Where Canada's Airport Community Comes Together
F.O.A.M. CONFERENCE
The Facilities, Operations and Airport Managers (F.O.A.M.) Conference is IAAE Canada's flagship annual event, bringing together a highly engaged community of airport executives, managers and operational leaders from across Canada.
Rather than a large convention with thousands of attendees, F.O.A.M. offers an intimate conference experience where conversations are more meaningful, networking is more personal and every attendee has the opportunity to connect with senior decision-makers from airports across the country.
Featuring practical educational sessions, inspiring speakers, host airport experiences and valuable networking opportunities, F.O.A.M. is designed to equip airport professionals with new ideas, practical solutions and relationships that continue long after the conference ends.
THE F.O.A.M. EXPERIENCE
What to Expect
F.O.A.M. is designed to balance professional development with meaningful opportunities to connect with peers from across Canada's airport community. Over two and a half days, attendees participate in practical educational sessions led by industry experts, engaging panel discussions and conversations focused on the real-world challenges facing Canadian airports.
In addition, the conference comes to life through a trade show featuring industry partners, networking receptions and social events that help build lasting professional relationships. Each year, attendees also have the opportunity to experience the host airport firsthand through guided terminal and airside tours that showcase local operations, infrastructure and best practices.
Organizations looking to showcase their products and services can participate as exhibitors or choose from a variety of sponsorship opportunities, including Presenting, Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsorships, as well as photography, coffee break and other customized partnership packages.
One of Our Most Successful Conferences Yet
F.O.A.M. 2026
F.O.A.M. 2026 was one of our largest and most successful conferences yet, bringing together 95 airport professionals representing 34 airports from coast to coast. The conference also welcomed 16 exhibitors, creating opportunities for delegates to connect with industry partners, discover new products and services, and exchange ideas with peers from across Canada's airport community.
The conference also celebrated professional achievement. Three accreditation candidates successfully completed their Phase Two presentations, while one candidate earned the Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) designation after completing their final Board of Examiners interview onsite.
The feedback speaks for itself. Every survey respondent reported being satisfied with the conference overall, with 84% saying they were very satisfied. Conference content earned an average rating of 4.5 out of 5, and 94% of respondents said they plan to return for F.O.A.M. 2027.
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