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Overview

The Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo (ADSE) will be back at Tradex in Abbotsford, British Columbia, on August 7-8, 2025 for its 15th edition.

Presented by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada, ADSE is a key meeting point for industry and government leaders as well key decision makers from across the aerospace sector.

Aligned with this year’s theme of Resilience & Readiness, ADSE will feature ample opportunities for B2B and networking with industry and government leaders, including experts and key decision makers from across Canadian and international aerospace markets.

 

Contact us today to learn more about the program, sponsorship and opportunities to get involved:

Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca

Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca


Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors :

Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor:

Supporter Industry Partner:

Media Partners:

Register

Register before July 15, 2025 to take advantage of our early-bird rates!

Don’t miss the cutting-edge exhibits, keynote speeches, panels and numerous B2B and networking opportunities, all happening at ADSE 2025.

 

 

Click on the category to register.
Early Bird rates end on July 15, 2025 at midnight.

Rates Early Bird Regular  
Full Pass MEMBER

Includes access to the Conference Program and Trade Show

$925 $1,025
Full Pass NON-MEMBER

Includes access to the Conference Program and Trade Show

$1,050 $1,150
Participant – Government

Includes access to the Conference Program and Trade Show

$595 $595
Participant – Student / Academia

Includes access to the Conference Program and Trade Show

$395 $395


Government rate
 is available for the following:

  1. Federal government officials and employees (canada.ca or gc.ca)
  2. Provincial government officials and employees
  3. Municipal government (cities) officials and employees
  4. Official governmental organisation/Institute (Armed Forces, Service Canada, etc.)

Academia rate is available for the following:

  1. University, college, public and private academic institute students and staff of Canada only
  2. Proof of enrollment will be required for students.

 

Questions about registration? Contact us:
Mike Baker

Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca

Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca


Why Attend ADSE?

Over its 15-year history ADSE has gained a reputation for attracting high-profile aerospace and defence delegates from across Canada and around the world, including decision-makers from some of the largest OEMs and suppliers, as well as senior government and military officials.

Providing a unique platform for networking and B2B this annual event offers tremendous value to all those involved in Canadian and international aerospace, defence and security industries.

ADSE is also Canada’s only aerospace and defence industry conference and trade show that is linked to a major international airshow – the Abbotsford International Airshow!

  

 

Sponsorship

Elevate your brand recognition and help your company reach new heights at ADSE 2025 – Canada’s premier aerospace, defence and security event of the year!

 

 

 

 

Participating in ADSE is your opportunity to gain visibility and unparalleled access to leaders from across Canada’s aerospace industries:

  • Take advantage of a unique opportunity to introduce your organization to Canadian aerospace leaders
  • Position your brand next to Canada’s top aerospace companies and capitalize on exceptional visibility
  • Support the Canadian aerospace community by contributing to the success of this important event

Contact us today to learn how you can get involved:

Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca

Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca

 


Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors :

Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor:

Supporter Industry Partner:

 

Media Partners:

Exhibit Hall & B2B

Don’t wait! Register your booth before July 15, 2025 to access the early bird rate!

Soar above the competition and promote your company to business, military and government leaders at ADSE 2025! 

 

 

Contact us today to reserve your exhibit space:

Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca

Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca

Speakers

Stephen Fuhr

The Honourable Stephen Fuhr

Secretary of State – Defence Procurement
Government of Canada

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Diana Gibson

The Honourable Diana Gibson

Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Government of British Columbia

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MGen Smyth

Major-General Jeff Smyth, MSM, CD

Chief Air and Space Force Development
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)

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Arianne Reza

Arianne Reza

Deputy Minister
Public Services and Procurement Canada

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Wendy Hadwen

Wendy Hadwen

Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy-Industry
Department of National Defence

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Sara Cohen

Sara Cohen

Deputy Head of Mission (Foreign Policy & National Security)
Embassy of Canada to the United States

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Dr Ahmad Khorchid

Dr. Ahmad Khorchid

Director, R&D Innovation Operations
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)

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Earl Maynard

Earl Maynard

Senior Strategic Advisor
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS)

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Michael Benson

Michael Benson

Director – Business Development
Conair Aerial Firefighting

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Marc Bigaouette

Marc Bigaouette

Director – Canadian Government Programs
Bell Textron Canada

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Simon Carroll

Simon Carroll

President
Saab Canada, Inc.

