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
Best Defence is the front line of access to Ontario — recognized by the Province as Canada's largest defence-industrial base. Two days connecting industry, the Canadian Armed Forces, and government procurement decision-makers in London, Ontario.
Best Defence is the front line of access to it. Where the big trade shows chase scale, Best Defence is built for connection — direct, affordable access to the primes, the Canadian Armed Forces, and the federal and provincial decision-makers concentrated in Ontario's defence economy.
"Ontario is Canada's largest defence-industrial base."
— Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Get briefed on live Canadian defence procurement opportunities and what's coming next.
Engage industry leaders, military representatives, and government procurement decision-makers directly.
Form the partnerships and teaming arrangements that win programs of record.
Develop and strengthen supply chains across air, land, naval, and C4ISR domains.
Explore new business through curated B2B and B2G matchmaking opportunities.
Discover the AI, quantum, cyber, and autonomy capabilities defining the next decade.
The Ontario Defence Association (ODA) is a member-focused industry association supporting Ontario's defence and dual-use sector. Through industry engagement, collaboration, and ecosystem-building, ODA helps strengthen connections across the defence industrial base and create new opportunities for its members.
The ODA has designated the Best Defence Conference as its premier conference of choice, and is proud to support and partner with the conference, helping strengthen the defence ecosystem and advance meaningful connections across Canada’s defence community. Best Defence Conference is the Official Go-To Conference of the ODA.
A marquee lineup of senior Canadian Armed Forces commanders, federal and provincial leadership, and defence-industry executives.
JDRoyal Canadian Artillery
WHDefence Investment Agency
CSCanadian Army
PDBDC
DHGlobal Affairs Canada
PPCanadian Army
SPCouncil of Canadian InnovatorsConference passes are sold out. Two days of keynotes, roundtables, and curated B2B & B2G meetings with the people who shape Canadian defence procurement — email us to be placed on the waitlist.
Sold outExhibit space is sold out for 2026. The Technology Showcase remains a route to the stage for emerging capabilities — eligibility confirmed with the Best Defence team.
Technology Showcase →Put your brand in front of prime contractors, military, and procurement specialists with a sponsorship built around your goals.
View prospectus →Alliance Partnership is reciprocal and performance-based: associations, chambers, clusters, and municipalities commit to recruiting a delegation, and earn co-branded reach, delegation recognition, and passes on the registrations they deliver.
Best Defence 2026 is supported by the organizations below. Select a linked logo to visit the organization.
300 York Street
London, Ontario · N6B 1P8
October 20–21, 2026
Conference passes and exhibit space are fully subscribed. Email us to be placed on the waitlist for any release, and we will be in touch directly.
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