Aviation Cultures’ next conference, Mk.VIII, is a collaboration with the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) at the KF Centre for Excellence at Kelowna, BC, in Canada and online 17-20 June 2026! The Aviation Cultures Mk.VIII Conference team is led by co-organisers Edward Soye, in Canada, James Kightly and Phil Vabre from Australia, backed by the Aviation Cultures team. The highly-experienced Canadian Aviation Historical Society will continue their Convention process, with both teams working jointly to bring the best of both worlds, ably hosted by the KF Centre for Excellence team, with the full value Aviation Cultures online experience.
The KF Centre for Excellence say that they are “Proud to host events that bring aviation to life through education, collaboration, and community. This conference reflects exactly that. Connecting global perspectives with local impact and inspiring the next generation of aviation professionals.”
Attending the combined event is open to all: CAHS members, Aviation Cultures participants, university students, aerospace and aviation industry professionals, academics, professionals in aviation or heritage associations, and aviation enthusiasts of every kind. The focus will be on history, and much more. Past CAHS conventions have included online attendance; the partnership with Aviation Cultures allows a greater online component and worldwide participation.
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Event Highlights
- Three expert panel sessions exploring aviation museums, airlines, and Cold War aviation
- Independent presentations on aviation culture, engineering, and history
- CAHS-led sessions featuring Canadian aviation stories and research
- Behind-the-scenes tours of aircraft and KF Centre for Excellence
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders
- Live-streamed sessions with audience interaction for virtual attendees
This event is fully immersed in the aircraft, artifacts, and stories housed at the KF Centre for Excellence, offering a one-of-a-kind learning experience.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday 17 June:
• 7 pm to 9:30 pm – Meet and Greet reception (all attendees; spouses and guests
welcome at an additional charge)
Thursday 18 June:
• 8:30 am to 4:30 pm – convention sessions
• Free evening
Friday 19 June:
• 8:30 am to 4:30 pm – morning tours of the KF Centre for Excellence aircraft and
KF Aerospace; convention sessions
• 6 pm to 9:30 pm – reception and banquet at the Four Points Sheraton
Saturday 20 June:
• 8:30 am to 10:30 am – CAHS annual general meeting
• 10:30 am to 4:30 pm – convention sessions
• Free evening
Sunday 21 June:
• 8 am to 10 am – farewell breakfast (details to be confirmed).
FULL PROGRAMME
Current Event Details, including speakers and subjects included in this online and downloadable PDF.
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