Events

Canadian General Aviation Expo
September 7, 2024
Burlington, Ontario
www.canadiangeneralaviationexpo.ca

Annual Atlantic AME Golf Tournament
September 13, 2024
Bayside, Nova Scotia
www.atlanticame.com

Airshow London Skydive
September 13-15, 2024
London, Ontario
www.airshowlondon.com

California International Airshow
September 27-29, 2024
Salinas, California
www.salinasairshow.com

Ontario Aircraft
Maintenance Conference
October 2-3, 2024
Mississauga, Ontario
www.ame-ont.com

Careers in Aviation Expo, West
October 29, 2024
Edmonton, Alberta
www.careersinaviation.ca

ATAC Canadian Aviation
Conference and Tradeshow
November 5-7, 2024
Vancouver, British Columbia
www.atac.ca

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feb
27
Tue
HAI Heli-Expo 2018 @ Las Vegas Convention Center _ North and Central Halls
Feb 27 – Mar 2 all-day

Please Visit the Website for full Details : http://www.heliexpo@rotor.org

HAI HELI-EXPO 2018
Las Vegas Convention Center  •   North and Central Halls  •  3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Tuesday, Feb. 27  •  10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, Feb 28  •  10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, March 1  •  10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  • 1 million sq. ft. of exhibit and meeting space
  • International press exposure
  • 20,000 potential buyers
  • 700+ competitive exhibitors
  • 60+ helicopters on display
  • 100+ education opportunities
  • Recognizing the best at the Salute to Excellence Awards dinner
  • Numerous sponsorship opportunities to increase visibility
  • Industry briefing and events
  • Helicopter fly-in Feb. 23–24
  • Helicopter fly-out Mar. 1–2
Mar
12
Mon
Aerial Fire Fighting North America 2018
Mar 12 – Mar 14 all-day

For more details about this event – Visit their website, seen in the contact information…

Mar
19
Mon
Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician Conference @ Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Mar 19 – Mar 20 all-day

For more details about this event – See the contact information…

March 19 – 20, 2018
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

Mar
22
Thu
International Women in Aviation Conference
Mar 22 – Mar 24 all-day

For more details about this event – Visit their website, seen in the contact information…

Apr
10
Tue
MRO Americas 2018
Apr 10 – Apr 12 all-day

For more details about this event – Visit their website, seen in the contact information…

Feb
27
Wed
Central AME Association Conference
Feb 27 @ 9:00 am – Feb 28 @ 7:18 am
Mar
4
Mon
HAI Heli-Expo 2019
Mar 4 @ 9:00 am – Mar 7 @ 5:00 pm
Mar
25
Mon
AEA International Convention & Trade Show
Mar 25 @ 9:00 am – Mar 28 @ 5:00 pm
Apr
24
Wed
Atlantic AME Association Conference
Apr 24 @ 9:00 am – Apr 26 @ 5:00 pm
May
29
Wed
2019 Airports Canada Conference & Exhibition @ Delta Grand Okanagan
May 29 – May 31 all-day
When :
May 29 – 31, 2019
Where :
Delta Grand Okanagan
1310 Water Street
Kelowna, BC
V1Y 9P3
CANADA
Jul
9
Tue
CANADIAN AVIATION ASSOCIATION CONVENTION 2019
Jul 9 – Jul 11 all-day

Air craft Convention, Trade Show & Static Display. The Canadian Business Aviation Association’s (CBAA) mission is to represent and promote the Canadian business aviation community globally, advocating safety, security, and efficiency.

Sep
11
Wed
Aerospace Big Data
Sep 11 – Sep 12 all-day
Sep
21
Sat
Careers in Aviation Expo 2019 @ Location: WestJet Hangar
Sep 21 all-day

TORONTO – Sept 21. 2019

Location: WestJet Hangar
Toronto Pearson International Airport | 6085 Midfield Rd,
Mississauga, ON L4W 2P7
View MAP

Agenda: https://www.careersinaviation.ca/toronto/agenda

Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/careers-in-aviation-expo-toronto-tickets-57547710752

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Expos are aimed at educating young adults in elementary, college and university who would like to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace.

Grassroots education is an important issue in our industry, especially given the large number of aviation pilots, maintenance engineers, aerospace professionals and others who will be retiring in the near future.

The goal is to educate a new wave of aviation and aerospace professional, offering them access to a great venue to meet prominent aviation and aerospace leaders in a fun, informative aviation-related atmosphere.

How the Expos work

The Expos feature educational seminars speakers and industry experts all in one place to give aspiring aviators a chance to network and share information about potential career options. Educational panelists include: pilots, airport workers, ramp workers, aerospace professionals and more.

