CAF Outlooks is where Canada’s defence and security industry connects directly with Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) leadership to gain critical insight into defence priorities, procurement opportunities, and modernization initiatives.

Get direct access to senior Army, Navy, and Air Force leaders as they share strategic priorities, capability development plans, and upcoming defence projects.

Align your organization with Canada’s defence spending and military modernization agenda. Learn where new opportunities are emerging and how to position your business for success to meet the evolving requirements of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Stay ahead of the curve with early visibility into defence procurement programs, gaining access to essential procurement information before the information enters the marketplace.

Build relationships that matter. Connect with industry peers, government officials, and defence executives shaping the future of Canada’s defence capability development.
CAF Outlooks provides a vital platform for the Government of Canada and Canadian Armed Forces representatives to engage directly with the defence and security industry.
It’s where CAF leaders, program managers, and procurement officers share priorities, strengthen understanding across sectors, and build relationships that advance capability development.
Three days of exclusive defence insight and engagement
Hear from each branch of the Canadian Armed Forces through focused briefings on current and future initiatives.
Strategic overviews from CAF leadership on modernization, innovation, and defence priorities.
Participate in detailed discussions on Canadian defence projects, capability requirements, operational requirements, and real-world operations, as well as upcoming contracts. Engage with project facilitators during curated Q&A sessions.
(formerly Quad Charts) Access detailed summaries of major CAF defence projects, including timelines, priorities and contact points.
CAF Outlooks offers a focused, intelligence-driven environment designed for government and industry engagement, providing significant value for businesses in the defence and security sectors. Each session delivers actionable insight into the Canadian Armed Forces’ modernization priorities, procurement strategies, and defence capability development.
The setting fosters productive conversations, connecting you directly with senior CAF decision-makers and industry leaders in an atmosphere built for collaboration.
CAF Outlooks offers tiered sponsorship packages that deliver measurable visibility across CADSI’s platforms, the CANSEC show floor, and the broader Canadian defence industry.
Boost your brand’s visibility across multiple CADSI marketing channels.
Includes all Emerald-tier benefits plus extended exposure on the CANSEC show floor.
Access all Emerald and Ruby benefits plus exclusive delegate opt-in lists for targeted outreach.
CAF Outlooks goes beyond the briefings; each day offers opportunities to engage with CAF leadership, government buyers, and industry executives:
Join CADSI and gain access to Canada’s defence and security industry network. Members unlock registration for CAF Outlooks, exclusive market intelligence, and year-round business opportunities.
Join CADSI and gain access to Canada’s defence and security industry network. Members unlock registration for CAF Outlooks, exclusive market intelligence, and year-round business opportunities.
Join CADSI and gain access to Canada’s defence and security industry network. Members unlock registration for CAF Outlooks, exclusive market intelligence, and year-round business opportunities.