Calendar of International Trade Programs and Events

Sector: Defence and Security

Market Region: United States and Canada

Date: October 7, 2026 to October 8, 2026

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You are invited to participate in the Ontario Export Business Mission to DEFSEC Atlantic 2026, presented by the Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA), taking place October 6–8, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

This mission is organized in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and the Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association. Members of the Ontario delegation will have access to market briefings on international opportunities delivered by Canadian Trade Commissioners, as well as opportunities for one‑on‑one meetings with Trade Commissioners.

DEFSEC Atlantic 2026 provides direct access to key decision‑makers through its trade show and defence procurement conference. Attendees will have opportunities to engage with representatives from all levels of defence, industry, and government. Participation is not restricted by industry association membership, allowing companies from a wide range of sectors and backgrounds to attend from across Canada and internationally.

The event is expected to attract over 1,500 aerospace, defence, and security professionals and will feature a B2B matchmaking program and exhibit space for more than 200 companies and associations from Canada, the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Europe. This mission offers an excellent platform to build strategic connections and explore both domestic and international business opportunities.

DEFSEC Atlantic also brings together representatives from all levels of government to highlight programs available to support future business development. Military personnel will be on site to meet directly with exhibiting companies.

This business mission program includes:

- Pre-mission market briefing

- Market briefing on global opportunities with Canadian Trade Commissioners  

- Turn-key exhibit kiosk space on the Ontario pavilion

- One pass for pre-arranged B2B program

- Listing in the Ontario trade mission directory (printed and on-line)

Mission registration fee: $2,238

Apply by April 22, 2026

If you have any questions about this event, please contact:

Helen Hemmingsen

helen.hemmingsen@ontario.ca

437-227-4947

Register now