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Oil and gas teams face constant pressure to improve safety, protect uptime, manage complex assets, and achieve more with available resources. Automation is becoming an essential part of that work—from hazardous-area robotics and remote inspection to advanced monitoring, data capture, and field-ready technologies.
Automation Frontier 2026 brings these technologies—and the people behind them—to Fort McMurray. This focused conference is designed for oil and gas operators, engineers, maintenance and reliability teams, inspection professionals, and technical decision-makers seeking practical ways to improve how critical assets are inspected, monitored, and maintained.
Explore solutions built to help teams address real operational challenges:
- Access difficult-to-reach or hazardous areas while reducing personnel exposure
- Improve the quality, consistency, and availability of inspection data
- Strengthen asset-integrity programs and maintenance planning
Meet the People Behind the Technology
Automation Frontier 2026 is more than an opportunity to see emerging technology. It is an opportunity to connect directly with the manufacturers, engineers, and technical teams developing and deploying it.
Meet exhibitors bringing practical automation, robotics, inspection, and remote-operation technologies to the energy sector:
- Korial
- Nexxis
- ExRobotics
- ExploRobot
Bring your application-specific questions, operational challenges, and site requirements. Discuss use cases directly with the experts, explore deployment considerations, and learn how these technologies can fit within the realities of oil sands and industrial operating environments.
Hear From Industry Leaders
The event will feature keynote perspectives from leaders at the intersection of energy, aviation, technology, and innovation:
- Genevieve Dacambra, Board Member, Aerial Evolution Association of Canada
- Minister Brian Jean, Minister of Energy and Minerals
- Stefan Kischkel, Assessor for UAS Operations Certification & Program Development, Altomaxx
These sessions will explore the trends, requirements, and opportunities shaping the future of automation, unmanned systems, and energy operations in Alberta and beyond.
Built for Real-World Operations
This is not automation for automation’s sake. Automation Frontier 2026 focuses on the questions that matter to teams working in Northern Alberta’s energy sector:
- How can we keep people out of high-risk environments?
- Where can robotics and remote systems strengthen inspection workflows?
- How can better field data support faster, more confident maintenance decisions?
- What does it take to move from testing new technology to practical, scalable deployment?
Whether you are evaluating robotics for an inspection program, looking for safer ways to gather field data, or planning the next stage of your operational transformation, this event offers direct access to industry peers and technical experts who can help move your plans forward.
Register for Automation Frontier 2026 – Limited Seats Available
Location: MacDonald Island Park, Fort McMurray
Date: October 20, 2026
9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Live demos & technical sessions
Space is limited—reserve your complimentary seat today
Lunch and refreshments will be provided
Who Should Attend? Join operators, engineers, reliability professionals, maintenance teams, technology manufacturers, and industry leaders for a full day of practical insight and meaningful conversations.
FREE Registration is now open and seats are limited. Register for Automation Frontier 2026 today
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