##  [Best Defence Virtual Conference](/event/best-defence-virtual-conference) 

####  Dates 

Nov 16, 2021 9:00:am - Nov 16, 2021 2:30:pm

Nov 17, 2021 9:00:am - Nov 17, 2021 2:30:pm

 

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The Best Defence Conference is a premier defence conference and exhibition that provides exceptional opportunities to form strategic partnerships, develop supply chains, and engage in general networking within the defence and security industry. Our B2B and B2G meetings have consistently provided exceptional value to attendees.

**Why Attend?**

The Best Defence Conference will provide expert insights on procurement opportunities and challenges as well as hearing from the military on their upcoming programs.

Our B2B platform provides you with a great opportunity to connect with government, prime contractors, systems integrators, and SMEs. FedDev Ontario will have their team participating in the conference and available for B2B meetings.

## **Tuesday, November 16, 2021**

| 0900 | **Welcome** –**Heather Pilot, Pilot Hill Ltd. & Peter Studer, CFN Consultants** |
|---|---|
| 0905 | **Canadian Armed Forces Mini Outlooks**    0905 Col Christopher Renahan, Director Land Requirements, Canadian Army    0935 Col David Pletz, Director Air Requirements, Royal Canadian Air Force    1005 Capt (N) Blair Brown, Director Naval Requirements, Royal Canadian Navy |
| 1045 | **Break** |
| 1100 | **Supporting Viable Chains of Critical Minerals**    Andrew Ghattas, Director, Critical Minerals Task Force    Natural Resources Canada |
| 1130 | **Research Capabilities in Advanced Manufacturing**    The Advance Manufacturing Consortium    (McMaster University, University of Waterloo, Western University) |
| 1200 | **Lunch** **Break** |
| 1230 | **Canada’s Post-Covid Procurement Outlook**    Keynote Speaker: Dr. David Perry, Vice President    Canadian Affairs Institute (CGAI) |
| 1310 | **Trends in the Application of the Value Proposition: Potential Impacts for    Canadian Industry**    Stephanie Batstone, Managing Partner, NyRAD |
| 1345 | **Industry Updates**    • Airbus Helicopters François Dufault    • GDLS-C Ted Middleton    • IMT Defence Remo Assini |
| 1400 | **B2B Networking + Exhibitors** |
| 1530 | **Day 1 Closes** |

## **Wednesday, November 17, 2021**

| 0900 | **Welcome Remarks** |
|---|---|
| 9010 | **Transformation in a Digital Era**    Brigadier-General P.C. Sabourin    Director General, Information Capabilities Force Development    Department of National Defence |
| 0945 | **Modernizing the Defence Supply Chain from Factory to Foxhole:    The Advantage of Holistic Planning & Partnering**    Judith Bennett    Director General, Materiel Systems and Supply Chain    Department of National Defence |
| 1015 | **Accelerating Digital Transformation in Defence with BlackBerry IVY: An Intelligent    Data Platform**    Sarah Tatsis, Sr Vice President, IVY Development    BlackBerry |
| 1045 | **Break** |
| 1100 | **Balancing the Development & Growth of the Canadian Economy with National    Security Risks**    Katherine Hanna, Regional Director General (Toronto Region)    Canadian Security Intelligence Services (CSIS) |
| 1130 | **CyberSecure Canada Program**    Erle Higgins, Manager    CyberSecure Canada |
| 1200 | **Lunch Break** |
| 1230 | **Accelerating Diversity & Inclusion: Spotlight on Indigenous Inclusion**    Matthew Sreter, Director General Strategic Contracting Procurement & Indigenous Relations Management    Public Services and Procurement Canada |
| 1300 | **Cyber Security Challenges in Connected & Autonomous Vehicles**    A.J. Khan, President    Global Syndicate for Mobility Cyber Security |
| 1330 | **Bringing Innovations to Life in Optics-Photonics**    Patrice Topart, Director – Defence, Security & Aerospace Business Unit    INO Canada    (INO is the largest centre of expertise in optics & photonics in Canada and is among the    best technological research centers in the world) |
| 1400 | **B2B + Exhibitor Booths** |
| 1530 | **Wrap Up**    Heather Pilot and Peter Studer |

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