The goal is to show aspiring aviators that pilot is just one avenue they can choose – there are many options – and the Expos try to point out several of the various options.

Locations/Venues – The Wings and Helicopters team puts on two events per year, one in the GTA and one in a western Canadian location. The event has progressed from a Vaughan, Ont. hotel ballroom six years ago to aviation hangars and aviation museums across the region – including the Porter and Jazz hangars in Toronto and the WestJet Campus in Calgary.

A Breakdown of the Day – The Expo includes a mixture of education sessions, networking opportunities, special tours so and exhibits for attendees to get a flavour of the aviation/aerospace industry.

Past events have included simulator tours, aircraft tours, tours of the facility (WestJet Campus, Jazz maintenance hangar, Ottawa Aviation and Space Museum and more).

Special aspects of the event – Exhibitors often bring in aircraft for tours and site hosts have also offered tours of their sites. This adds to the caché of the event, giving kids a special feel for the aircraft and other aspects of aviation/aerospace life.

The end goal – The CIA Expos enable young adults to rub shoulders with industry leaders and get a real sense of what aviation and aerospace careers are all about. It’s a fun day of education, learning and planting the seeds to help their careers soar!

Oct
22
Tue
NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition @ Las Vegas Convention Center
Oct 22 – Oct 24 all-day
Jan
28
Tue
C4ISR and Beyond 2020 @ The Westin, Ottawa
Jan 28 all-day

C4ISR and Beyond is a one day conference that brings together stakeholders from industry, military and government to discuss lessons learned, share technological advancement and its impact within the industry. The purpose of this event is to create a DIALOGUE between key suppliers in critical C4ISR posts and DND in a panel environment that provides meaningful instruction and information to DND on a variety of technologies, highlighting capabilities that can fit future needs.

Learn more: https://vanguardcanada.com

Feb
3
Mon
PNAA 2020 Conference: Plug into Potential – Harnessing Opportunity in Aerospace @ Lynnwood Convention Center
Feb 3 – Feb 6 all-day

This annual conference features sessions with top industry analysts, OEM’s and Tier 1’s
as well as members of the supply chain, B2B and networking opportunities.

OAC members are invited to attend PNAA 2020 Conference: 

Plug into PotentialHarnessing Opportunity in Aerospace“.

This annual conference features sessions with top industry analysts, OEM’s and Tier 1’s as well as members of the supply chain, B2B and networking opportunities.  Attendees comprise over 350 companies, from more than 30 states, Canadian provinces and international delegates. This is a must-attend for C-Suite Executives, Strategic Planners, Business Development and other aerospace management professionals. Don’t miss this highly anticipated event.

Register today!
Contact Leigh Kras to get your special OAC discount code and receive PNAA Member rates.

Limited spaces available at Early Bird Rate of $795 USD
leigh.kras@theoac.ca

Also see  https://cdn.ymaws.com/theoac.ca/resource/resmgr/pnaa_2020/flyer_pdf.pdf
SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN PROGRAM

 

the morning of  February 4 including guest speaker from Boeing Commercial Supply Chain

Feb
4
Tue
Advanced Transportation Manufacturing Summit 2020 (ATMS) – Toronto @ Toronto Congress Centre
Feb 4 – Feb 6 all-day

ATMS 2020: Ontario’s premiere Conference & B2B Purchasing Forum for the Automotive & Aerospace Supply Chain

4-6 FEBRUARY 2020
Toronto Congress Centre – Ontario

ATMS brings together AEROSPACE and AUTOMOTIVE OEMs, top tier suppliers, component manufacturers, services and solutions providers through our unique B2B forum. The event will feature a deep focus on advanced manufacturing solutions and will begin with a full day of conferences on ‘Industry 4.0: A Roadmap To Adoption’. The next couple days will showcase a dynamic marketplace enabling participants to meet, network and share ideas through pre-arranged face-to-face meetings.

ATMS is NOT a traditional exhibition and is not open to the public.
All organizations must register in advance in order to attend.

 To participate, REGISTER today with the help of OAC:

1) Download the Registration Package

2) Complete and return the signed form to Leigh Kras

3) Complete you profile on the ATMS B2B platform

4) Secure your pre-arranged meeting schedule

5) Start networking, buying/selling and collaborating with all your new contacts!

Mar
5
Thu
25th Annual Manitoba Aviation Symposium @ Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park
Mar 5 – Mar 6 all-day

The 25th Annual Aviation Symposium is on March 5 & 6, 2020!

Early bird discounts in effect before Feb 6, 2020!

