Aerospace and Defence Supplier Summit (ADSS) Seattle

Event type: Trade show

Date: March 17 to 19, 2026

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

Venue: Washington State Convention Center

Industry: Aerospace, Defence and security

Registration deadline: January 28, 2026

Who should apply: Canadian companies in the aerospace,defence and security sectors

Event description

Aerospace and Defence Supplier Summit (ADSS) is one of the largest aerospace and defence sector supply chain conferences in the United States (U.S.). Focussed on business-to-business (B2B) connections, the ADSS is held every two years in Seattle, Washington. This is the backyard of the U.S.’s largest aerospace and defence supply chain cluster, with over 1,350 firms, including several world leaders. The conference is expected to host more than 700 participating companies and over 1,200 attendees.

The ADSS conference is made up of pre-arranged, one-on-one meetings with stakeholders of your choice. In addition to your own space, an eye-catching Canada booth will provide a second marketing space for Canadian companies. The booth also offersa conveniently located meeting space for attendees.

To make the most of the ADSS conference, the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) team in Seattle organizes additional Canada-specific programming over a 3 day period: 

  • Canada meet the buyers briefing: A breakfast briefing event for Canadian companies to meet, and gain understanding of aerospace, defense and securitysupply chain ecosystems in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
  • Canada aerospace, defence and security reception: A networking event with around 200 attendees, including core stakeholders in the local and global aerospace, defence and security network.
  • Boeing Canada tour: A Boeing factory tour designed specifically for Canadian suppliers attending the ADSS.
  • B2B meetings: The TCS will organize tailored B2B introductions for Canadian companies before, during and after the ADSS. 

Registration

Visit the ADSS website for mor information and to register for the conference. To join the TCS programming , please use the button below to contact our team at the Consulate General of Canada in Seattle. A Trade Commissioner will get back to you to discuss your specific interests and needs.  

Benefits of participating

  • Gain insights and market intelligence
  • Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
  • Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
  • Participate in networking events
  • Participate in pre-organized business-to-business meetings
  • Increase visibility of your product or service
  • Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Trade Commissioner Service

How the program works

  • Business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking: We organize curated B2B meetings, connecting Canadian companies with international partners, investors, and clients to explore new business opportunities.
  • Networking opportunities: Join TCS-hosted networking sessions to connect with key industry players, government representatives, and global leaders, fostering collaborations that support international growth.

Contact us

Mary Halloran

Trade Commissioner
seattle.infocentre@international.gc.ca

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