Ottawa, 28 March 2017 –The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) launches registration today for CANSEC 2017, Canada’s global defence and security trade show taking place in Ottawa, Ontario, May 31^st and June 1^st, 2017.

“CANSEC’s success is due to our members and stakeholders who crowd the trade show floor each day and this year promises to be no different,” said Ms. Cianfarani. “With registration now open we encourage people to sign up early, in particular if you want a seat at one our breakfast or lunch networking events which tend sell out early.”

CANSEC is a place for industry leaders to showcase their innovative defence products and services to government stakeholders from Canada and abroad. It is the largest defense industry event in Canada and last year welcomed over 11,000 registrants including foreign delegates from over 60 countries. It features over 330 of Canada’s foremost defence companies exhibiting their latest innovations in indoor and outdoor exhibits.

CAE, now in the second year of a three-year partnership, is the CANSEC Platinum Sponsor. CANSEC also welcomes the Canadian Commercial Corporation, PAL Aerospace, and Lockheed Martin as Gold Sponsors this year.

For more information on CANSEC and to register, visit www.defenceandsecurity.ca/CANSEC/. You can also follow us on Twitter @CADSICanada and participate in the conversation with #CANSEC2017.

About CADSI

The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) is the national industry voice of more than 800 Canadian defence and security companies that produce world-class goods, services and technologies made across Canada and sought the world over. The industries contributes to the employment of more than 63,000 Canadians and generate $10 billion in annual revenues, roughly 60 per cent of which come from exports. To learn more, visit www.defenceandsecurity.ca and follow us on Twitter at @CadsiCanada.