Aviation Inclusivity Summit
The Aviation Inclusivity Summit is a national, first-of-its-kind forum dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across Canada’s aviation industry. Taking place October 5 and 6, 2026 at NAV CANADA headquarters in Ottawa, the Summit is organized by Canadian Aviation Pride (CAP) alongside partner organizations Black Aviation Professionals Network (BAPN), Elevate Aviation, Northern Lights Aero Foundation (NLAF), and Urban Pilots and Professionals Network (UPN), with NAV CANADA serving as Presenting Sponsor and Host. This coalition of five national aviation organizations represents a collective commitment to building a more inclusive industry for everyone.
The Summit brings together aviation professionals, industry leaders, and advocates from across Canada for two days of dialogue, learning, and action. Attendees will span the full breadth of the industry, including pilots, air traffic controllers, engineers, AMEs, and executives, alongside students and emerging professionals just beginning their aviation journeys.
Program
The Summit is a 1.5 day event, beginning Monday, October 5 at 12:30 PM and running through the evening of Tuesday, October 6. Speakers are still being finalized and will be announced on a rolling basis. Times and sessions below are subject to minor changes.
Day One, Monday, October 5
- Turning Policy into Culture: Building Effective ERGs (Employment Resource Groups)
- Getting In the Door: A Guide for Students and Early Career Professionals
- Diversity Beyond the Flightdeck
- Naming and Navigating Microaggressions in Aviation Workplaces