Schedule of Events
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Exhibitor set up
Kiilinik High School gymnasium
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pre-Meet & Greet / Canadian High Arctic Research Station Tours
Canadian High Arctic Research Station Campus
Meet & Greet Sponsored by POLAR Knowledge Canada
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Meet & Greet Evening (licensed)
Registration desk open
Official Welcome and Opening Remarks
Luke Novoligak Community Hall – Sponsors, Exhibitors and Delegates
Meet & Greet Sponsored by B2Gold Back River Corp
Join fellow delegates and exhibitors in a relaxed northern atmosphere complete with hot snacks and beverages.
Open to registered delegates/exhibitors
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
8:45 am – 12:00 pm
Presentation Morning –
Luke Novoligak Community Hall – Exhibitors and Delegates
- 8:45am – 9:00am Opening remarks
- 9:00am – 9:40am POLAR Knowledge Canada – David Hik
- 9:40am – 10:20am Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
- 10:20am – 10:40am Networking break – Sponsored by Qillaq Construction Inc.
- 10:40am – 11:20am Ocean Networks Canada
- 11:20am – 12:00pm Agnico Eagle Mines Limited – Kishan Leakram
(Presentation schedule subject to change without notice)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Luncheon
Luke Novoligak Community Hall – Exhibitors, Delegates and elementary school classes
Luncheon Sponsored by Otokiak Corporation
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Trade show floor open
Open to Registered Exhibitors and Delegates Only
Kiilinik High School gymnasium
Afternoon Networking Break Sponsored by Qillaq Innovations – Drones Division
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Trade show floor open
Open to the public
Kiilinik High School gymnasium
5:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Banquet, Auction and Awards Evening (licensed)
Luke Novoligak Community Hall
Banquet Sponsored by: Agnico Eagle Mines LTD.
Presentation of Willie Laserich Memorial Corporate Citizen Award
Presentation of Sponsor Recognition Gifts
Throughout the evening, enjoy the raffle, silent and live auctions. Proceeds will be donated to Kitikmeot First Responders (Coast Guard Auxiliary, Canadian Rangers, Cadets, Search and Rescue, Fire Department)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Come be a part of the Kitikmeot’s growth and development. Presentations will focus on the business, education & training opportunities in the Kitikmeot region and will highlight the wealth of possibilities in Cambridge Bay and across the region.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Presentation Morning
Luke Novoligak Community Hall – Exhibitors and Delegates
- 8:45am – 9:00am Opening remarks
- 9:00am – 9:40am Youth Program Delegates
- 9:40am – 10:20am B2Gold Nunavut
- 10:20am – 10:40am Networking break – Sponsored by Nunavut Business Credit Corp
- 10:40am – 11:20am Canadian Forces College
- 11:20am – 12:00pm Kitikmeot Chamber of Commerce – Wilf Wilcox
(Presentation schedule subject to change without notice)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch – Luke Novoligak Community Hall
Luncheon Sponsored by B2Gold Nunavut
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Trade show floor open
Open to Registered Exhibitors and Delegates and high school classes
Kiilinik High School gymnasium
Afternoon Networking Break Sponsored by Jago Services / Umingmak Lodge
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Trade show floor open
Open to the public
Kiilinik High School gymnasium
4:00 pm
Exhibitor Draws
Kiilinik High School gymnasium
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Exhibitor Take Down
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
KTS Wrap-up Celebration (licensed)
Open to Registered Exhibitors and Delegates Only
Luke Novoligak Community Hall
Come kick back, relax and enjoy performances from:
Entertainment Sponsored by Buffalo Air
Wrap-up Celebration Sponsored by Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
Translation Services Sponsored by Nuna Group of Companies
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
Thank-You Pancake Breakfast
Luke Novoligak Community Hall
Open to registered delegates, exhibitors and the general public
Breakfast Sponsored by Government of Nunavut – Department of Community Services