Alberta Aviation Summit

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Alberta Aviation Summit 2026

The Alberta Aviation Summit returns in May 3-5th 2026, bringing together professionals, innovators, government representatives, and industry leaders from across Alberta’s aviation community.

As the largest aviation and aerospace gathering in Western Canada, this signature event offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore industry trends, share knowledge, and shape the future of aviation in the province.

Whether you are an experienced professional, an emerging leader, or simply passionate about flight, the Summit delivers valuable insights, meaningful networking, and engaging discussions with top experts. Alberta’s aviation sector continues to expand and innovate, creating new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Join us to exchange ideas, build lasting partnerships, and strengthen the connections that drive the aviation industry forward.


Why Attend

  • Keynote Presentations featuring leading voices and visionaries in aviation.
  • Breakout Sessions focused on current market trends, leadership, inclusion, and government programs.

  • Networking & Gala Events offer exceptional opportunities to connect and collaborate across the industry.

  • Cross-Sector Networking under one roof with the Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Competition (the largest in Canada) and the Aerospace & Defence Summit, providing a unique chance to engage with industry professionals, students, and defence partners.


Enhance Your Experience

Tradeshow
Explore Alberta’s growing aviation, aerospace & defence ecosystem at the Summit Tradeshow. Meet organizations, suppliers, and innovators showcasing the newest technologies, products, and services shaping the industry.

Evening Gala
Celebrate excellence and connection at the Alberta Aviation, Aerospace & Defence Summit Evening Gala. Enjoy a formal dinner, live entertainment, and an evening dedicated to recognizing achievement and building new relationships across the sector.

Aircraft Maintenance Competition
The Canadian AME Competition showcases the technical skill and precision of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. Open to the public, it also welcomes high school groups from across Alberta, giving students a chance to try hands-on activities and experience the aviation industry up close.


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May 3 - 5, 2026

09:00 AM - 04:30 PM MDT

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Alberta Aviation Summit 2026

The Alberta Aviation Summit returns in May 3-5th 2026, bringing together professionals, innovators, government representatives, and industry leaders from across Alberta’s aviation community.

As the largest aviation and aerospace gathering in Western Canada, this signature event offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore industry trends, share knowledge, and shape the future of aviation in the province.

Whether you are an experienced professional, an emerging leader, or simply passionate about flight, the Summit delivers valuable insights, meaningful networking, and engaging discussions with top experts. Alberta’s aviation sector continues to expand and innovate, creating new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Join us to exchange ideas, build lasting partnerships, and strengthen the connections that drive the aviation industry forward.


Why Attend

  • Keynote Presentations featuring leading voices and visionaries in aviation.
  • Breakout Sessions focused on current market trends, leadership, inclusion, and government programs.

  • Networking & Gala Events offer exceptional opportunities to connect and collaborate across the industry.

  • Cross-Sector Networking under one roof with the Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Competition (the largest in Canada) and the Aerospace & Defence Summit, providing a unique chance to engage with industry professionals, students, and defence partners.


Enhance Your Experience

Tradeshow
Explore Alberta’s growing aviation, aerospace & defence ecosystem at the Summit Tradeshow. Meet organizations, suppliers, and innovators showcasing the newest technologies, products, and services shaping the industry.

Evening Gala
Celebrate excellence and connection at the Alberta Aviation, Aerospace & Defence Summit Evening Gala. Enjoy a formal dinner, live entertainment, and an evening dedicated to recognizing achievement and building new relationships across the sector.

Aircraft Maintenance Competition
The Canadian AME Competition showcases the technical skill and precision of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. Open to the public, it also welcomes high school groups from across Alberta, giving students a chance to try hands-on activities and experience the aviation industry up close.


Address
Edmonton Convention Centre
9797 Jasper Ave
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1N9, Canada



Sponsors and Other Partners


Frequently asked questions

Please find the details about parking locations, rates, and passes here https://www.edmontonconventioncentre.com/our-location/parking/

Select Your Tickets or Packages!
Aviation Summit Access (Non-Member)
783 LEFT
$599.00
    Description:

    Tickets include a full three-day access pass to the Aviation Summit, offering an exceptional experience filled with exclusive networking opportunities, keynote presentations, and industry insights.

    For added value, this ticket also provides free entry to the Aircraft Maintenance Competition (AME).

    Please note: The general admission ticket does not include access to the Evening Gala, which must be purchased separately.

