Billington CyberSecurity Summit

The Billington Cybersecurity Summit is the premier annual United States (U.S.) government cyber convening, expected to draw over 2,500 attendees and more than 200 speakers It concentrates senior federal cyber leadership, major integrators, and mission owners seeking trusted partners—making it the highest-value U.S. platform for showcasing Canadian cybersecurity capabilities.

The Trade Division at the Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C will deliver a Canada Cyber Showcase alongside the Summit to help convert buyer interest into opportunities for Canadian firms.

Curated sessions highlighting Canadian strengths in:

• federal resilience 
• zero-trust
• identity and data security 
• OT and critical-infrastructure protection
• AI-enabled cyber defence

These sessions will take place at the Embassy of Canada and will be open to invited participants only.

Structured engagements with:

• federal CISOs and CIOs
• acquisition officials
• mission owners
• primes and systems integrators (SIs)

These sessions will explore:

• pilot opportunities
• teaming opportunities
• supplier qualification

Programming will be coordinated with:

• Technology Advancement Center (TAC) 
• Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC) 
• Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) 
• Invest in Arlington 

This programming will extend business-to-business-to-government (B2B2G) engagement across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region during Summit week.

The Embassy will host a reception bringing together more than 200 cybersecurity executives and public-sector leaders.

Past events have shown that this reception is one of the most valuable elements for participating companies, supporting high-density networking and business development opportunities. Partnering with Billington has also historically provided enhanced conference access for Embassy officials and Canadian companies.

The 2026 reception will be scheduled to align with peak Summit attendance.

Two participation options are available for Canadian companies attending the Summit:

• For organizations with fewer than 50 employees.
• Price: $11,195
• The ticket price includes all applicable sales tax. Processing fees are additional and are the responsibility of the registrant.

• Price: $10,000 per company, charter price discounted from $17,000.
• The sponsorship package includes:
  • designation as an International Cybersecurity Partner
  • one 4-foot table and 2 chairs
  • four all-access Summit passes
  • company logo featured in digital communications
  • lead retrieval

To register for Option 2, contact Manuel Dias da Graca (Manuel.DiasDaGraca@international.gc.ca).

• 1 pass to attend VIP Event 1 on September 8
• 1 pass to attend VIP Event 2 at the Embassy of Canada on September 9
• 1 pass to attend VIP Event 4, Leadership Luncheon

• 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
• Compare your product/service with international competitors
• Pitch your product /service to selected audiences

• Business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking: The TCS organizes 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.
• Site visits