 

Membership Registration:  < click on text at left

 

Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park
1405 St Matthews Ave.
Winnipeg, MB

Mar
30
Mon
OAC’s 5th Annual Research & Technology Event @ Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel - Ballroom A-D
Mar 30 – Mar 31 all-day

OAC’s 5th Annual Research & Technology Event

March 30 & 31, 2020
Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 10th!

Before R&T becomes a working project, it takes some research to find the resources required to “get it off the ground”
We are delighted to bring you the 5th Edition of our Beyond the Barriers R&T Days.

Due to the great response and success of our past programs, we are pleased to offer an expanded program including two full-day Workshop Sessions, a college/university Student Poster Session as well as an amazing Tier 1 Networking opportunity.

We will be announcing the industry participants and opening registration early in the New Year so Save The Dates in you calendar today!

Conference & Trade Show
Additive Manufacturing & Intellectual Property Workshops College/University Student Poster Session
Tier 1 Networking Reception & Dinner
Have a look at the Preliminary Agenda to understand all the topics that will be addressed throughout the Conference and Workshops.

Beyond the Barriers R&T Days offers attendees an opportunity to:

  • meet with industry to explore or expand collaboration prospects
  • gain greater understanding of capabilities of academic partners
  • gain awareness of funding programs available
  • engage in panel discussions
  • learn from peers, experts and innovators

Download our Sponsorship Packages as participation and support is key to continuing to build the Aerospace Research & Technology Community and to growing our networks here in Ontario and Beyond!

VISIThttps://theoac.ca

See https://cdn.ymaws.com/theoac.ca/resource/resmgr/2020_r&t_event/btb2020_preagenda.pdf

Apr
20
Mon
Innovation Aerospace Forum – Montréal 2020
Apr 20 – Apr 21 all-day

Register :  https://www.inscriptweb.com/aero2020/en/

Event description

On the heels of the successful sixth edition of Innovation Aerospace Forum held in April 2018 at the Montreal’s Palais des Congrès (more than 1 300 visitors from 15 countries and close to 100 world-class speakers), Aéro Montréal will repeat this world-class gathering by organizing on April 20 and 21, 2020 the seventh edition of this world-class event.

The Innovation Aerospace Forum brings together worldwide aerospace players and suppliers, enabling them to discuss best practices in innovation developed by the industry along with future trends, while fostering business opportunities between all participants.

After 15 years of solid growth and incremental development, our sector is now completing a digital shift where innovation plays a key role to create new growth opportunities and efficiencies. Furthermore, it needs to respond to new issues, be it development, safety, security or reducing its carbon footprint. The passenger experience is also more than ever at the centre of the strategic thinking and development for all actors in the value chain.

Aéro Montréal dedicates this 2020 edition of the Forum to this shift poised to sustainably change our industry’s dynamics and the Montreal ecosystem that supports it. Participants will have the opportunity to attend plenary sessions, conferences, workshops, dynamic demonstrations, technological meetings business to business, an aerospace innovation showroom and multiple networking events.

The Forum will focus on five main themes covering all players in our sector’s value chain:

  • Environmental and societal issues: air traffic and air transport forecasts, the industry’s carbon balance, passenger behavioural changes;
  • The connected journey: connectivity in passenger travel, airport operations and flight operations;
  • Aerospace digital shift: the industry’s capacity issues, digital design, manufacturing and services, gains and impact on corporate structures;
  • More electrical air transport: the decarbonization of the aerospace industry, new “Thin-Haul” transport solutions, technical solutions envisioned and impact of more electrical in the value chain and passenger behaviour;
  • The New Space: where we are heading in terms of new models and technical solutions, what time horizon, which implications.

Aéro Montréal organizes the Innovation Aerospace Forum 2020 in collaboration with the National Research Council (NRC). It will kick-start the International Aerospace Week – Montréal, April 20-23, 2020, with 1,500 Canadian and international decision-makers and professionals from the aerospace and information technology industries attending. Innovation Aerospace Forum 2020 is the most important gathering of decision-makers from the aerospace industry in Canada.

 

Event goals

  • Confirm Montreal’s place as the 3rd global centre of expertise in aerospace;
  • Present the main technological advancements in global aerospace;
  • Facilitate aerospace innovation in Montreal by sharing strategic issues and best practices and tactics related to the aerospace innovation chain management;
  • Multiply business opportunities in aerospace technology;
  • Stregthen linkages between global aerospace leaders and the whole aerospace industry in Montreal;
  • Engage the aerospace community’s main actors around joint innovation strategies;
  • Attract foreign companies to establish themselves in the Quebec aerospace ecosystem;
  • Encourage partnerships between the various organizations.

