Alberta Aviation Council 2022 Spring Conference

Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, involved in your general aviation community, or working in the industry, this conference is for you! With a wide variety of topics for every interest and experience level, our conference has the goal of bringing like-minded aviation lovers together to discover what's happening in Alberta aviation.

Working in collaboration with Elevate Aviation and the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame, the weekend is packed with sessions on various industry topics. The schedule includes:

Friday, April 8, 2022

• Meet and Greet networking event

Saturday, April 9, 2022

• Welcome
• Keynote Speaker - Andy Cook, Transport Canada
• Get to Know Your Alberta Aviation Council
• Breakout Sessions
• Diversity in Aviation session
• "What's Happened? Moving Forward", Transport Canada
• Breakout Sessions
• Discussing ATC Procedures in Alberta
• Changing Airports - CEOs Perspective
• AAC AGM
• Dinner / Networking with special guest Brian Shul, former SR71 pilot

Sunday, April 10, 2022

• Breakout Sessions
• Value of Community Airports
• Strategic Alberta Aviation Council (SAAC) panel
• CEO Airline Panel - Looking to the Future from the Big Seat
• Closing

Breakout sessions include presentations from COPA, NAV Canada, Transport Canada, CBAA, SAAC, Elevate Aviation, and Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame with sessions on the future of Air Traffic Control, Leadership, Diversity in Aviation, airports, training, and more! When registering, you will be asked to chose your preferred sessions.

**Spaces in each session are limited so register early and don't miss out on the sessions you want most! **

Registration Information:

Registrations must be booked online. On-site registrations are not available due to capacity restrictions.

All fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to 5% gst.

1. AAC Members - $325.00
2. Invited Guests, Elevate Aviation, CAHF, and Government - $325.00
3. Non-Members - $385.00
4. Students - $45.00 per day (or $85.00 for both days)
5. Students (Conference only, no social events) - FREE
6. Spouse / Companion - $165.00

The Spouse / Companion package is available for social functions only. For access to sessions, a full registration is required. A spouse / companion is someone not employed with your organization or affiliated with any other AAC Member.

Accommodations

The conference is taking place at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre.

Address: 1316 33 St N, Calgary, AB, T2A 6B6

Booking Details: AAC conference guests will receive a special rate of $119.00 per room, per night (plus taxes). Book online before March 18, 2022 through the special event link: BOOK NOW

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations on or before March 8, 2022 will receive a full refund, minus a $50 administration fee. Cancellations made between March 9 and March 18, 2022 will receive a 50% refund, minus a $50 administration fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after March 18, 2022. In the event that the AAC should have to cancel the conference, a full refund will be issued to all participants.

COVID-19 Policy

The AAC Conference will follow all public health restrictions that are in place at the time of the event.

At this time, there are no COVID restrictions in place.

In the event of cancellation due to COVID-19 or public health concerns, a full refund will be issued to all participants for their registration.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Corporate sponsorship packages are available with options ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Show your support for the Alberta aviation community and receive perks including complimentary registrations, exhibitor table space, and logo placement on event promotional materials.

Please contact Kim Van Viet at kim@wavv.co for more information.