    • Summit Networking Night, Salon 8/9, May 3, 2026, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
    • Limited Seating: Inspiring Leadership, Inspiring Progress: Women Transforming the Future, Riverview Room, May 4, 2026, 07:30AM - 08:45AM
    • Provincial Greetings (on behalf of Honorable Mike Ellis), De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 09:09AM - 09:13AM
    • Your Provincial Council Working for You: One Vision. One Mission, Hall D, May 4, 2026, 09:30AM - 09:45AM
    • One Vision. One Mission, Hall D, May 4, 2026, 09:45AM - 10:30AM
    • Coffee Break - Recharge Lounge, , May 4, 2026, 10:35AM - 11:00AM
    • Indigenous Industry Partnerships, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 4, 2026, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
    • Advancing Aerospace & Aviation Manufacturing in Alberta - How the Ecosystem Can Scale, Riverview Room, May 4, 2026, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
    • Lunch Break, , May 4, 2026, 12:00PM - 01:15PM
    • Recharge Lounge, , May 4, 2026, 12:00PM - 01:15PM
    • Propelling Change: Sustainability in Aviation, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 4, 2026, 01:15PM - 02:00PM
    • NAV Canada - Navigating the Future: The Evolution of Canada's Airspace, Riverview Room, May 4, 2026, 01:15PM - 02:00PM
    • Investing in Alberta Aviation, Aerospace, & Defence Sectors, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 4, 2026, 02:00PM - 02:45PM
    • Technology and the Future of Aircraft Maintenance, Riverview Room, May 4, 2026, 02:00PM - 02:45PM
    • PITCH COMPETITION: Emerging Disruptive Technologies, Riverview Room, May 4, 2026, 02:45PM - 03:30PM
    • Airports as Economic and Community Enablers, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 4, 2026, 02:45PM - 03:30PM
    • Open Tradeshow Time, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 03:30PM - 04:00PM
    • Evening Gala Cocktail Hour 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
    • Evening Gala Dinner & Scholarship Announcements 7:00 PM to 7:55 PM, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
    • Evening Gala: Provincial Greetings 7:55 PM to 8:00 PM, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
    • Evening Gala: Emerging Disruptive Technologies Pitch Competition Finale 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
    • AME Competition, Salon 8/9, May 4, 2026, 09:30AM - 04:00PM
    • Municipal Greetings, , May 4, 2026, 10:30AM - 10:35AM
    • Federal Greetings, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 09:14AM - 09:18AM
    • Federal Greetings, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 09:19AM - 09:25AM
    • Coffee & Tea, , May 5, 2026, 08:00AM - 09:00AM
    • Welcome Back - Opening Remarks, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 09:00AM - 09:10AM
    • Presentation: From Backyard Dreams to Lunar Reality, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 09:10AM - 09:45AM
    • Break, Fidelity Lounge in De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 09:45AM - 10:00AM
    • How Technology is Driving Changes in the Aviation and Multimodal Logistics Space, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 5, 2026, 10:45AM - 11:30AM
    • Airline Operations in a Changing Landscape, Riverview Room, May 5, 2026, 10:45AM - 11:30AM
    • Lunch Break, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 12:15PM - 01:00PM
    • Building the Future Workforce: Aligning Industry Needs with Talent Development, Riverview Room, May 5, 2026, 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    • Multi-Use: Where Civil Innovation Meets Defence Reality, Riverview Room, May 5, 2026, 10:00AM - 10:45AM
    • Advanced Air Mobility; Unlocking the Sky for Rural Prosperity, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 5, 2026, 10:00AM - 10:45AM
    • Alberta Cybersecurity Forum 2026: Decision Superiority in the Age of Adaptive AI, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 01:00PM - 01:45PM
    • Space Superiority and Why it Matters, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 01:45PM - 02:30PM
    • Wrap-Up, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 02:30PM - 02:45PM
    • AME Competition (2nd day), Salon 8/9, May 5, 2026, 09:00AM - 03:00PM
    • Open Tradeshow Time, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    • AME Awards, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 02:45PM - 03:00PM
Aviation Summit Access (Alberta AAD Member)
190 LEFT
$499.00
    Description:

    Tickets include a full three-day access pass to the Aviation Summit, offering an exceptional experience filled with exclusive networking opportunities, keynote presentations, and industry insights.

    For added value, this ticket also provides free entry to the Aircraft Maintenance Competition (AME).

    Please note: The general admission ticket does not include access to the Evening Gala, which must be purchased separately.

