Building B.C.'s Advantage in Defence
Building B.C.'s Advantage in Defence
Individuals: $119 + GST
Table of 8: $1,150 + GST
Non-Members:
Individuals: $238 + GST
Table of 8: $2,300 + GST
Program: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy signals a major shift in how the country builds, finances, and procures the capabilities needed to strengthen national security, economic resilience and sovereign capacity.
For businesses in British Columbia, this shift creates new opportunities across shipbuilding, cybersecurity, space and geospatial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, secure systems and other dual-use technologies. Realizing that potential, however, will require companies to navigate complex procurement processes, attract investment, scale production, and build stronger connections to domestic and allied defence supply chains.
This event will explore what Canada’s evolving defence priorities mean for businesses and where B.C. holds a competitive advantage. Join us to learn more about how companies can position themselves to participate, and what is needed to turn increased defence investment into lasting economic growth, innovation and industrial capability.
Keynote:
Senior Vice President, Defense Strategy
BDC
Panel Discussion:
Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy creates new opportunities for businesses working across maritime systems, cybersecurity, space intelligence and advanced technologies. However, realizing those opportunities will require companies to navigate complex procurement processes, security requirements, long sales cycles, and the challenge of scaling production. Drawing on the experience of leading B.C.-based companies, this panel will examine where the most significant opportunities are emerging, what prevents businesses from entering defence supply chains and what Canada must do to turn increased investment into lasting industrial capability.
Dan Doran
Executive Director & National Lead, Defence and Security, KPMG Canada
Aamir Lakhani
Global Director of Threat Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence, Fortinet
Kate Morton
Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Seaspan
Moderator
Bridgitte Anderson
President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
Additional panellists to be announced.
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