2025 Symposium on the Canadian Defence and Security Market
- Date: October 9, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: YMX Innovation Centre – Auditorium, 9900 Irénée-Vachon Street, Mirabel (QC) J7N 3C5
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2025 Theme
A must-attend event for SMEs in the defence and security sector:
“Leveraging the new world order and upcoming major investments by building on Quebec expertise.”
Why Attend?
The 10th edition of the Symposium on the Canadian Defence and Security Market, co-organized by STIQ and Aéro Montréal, returns on October 9, 2025, at the YMX Innovation Centre.
With the support of Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, this flagship event brings together government decision-makers, prime contractors, and Quebec companies to explore key market trends.
🔹 A rich program of panels, case studies, and networking opportunities.
🔹 Direct meetings with Public Services and Procurement Canada, ISED, DND, the Canadian Coast Guard, and several major sector players.
Preliminary Program
7:30 a.m. – Participant registration
8:00 a.m. – Welcome remarks and opening address
8:30 a.m. – ReArm Europe and Horizon Europe – Opportunities for Quebec companies
9:15 a.m. – Presentation – Chantier Davie Canada: Supplier needs
10:00 a.m. – Networking break
10:20 a.m. – Panel – Market overview
11:30 a.m. – Case study – Military certification for SMEs
12:00 p.m. – Buffet lunch
12:45 p.m. – Public-private partnerships in the context of agile procurement
1:30 p.m. – Closing address
2:00 p.m. – Site visit – L3 Harris facilities
4:00 p.m. – End of event
Our Partners
With the support of:
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Bronze Partners
In collaboration with:
