2026 Accommodations

Delta Hotels by Marriott London Armouries
325 Dundas St., London, ON N6B 1T9
Tel: +1 519-679-6111

Start Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
End Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Group rate: $205 CAD + taxes per night
Last Day to Book: Friday, August 18, 2026

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Ontario
300 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S2 Canada
Tel+1 519 439 1661

Start Date: October 19, 2026
End Date: October 22, 2026.

Rates are available to be booked, subject to availablity, until Sepember 20th 2026 at 11:59pm

Rooms and rates information

2 Double Beds – C$165.00
2 Queens Beds – C$165.00
1 King Bed – C$165.00

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Residence Inn by Marriott London Downtown
383 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 3P5
Tel: + 1 519.433.7222

Rate: $175.00 CAD per night

Start Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
End Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Last Day to Book: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Includes free breakfast, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and a kitchen in each suite

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Hard Rock Hotel London Ontario

100 Kellogg Lane, Number 1, London, Ontario, Canada, N5W 0B4

Tel: + 1-519-451-0444

Group Rate: $325 CAD + taxes per night

Start Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
End Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Last Day to Book: Friday, August 19, 2026

Includes free breakfast, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and a kitchen in each suite

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**Important Note:** Delta Hotels by Marriott London Armouries, The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, the Residence Inn by Marriott London Downtown, and the Best Defence Conference planners are not affiliated with any third-party booking agency. To reserve your hotel room, please call the hotel directly or use the official registration link.

Venue

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

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A long track record of producing a quality event
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500 attendees from across Canada
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A dynamic and influential Advisory Committee

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Lieutenant-Colonel Travis Loghery

CELE Deputy Occupation Advisor, Directorate of Air Domain Development 2

Royal Canadian Air Force

LCol Travis Loughery joined the Canadian Forces in 2003 as part of the ROTP. He attended the Royal Military College where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree, graduating in 2008. After completing his occupation course, he was posted to the Canadian Forces School of Communicaitons and Electronics where he was employed as a Course Director/ Troop Comd for the Line and Signal Operator trades.

In 2010, he was posted to the Canadian Forces Joint Signal Regiment, where he was employed in multiple roles and positions such as 1 Line Squadron Troop Commander, 1 Squadron Operations Officer, and most notably the Disaster Assistance Response Team Signals Officer.

Posted to 14 Wing Greenwood in 2012 he was selected to deploy as the Communications Mentor to the Afghan Border Police Headquarters as part of Op ATTENTION in support to the NATO Training Mission – Afghanistan. Upon returning in July of 2013 LCol Loughery was appointed as the Acting Wing Telecommunications Officer and has taken on roles such as the A6 for Op NANOOK.

Promoted to major in June 2015 and posted to Director General Military Careers (DGMC), was appointed Director Military Careers Support Services, and in 2018 he took on the role of Technical Authority and Project Director for the new military appraisal system.

Taking command of 764 Comms Squadron from 2019-21 he acted as the tactical interface for the CAF’s strategic networking capabilities; strategic messaging and satcom. Following this he was promoted to his current rank and posted to Director General Information Management Operations as the Cyber Force J6 where he supported Cyber Operations as well as managed Enterprise and Strategic level concerns.

Currently posted to the Directorate of Air Domain Development, he acts in the capacity of A6 Operational Readiness and Capability Integrator for C2 within the RCAF as well as holding the Deputy Occupational Advisor role.

A Métis citizen originally from Alberta LCol Loughery spends his free time hunting, fishing and gardening; spending as much time outside as possible. He is married to Gabrielle and they currently live in Ottawa with their daughters, Madison, and MiKaela.

