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Canada’s defence environment is increasingly digital. Cyber resilience, secure data systems, advanced analytics, autonomy, and emerging technologies now define operational advantage and industrial competitiveness. Canadian innovators developing AI, cyber solutions, cloud infrastructure, space technologies, and dual-use capabilities play a central role in strengthening sovereign capability and domestic production capacity.
CADSI represents your interests in national policy discussions, creates structured engagement with procurement leaders, and supports your participation in secure defence supply chains.
Participating in Canada’s defence market requires an understanding of regulatory frameworks, security requirements, procurement culture, and long-term capability planning. CADSI helps technology firms navigate these structures and align innovation with defence priorities
Through CANSEC, CAF Outlooks, Cyber & Digital Outlooks, and international programs, CADSI connects emerging firms with military leaders, procurement officials, allied delegations, and prime contractors.These structured platforms support informed engagement and partnershipdevelopment within Canada’s defence ecosystem.
Emerging technology firms operate under different timelinesand capital structures than traditional defence primes. CADSI ensures digital and dual-use priorities are reflected in national defence policy, procurement reform, industrial participation models, and innovation frameworks.
Through briefings, intelligence tools, and curated updates, CADSI provides insight into upcoming programs, funding priorities, and regulatory developments. This supports investment planning and strategic alignment with Canada’s evolving capability requirements.
CADSI convenes defence leaders, industry executives, and allied partners to advance dialogue on digital modernization and emerging technologies.
CANSEC brings together military leadership, procurement authorities, allied delegations, and industry partners across all domains. For emerging technology firms, it provides a national platform to demonstrate how digital solutions strengthen capability, readiness, and resilience.
As Canada strengthens its cyber resilience and digital command capabilities, this event is your opportunity to engage directly with the departments driving that change, including DND, CSE, SSC, and CAF Cyber Command.
CAF Outlooks brings you face-to-face with the senior leadership of the Canadian Armed Forces and Department of National Defence. For emerging tech firms, it’s where you gain early insight into upcoming programs, modernization priorities, and the digital transformation shaping Canada’s defence posture.
CADSI’s international programs help Canadian tech innovators expand into global defence markets. Through Canada Pavilion participation and curated B2B opportunities, we help emerging and dual-use tech companies establish credibility, visibility, and partnerships across allied nations.
Your Digital Compass in Canada’s Defence and Security Ecosystem
The Gateway Suite connects Canada’s innovators to the heart of the defence and security community. Whether you’re exploring market entry, mapping out partnership opportunities, or seeking insights into upcoming programs, these tools help you navigate, connect, and grow.
An interactive database mapping Canadian expertise across cyber, space, digital systems, data analytics, and dual-use technologies. It supports integration into domestic and allied supply chains.
Curated market intelligence, procurement tracking, and policy updates supporting informed program planning and export positioning.
A centralized library of reports, briefings, and event content supporting regulatory navigation and strategic alignment.
CADSI’s committees ensure that digital modernization, cyberresilience, and emerging technology integration remain central to Canada’sdefence industrial policy.
The Cyber Council convenes Canada’s digital defence community to provide insight into cyber readiness, secure infrastructure, and technology integration. It ensures emerging technology perspectives inform CADSI advocacy and national policy discussions.
Contribute to policy recommendations affecting procurement frameworks, industrial participation, and technology adoption within Canada’s defence sector.
For scaling and growth-stage firms, the SMB Committee provides a direct channel to address procurement access, industrial participation, and innovation policy.
Support leadership development, mentorship, and inclusive participation across Canada’s defence and technology workforce.
CADSI ensures emerging technology firms are represented in defence modernization discussions, procurement reforms, and industrial strategy development. We provide structured access to decision-makers, national engagement platforms, and advocacy that strengthens your role within Canada’s sovereign digital capability priorities and allied markets.
become a cadsi memberPursuing new contracts or strengthening brand visibility? Leverage CADSI’s national defence, security, and emerging tech platforms to reach key decision-makers where they are. Sponsor CADSI events or build a multi-year partnership that amplifies your presence across all our properties.
Access industry expertise, engage with Canadian defence capabilities, and leverage CADSI's platforms for effective government-industry collaboration on national security priorities.
Access industry expertise, engage with Canadian defence capabilities, and leverage CADSI's platforms for effective government-industry collaboration on national security priorities.
