CANSEC 2026 is scheduled for May 27–28, 2026 in Ottawa, Canada. It’s Canada’s premier defense and security trade show, featuring hundreds of exhibitors, keynote presentations, and opportunities for international delegations to connect with industry and government leaders.[1][2][4]
Key details you might find helpful
- Dates and venue: May 27–28, 2026 at the Cohere Centre (formerly EY Centre) in Ottawa.[2]
- Focus areas: defense and security across land, sea, air, and joint-force domains, with emphasis on innovation, digital transformation, AI, cyber, and dual-use technologies.[3][1]
- Attendee profile: military leaders, government officials, industry stakeholders, and international partners.[1][3]
- How to participate: options typically include registering for the show, exhibitors, speakers, and show daily briefings; check the official event pages for the most current speaker lineups and schedules.[4][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest official schedules, keynote speakers, or exhibitor lists and summarize them, or help you plan a visit (travel timing, sessions to prioritize, and networking tips). I can also create a quick comparison table of notable technologies showcased at CANSEC 2026 based on the latest briefings. Just tell me which aspects you care about.[3][1]
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CANSEC Canada's Global Defence & Security Trade Show
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nrc.canada.caCANSEC has been held annually in Ottawa since 1998 by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). CANSEC has always been a great success, and CANSEC 2026 will once again showcase leading-edge technologies, products and services for land-based, naval, aerospace and joint forces military units. CANSEC is also a one-stop shop for first responders, police, border and security entities and special operations units.
www.rohde-schwarz.comThe CANSEC media kit provides everything you need to know about show access, on-site use of photography and video, keynote speeches, scrum locations and more.
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www.cmisa.caCANSEC has been held annually in Ottawa since 1998 by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). CANSEC has always been a great success, and CANSEC 2026 will once again showcase leading-edge technologies, products and services for land-based, naval, aerospace and joint forces military units. CANSEC is also a one-stop shop for first responders, police, border and security entities and special operations units.
www.rohde-schwarz.comCANSEC 2026, 27–28 May at the EY Centre in Ottawa, Canada — premier defence & security trade show showcasing cutting-edge military, aerospace and security technologies.
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