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The Airfield Workshop is an annual event held in May. There are round table discussions meant to foster networking and group sharing of best practices. There are informative speakers who will be presenting on important and relevant topics to enhance the knowledge of attendees. This event continues to evolve and we look forward to inviting you each year to our Workshop.

May 13 & 14, 2025 (EDT)

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Elm Hurst Inn & Spa
Harris Street 415
Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada
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Agenda

  • Day 1 (May 13, 2025)
    9:00 AM - 9:45 AMAirport Tour
    9:45 AM - 10:00 AMSmall Airports And Aerodromes Greetings
    The Small Airports and Aerodromes Meeting is for airport members in these categories. The meeting will take place at the Tillsonburg Regional Airport.
    10:00 AM - 10:30 AMCase Study: Emergency At An Aerodrome

    Chris Drumm

    Senior Supervisor, Airport Operations at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport

    10:30 AM - 11:00 AMMorning Break
    11:00 AM - 12:15 PMOperational Highlights Round Table Discussion
    There is time for each attendee to discuss the things going on in their airports, to bring forward problems/concerns and resolve these collectively.
    12:15 PM - 1:15 PMLunch
    1:15 PM - 1:45 PMBest Practices Round Table
    1:45 PM - 2:30 PMFuel Handling Liabilities and Best Practices

    Vic Kadar

    Sales & Service at Aviation Ground Fueling Technologies

    2:30 PM - 3:00 PMAfternoon Break
    3:00 PM - 3:45 PMAirfield Lighting Maintenance and Troubleshooting

    Russell Mueller

    National Sales Manager at ADB Safegate Canada Inc.

    3:45 PM - 4:15 PMHow To Advocate To Your Local Council

    Stephen Wilcox

    Oshawa Executive Airport

    7:00 PM - 10:00 PMBonfire!
    The bonfire will be open to everyone attending Workshop. This will take place at the Elmhurst Inn. A cash bar will be available.
    Day 2 (May 14, 2025)
    9:00 AM - 9:15 AMAirfield Workshop Greetings
    9:15 AM - 10:00 AMOperation Deterrence-Enhancing Border Security

    John Heene

    Provincial Constable at Ontario Provincial Police

    Trevor Lamb

    Provincial Constable at Ontario Provincial Police

    10:00 AM - 10:30 AMMorning Break
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PMRound Table Discussions
    There will be 4 tables set up for various discussions with your Regional Directors. Topics will be added as confirmed.

    Shari Gentes - Regional Connectivity
    Giovanna Verrilli - Doing More With Less: Resourceful airport operations
    Luke Van Der Mark - Future-proofing your organization through succession planning
    Chris Drumm - Marketing Your Airport: Educating the public on its social and economic value
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PMLunch
    1:00 PM - 1:30 PMThe Northern Airport

    Lydia Riddell

    Airport Operations and Administrative Assistant at Red Lake Airport

    1:30 PM - 2:10 PMTariff Implications

    Julien Carron

    Senior Director of InterVISTAS Consulting Inc.

    2:10 PM - 2:50 PMAccessibility Planning

    Rikka Bouseh

    President at Envol Strategies

    2:50 PM - 3:10 PMAfternoon Break
    3:10 PM - 3:50 PMAI Working For You

    Marcelo Andrade

    E.A.I. Pure Software and Professional Service Inc.

    3:50 PM - 4:30 PMDigital Twinning for Your Airport

    Aaron Bernard

    Creative & Managing Director of Spatial Engage

Speakers

  • Marcelo Andrade (E.A.I. Pure Software and Professional Service Inc.)

    Marcelo Andrade

    E.A.I. Pure Software and Professional Service Inc.

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  • Aaron Bernard (Creative & Managing Director of Spatial Engage)

    Aaron Bernard

    Creative & Managing Director of Spatial Engage

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  • Rikka Bouseh (President at Envol Strategies)

    Rikka Bouseh

    President at Envol Strategies

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  • Julien Carron (Senior Director of InterVISTAS Consulting Inc.)

    Julien Carron

    Senior Director of InterVISTAS Consulting Inc.

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  • Chris Drumm (Senior Supervisor, Airport Operations at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport)

    Chris Drumm

    Senior Supervisor, Airport Operations at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport

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  • JH

    John Heene

    Provincial Constable at Ontario Provincial Police

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  • VK

    Vic Kadar

    Sales & Service at Aviation Ground Fueling Technologies

  • TL

    Trevor Lamb

    Provincial Constable at Ontario Provincial Police

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  • RM

    Russell Mueller

    National Sales Manager at ADB Safegate Canada Inc.

  • Lydia Riddell (Airport Operations and Administrative Assistant at Red Lake Airport)

    Lydia Riddell

    Airport Operations and Administrative Assistant at Red Lake Airport

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  • Stephen Wilcox (Oshawa Executive Airport)

    Stephen Wilcox

    Oshawa Executive Airport

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Tickets

Small Airport & Aerodrome Meeting + Workshop

This is for those attending from small airport and aerodromes members who will be at the SAA Meeting AND the Spring Airfield Workshop.

Member Price CAD $150
Workshop Only Member Airport Attendee

This ticket is for those attending and representing an Airport Member at the Airfield Workshop only.

Member Price CAD $100
Small Airports Meeting Only Member Attendee

This is for small airports and aerodrome members who are attending the May 13th Meeting only.

CAD $50
Business Member Attendee

This ticket is available for those representing a Business Member at the Airfield Workshop

Member Price CAD $275
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