Nandini Jolly

Founder, President & CEO

CryptoMill

Nandini Jolly is a pioneering force in the global cybersecurity landscape, known for her visionary leadership, technical innovation, and unwavering commitment to national and allied defence. As the Founder, President, and CEO of CryptoMill Cybersecurity Solutions, Nandini has built one of Canada’s most respected cybersecurity firms, delivering cutting-edge encryption technologies that protect sensitive data and facilitate secure sharing of sensitive information across government, military, and enterprise environments. CryptoMill’s work is directly supporting national security initiatives, helping the Canadian government, military and intelligence agencies maintain data sovereignty and operational integrity in an increasingly digital battlefield. CryptoMill Circles of Trust™ is a military-grade, Data Centric Security platform, enabling Zero Trust and ensuring secure collaboration, designed to protect sensitive information across its entire lifecycle. Circles of Trust™ facilitates secure cross-border data sharing, allowing member states to collaborate on joint missions, intelligence operations, and strategic planning without compromising data sovereignty. The platform’s unique architecture allows for granular access control, ensuring that only authorized personnel or systems can view or interact with sensitive information—an essential capability in today’s complex geopolitical climate. Circles of Trust eliminates cyber-attacks relating to external hacks (nation state driven), insider threats & attacks on supply chains. CryptoMill provided the seed document for Canada’s Data Centric Security Standard released by the Digital Governance Council of Canada. A Strategic Leader in Defence and NATO Cybersecurity Under Nandini’s leadership, CryptoMill’s cyber-related innovation and technologies continue to have a profound impact on the digital defence strategies of Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Nandini has co-lead several NATO study groups on critical cyber related challenges with allied nations. She and her team continue to contribute to shaping the alliance’s approach to cyber resilience, strengthening the ability to respond to cyber threats and maintain operational integrity in the face of evolving digital warfare. From Global Finance to Cybersecurity Innovation Prior to CryptoMill, Nandini held senior executive roles in international finance, including Senior Vice- President of Global Treasury Services and Financial Risk Management at Bank of America, and Director at Deloitte in the National Financial Services Industry Group. Her background in financial risk management has given her a unique perspective on the intersection of cybersecurity, economics, and national security.

Yves Letourneau

Director In-Service Support CH-146, Canadian Government Programs

Bell Textron Canada Ltd.

Yves Letourneau joined the Canadian Forces in 1981as an aircraft mechanic and received his Officer Commission in 1988 as an Aerospace Engineer following graduation from the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology & Engineering. He spent most of his military career as an Aerospace engineer with the Tactical Aviation community of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Bell 212 and Bell 412 fleet maintenance and engineering activities. A former member of the Canadian VU32, 427 and 450 Squadrons, he also directed C-17 Globemaster maintenance operations within the USAF 62nd AMXS at McChord Air Force Base in Washington State. His staff positions have included Aerospace Engineering Officer responsibilities for the Canadian CC-138 Twin-Otter and CC115 Buffalo, aircraft as well as the CH113 Labrador and CH146 Griffon helicopters. He also held the Senior Design Engineer authority and the Weapons System Manager responsibility for the CH146 Griffon fleet. In 2009, he was deployed to Israel as Military Attaché to the US Ambassy in Jerusalem working as military infrastructure consultant for the Palestinians Security Forces on behalf of the US Consulate General USAID/West Bank and Gaza Mission. He holds a bachelor’s degree in military art and science and a certificate in Environmental Protection from the Royal Military College of Canada as well as a certificate in Quality Assurance Management from the University of Manitoba.

Upon retiring from the Canadian Armed Forces in 2012, Yves joined Bell as Maintenance Manager for the CH-146 Griffon Optimized Weapon System Support (OWSS) program where he led a team of maintainers deployed across several Canadian military bases supporting the RCAF fleet of 85 multi-role Griffon helicopters. In April 2018, Yves took on a broader mandate adding the Engineering Manager role to his responsibilities. He was promoted Director of CH-146 Griffon Optimized Weapon System Support (OWSS) program in June 2021. Following successful negotiations for the new RCAF CH-146 In Service Support (ISS) Contract he took leadership of the program in Dec 2023 as Director ISS under the Bell Canadian Government Programs. In May 2025, he took on additional responsibilities in accepting a nomination as the President of the Aero-Montreal Defense and Security working group.

Brigadier-General (BGen) Darryl Taylor, CD

Director General Aerospace Equipment Program Management

Canadian Armed Forces

Brigadier-General (BGen) Darryl Taylor enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 1989, attending Royal Roads Military College, Victoria and the Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, graduating in 1993 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

After completing Aerospace Engineering Officer Training in 1994, BGen Taylor was posted to 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, working with the CH-135 Twin Huey Helicopters.

