2026

MANITOBA

AVIATION

CONFERENCE

TUESDAY FEB 24 - WEDNESDAY FEB 25
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS POLO PARK
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Alan Tay
Illumia Labs, CEO & Co-Founder
Anna Davydiuk
Custom Helicopters, Safety & Quality Manager
Harlan Simpkins
Canadian Business Aviation Association, President
Carlos Castillo
Perimeter Aviation, Vice-President Northern Division
Dr. Kathleen Van Bentham
Advanced Cognitive Engineering Laboratory, Sr. Research Scientist
Emily Larkin
Advanced Cognitive Engineering Laboratory
Julie Mailhot
Presient & CEO, Air Transport Association of Canada
Abby Logan
Co-Founder & CEO, Wavionix
Bob Hastings
President, PointMan Canada
George Farrington
Director, External Relations, Canadian Owners & Pilots Association
Trevor Mitchell
President & CEO, Helicopter Association of Canada
Cindy Haughton
Flight Operations, Standards Coordination, Prairie & Northern Region, Transport Canada
Alan Tay
Anna Davydiuk
Harlan Simpkins
Carlos Castillo
Dr. Kathleen Van Bentham
Emily Larkin
Julie Mailhot
Abby Logan
Bob Hastings
George Farrington
Trevor Mitchell
Cindy Haughton

MEET AND LEARN FROM LEADERS AND INNOVATORS IN OUR
CANADIAN SKIES.

2
DAYS
200+
ATTENDEES
20+
YEARS
20+
SESSIONS

FULL SCHEDULE

Explore two days of engaging sessions, panels, and keynotes led by experts from across Canada’s aviation industry. The Manitoba Aviation Conference speaker lineup offers insight and inspiration for professionals at every level.
MONDAY FEB 23, 10 am - 6 pm - CAREER FAIR
TUESDAY FEB 24, 9 am - 9:30 pm - conference day 1 and banquet
WEDNESDAY FEB 25, 9 am - 4:30 pm - conference day 2
MONDAY FEB 23

10 AM to 6 PM

Over 50 employers and aviation training organisations, and 20 community organisations, representing all aspects of the aviation industry, seeking pilots, AMEs, flight attendants, flight medics and nurses, and other skilled trades. Drop by between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Free for attendees. Bring your résumé!

7 PM to 10 PM

General Aviation Pilot Recurrency Session (Transport Canada approved), hosted by COPA Flight 35. Admission $10. Register here.

TUESDAY FEB 24

8 AM to 9 AM

Breakfast sponsored by FastAir

9 AM to Noon

Opening Words from the Manitoba Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

Safety Information Sharing & Collaboration- Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems & Airspace Integration

Noon to 1 PM

Lunch

1 PM to 5 PM

Wings & Wildfires 2025: An Industry Debrief & Lessons Learned

'The Presidents' Panel' - Leading industry voices from the Canadian Owners & Pilots Association (COPA), Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC), the Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC), the Northern Air Transport Association (NATA), and the Canadian Business Aircraft Association (CBAA)

5 PM to 6:30 PM

Reception

6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Annual Awards Banquet

WEDNESDAY FEB 25

8 AM to 9 AM

Breakfast sponsored by PropWorks

9 AM to Noon

Presentations & Updates from Transport Canada & NAV CANADA

Artificial Intelligence in Aviation

Manitoba Airports Presentations and Panels (concurrent)

Noon to 1 PM

Lunch sponsored by NAVCanada

Live Auction Concludes

1 PM to 4:30 PM

NAV CANADA Area Operators Consultation Meeting

Manitoba Airports Presentations and Panels (concurrent)

Partner Event:
Extend Your Conference Experience
Foster Innovation - Strix @MB
Feb 26 2026   
9:00AM


As part of an exclusive event featured in the Manitoba Aviation Conference agenda, Strix is proud to host its first collaborative regional event at the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

MEET OUR 2026

SPEAKERS

For over two decades the Manitoba Aviation Conference has celebrated leaders in our industry as they continue to advance aviation in the sky and on the ground in Manitoba.
SEE FULL SPEAKER SCHEDULE
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Alan Tay
Illumia Labs, CEO & Co-Founder
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Anna Davydiuk
Custom Helicopters, Safety & Quality Manager
Click to learn more
Harlan Simpkins
Canadian Business Aviation Association, President
Click to learn more
Carlos Castillo
Perimeter Aviation, Vice-President Northern Division
Click to learn more
Dr. Kathleen Van Bentham
Advanced Cognitive Engineering Laboratory, Sr. Research Scientist
Click to learn more
Emily Larkin
Advanced Cognitive Engineering Laboratory
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Julie Mailhot
Presient & CEO, Air Transport Association of Canada
Click to learn more
Abby Logan
Co-Founder & CEO, Wavionix
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Bob Hastings
President, PointMan Canada
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George Farrington
Director, External Relations, Canadian Owners & Pilots Association
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Trevor Mitchell
President & CEO, Helicopter Association of Canada
Click to learn more
Cindy Haughton
Flight Operations, Standards Coordination, Prairie & Northern Region, Transport Canada
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MEET OUR 2026

EXHIBITORS

A diverse range of aviation organizations, suppliers, and service providers showcasing the latest products, innovations, and resources supporting Manitoba’s aviation industry.
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Solara Remote Data Delivery
Urban Tactical
Chemco
Empower Airport Systems
Asper School of Business
Blue World Consulting
Wavionix
Aebi Schmidt Canada
Say Weather Canada
WASCO
Canadian Transportation Agency
Sales & Service Safety Association
Polar Aircraft DeIcer
Southport Aerospace Centre
Calm Air
PropWorks
Rocky Mountain Aircraft
Red River College Polytech
EIC Training Programs
KF Aero
FastAir
Canadian Propeller
APPLY TO BE AN EXHIBITOR
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Holiday Inn Express
1740 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0B3
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If you have any issues booking your room, please contact Raquel at mbavn@mymts.net

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SPONSORS

Gain valuable exposure for your business and forge meaningful connections through sponsorship of this incredible event.
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