Events

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!

Categories: Careers Conference Seminars Special Meeting

Peterborough Airport 50th Anniv. Air Show

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Sep 21 – Sep 22 all-day

Categories: Air Show Aviation Festival Ceremony Exhibition

Mar

5

Thu

25th Annual Manitoba Aviation Symposium @ Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park

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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

Categories: AGM Careers Conference Exhibition Special Meeting

Aerospace Tech Week

Mar 18 – Mar 19 all-day

Categories: Careers Conference Exhibition Seminars Special Meeting

Mar

30

Mon

OAC’s 5th Annual Research & Technology Event @ Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel - Ballroom A-D

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

Categories: Careers Conference Exhibition Seminars Special Meeting

Apr

21

Tue

Manitoba Aviation CONFERENCE 2020 @ Holiday Inn Winnipeg - Airport Polo Park

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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!

Categories: Aviation Festival Careers Conference Exhibition Seminars Special Meeting Trade Shows

May

9

Sat

Careers In Aviation EXPO 2020 @ FLYGTA Hangar

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May 9 all-day

http://www.careersinaviation.ca

https://www.cbaa-acaa.ca/CBAA/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=20CONFEXSP&WebsiteKey=8f74cd30-fdac-4d7f-84f6-9de55b13003e

Categories: Aviation Festival Careers Exhibition Seminars Special Meeting Trade Shows

Aug

6

Thu

Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo (ADSE) and Abbotsford International Airshow @ Tradex, Trade Exhibition Centre

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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 8^th

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 9^th

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

Categories: Air Show Aviation Festival Conference Exhibition Seminars Special Meeting Trade Shows

Oct

28

Wed

Wings Of Saskatchewan @ SASKATOON INN

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Oct 28 – Oct 30 all-day

http://saskaviationcouncil.ca/news-events/trade-shows-conferences

Sponsored by: SAC and SAAA

Categories: Air Show Aviation Festival Conference Exhibition Seminars Special Meeting Trade Shows

Nov

3

Tue

2020 Canadian Aerospace Summit

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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

Categories: AGM Careers Conference Exhibition Seminars Special Meeting Trade Shows

Nov

17

Tue

Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) 86th Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow @ Shaw Centre

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Nov 17 – Nov 19 all-day

https://www.atac.ca/web/en/events/future-dates.html

Categories: Aviation Festival Careers Ceremony Conference Exhibition Seminars Special Meeting Trade Shows

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