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CANSEC
Canada’s Global Hub for Integrated Defense Solutions Exhibition
Vitality Radar
Pillar Analysis
Strategic Assessment
Strategic Vector
CANSEC operates as Canada's premier defence and security trade show platform, leveraging its annual event to facilitate B2B connections, technology showcases, and government-industry partnerships. The organization is expanding its footprint through new exhibit spaces and emerging technology focus areas while maintaining exclusive, member-only access to drive premium positioning.
Efficiency Ratio
Strong operational leverage: CANSEC generates significant industry engagement (17,000+ attendees in 2025) and business development outcomes through a focused annual event model, supported by government backing and embedded trade commissioner resources.
Evidence Signals
CANSEC 2025 introduced over 17,000 square feet of additional exhibit space in new Hall 5, plus a new CANSEC Spotlight Stage platform for thought leaders.
CAE and Saab signed a Memorandum of Understanding during CANSEC 2025 for training and simulation solutions for Canada's next-generation submarine fleet.
CAE recognized as Canada's #1 Defence Company at CANSEC 2025 Pre-Reception, with major wins including $11.2B Future Aircrew Training contract.
NP Aerospace announced contract placement by Marshall Canada for design and delivery of Armoured Personnel Transport Modules as part of Logistic Vehicle Modernization program.
CADSI membership grew to over 900 member companies (from 800 in 2014), employing more than 60,000 people across technology development, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and training sectors.
CANSEC 2026 scheduled for May 27-28, 2026, continuing annual tradition since 1998 with continued focus on land-based, naval, aerospace, and joint forces technologies.
CANSEC Labs established in 2019 as dedicated area for cyber and emerging defence technologies, attracting major exhibitors including Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud alongside Canadian SMEs.
CADSI received government backing including $149,000 grant under Global Opportunities for Associations program (2011) and embedded trade commissioner support for international market development.