Workforce Agility ForumBrampton · Sep 23, 2026
WIA-Canada is on the panel at the Workforce Agility Forum & Networking Event, a half-day forum on the workforce challenge facing Ontario aviation and aerospace, hosted by the AME Association of Ontario under its AAWD II program.
- Date
- Sep 23, 2026Wednesday
- Hours
- 12:00 PM – 7:00 PMRegistration from 12:00
- Where
- Pearson Conference Centre2638 Steeles Ave E, Brampton
- Admission
- TicketedFree with an SDF registration form
The workforce question, asked properly
The Workforce Agility Forum opens with an HR overview of what Ontario aviation and aerospace actually needs between 2026 and 2030, then runs three consecutive Q&A panels: a Diverse Panel on the barriers to inclusivity, an Academic Panel on collaboration and shared resources, and an Industry Panel on what is working in practice.
Fifteen panellists are confirmed, drawn from Air Canada, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the RCAF, Mohawk College, McMaster University, Confederation College, the Ontario Aerospace Council, DAIR, the CCAA, Canadian Aviation Pride, the Black Aviation Professional Network, ISEAD, the Northern Lights Aero Foundation and Women in Aerospace Canada. Nikki Morshedi joins the Diverse Panel for WIA-Canada.
The day closes with a networking reception from 5:05 to 7:00 PM, with a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment from Mysterion the Mindreader.
Fifteen panellists, three panels, and one honest conversation about who the industry is not reaching.
Forum highlights
A half-day forum and an evening reception. Here is what to plan your afternoon around.
Workforce outlook 2026–2030
An HR overview of the high-level workforce requirements facing the sector over the next five years.
See the agenda →Diverse Panel
On the barriers to inclusivity in aviation and aerospace, with Nikki Morshedi representing WIA-Canada.
Meet the panel →Academic Panel
Colleges and universities on collaboration, shared resources and where training capacity actually sits.
Meet the panel →Industry Panel
Employers on the practices that are working, from Air Canada and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to the RCAF.
Meet the panel →Networking reception
From 5:05 to 7:00 PM, with a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment from Mysterion the Mindreader.
Reception details →Free with SDF registration
Admission is free with a completed SDF Participant Registration Form.
Registration options →Visitor information
Get directions →Ways to work with us
If the forum is where we meet, here is what can come next. Reach out any time. We’d love to hear from you.
Corporate membership
Bring your organization alongside ours and collaborate on initiatives across the year. Our corporate membership brochure has the full details.
View the brochure →Volunteer with us
Help run events, mentor, or build chapter activity in your city. It is the quickest way to get to know the people doing this work.
Apply to volunteer →Become a member
Join a national network of students and professionals across Canadian aerospace. Learn about member rates and programs on our website.
Join now →Who you’ll meet at the forum
Nikki Morshedi is speaking on the Diverse Panel for WIA-Canada, and Nojan Ahmadi will be at the forum and the networking reception. Say hi, and connect with them on LinkedIn.
See you in Brampton
A half-day on the workforce question, three panels, and an evening of networking with the people actually doing the hiring. If you care about who joins this industry next, come and say hello.