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
Conference passes and exhibit space for Best Defence 2026 are fully subscribed. Registration is closed. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist for any release, email the conference team and we will be in touch directly.
Official Go-To Conference of the ODA · Members save 10%Your registration provides access to one of Canada's leading defence and security sector events — designed to help companies build relationships, understand procurement opportunities, strengthen supply chains, and connect with key decision-makers across the defence, aerospace, public safety, and dual-use technology ecosystem.
Learn about Canadian defence procurement opportunities and evolving sector needs.
Connect with industry leaders, prime contractors, SMEs, military representatives, government stakeholders, and procurement decision-makers.
See innovative and emerging technologies presented in a focused five-minutes-of-fame format.
Engage with companies, suppliers, partners, and sector stakeholders across the exhibit floor and networking sessions.
Best Defence regularly attracts participants from across Canada, with growing international attendance and representation.
All three attendee passes are sold out. The 2026 rates below are published for reference only and cannot currently be purchased.
Full access to the two-day conference program. This rate closed on September 8, 2026.
Sold OutIncludes access to the full two-day conference program.
Sold OutA focused option for attendees participating on one selected day.
Sold OutAll fees in Canadian dollars; mandatory 13% HST applies. Conference passes and exhibit space are sold out. Technology Showcase eligibility must be confirmed with the conference team.
Best Defence Conference is the Official Go-To Conference of the Ontario Defence Association. Ontario Defence Association members receive a 10% discount on attendee registration.
Membership and good-standing status will be verified for every ODA-discounted registration. Any registrant found not to be a member in good standing may be refunded, less a $25 refund transaction fee.
The discount applies only to businesses that apply for ODA membership as of 31 July 2026 and is non-retroactive.
Questions or inquiries: send us a message
Best Defence is a practical entry point for companies looking to expand within Canada's defence and security market. Its focused scale makes it easier to connect with key influencers, decision-makers, and potential strategic partners.
Understand emerging Canadian defence and security opportunities.
Meet potential partners, primes, suppliers, and collaborators.
Build and strengthen defence-relevant supply chain relationships.
Engage with government, military, industry, and procurement stakeholders.
Explore emerging technologies and innovation through the Technology Showcase.
Use two days to identify opportunities, build relationships, and accelerate market entry.
Program details are subject to change.
Best Defence 2026 will take place at RBC Place London in London, Ontario — a central conference and exhibition environment for two days of programming, exhibits, networking, and business development.
300 York Street
London, Ontario · N6B 1P8
October 20–21, 2026
All refund requests must be submitted in writing to info@bestdefence.co or via the contact form.
Best Defence 2026 is sold out. Email the conference team to be added to the waitlist, and we will contact you directly if a place is released.
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