Subsequent postings included tours with 10 Tactical Air Group and the Project Management Office for the CH146; Technical Authority for the Hercules and Aurora Propulsion systems within the Directorate of Aerospace Equipment Program Management (DAEPM); 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, Edmonton as the Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Officer; Aircraft Engineering Officer for the D-Model Chinook Aircraft with DAEPM detachment in Huntsville, Alabama; Weapon System Manager for Chinook Helicopters and for Griffon Helicopters; Director of Tactical Aviation and Simulation; Chief of Staff for DGAEPM; and, Branch Advisor for the Aerospace Engineering trade.

BGen Taylor had the honour to be appointed as Commanding Officer of 1 Wing Headquarters in Kingston, ON from 2013 to 2016 and to assume the role of Commander of 16 Wing from 2021 to 2023.

He deployed to the UN Transition Mission in Haiti in 1997 with 430 Escadron tactique d’hélicoptères, and to Afghanistan in 2011 with 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron.

BGen Taylor completed a Master’s degree in Thermal Power (Aerospace Propulsion) at Cranfield University, England in 2000, completed the Joint Command and Staff college program at the Royal Military College in Brussels obtaining a Master of Arts in Political Science and Military Affairs, in 2013, and completed the National Security Program with the U.S. National Defense University, obtaining a MSc in National Resource Strategy in 2021.

BGen Taylor was promoted to his current rank in July 2023 and appointed Director General Aerospace Equipment Program Management.

Lieutenant-General (ret) Mike Rouleau, CMM, MSC, CD

Mike spent 34 years as a soldier and 3+ as a city cop in Ottawa, mid CAF-career. Enrolling into CAF at 17, he was commissioned as a field artillery officer in 1986, serving back-to-back tours in Valcartier (86-89) and Lahr, West Germany (89-92). He spent his last year in Europe deployed to Croatia and Bosnia; in 1991/92 as a European Community Monitor and returned within months with Canada’s ‘Van-Doo’ Battle Group, opening Sarajevo to humanitarian aid as three factions warred amongst the people.

Returning from Europe in 1994, Mike entered the defining moment of his career, becoming part of Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2). A qualified Special Operations Assaulter, he commanded an assault troop and sabre squadron until 1999 when he transitioned to policing as an Emergency Response Officer. The event of 9-11 saw him return to JTF 2 as its Chief Instructor, igniting a passion for teaching and growing the next generation – a passion that burns brightly to this day.

Mike went on to command Special Operations Task Force C-21, conducting combat operations in Afghanistan in 2006/07. He assumed command of JTF 2 from 2007-2009. Following a succession of schools and senior staff positions in both capability development and policy, Mike assumed command of Canada’s Special Operations Command from 2014-2018. He centered his work on culture as job #1 and led with a long run view of positioning SOF for future success, long after leaving. Mike operationally commanded CANSOF’s Counter-ISIS campaign in those four years. Promoted to LGen in 2018, Mike became CAF’s Joint Operations Commander, responsible for all global and domestic CAF operations.

In 2020 Mike was appointed as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, second-in-command of the forces and the senior designated official accountable for the $28B Defence Services Program. He espoused two tenets; discipline and integration and four capability priorities; data/digitalization, C4ISR backbone, Supply Chain and Professional Military Education. He also directed the re-engineering of how General and Flag Officers are selected and promoted, to favor broader institutional expertise vice more tactical experiences. Mike retired on July 4, 2022.

Mike holds a Bachelor’s degree (U Manitoba) in Political Science and History and two Master’s degrees (RMC) in public policy and military studies. Mike was an international fellow (Harvard) for senior leaders in national and international security and he attended US DoD’s Pinnacle Program.

Mike’s deployments include the Balkans, Afghanistan, Africa and the Middle-East. His greatest achievement is his daughter who is married to Dante, a pro hockey player in a European league. Mike’s family is what made the career possible and his interests include family/friends, living in his peaceful country oasis, fitness and his dog Bear. Since 2022, Mike consults to Accenture, Dell and most recently Dominion Dynamics as a senior advisor.

Philippe Hébert

Director General of R&D Innovation

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)

Philippe Hébert is the Director General of R&D Innovation for Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), where he is responsible for leading key innovation initiatives such as the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program. His role is to ensure that the Canadian Armed Forces/Department of National Defence have access to the most cutting-edge solutions from Canadian Innovators for their challenges.

