Aviation Cultures Mk.VIII

The fantastic Aviation Cultures Mk.VIII Conference is, sadly, now over! The Aviation Cultures Mk.VIII Conference took place in June 2026. It was international, in Canada, in partnership with two great organisations, the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) at the KF Centre for Excellence at Kelowna, BC. The event was streamed online as well. Full details on the event page. We may be able to release some recordings, but cannot guarantee to do so. Please stay in touch if you are interested.

Event details, including speakers and subjects included in this online and downloadable PDF.

FULL PROGRAMME:

This Conference, Mk.VIII, was a collaboration with the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) at the KF Centre for Excellence. It was in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada and online, 17-20 June 2026. The Aviation Cultures Mk.VIII Conference was led by co-organisers Edward Soye, in Canada, James Kightly and Phil Vabre from Australia, and backed by the Aviation Cultures team.

The highly-experienced Canadian Aviation Historical Society will continued their Convention process, with both teams working jointly to have brought 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 was 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 was 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.

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 was 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

FULL PROGRAMME

Current Event Details, including speakers and subjects included in this online and downloadable PDF.

STAY IN TOUCH!

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