Pre-Conference Registration
Lobby of Convention Center
12:00pm-7:00pm
Sponsored by:

Time

Pre-Conference Registration
Lobby of Convention Center
7:00am-5:00pm
Sponsored by:

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Instructor:
John Ostrom

Instructor:
James Nilo

Instructors:
Jim Moorhead, C.M.
Gary Gleichman

Mechanics Course
Instructors:
Bob Gardner
Kevin Gaddis

Advanced Snow Equipment Mechanics Training

Air Force Snow & Ice Control
Management Course

2026 Class Photos
To be taken within individual classrooms

Pre-Conference Registration
Lobby of Convention Center
7:00am-5:00pm
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Basic Snow Academy
Classroom 1

Basic Snow Academy
Classroom 2

Basic Snow Academy
Classroom 3

Advanced Snow Academy
Please note:  It is a pre-requisite for the
Advanced Snow Academy to have graduated
from the Basic Snow Academy first

Air Force Snow & Ice Control
Management Course

106C

Lead Instructor:
P. Benny Benedyk 

Airport Snow Equipment
Mechanic Training

101H

Mechanics Course
Instructors:
Bob Gardner
Kevin Gaddis

Advanced Snow Equipment Mechanic Training

Exhibit Level - North

Moderators & Ambassadors Luncheon
(Lunch for conference ambassadors
& moderators only)

109

Lunch
(Lunch for class attendees,
instructors & facilitators)

Ballroom

First Timer Orientation
Are you a first time attendee at the Snow Symposium?  Join us on Sunday at
3:00pm in the ballroom as the SnoPo Committee provides a conference
overview, what not to miss and answers any questions you may have!
Main Ballroom

~Pre-Conference Education Courses End~

International Aviation Snow Symposium Begins!
with our Ice Breaker with Exhibitors from 5:00pm - 8:00pm in the Exhibit Hall

Please note:  The International Aviation Snow Symposium Registration is separate from our pre-conference education courses.  Click Here to register for the Snow Symposium which begins on Sunday evening with our Ice Breaker Reception

Ice Breaker with
Exhibitors

Exhibit Hall

Join Us for the SnoPo Wing Challenge
at our Ice Breaker & Cheer on your Winner!!

Snow Symposium Registration Opens
Lobby of Convention Center
7:00am-4:00pm
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Breakfast

Ballroom

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Advanced Snow Equipment Mechanics Course

Instructor:
Bob Gardner
Kevin Gaddis

Advanced Snow Academy Final Exam

Instructor:
Matt Gabbert
Ashley Thorsen, A.A.E.

 Opening Remarks

Anthem Singer:
Christian Kramer
Opening Remarks:
Sean Hammer, A.A.E.
Jim Moorhead, C.M.
Russ Stark

Moderator
Jim Moorhead, C.M.
Speakers
Tim Haizlip
Alex Gertsen

2026 NEC Scholarship & Grant Winners!
Join us in the Exhibit Hall at 10:00am in front of the Grand Prize Display for a photo with our Leadership!

Exhibit Area Open

Exhibit Hall

Coffee with Exhibitors

General Session II
Hall of Fame Introduction
with Legacy Snow Fighters

Lunch with Exhibitors

Track 1:
Small Hub Operations
& Maintenance

101B

Speakers:
Matt Humphreys
Roanoke Regional
Airport Commission 
Brad Becker
MBS International
Airport

Track 2:
Medium & Large Hub Operations
and Maintenance

Speakers:
Matt Gabbert
Jim Moorhead, C.M.
Richard Brannan
Mike Carlson

Track 3:
GA Airport Operations
& Maintenance

Speakers:
Justin Lamb
Blue Grass Airport
Noah Van Lannen, C.M.
MMU

Track 4:
Balchen Post Award Process

Speaker:
Tim Haizlip
Alex Gertsen

Ice Cream Social with Exhibitors

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Snow Symposium Registration
Lobby of Convention Center
7:00am-4:00pm
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Breakfast with Exhibitors

Exhibit Hall

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 Military Breakout Session
AF CE Vehicle/Snow Control 
Program Manager

Speaker:
P. Benny Benedyk

General Session III:
FAA Winter Safety & AC Update

Speakers:
Caroline Bonynge

Moderator:
TBA

Coffee with Exhibitors 

 Exhibit Hall

Track 1:
FAA Advisory Circular Requirements 

Sponsored by:

Speakers:
Caroline Bonynge

Moderator:
TBA

Track 2:
Cooperative Contracts for Purchasing Solutions

Sponsored by:

Speakers:
Todd Rushing

Moderator:
TBA

 Track 3:
ACRP Project 04-37 Aviation Safety Culture

Sponsored by:

 101F

  Speaker:
TBA

Moderator:
TBA

10:00am-11:00am

Track 4:
Airport Winter Ops Requirements

Sponsored by:

101G

Speaker:
TBA

10:00am-11:00am

SAE-Airport Snow & Ice Control Equipment
G-15

106C

 Speaker:
Kevin Gaddis

11:00am-1:00pm

Corporate Appreciation Lunch
 & 2026 Keynote Speaker Christopher U. Browne
Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
Click Here to read more on our 2026 Keynote!

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Ballroom

1:15pm-2:15pm

General Session IV:
Frost to Flight
How the Journey of Airport Leadership Takes Time and
Effort When Managing Winter Events

Ballroom

Speakers:
Brian Zoeckler, C.M., ACE
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Bob Gardner
Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority
Ashley Vanderbos
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Chris Sieklucki
Cherry Capital Airport
Jim Moorhead, C.M.
Pittsburgh International Airport
Matt Gabbert
Fortbrand
Moderator:
Ashley Thorsen, A.A.E.

2:00pm-4:00pm

Military Breakout Session

106B

Speaker:
P. Benny Benedyk

2:15pm-4:00pm

Final Visit with Exhibitors
Grand Prize Giveaway
*Must be present to win!*

Exhibit Hall

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4:00pm-4:15pm

Snow Plow Rodeo Driver Meeting

106A

Instructors:
Matt Humphreys
Justin Lamb
Candace Spillers-Wood

4:15pm

Exhibitor Breakdown

Exhibit Hall

4:15pm-9:00pm

Niagara Falls USA/Canada Self-Guided Tour
Meet us at the main entrance of the BCC, bus boarding begins at 4:15pm!
Departure at 4:30pm

PLEASE NOTE:  Those signing up for the Canada
tour should anticipate 1-2 miles of walking while on the tour

Tour Contacts:
US Tour
TBA
CA Tour
TBA

4:30pm

Buses depart from the BCC at 4:30pm for Tours
Reminder to those taking the Canada Tour to bring your Passport!

*Return trip will be to the Hyatt*

Breakfast

Ballroom

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Snow Plow Rodeo & BBQ

SnoPo Closing Celebration
NEW FOR 2026!