From 2015 until 2022, Mr. Hébert was the Director General for Intelligence Policy and Partnerships with the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command where he oversaw and coordinated the development and promulgation of defence intelligence policies, directives and governance frameworks. He was also responsible for the management of defence intelligence partnerships with the Five-Eyes community, NATO, other allied countries, as well as with other federal government departments and agencies.

Mr. Hébert also worked for the Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy), serving as Director of Policy Development from 2007 to 2015. In that role, he led the development of the Canada First Defence Strategy and various policy frameworks on issues such as Arctic security, space and cyber. Before that, Mr. Hébert served in a number of positions at National Defence, including Special Assistant to the Deputy Minister and speechwriter for the Minister of National Defence and the Chief of the Defence Staff.
Mr. Hébert is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

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Philippe Hébert est le directeur général de l’innovation en R&D pour Recherche et développement pour la défense Canada (RDDC), où il est responsable de diriger des initiatives d’innovation clés telles que le programme Innovation pour la défense, l’excellence et la sécurité (IDEeS). Son rôle est de s’assurer que les Forces armées canadiennes/ministère de la Défense nationale ont accès aux solutions de pointe des innovateurs canadiens pour leurs défis.

De 2015 à 2022, M. Hébert a été directeur général de la politique du renseignement et des partenariats au Commandement du renseignement des Forces canadiennes où il a supervisé et coordonné l’élaboration et la promulgation des politiques, directives et cadres de gouvernance du renseignement de défense. Il était également responsable de la gestion des partenariats de renseignement de défense avec la communauté Five-Eyes, l’OTAN, d’autres pays alliés, ainsi qu’avec d’autres ministères et organismes du gouvernement fédéral.

M. Hébert a également travaillé pour le sous-ministre adjoint (Politiques), occupant le poste de directeur de l’élaboration des politiques de 2007 à 2015. À ce titre, il a dirigé l’élaboration de la Stratégie de défense Le Canada d’abord et de divers cadres stratégiques sur des questions telles que la sécurité dans l’Arctique, espace et cyber. Auparavant, M. Hébert a occupé plusieurs postes à la Défense nationale, dont ceux d’adjoint spécial au sous-ministre et de rédacteur de discours du ministre de la Défense nationale et du chef d’état-major de la Défense.

M. Hébert est récipiendaire de la Médaille du jubilé de diamant de la reine Elizabeth II.

Colonel Robert Tyler

Director Air Requirements

Royal Canadian Air Force

Colonel Robert Tyler joined the Canadian Army Reserve in 1992 as a Gunner with 15th Field Regiment in Vancouver, British Columbia and later commissioned as an Artillery Officer. After graduating from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Cellular Biology, he transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as a Pilot.

After receiving his wings in 2003, Colonel Tyler was selected for helicopter pilot training and posted to 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (408 THS) in Edmonton, Alberta, flying the CH146 Griffon. During his time at 408 THS, Colonel Tyler completed his first deployment to Afghanistan, as a member of the Tactical Air Control Party in Kandahar.

Colonel Tyler was then posted to Townsville, Australia where he flew the CH-47D Chinook with C Squadron, 5th Aviation Regiment, returning to Kandahar, Afghanistan in 2010 to fly with the Australian Army Chinook Detachment.

Upon his return to Canada in 2012, Colonel Tyler assisted in the stand-up of 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron (450 THS) and the introduction of the CH147F Chinook. Upon promotion to Major in 2013, he took over as the first operational CH147F Flight Commander.

In 2018 Colonel Tyler was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel while serving with the RCAF Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario. In 2019 he deployed as the Chief of Staff for Air Task Force-Mali as part of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and Canada’s Operation PRESENCE-Mali.

In 2020 Colonel Tyler took Command of 450 THS, leading the Squadron through the COVID-19 pandemic while ensuring Chinook support to Canadians during multiple domestic missions in response to the pandemic and other natural disasters.

In 2022, Colonel Tyler completed language training followed by a short posting to Chief Force Development. He was promoted to his current rank in 2024 and is currently Director Air Requirements, within the RCAF Headquarters.

