2023 Schedule

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–	All conference sessions take place at the KF Aerospace Centre of Excellence All conference sessions take place at the KF Aerospace Centre of Excellence
6:30am – 7:30am	Exhibitor set up at KF Aerospace Centre of Excellence
7:30am – 8:00am	Registration and networking
8:00am – 8:15am	Welcoming remarks
8:15am – 9:30am	Air and ground interoperability panel Panelists: Michael Benson, Director of Business Development, Conair Group (former AAO) Sean Rickards, Director of Operations, Yellowhead Helicopters Greg Adams, Air Attack Officer, BC Wildfire Service Tom DeSorcy, Fire Chief (Ret.) Leaders from aerial and ground operations discuss wildfire suppression techniques, challenges and best practices
9:30am – 10:30am	Refreshment break and trade show
10:30am – 11:30am	Deploying resources for structure protection Speaker: Larry Watkinson, ECFO, C.Mgr, Deputy Fire Chief How air and ground can better manage resources to provide support when and where it’s needed most
11:30am – 1:00pm	Lunch, trade show and networking
1:00pm – 2:00pm	Innovation and advanced tactics for wildfire suppression panel Panelists: Wayne Coulson, Chief Executive Officer, Coulson Group Thomas Hoppe, Owner, 43 Degrees North Aviation Mike King, President and Chief Pilot, White Saddle Air Service Leaders from ground and air discuss the significant changes in the wildfire fight, from advanced water systems and aircraft modifications to training and resource deployment
2:00pm – 3:30pm	Trade show Product demonstrations, KF Centre Ramp Perimeter Solutions: 2:00 pm Ground applications of long-term fire retardants are THE answer when aerial resources are unavailable due to night time and visibility issues Safetek Profire: 2:15 pm Yellowhead Helicopters – Augmentations Causing Future Shock in Legacy Aircraft: 2:30 pm Commercial Emergency Equipment: 2:45 pm Coulson Aviation aircraft tour: 3:00pm
3:30pm – 4:00pm	Using IGNIS for Aerial Ignition Speakers: Paul Fletcher and Hope Nelson, Drone Amplified
4:00pm	Closing remarks, trends, opportunities, and the future of Canadian wildfire suppression