See inspection robotics, NDT, methane detection, and autonomous monitoring built for oil sands operations.

 Join maintenance, reliability, inspection, operations, and environmental leaders for a full-day, hands-on technology event in Fort McMurray. 

October 20, 2026 | MacDonald Island Park,  Fort McMurray.

Live demos & technical sessions

9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Space is limited—reserve your complimentary seat today.

Full Agenda Coming soon

 

 

Why attend

 Automation Frontier brings together manufacturers and industry leaders in maintenance, reliability, operations, inspection, integrity, and environmental management to explore robotics, NDT, methane detection, emissions monitoring, and inspection software. Through live demonstrations and technical discussions, attendees can evaluate practical solutions for improving access, reducing personnel exposure, and strengthening inspection data. 

Who should attend

Whether you are improving routine rounds, evaluating inspection robotics, strengthening emissions programs, or planning your next integrity initiative, Automation Frontier is designed for the people who make asset decisions happen.


Keynote Speakers

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Genevieve Dacambra | Board member of the Aerial Evolution Association of Canada

The Drone Ecosystem in Oil & Gas

Exploring how drones are supporting digital transformation across oil and gas 

Guest Speaker

Minister Brian Jean | Minister of Energy and Minerals

 Remarks on Canada’s Energy Sector

 Perspectives on the opportunities, innovation, and continued evolution shaping Canada’s energy industry. 

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Stefan Kischkel | Altomaxx

 Building Trust Through Drone Standards 

 A practical look at ISO 21384-3 and how operational standards help establish safer, more consistent, and trusted drone programs. 

 

Technology showcase

Explore Technologies for Your Inspection Challenges

Meet the companies and solutions helping industrial teams improve access, reduce manual exposure, and make inspection data more actionable.

exrobotics

The First UL Certified Robot for Hazardous Environments

Autonomous inspection robotics for hazardous industrial environments, with the capability to support routine monitoring, gas detection, and visual inspection activities.

Best for: Hazardous-area rounds, repeatable monitoring, personnel-exposure reduction, and emissions-related inspection.

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The Enterprise Platform for Autonomous Operations

Connect every robot, sensor, and operational asset through one AI-powered platform.

Why Korial? Replace fragmented systems and disconnected data with a unified, governed operating layer. Korial helps teams make faster decisions, automate critical workflows, and reduce the operational gaps that lead to downtime.

 

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Modular inspection solution for operational challenges

Combine robotic inspection, RVI, and NDT technologies with a solutions-first approach.

 Best for: Oil and gas operators needing safer, more efficient inspection of pipelines, vessels, tanks, and difficult-to-access process assets. 

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AI-Powered Methane Detection

Detect, quantify, and document methane emissions in real time with a field-ready laser imaging platform for handheld and drone-based surveys. 

 Best for: Oil and gas operators seeking faster methane leak detection, scalable LDAR surveys, and audit-ready emissions reporting .