Official Go-To Conference of the Ontario Defence Association · Proud Supporter and Partner
Official Go-To Conference of the Ontario Defence Association · Proud Supporter and Partner
Meet the military, government, industry, technology, procurement, and business leaders shaping the Best Defence Conference 2026 program.
Speakers, panellists and moderators across two days. Select any card to read the speaker’s biography. Lineup subject to change; additional participants added as confirmed.
Best Defence brings together speakers and participants from across Canada's defence and security ecosystem — Canadian Armed Forces leaders, government officials, procurement and trade specialists, industry executives, technology innovators, prime contractors, SMEs, and strategic partners.
Capability priorities, operational needs, and emerging requirements.
Public-sector, procurement, trade, and policy insight.
Defence contractors, manufacturers, integrators, and supply chain stakeholders.
AI, cyber, C4ISR, aerospace, infrastructure, public safety, and dual-use capabilities.
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PSCFN ConsultantsTKOntario Defence Association
JNPublicusACOntario Defence AssociationSelect any speaker to read their biography. Where an official headshot has not yet been supplied, the card carries the organization’s identity instead: Canadian Armed Forces command badges for serving and retired members, the Government of Canada signature for federal departments, and organization logos where we have them. All badges and logos remain the property of their respective organizations. Lineup subject to change.
Speaker lineup subject to change. Speaker names, titles, organizations, session assignments, and program details may be updated as confirmations are completed.
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