Why attend SME day Canada?

This is your opportunity to capture that competitive edge.

Build your knowledge of what it takes to successfully compete in the defence and security sector. Discover government resources and programs, new innovative technologies, and essential tips to confidently connect with OEMs and the Canadian Government to pitch your products and services.

Featured Speakers

Mr. Doug Berenson

Managing Director
Avascent
Neighbourhood Watch: A detailed look at the current U.S. defence market, across domains and through different tiers
13:00 - 13:40

Stephanie Batstone

Managing Partner
NyRAD
Reaping the (Industrial Technological) Benefits: how not to get shut out of value propositions
13:40 - 14:20

Ms. Leigha Cotton

Managing Partner
NyRAD
Reaping the (Industrial Technological) Benefits: how not to get shut out of value propositions
13:40 - 14:20

Michael Davie

Regulatory & Industry Security Engagement (RISE); Security Assurance Lead - Canada
AWS
Head in the Cloud - Learn about selecting your cloud provider services, plus the latest Controlled Goods regulatory considerations as they relate to this emerging space.
14:20 - 15:30

Mr. John Hewie

National Security Officer
Microsoft Canada
Head in the Cloud - Learn about selecting your cloud provider services, plus the latest Controlled Goods regulatory considerations as they relate to this emerging space.
14:20 - 15:30

Mr. Michael Iacovelli

CEO
Ben Machine Products
Head in the Cloud - Learn about selecting your cloud provider services, plus the latest Controlled Goods regulatory considerations as they relate to this emerging space.
14:20 - 15:30
Short cuts to business success, featuring multiple sessions from leading OEMs. Learn about key behaviours that get your company noticed.
14:20 - 15:30

Marcia Mills

Partner/C0-Leader National Security Group
Fasken
Top Five Things (That Always Go Wrong) in Procurements
13:00 - 13:40
Top Five Things (That Always Go Wrong) in Procurements
13:00 - 13:40

Lindsay MacDonald

A/Manager, CI Partnerships
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Digital Defence: Learn about the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security's new services for Canadian defence companies
13:40 - 14:20
Digital Defence: Learn about the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security's new services for Canadian defence companies
13:40 - 14:20

Jean-Pierre Sturgeon

A/Manager, CI Partnerships
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Digital Defence: Learn about the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security's new services for Canadian defence companies
13:40 - 14:20
Digital Defence: Learn about the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security's new services for Canadian defence companies
13:40 - 14:20

Nick Davidson

GDMS-C ITB Strategy, Planning and Execution
General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada
Short cuts to business success, featuring multiple sessions from larger companies and OEMs. Learn about key behaviours that get your company noticed.
14:20 - 15:30

Mike McGinty

CEO
TerraSense
Short cuts to business success, featuring multiple sessions from larger companies and OEMs. Learn about key behaviours that get your company noticed.
14:20 - 15:30

Chris Pogue

Chief Executive Officer, Thales Canada / Managing Director, Defence & Security
Thales Canada
Short cuts to business success, featuring multiple sessions from larger companies and OEMs. Learn about key behaviours that get your company noticed.
14:20 - 15:30