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CANSEC 2027

30 Years of Canadian Capability on Display

Canada’s largest defence, security & emerging tech tradeshow where $1B+ in business deals happen every year.

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To Be Announced
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Ottawa, Canada
300+
defence, security & emerging tech exhibitors
21,500+
attendees from Canada and around the world
100+
international delegations
5,270+
B2B/B2G meetings
450k ft2
of exhibit space
79
MPs, Mayors, Senators & Cabinet Ministers

Why CANSEC Is Canada's Must-Attend Defence Event

Direct Access to Decision-Makers

Meet the people who shape Canada’s defence future, including prime contractors, supply chain representatives, military procurement leaders, government officials, and other key industry decision makers, all driving billion-dollar programs.

Attendees networking and shaking hands on the CANSEC exhibition floor.
Where Deals Get Made

Connect through CANSEC Connect, CADSI’s structured B2B/B2G meeting program that pairs exhibitors with qualified buyers, end-users, and decision-makers to create real business outcomes.

Businesswoman and defence executive discussing strategy during a meeting at CANSEC.
Visibility That Builds Opportunity

CANSEC is your platform to showcase innovation, elevate your brand, and stand among industry leaders. Exhibits attract top buyers, the Spotlight Stage builds authority, and every touchpoint helps you stand out and be seen as a leader in Canada’s defence and security sector.

CANSEC Highlights

The Epicentre of Canada’s Defence Industry
CANSEC brings the industry to you

CANSEC brings together Canada’s defence, security, and emerging technology sectors, uniting industry, government, and international allies to advance capability, collaboration, and commerce.

What You’ll Experience:
CANSEC Connect: Structured B2B/B2G meetings that turn introductions into contracts.
CANSEC Spotlight Stage: Where innovators and thought leaders share the ideas shaping the future of defence.
Outdoor & Static Displays: Showcase of land, air, naval, aerospace, and joint forces military units' solutions from across the industry.
Emerging Technology Innovation: Explore AI, cybersecurity, digital, and space technologies driving next-generation defence.
Powerful Networking Moments: From the show floor to receptions, CANSEC connects the entire ecosystem under one roof.
International defence delegates meeting outside the CADSI pavilion at a CANSEC trade show.Government minister delivering a speech at the CANSEC podium during the opening ceremony.Attendee testing a virtual reality headset during a defence technology demonstration.Defence industry executives discussing next-generation technology beside an aircraft display.

Government at CANSEC

Connecting policy, procurement, and partnerships, all under one roof.
For the Government of Canada

CANSEC is free to attend for all federal government employees, from senior leadership to working-level staff. Departments, agencies, and the Canadian Armed Forces connect directly with the industry, shaping the future of national defence.

Meet Canadian suppliers and innovators driving capability development.
Gain early insight into new technologies and emerging operational solutions.
Engage directly with the industrial base supporting Canada’s sovereignty.
Sharing your department’s initiatives and thought leadership with the broader defence community in the CANSEC Spotlight Stage.

Learn more on the CANSEC website
For Foreign Governments

Each year, the Government of Canada and CADSI welcome international delegations from around the world to CANSEC. Foreign government officials attend alongside their nation’s industry leaders to build partnerships, explore Canadian capabilities, and engage in direct dialogue with Canadian counterparts.

Attend as part of an official international delegation in collaboration with the Government of Canada.
Meet Canadian suppliers, primes, and system integrators driving global innovation.
Learn how Canada’s industrial base supports NATO, NORAD, and allied missions.
Highlight your nation’s defence priorities or bilateral areas of cooperation on the CANSEC Spotlight Stage
Contact your Canadian Trade Commissioner in-country to coordinate attendance and receive guidance on participation, travel, and applicable regulations.
Learn more on the CANSEC website
Event information
Date & Time
June 2-3, 2027
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
ticket information
CANSEC is free for CADSI Members and Government Representatives.
Registration is required and typically sells out by early April.
who can attend?
Access is restricted to CADSI member companies and government personnel.
Sponsor at CANSEC

Position your brand at Canada’s premier defence event. Reach the people who make procurement decisions, set national priorities, and drive innovation.

Access to thousands of senior decision-makers
Exclusive networking with government officials and global leaders
Exposure to a captive audience of industry professionals, military personnel, and government decision-makers
Packages from $5,000–$50,000+

From keynote sponsorships to high-impact receptions, CANSEC sponsorship places your brand front and centre with Canada’s defence and security community.

Exhibit at CANSEC

Showcase your solutions directly to the buyers, partners, and end-users who matter most.

40% of attendees represent Canadian and international governments
Direct access to procurement officials and capability owners
Booths from 10x10 to full custom pavilions
Over 450,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space

Exhibiting at CANSEC connects your company to the people, programs, and partnerships that drive Canada’s defence and security industry.

Speak on the CANSEC Spotlight Stage

Demonstrate your expertise and elevate your visibility at Canada’s most influential industry event. A limited number of presentation slots are available for confirmed exhibitors and government representatives.

Call for abstracts open February 2027.

“Every year, CANSEC delivers our biggest ROI. We meet every major customer we need—this is where we do our year’s worth of business in two days.”

- President, Canadian Defence SMB

Logos of major companies displayed on a monitor, representing CADSI’s 1,300+ member organizations.

The Industry’s Most Influential Names are here.

CANSEC is Exclusive to CADSI Members

Join 1,700+ defence companies with access to Canada’s most influential events, policy advocacy, and year-round networking opportunities.

Membership unlocks participation in CANSEC and positions your company for success all year long.

Don't Miss Canada's Premier Defence Event

CANSEC 2026 generated over $1 billion in business opportunities. Make sure your organization is part of CANSEC 2027’s success story.

Don't Miss Canada's Premier Defence Event

CANSEC 2025 generated over $1 billion in business deals. Make sure your organization is part of CANSEC 2026's success stories.

CANSEC 2025 generated over $1 billion in business opportunities. Make sure your organization is part of CANSEC 2026’s success story.

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