 

Audience

This event targets all decision-makers in the aerospace industry from of Montreal, Quebec, Canada and the world, university representatives, research centres, public decision makers, students and specialized media. We expect all main global players, private (major prime contractors and suppliers) or public.

Apr
21
Tue
Manitoba Aviation CONFERENCE 2020 @ Holiday Inn Winnipeg - Airport Polo Park
Apr 21 – Apr 23 all-day

Stay tuned as we prepare for another great conference kicking off with an Aviation Career Fair, great speakers, exhibitor booths and the announcement of new scholarships.  Once again COPA will sponsor a Pilot Rust Remover and much more!

May
27
Wed
CANSEC – Ottawa @ EY Centre
May 27 – May 28 all-day

EY Centre Ottawa, Ontario 

CANSEC is North America’s largest tri-lateral defence event. As the event has evolved over its 20 year history, CANSEC has been established as the platform for defence and security companies operating in Canada to come together with key decision-makers from military and government, both national and international. Held annually in Ottawa since 1998, CANSEC 2019 will once again showcase leading-edge technology, products and services for land-based, naval, aerospace and joint forces military units.

  • Of the 11,500 registrants for 2018, over 5,000 Government of Canada representatives were registered with 3,000 of these delegates from DND
  • 600 VIPs, Generals, top Military and Government officials
  • 16 MPs, senators and cabinet ministers attended the event
  • The world attends CANSEC! Over 40 delegations from around the world participated in 2018, including Ministers of Defence, senior procurement officers, and military commanders
  • CANSEC is not just for OEMs, with over 2,000 business decision-makers and influencers attending the event last year, CANSEC is the perfect forum for a SME looking to grow in defence and security industries

Why Attend

CANSEC is Canada’s premier global defence and security trade show:

  • 11,500 registrants in 2018

  • Over 5,000 Government of Canada representatives registered with 3,000 from DND

  • 600 VIPs, Generals, top Military and Government officials

  • 16 MPs, senators and cabinet ministers

  • 40+ delegations from around the world

  • Over 2,000 business decision-makers and influencers

Aug
6
Thu
Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo (ADSE) and Abbotsford International Airshow @ Tradex, Trade Exhibition Centre
Aug 6 – Aug 7 all-day

Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo (ADSE)

World-class Aerospace and Defence Exposition

The Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo (ADSE) is held each August in Abbotsford, British Columbia, in conjunction with the Abbotsford International Airshow. Produced by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC Pacific), 2019 will be the ninth year of the exposition, which continues to grow every year.

Thursday, August 8th

EXHIBIT HALL AND B2B MEETINGS 10:00 – 17:00

9:00 – 17:00
Registration

Sponsored by Collins Aerospace

9:00 – 10:00
ADSE Breakfast

Sponsored by Team SkyGuardian

10:00 – 17:00
Opening of the Exhibit Hall and B2B Meetings

Sponsored by KPMG

10:00 – 11:45
Business Improvement and Innovation Forum

Presentations:
Department of National Defence, ISED – ITBs & Value Propositions, SAI Global, Office of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, Canadian Commercial Corporation, Babcock Canada

12:00 – 13:45
ADSE Luncheon and Opening Ceremony with Keynote Speaker

Opening addresses
Speakers:
Jim Quick, President & CEO, AIAC
His Worship Henry Braun, Mayor of Abbotsford

Keynote Speaker:
Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs Trade and Technology, Government of British Columbia

MRO Panel
Panelists:
Tracey Medve, President, KF Aerospace
Kevin Lemke, Vice President & COO, Cascade Aerospace
Gerry Egan, Vice President, Maintenance Operations, Harbour Air
Helmut Neuper, President & CEO, MTU Canada

13:45 – 14:15
MP Panel: Canadian Aerospace Discussion

Sponsored by MTU Maintenance Canada

Moderator:
Brad Lavigne, Counsel Public Affairs

Panelists:
Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna – Lake Country and Chair of the Standing Committee on National Defence
James Bezan, Member of Parliament for Selkirk — Interlake — Eastman, Shadow Minister for National Defence

14:15 – 14:30
Vision 2025: The Canadian Aerospace Advantage

Speaker:
Jim Quick, President & CEO, AIAC

14:30 – 15:15
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors/B2B Meetings

Sponsored by Pyrotek

15:15 – 15:45
The Present and Future of Supplier Diversity in Canada

Moderator:
Silvia Pencak, President, Women Business Enterprises Council of Canada

Panelists:
Maddy Baker, Director – Procurement, TELUS
Shannon Walker, Founder and President, WhistleBlower Security

