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Alberta Aerospace & Defence Summit

May 3, 2026 to May 5, 2026

Edmonton Convention Centre
Tickets are $100 or more
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Alberta Aerospace & Defence Summit is the must-attend event in Western Canada for the aerospace and defence community.

With investment in defence on the rise, Alberta has become a key hub for innovation, manufacturing, and strategic collaboration. This milestone summit brings together leaders, contract holders, and innovators from the land, marine, air, and space sectors to explore opportunities in Alberta's rapidly growing defence market.

Attendees can expect exclusive industry tours, B2B meetings with top decision-makers, and insightful presentations from Canada's leading defence and aerospace experts.

Join us to connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of Canada's defence and aerospace industries.


Why Attend

  • Keynote Presentations featuring leading experts and innovators from Canada's aerospace and defence sectors.
  • Breakout Sessions exploring industry priorities, emerging technologies, and opportunities in aerospace, defence, marine, drones, and AI.

  • B2B Meetings connecting businesses, primes, and contractors to discuss partnerships and future collaborations.
  • Networking & Gala Events that foster meaningful relationships and celebrate innovation and excellence across the industry.

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


B2B Meeting Program

Participate in pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings through the B2B2GO platform. This is a key opportunity to form partnerships and explore collaboration with industry leaders.
Priority access will be given to defence contractors, companies, and sponsors.


Sector Site Tours (Limited Spots)

Experience Alberta's innovation firsthand through exclusive visits to leading education, manufacturing, and defence facilities.


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.

Who Should Attend

Prime contractors, aerospace and defence companies, advanced manufacturers, innovative tech firms, SMEs, Canadian Army Forces representatives, Department of National Defence members, and anyone interested in Canada's defence industry.


Your Ticket Includes

Your Aerospace & Defence Summit ticket includes full access to the Alberta Aviation Summit and free entry to the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Competition.

Gain a three-day experience with site tours, networking events, gala, prime presentations, and B2B meetings.


Join Us

Join industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to gain valuable insights, explore new opportunities, and strengthen your position in Canada's growing aerospace and defence ecosystem.


Edmonton Convention Centre

9797 Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5J 1N9


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