2021 Schedule
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7:30 am – 8:30 am |
Exhibitor set up |
8:30 am – 9:15 am |
Doors open, light breakfast and coffee, networking |
9:15 am – 10:00 am |
Presentation, Conair Group Panel DiscussionSpeaker:
Wildfires have changed and so must our response. Conair shares how the company has continually worked to improve, anticipating needs, adapting operations, and acting to better support wildfire agencies, protecting people, communities and resources. |
10:15 – 11:00 am |
Helicopter Operator Panel DiscussionSpeakers:
Inside the aerial firefighting sector; operator challenges and opportunities, needs, investments and aircraft. |
11:00 am – 11:30 am |
Exhibitors, Refreshment Break, Networking |
11:30 am – 12:15 pm |
Complimentary Aerial Firefighting System – The Twin OtterSpeaker: Dan Seroussi – Programs Director, Viking Air Limited As climate change continues its impact globally, we have all experienced an increase in devastating wildfires worldwide. Viking continues to make innovative advancements in aerial firefighting to protect communities and infrastructure. To compliment the renowned Canadair aerial firefighter, Viking, in partnership with PAL Aerospace, is excited to announce the development of an external, removable aerial firefighting tanker system for the Twin Otter. ![]() |
12:15 am – 1:00 pm |
Lunch, Exhibitors, Static Display, Networking |
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm |
Presentation, Bell Flight, aircraft investmentSpeaker: Lorenz Jessen – Regional Sales Manager, Bell Textron Canada Rotary-wing aircraft developments and what to consider when adding to or enhancing your fleet. |
1:45 pm – 2:15 pm |
Exhibitors, Refreshment Break, Networking |
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm |
Presentation, Ground to Air CommunicationsSpeaker: Vincent Hoog, CEO, IQonboard New technologies available to help streamline ground-to-air support and communications. |
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Exhibitors, Networking |