15:45 – 16:15
Top 10 Technologies for Business Transformation in Aerospace

Speaker:
Grant McDonald, Aerospace and Defence Industry Leader, KPMG

16:15 – 17:00
Aerospace Innovation Panel

Moderator:
Dwayne Lucas, Vice President Special Projects, AIAC

Speakers:
Bob Hastings, President, Pointman Canada and CEO, WestCaRD
Grace Quan, President and CEO, Hydrogen in Motion
Jordan Cicoria, VP Operations, Aerium Analytics
Bernhardt Schuster, VP Engineering, Conair Aviation
Jennifer Tedman-Jones, Director, Business Development, BC Interior and the Yukon, Mitacs Inc
Christine Berka, VP HR, Urthecast

17:00 – 19:30
ADSE – Welcome Reception

Presented by Lockheed Martin Canada

Location:
Cascade Hangar
1337 Townline Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6E1

Friday, August 9th

EXHIBIT HALL AND B2B MEETINGS 08:00 – 16:00

7:00 – 16:30
Registration

Sponsored by Collins Aerospace

8:00 – 9:00
ADSE Breakfast

Sponsored by Team SkyGuardian

8:00 – 16:00
Opening of the Exhibit Hall and B2B Meetings

Sponsored by KPMG

8:30 – 9:00
Welcoming Words

Speakers:
The Honourable Ed Fast, Member of Parliament for Abbotsford
Michael de Jong, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Abbotsford West

9:00 – 9:30
Canada First, Mission Always – Team SkyGuardian

Speaker:
Chris Pogue, President, MDA Government

9:30 – 10:00
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors/B2B Meetings

Sponsored by Pyrotek

10:00 – 10:30
Industry 4.0 in Aerospace and Defence: A Paradigm Shift for the Industry

Speaker:
Rahul Gangal, Partner, Roland Berger

10:30 – 11:00
Building a Great Canadian Aerospace OEM

Speaker:
David Curtis, Executive Chair, Longview Aviation Capital

11:00 – 11:45
Lockheed Martin Canada: Leveraging Canadian Partnerships for Complex Programs

Moderator:
Lorraine Ben, Chief Executive, Lockheed Martin Canada

Panelists:
Gabe Batstone, CEO, Contextere
Bob Pask, Program Manager HCM CSI Design and Build, Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems
Erica Leonard, Program Director, CH-148 Maritime Helicopter Program, Lockheed Martin Sikorsky

12:00 – 13:45
ADSE Lunch & Keynote Speaker

Sponsored by KF Aerospace

Keynote Speaker:
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility

13:45 – 14:15
Boeing – 100 Years in Canada

Speakers:
Bob Cantwell, Managing Director, Boeing Canada & Boeing Vancouver
Roger D. Schallom, Senior Manager, Canada, International Strategic Partnerships, Boeing

14:15 – 14:45
Airbus Defence and Space

Sponsored by Airbus

Speaker:
Florian Sodtke, Head of Combat Air Systems Marketing, Airbus Defence and Space

14:45 – 15:30
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors/Static/B2B Meetings

Sponsored by Pyrotek

15:30 – 16:00
Defence Super Session

Keynote Speaker:
The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence

16:00 – 16:15
ADSE Closing Ceremony

Speaker:
Jim Quick, President & CEO, AIAC

16:30 – 22:00
ADSE Chalet Dinner & Abbotsford International Air Show Twilight Show

Sponsored by Cascade Aerospace

 

Nov
3
Tue
2020 Canadian Aerospace Summit
Nov 3 – Nov 4 all-day

CANADA’S LEADING NATIONAL AEROSPACE EVENT WELCOMES THE WORLD

The Canadian Aerospace Summit is growing, extending its reach across the world. Successful players from an increasingly globalized aerospace industry will meet in Ottawa to share knowledge and discuss possible avenues of collaboration in meeting the challenges of future growth.

The 2020 Edition will bring together Canadian and international companies of all sizes, government, and academia for two days in Canada’s capital discussing a variety of topics on a cutting-edge theme presently in development.

Over 1,200 participants, primarily C-suite executives, and government officials are expected to attend.

 

NOT ONE, BUT FOUR DISTINCT EVENTS

The 2020 Canadian Aerospace Summit offers four distinct events:

  • A Conference Program featuring renowned Canadian and international speakers
  • A one-day B2B & Trade Show matchmaking program connecting prime contractors with potential suppliers
  • The Aerospace Leadership Luncheon
  • The Annual Canadian Aerospace Reception and Dinner