    • Summit Networking Night, Salon 8/9, May 3, 2026, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
    • Limited Seating: Inspiring Leadership, Inspiring Progress: Women Transforming the Future, Riverview Room, May 4, 2026, 07:30AM - 08:45AM
    • Provincial Greetings (on behalf of Honorable Mike Ellis), De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 09:09AM - 09:13AM
    • Your Provincial Council Working for You: One Vision. One Mission, Hall D, May 4, 2026, 09:30AM - 09:45AM
    • One Vision. One Mission, Hall D, May 4, 2026, 09:45AM - 10:30AM
    • Coffee Break - Recharge Lounge, , May 4, 2026, 10:35AM - 11:00AM
    • Indigenous Industry Partnerships, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 4, 2026, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
    • Advancing Aerospace & Aviation Manufacturing in Alberta - How the Ecosystem Can Scale, Riverview Room, May 4, 2026, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
    • Lunch Break, , May 4, 2026, 12:00PM - 01:15PM
    • Recharge Lounge, , May 4, 2026, 12:00PM - 01:15PM
    • Propelling Change: Sustainability in Aviation, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 4, 2026, 01:15PM - 02:00PM
    • NAV Canada - Navigating the Future: The Evolution of Canada's Airspace, Riverview Room, May 4, 2026, 01:15PM - 02:00PM
    • Investing in Alberta Aviation, Aerospace, & Defence Sectors, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 4, 2026, 02:00PM - 02:45PM
    • Technology and the Future of Aircraft Maintenance, Riverview Room, May 4, 2026, 02:00PM - 02:45PM
    • PITCH COMPETITION: Emerging Disruptive Technologies, Riverview Room, May 4, 2026, 02:45PM - 03:30PM
    • Airports as Economic and Community Enablers, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 4, 2026, 02:45PM - 03:30PM
    • Open Tradeshow Time, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 03:30PM - 04:00PM
    • Evening Gala Cocktail Hour 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
    • Evening Gala Dinner & Scholarship Announcements 7:00 PM to 7:55 PM, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
    • Evening Gala: Provincial Greetings 7:55 PM to 8:00 PM, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
    • Evening Gala: Emerging Disruptive Technologies Pitch Competition Finale 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
    • AME Competition, Salon 8/9, May 4, 2026, 09:30AM - 04:00PM
    • Municipal Greetings, , May 4, 2026, 10:30AM - 10:35AM
    • Federal Greetings, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 09:14AM - 09:18AM
    • Federal Greetings, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 09:19AM - 09:25AM
    • Coffee & Tea, , May 5, 2026, 08:00AM - 09:00AM
    • Welcome Back - Opening Remarks, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 09:00AM - 09:10AM
    • Presentation: From Backyard Dreams to Lunar Reality, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 09:10AM - 09:45AM
    • Break, Fidelity Lounge in De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 09:45AM - 10:00AM
    • How Technology is Driving Changes in the Aviation and Multimodal Logistics Space, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 5, 2026, 10:45AM - 11:30AM
    • Airline Operations in a Changing Landscape, Riverview Room, May 5, 2026, 10:45AM - 11:30AM
    • Lunch Break, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 12:15PM - 01:00PM
    • Building the Future Workforce: Aligning Industry Needs with Talent Development, Riverview Room, May 5, 2026, 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    • Multi-Use: Where Civil Innovation Meets Defence Reality, Riverview Room, May 5, 2026, 10:00AM - 10:45AM
    • Advanced Air Mobility; Unlocking the Sky for Rural Prosperity, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 5, 2026, 10:00AM - 10:45AM
    • Alberta Cybersecurity Forum 2026: Decision Superiority in the Age of Adaptive AI, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 01:00PM - 01:45PM
    • Space Superiority and Why it Matters, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 01:45PM - 02:30PM
    • Wrap-Up, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 02:30PM - 02:45PM
    • AME Competition (2nd day), Salon 8/9, May 5, 2026, 09:00AM - 03:00PM
    • Open Tradeshow Time, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    • AME Awards, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 02:45PM - 03:00PM
AME Competition - Team Registration
48 LEFT
$350.00
    Description:

    Join us for two full days of AME challenges and competition, placing airlines, MRO’s, manufacturers, and the Canadian Forces head to head to declare a champion through both time trials and scored skills! Challenges include structures, avionics, maintenance, virtual reality, and out of the box problem solving! Our teams will not only be on showcase to attendees of the Aviation, Aerospace, and Defence Summit taking place alongside the event, but we will also welcome hundreds of local high school students to explore careers in Aircraft Maintenance! 

Aviation Summit Access (Student)
93 LEFT
$99.00
    Description:

    Tickets include a full two-day access pass to the Aviation Summit, offering an exceptional experience filled with exclusive networking opportunities, keynote presentations, and industry insights.

    For added value, this ticket also provides free entry to the Aircraft Maintenance Competition (AME).

    Please note: The general admission ticket does not include access to the Evening Gala, which must be purchased separately.

