open Days with Mark 3D and Leonardo Helicopters
3D Printing ‘Boot-camps’ with Yeovil College
3D Printing ‘Boot-camps’ with Yeovil College
Manufacturing ‘M-Hub’ Networking sponsored by Yeovil Chamber of Commerce
3D Printing Workshops with Leonardo UK and Mark 3D
iAero Hackathon Team with Future Capabilities Group
Spirit of Partnership Apprentice Day with Leonardo, Honeywell, Compass and Somerset Council)
Yeovil College Future of Flight Art Exhibition and Awards sponsored by Leonardo Helicopters
Invest Hong Kong with Yeovil Chamber of Commerce
Digital Hub Network with Yeovil Chamber of Commerce
Meet the Buyer Event sponsored by UK Composites (open event)
iAero ‘One Year On’ Event sponsored by Leonardo Helicopters (by invitation)







