Aerospace & Defense Meetings Sevilla

Origins and the Andalusian aerospace context

ADM Sevilla was established by abe/BCI Aerospace to serve the Andalusian aerospace industrial cluster, one of the most significant in Spain and Europe. Seville is home to Airbus's final assembly line for the A400M military transport and a major centre for composite manufacturing, MRO, and defence aviation. Andalusia Aerospace, the regional cluster body, is an official partner and supporter. The event is co-funded by European structural funds and the Spanish Ministry of Finance, reflecting its role as an instrument of industrial competitiveness policy. Aciturri Aerostructures serves as platinum sponsor; Airbus as main partner.

The 2026 edition: 8th edition

The 8th edition of ADM Sevilla took place 19-21 May 2026 at Fibes, Seville. Key figures published by the organiser: 330+ companies, 1,300+ participants, 30 countries, and 8,750 pre-scheduled B2B meetings over three days. The conference programme addressed European rearmament programmes (FCAS, Eurodrone), sustainable aviation technologies, digital manufacturing, composite materials, and MRO innovation. Confirmed participants included Airbus, Embraer, BAE Systems, General Dynamics European Land Systems, Blue Origin, Safran, COMAC, and Turkish Aerospace. A Startup pavilion and a Student Day were included. Speaker count: 70+. The event was produced with a dedicated event app, floor plan/exhibitor list PDF, and an official Event Guide.

Where ADM Sevilla sits in the defence calendar

ADM Sevilla occupies the spring slot in the BCI Aerospace European calendar, typically held in May. Its positioning before the summer airshow season (Paris Air Show, Farnborough alternate years) makes it a valuable scene-setting event for supply-chain companies preparing for the high-season procurement conversations. For companies targeting Spain's defence industrial base or Airbus's European supply chain, it is the most important annual or biennial B2B access point on the Iberian Peninsula.

Who attends ADM Sevilla

The supply-side (exhibitors) are contract manufacturers, technology providers, engineering and MRO companies, and SMEs from Spain, Europe, and internationally. The contractor side includes procurement, purchasing, supply chain, engineering, and business development professionals from OEMs, primes, and Tier 1 companies. The 2026 confirmed contractor participants include all major European aerospace and defence primes. A Startup pavilion accommodates early-stage companies. A Student Day brings in aerospace engineering students from local universities and technical institutions. Participants from 30 countries attended the 2026 edition.

What the ADM Sevilla format includes

The convention includes five elements: (1) pre-scheduled one-to-one B2B meetings, the core activity, arranged through the BCI Aerospace matchmaking platform before the event; (2) exhibition floor with company stands; (3) conference sessions covering key aerospace and defence themes, with 70+ speakers; (4) thematic workshops providing a structured platform for supplier presentations to qualified audiences; (5) a Startup pavilion for early-stage companies; and a Student Day for the next generation of aerospace professionals. An official event app (available on iOS and Android), a printed Event Guide, and a detailed floor plan/exhibitor list PDF are provided to participants.

What ADM Sevilla covers

Primary themes and sectors: aerospace manufacturing and supply-chain competitiveness; defence procurement and European autonomy; FCAS and Eurodrone programme supply chains; sustainable aviation and green technologies; digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0; composite materials and advanced materials; MRO innovation; space; cybersecurity; advanced air mobility.

The 2026 edition in numbers (organiser-declared)

The venue: Fibes -- Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de Sevilla

Fibes (Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de Sevilla) is Seville's principal convention and exhibition centre, located at Calle Jose Galvez Ginachero s/n, 41092 Seville. It offers flexible congress halls, exhibition spaces, and meeting rooms suited to large B2B matchmaking events. The venue is located in the Cartuja technology park area, approximately 4 km from Seville city centre and 10 km from Seville Airport (SVQ). SVQ is served by multiple Spanish domestic routes and European connections; the high-speed AVE rail network connects Seville to Madrid (approximately 2.5 hours) and Malaga Airport (approximately 2 hours).

The organiser: advanced business events (abe) / BCI Aerospace

advanced business events (abe) is headquartered at 10 rue de la Rochefoucauld, CS 50300, 92513 Boulogne-Billancourt Cedex, France. Tel: +33 1 41 86 49 00. BCI Aerospace manages the matchmaking platform and digital infrastructure. The event is organised in partnership with Andalucia Trade (the Andalusian trade and investment agency) and the Junta de Andalucia, and with the official support of AEE (Spanish aerospace and defence association), Andalucia Aerospace, CATEC, and TEDAE. Main partner: Airbus. Platinum sponsor: Aciturri Aerostructures.

First time at ADM Sevilla? How to prepare

• Register on the matchmaking platform as soon as it opens. ADM Sevilla's 8,750 B2B meetings are distributed across only three days and 330+ companies; the most in-demand OEM buyers fill their schedules within days of the platform opening. Early registration and a complete profile are essential for securing relevant meetings.
• Study the Andalusian aerospace supply chain in advance. Seville and the surrounding region are home to Airbus's A400M final assembly line, major composite structures manufacturers, and a dense MRO ecosystem. Knowing the key local players before you arrive will focus your meeting requests and inform your conference session choices.
• Book accommodation near Fibes or Cartuja. Seville is a popular destination and hotel capacity near the venue is constrained during the event. Use the official accommodation guidance on the website and book as early as possible, ideally as soon as you confirm your registration.
• Prepare for the Student Day if you are recruiting. ADM Sevilla's Student Day brings aerospace engineering students from Seville's universities. If your company is hiring or building awareness among the next generation, this session is a cost-efficient recruitment and employer-branding opportunity.
• Attend the FCAS and European defence conference sessions. With the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) being a Franco-German-Spanish programme, Seville is a strategic location for supply-chain positioning discussions. The conference sessions on FCAS, Eurodrone, and European industrial autonomy are among the most relevant in the European aerospace calendar.
• Explore Seville's networking opportunities outside the venue. ADM Sevilla's informal networking -- dinners, evening events, and post-session gatherings in Seville's old city -- are noted by repeat participants as highly productive. Build one or two evenings into your schedule for unstructured relationship-building.