    • Limited Seating: Inspiring Leadership, Inspiring Progress: Women Transforming the Future, Riverview Room, May 4, 2026, 07:30AM - 08:45AM
    • Provincial Greetings (on behalf of Honorable Mike Ellis), De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 09:09AM - 09:13AM
    • Your Provincial Council Working for You: One Vision. One Mission, Hall D, May 4, 2026, 09:30AM - 09:45AM
    • One Vision. One Mission, Hall D, May 4, 2026, 09:45AM - 10:30AM
    • Coffee Break - Recharge Lounge, , May 4, 2026, 10:35AM - 11:00AM
    • Indigenous Industry Partnerships, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 4, 2026, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
    • Advancing Aerospace & Aviation Manufacturing in Alberta - How the Ecosystem Can Scale, Riverview Room, May 4, 2026, 11:00AM - 12:00PM
    • Lunch Break, , May 4, 2026, 12:00PM - 01:15PM
    • Recharge Lounge, , May 4, 2026, 12:00PM - 01:15PM
    • Propelling Change: Sustainability in Aviation, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 4, 2026, 01:15PM - 02:00PM
    • NAV Canada - Navigating the Future: The Evolution of Canada's Airspace, Riverview Room, May 4, 2026, 01:15PM - 02:00PM
    • Investing in Alberta Aviation, Aerospace, & Defence Sectors, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 4, 2026, 02:00PM - 02:45PM
    • Technology and the Future of Aircraft Maintenance, Riverview Room, May 4, 2026, 02:00PM - 02:45PM
    • PITCH COMPETITION: Emerging Disruptive Technologies, Riverview Room, May 4, 2026, 02:45PM - 03:30PM
    • Airports as Economic and Community Enablers, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 4, 2026, 02:45PM - 03:30PM
    • Open Tradeshow Time, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 03:30PM - 04:00PM
    • Evening Gala Cocktail Hour 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
    • Evening Gala Dinner & Scholarship Announcements 7:00 PM to 7:55 PM, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
    • Evening Gala: Provincial Greetings 7:55 PM to 8:00 PM, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
    • Evening Gala: Emerging Disruptive Technologies Pitch Competition Finale 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
    • AME Competition, Salon 8/9, May 4, 2026, 09:30AM - 04:00PM
    • Municipal Greetings, , May 4, 2026, 10:30AM - 10:35AM
    • Federal Greetings, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 09:14AM - 09:18AM
    • Federal Greetings, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 4, 2026, 09:19AM - 09:25AM
    • Coffee & Tea, , May 5, 2026, 08:00AM - 09:00AM
    • Welcome Back - Opening Remarks, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 09:00AM - 09:10AM
    • Presentation: From Backyard Dreams to Lunar Reality, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 09:10AM - 09:45AM
    • Break, Fidelity Lounge in De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 09:45AM - 10:00AM
    • How Technology is Driving Changes in the Aviation and Multimodal Logistics Space, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 5, 2026, 10:45AM - 11:30AM
    • Airline Operations in a Changing Landscape, Riverview Room, May 5, 2026, 10:45AM - 11:30AM
    • Lunch Break, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 12:15PM - 01:00PM
    • Building the Future Workforce: Aligning Industry Needs with Talent Development, Riverview Room, May 5, 2026, 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    • Multi-Use: Where Civil Innovation Meets Defence Reality, Riverview Room, May 5, 2026, 10:00AM - 10:45AM
    • Advanced Air Mobility; Unlocking the Sky for Rural Prosperity, YYC Calgary Airport Room (Room D2), May 5, 2026, 10:00AM - 10:45AM
    • Alberta Cybersecurity Forum 2026: Decision Superiority in the Age of Adaptive AI, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 01:00PM - 01:45PM
    • Space Superiority and Why it Matters, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 01:45PM - 02:30PM
    • Wrap-Up, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 02:30PM - 02:45PM
    • AME Competition (2nd day), Salon 8/9, May 5, 2026, 09:00AM - 03:00PM
    • Open Tradeshow Time, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 11:30AM - 12:15PM
    • AME Awards, De Havilland Hall (Hall D), May 5, 2026, 02:45PM - 03:00PM
Evening Gala Tickets
384 LEFT
$99.00
    Description:

    Celebrate innovation and excellence at the Alberta Aviation, Aerospace & Defence Summit Evening Gala, a night of inspiration, art, and connection. Enjoy a formal dinner, live entertainment, and an evening dedicated to recognizing achievement and building new relationships across the sector.

    This special evening offers the perfect setting to network, celebrate, and be inspired.

    + Monday Evening Gala

Tradeshow Booth - Corner
SOLD OUT
$2,000.00
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Tradeshow Booth - Inside
SOLD OUT
$1,500.00
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Tradeshow Booth (inside) - AME area
3 LEFT
$1,500.00
    Description:

    Display your products and services in an inside booth located within the Canadian AME Competition tradeshow area.  A great opportunity to engage with attendees and build valuable industry connections.

    • 1 Exhibitor Pass
    • 1 Logo and Link on event website
    • 1 Table, draped
    • 2 Chairs
    • 1 Inside tradeshow booth in AME Competition area
Private Meeting Room
20 LEFT
$150.00
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  • 4 Sponsor Golf pass with Banquet
  • 2 Coporates Hole Attendee (No Banquet)
  • 1 Sponsored Gold Hole
$4000.00