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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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
Nov
17
Tue
Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) 86th Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow @ Shaw Centre
Nov 17 – Nov 19 all-day
Oct
12
Tue
2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE)
Oct 12 – Oct 14 all-day
Mar
7
Mon
HAI Heli-Expo 2022
Mar 7 @ 9:00 am – Mar 10 @ 6:00 pm
Jun
14
Tue
Canadian Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition @ YYZ
Jun 14 – Jun 16 all-day