Ottawa Tourism AND The City of Ottawa

MESSAGE FROM THE OTTAWA MAYOR

It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of my colleagues on Ottawa City Council, to welcome all those participating in the Canadian Armed Forces Outlooks 2026, hosted by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), taking place April 7th to 9th in Canada’s capital on unceded Anishinabe Algonquin territory.

The National Capital Region is home to 330 defence, aerospace and security companies, employing more than 10,000 skilled workers, in addition to Area X.O., a Research and Development complex with the only drone and advanced robotics testing and training centre of its kind in Canada. It is also the location of four NATO DIANA test centres, which collectively make our region a prime venue for CAF Outlooks 2026.

As Head of Council, I want to acknowledge CADSI, in addition to the guest speakers, exhibitors and sponsors for dedicating time, efforts, expertise, services and resources to the successful organization of this important meeting. Allow me to offer my best wishes to everyone in attendance for a productive and rewarding gathering, as well as to the visitors for an enjoyable stay in Ottawa.

Sincerely,

Mark Sutcliffe

Mayor

Au nom de mes collègues du Conseil municipal d’Ottawa, j’ai l’immense plaisir de souhaiter la bienvenue à toutes les personnes qui participent à l’événement Canadian Armed Forces Outlooks 2026, organisé par l’Association des industries canadiennes de défense et de sécurité (AICDS) et qui se déroule du 7 au 9 avril dans la capitale du Canada sur un territoire non cédé de la Nation Anishinabe Algonquine.

La région de la capitale nationale compte plus de 330 entreprises des secteurs aérospatial, de la défense et de la sécurité, qui emploient plus de 10 000 travailleurs
qualifiés, ainsi que le complexe de recherche et de développement Zone X.O, comprenant la seule Zone de formation et d’essai de drones et de robotique avancée de ce genre au Canada. On y retrouve également quatre centres d’essai de l’Accélérateur d’innovation de défense pour l’Atlantique Nord de l’OTAN, ce qui fait de notre région un lieu de choix pour la tenue de l’événement CAF Outlooks 2026

En tant que chef du Conseil, je tiens à remercier l’AICDS, les conférenciers principaux, les exposants et les commanditaires pour le temps, les efforts, l’expertise, les services et les ressources qu’ils ont consacrés à l’organisation de cette rencontre importante afin d’en assurer le succès.

Permettez-moi de souhaiter à toutes les personnes présentes une rencontre productive et enrichissante et aux visiteurs un séjour agréable à Ottawa.

Cordialement,

Mark Sutcliffe

Maire

Welcome to Ottawa!

On behalf of Ottawa Tourism, it’s a pleasure to extend a warm welcome to our beautiful city. Ottawa is incredibly proud to host the Canadian Armed Forces Outlooks 2026 event.

Located on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe nation, Ottawa offers a dynamic cultural milieu that embraces the Indigenous heritage of this land. As the capital of a bilingual nation bordering the province of Québec, you’ll hear both English and French (and a multitude of other languages) on our streets. The city features a thriving cultural scene, a wealth of historic landmarks, wide-open green spaces and delivers a truly unique Canadian experience.

Our national museums, devoted to science, technology, aerospace and more, offer creative and state-of-the-art exhibitions, as well as modern convention venues, providing a unique and inspiring meeting experience for delegates. Paired with the city’s clean, green and natural setting, it’s easy to understand why Canada’s capital attracts millions of visitors every year.

When your business is done, we encourage you to explore the many attractions of the area. A
pedestrian-friendly downtown core that is home to many remarkable hotels allows delegates to attend events and easily explore the city’s many sights and attractions. From wonderful museums to outdoor adventure in any season, to award-winning restaurants and high-end shopping, you can be sure that there is plenty for everyone to see and do.

To find out what’s on while you’re here visit www.ottawatourism.ca and be sure to share your
experiences with us on social media using the hashtag #MyOttawa. Enjoy your visit to Ottawa, and we sincerely hope we have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon!

Yours Sincerely,

Michael Crockatt

President & CEO

OttawaTourism.ca

Meeting in Ottawa – Come early, stay late!

Centrally located with excellent air and transportation links, Ottawa is a premier Canadian meeting and convention destination any time of the year. It is an impressive yet intimate G8 capital, home to famous landmarks, cultural attractions and celebrations, rich in natural beauty and blessed with a relaxed urban rhythm. Adding unique Ottawa activities for delegates to your agenda is easy and very flexible based on the season. Delegates themselves tend to arrive here early, stay after their event, and bring along their spouses to enjoy everything Canada’s Capital has to offer – helping your event attract more delegates in the process.