15 & 16 November, 2023, LONDON, ONTARIO CANADA

The Best Defence Conference is a premier Canadian aerospace, defence and public safety conference addressing the air, land, naval, C4ISR, IT/IM and public safety capability domains.

About The Event

The Best Defence Conference delivers exceptional networking opportunities that will enhance your ability to conduct business, as you:

  1. Learn about Canadian Defence Procurement Opportunities
  2. Engage with key industry, military, and government procurement decision makers
  3. Form Strategic Partnerships
  4. Develop Supply Chains, and
  5. Develop New Business – Survey results indicate 44% of attendees who responded in 2022 obtained new business opportunities from participating in The Best Defence Conference

The Technology Showcase is an integral part of the conference showcasing innovative and emerging technologies. Delivered in a “five minutes of fame” format, participating companies can exploit this opportunity to promote their technologies to industry leaders, as well as military and government decision makers.

New to the Canadian Defence Market? Best Defence is an excellent entry point for companies new to the Canadian aerospace, defence and public safety marketplace. The intimate size of the event allows companies to easily engage with key government influencers and industry leaders to conduct market research; to evaluate market entry conditions; assess opportunities; and identify potential strategic partners.

Where

RBC Place London
300 York Street, London, ON N6B 1P8

When

15-16 NOVEMBER, 2023
Wednesday & Thursday

Event Schedule

Day 1

Nov 15, 2023
08:30 AM

Registration Opens

08:30 AM

Exhibition (Ongoing)

09:00 AM

Welcoming Remarks

09:15 AM

Main Plenary

12:00 PM

LUNCH BREAK

02:30 PM

COFFEE BREAK

04:00 PM

Main Plenary Ends

04:00 PM

Exhibition (Ongoing)

04:45 PM

Reception until 6:30 pm

Day 2

Nov 16, 2023
08:30 AM

Registration Opens

08:30 AM

Exhibition (Ongoing)

09:00 AM

Welcoming Remarks

09:15 AM

Main Plenary

12:00 PM

LUNCH BREAK

04:00 PM

Exhibition (Ongoing)

04:30 PM

Event Concludes

Speakers

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Who Should Attend

  • Aerospace, defence and public safety Companies (air, land, naval, CRISR, IT/IM and public safety capability domains)
  • Advanced Manufacturing companies
  • Innovative Technology companies (AI, Quantum, Cybersecurity, novel materials)
  • Prime contractors, Systems Integrators, Small-Medium-sized Enterprises (SME)
  • CAF and government stakeholders

Venue

RBC Place London
300 York Street
London, Ontario
N6B 1P8

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Buy Tickets Today!

With abundant networking opportunities, the Best Defence Conference places you in front of prime contractors, military and procurement specialists in the Canadian Defence sector. Our multiple B2B and B2G opportunities consistently provide value to attendees by enhancing your ability to conduct business.

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