Colonel Tyler is a graduate of the Army Operations Course (2013) and the Joint Command and Staff Program (2017), where he earned a Master’s Degree in Defence Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada.

Colonel Tyler has two, amazing, teenaged daughters.

Rod Stagg, Founder & CEO

Founder & CEO

Cougar Technical Services Ltd, and Indigenous Incubator Inc.

Rod Stagg is a proud Metis businessman, tradesperson, father, coach and mentor.

As the founder of Cougar Technical Services, a successful mechanical service company working in Calgary AB and surrounding areas for over 30 years, Mr. Stagg is a dedicated family man and community member. Rod has 2 sons, Jeremy and Joel, who are actively involved in daily operations. Jeremy Stagg is President of Stag Construction Solutions, a General Contracting firm, while Joel Stagg is an experienced Plumber who handles a wide array of Mechanical service requests and assists with estimating jobs.

With the continued success of Cougar Technical Services, Rod began to conceptualize his idea to help Canada’s Indigenous youth over 20 years ago. Through this journey, the idea of the Indigenous Incubator was born.

The Indigenous Incubator Inc. (III) is a newly launched initiative, comprised of 7 different Indigenous Trades Companies:

1. Cougar Technical Services
2. Stag Construction Solutions
3. Wolf HVAC Services
4. Grizzly Electrical Services
5. Mother Earth Energy Services
6. Tomahawk Indigenous Engineering
7. Polar Bear Janitorial

These companies are all focused on providing Mentorship, Education, and Training to Indigenous Peoples. In the past year, Rod has hired 4 Indigenous persons in both the field and the office. These individuals are encouraged to bring their own cultural knowledge and retain their Indigenous values while working for the Incubator. This cultural empowerment and meaningful career opportunities creates “Economic Reconciliation through Employment”.

The Indigenous Incubator focuses on developing Individuals’ skills in a wide array of trades and professional services. Within the 7 different Indigenous companies, Individuals have the option to further their career path in many avenues including: janitorial work (unskilled labour), mechanical work (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction), as well as professional services (accounting, dispatch, marketing, engineering). These flexible career pathways give individuals the opportunities they need to further their careers, bolster their annual income, and in turn create generational wealth within Indigenous communities. This furthers the Indigenous Incubator’s commitment towards Reconciliation within Canada.

The Indigenous Incubator group of companies are currently focused on serving Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) markets within Calgary and surrounding Alberta areas. However, after proving this concept in these areas, the Incubator will be ready to take on projects and help Indigenous communities across Canada.

Major General Peter Dawe

Chief Combat System Integration, Office of the Vice Chief of Defence Staff

Department of National Defence

MGen Peter Dawe joined the Canadian Forces in 1990 as an artillery officer. Following a tour to Cyprus as a troop commander, he reclassified to the infantry and joined the Second Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI). MGen Dawe has commanded from platoon to brigade level, to include 3 PPCLI (2009-2011) and 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2013-2015).

MGen Dawe’s extra-regimental employment has included tours at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School; the Canadian Special Operations Regiment; Canadian Special Operations Forces Command Headquarters; and on the Strategic Joint Staff as the Director General Operations.

His operational tours include Cyprus, Bosnia, and two tours to Afghanistan. In 2002, he served as the 3 PPCLI Battle-Group Operations Officer for Operation APOLLO in Kandahar, Afghanistan, for which he was awarded the U.S. Bronze Star Medal. From May 2011 to March 2012, he served as the Deputy Commander of Canada’s Contribution to the Training Mission in Afghanistan and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. MGen Dawe was appointed Commander of the Order of Military Merit in 2019.

MGen Dawe is a graduate of the National Security Program, the U.S. CAPSTONE Program, and the Coalition Joint Forces Special Operations Component Commander Course. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Military Arts and Science, a Master’s degree in Defence Studies, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Royal Military College of Canada. He is also a graduate of the Senior Executives in National and International Security program at Harvard University. MGen Dawe was appointed Deputy Commander Canadian Special Operations Forces Command in September 2016 and assumed command of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command in April 2018. MGen Dawe assumed his current role as Chief of Combat Systems Integration in July 2023.

