CANSEC 2026

Event type: Trade show

Date: May 27 to 28, 2026

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Venue: EY Centre

Industry: Defence and security

Registration deadline: May 27, 2026

Who should apply:

Defence and security professionals from the public, academic, and private sectors seeking international business leads and networking opportunities

Event description

CANSEC showcases leading-edge technology, products and services for land-based, naval, aerospace and joint forces military units. This two-day event is the largest and most important defence industry trade show in Canada.

Trade Commissioners from key markets around the world will be onsite and available to meet with export-ready Canadian companies to provide market insight.

Registration

Contact our Defence Exports team (tdo-defence@international.gc.ca) to work with the TCS at CANSEC 2026, or for more information.

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
  • Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Trade Commissioner Service

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