Cyber Defence Coast to Coast

Date: February 02-16, 2021
Venue: Virtual
Location: Washington DC, Boston MA, San Diego CA, United States of America
Target Audience: Companies that have a cyber defence product with a high potential for growth; Companies interested in identifying local partners for collaboration; Companies that have initial or existing traction in the marketplace (Canada, U.S., or other geography).
Sector: Defence and security

Event dates: February 2, 9, 16, 2021.

Join the Trade Commissioner Service in Washington DC, Boston and San Diego for a virtual program on cyber defence technologies for the US defence market.  The three-day program will provide an overview of the cybersecurity needs of U.S. defence agencies and industry, featuring speakers from (*invited):

• USCYBERCOM
• DoD’s Foreign Comparative Testing Program
• Department of Homeland Security*
• Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR)*
• Hanscom Air Force Base*
• System of Systems Consortium (SOSSEC)
• The San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence
• and more

What’s in it for me?

• Overview of the U.S. cyber defence industry
• Market overviews
• Tailored introductions
• Customized advice
• Understanding DoD funding programs
• AI/ML applications in Cyberwarfare
• Working with CCC
• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
• Navigating DoD Opportunities
• Defence Procurement Agreements between Canada and the U.S

Application

Deadline: Completed applications must be received by January 6th

(Max 15 companies)

Why your organization should participate:

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

Trade Commissioner(s) involvement:

Activities organized by the Trade Commissioner Service

• Business-to-business meetings
• Seminar

More information

Robert Tate (robert.tate@international.gc.ca),
Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada in Washington

Erin Donahue (erin.donahue@international.gc.ca),
Trade Commissioner, Consulate of Canada in Boston

Karen Sleiman (karen.sleiman@international.gc.ca),
Consul and Trade Commissioner, Consulate of Canada in San Diego

Services from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service are offered free of charge to Canadian companies and organizations.