Captain(N) Andrew Graham

Director Naval Requirement

Royal Canadian Navy

Captain (N) Drew Graham joined the Canadian Armed Forces as an officer in the Cadet Instructors Cadre in May of 1995 at Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps QUINTE in Belleville Ontario. Upon completing undergraduate studies at the University of Ottawa he transferred to the regular force as a Maritime Surface officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. He completed his training at the Naval Officer Training Centre in 2002 and joined HMCS TORONTO as a Bridge Watchkeeper. While serving in TORONTO he deployed to the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Altair. He trained as a Shipborne Air Control Officer and joined HMCS IROQUOIS in 2005. While serving in IROQUOIS he deployed to the Mediterranean Sea as part of Operation Active Endeavour with Standing NATO Maritime Group 1. On leaving IROQUOIS LCdr Graham traveled to the United Kingdom to attend the Ammunition Technical Officer course with the British Army. He returned to Canada in 2009 and served as the Formation Ammunition Technical Officer in Halifax for 2 years. He re-joined IROQUOIS as an Operations Room Officer in 2012 and served as Operations Officer, Weapons Officer and finally Combat Officer. While serving in IROQUOIS he deployed on Operation Caribe as part of the North American war on drugs. After serving for two years as the Command Ammunition Technical Officer at Naval Headquarters in Ottawa LCdr Graham moved to Toronto to attend the Joint Command and Staff Programme at the Canadian Forces College where he earned a master’s degree in Defence Studies. He was appointed as the Executive Officer of HMCS REGINA in 2016 and served in REGINA until 2018 when he moved back to Ottawa into the position of Above Water Warfare Requirements Section Head in the Directorate of Naval Requirements. Cdr Graham assumed Command of HMCS FREDERICTON in July of 2020 and deployed as the Flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group One in support of Operation Reassurance in 2021. Promoted to his current rank in 2023, he is currently serving as the Director of Naval Requirements on the Naval Staff. He lives in Ottawa with his very tolerant and understanding wife Amanda and their two boys Spencer and Braedan.

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Stuart Johns, P.Eng, PMP

Project Manager

Thales Canada, Defence and Security

Christopher Baird

Manager, Strategy and Business Development

Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)

Brigadier-General Chris Moyle

Director General

Land Equipment Program Management (DGLEPM)

Ravi Singh

Director-General, Defence Industrial Strategy

Department of National Defence

Lieutenant-Colonel Travis Loghery

CELE Deputy Occupation Advisor, Directorate of Air Domain Development 2

Royal Canadian Air Force

Dugald Topshee

Director General

Transport Canada

Nandini Jolly

Founder, President & CEO

CryptoMill

Colonel (Ret’d) Daniel Blanc

CEO

Wisdom Global Security

Samuel Witherspoon

CEO

ANVIL Intelligence Inc.

Dan Doran

VP Business Development & Marketing

ADGA Group Consultants Inc.

Yves Letourneau

Director In-Service Support CH-146, Canadian Government Programs

Bell Textron Canada Ltd.

Brigadier-General (BGen) Darryl Taylor, CD

Director General Aerospace Equipment Program Management

Canadian Armed Forces

David Perry

President and CEO

Global Affairs Institute

Lieutenant-General (ret) Mike Rouleau, CMM, MSC, CD

The Honourable Victor Fedeli

Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation & Trade

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada

Brennan West

Vice President, Defence & Aftermarket

Business Unit, Gastops Ltd.

Derek Voisin

Global Enterprise Architect, Federal Strategic Programs Office

Dell Canada

Captain(N) Martin Byrne

Director Naval Maritime

Crown Projects, Royal Canadian Navy

Colonel Sarah Heer

Commander of the 6thCanadian Combat Support Brigade

Canadian Armed Forces

Guillaume Decot

Political Counsellor

European Union Delegation to Canada

Brigadier-General J.D.S. Masson, OMM, MSM, CD

Chief of Staff Army StrategySenior Serving Gunner

Royal Canadian Artillery

Andrew Service

Manager, Strategy and Business Development

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada

Ryan Clarke

Director, Corporate and Commercial Affairs, Government Sector

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Mike Nelson

Founder

TACTIQL Inc.

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Vice President, Business Development & Vice President, Corporate Affairs

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)(Als, Partner, Prospectus & Associates )

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