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Goldy Hyder

Goldy Hyder

President and Chief Executive Officer
Business Council of Canada

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Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Arcfield

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Chris Lohmann

Chris Lohmann

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Market Development
Boeing

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Neil Sweeney

Neil Sweeney

Vice President Corporate Affairs
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada

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Patrick Thauberger

Patrick Thauberger

Director of Airborne Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada

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Kimberley Van Vliet

Kimberley Van Vliet

Founder & CEO, WāVv; Creator, ConvergX®;
Director, Aerospace Innovation Hub; Deputy Chair, NIAG–ACT

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Daniel Verreault

Daniel Verreault

Vice President, GEC Aviation Inc & Capture Lead Canada Defense & Systems
GE Aerospace

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Program

All times subject to change without notice
Presented by

Thursday, August 7

8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration
sponsored by
8:50 am Welcome Remarks
Featuring:
• Pierre Pyun, Board Chair, AIAC
• Mike Mueller, President and CEO, AIAC
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Opening of the Exhibit Hall and B2B meetings
9:00 am NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Panel
Moderator:
• Mike Mueller, President and CEO, AIACFeaturing:
• Kimberley Van Vliet, Founder & CEO, WāVv; Creator, ConvergX®; Director, Aerospace Innovation Hub; Deputy Chair, NIAG–ACT
• Daniel Verreault, Vice President, GEC Aviation Inc; Capture Lead Canada Defense & Systems, GE Aerospace
9:30 am Speaker Session
sponsored by

Featuring:
• Wendy Hadwen, Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy-Industry, Department of National Defence
10:00 am Refreshment Break in Trade Show
11:15 am Speaker Session
Featuring:
• Kevin Kelly, Chairman and CEO, Arcfield
12:00 pm ADSE Luncheon & Fireside Chat Without the Fire
Featuring:
• MGen Jeff Smyth, MSM, CD, Chief Air & Space Force Development, Royal Canadian Air Force
1:00 pm Speaker Session
Featuring:
• Patrick Thauberger, Director Airborne Mission Systems, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada
1:30 pm Speaker Session
Featuring:
• Chris Lohmann, Sustainable Aviation Fuels Market Development, Boeing
2:00 pm Refreshment Break in Trade Show
3:00 pm Speaker Session
Featuring:
• Michael Benson, Director, Business Development, Conair Aerial Firefighting
3:30 pm Speaker Session
Featuring:
• Earl Maynard, Senior Strategic Advisor, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS)
4:00 pm Speaker Session
Featuring:
• Neil Sweeney, Vice President Corporate Affairs, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada
4:30 pm Speaker Session
Featuring:
• Dr. Ahmad Khorchid, Director, R&D Innovation Operations, Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)
5:00 pm Day 1 Closing Remarks
Featuring:
• Mike Mueller, President and CEO, AIAC
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm ADSE Welcome Reception
For all ADSE attendees and exhibitors

Friday, August 8

8:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration
sponsored by
8:00 am – 8:45 am ADSE Breakfast
8:30 am – 3:00 pm Opening of the Exhibit Hall and B2B meetings
8:55 am Day 2 Welcome Remarks
Featuring:
• Mike Mueller, President and CEO, AIAC
9:00 am Speaker Session
sponsored by

Featuring:
• Arianne Reza, Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada

9:30 am Speaker Session
Featuring:
• Marc Bigaouette, Director, Canadian Government programs, Bell Textron Canada Limited
10:00 am Refreshment Break in Trade Show
sponsored by
11:00 am Speaker Session
Featuring:
• Simon Carroll, President, Saab Canada, Inc.
11:45 am ADSE Luncheon & Fireside Chat Without the Fire
sponsored by

Featuring:
• The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State – Defence Procurement, Government of Canada

1:00 pm Refreshment Break in Tradeshow
2:00 pm Speaker Session
Featuring:
• Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of Canada
2:30 pm Speaker Session
Featuring:
• Sara Cohen, Deputy Head of Mission (Foreign Policy & National Security), Embassy of Canada to the United States, Washington, D.C.
3:00 pm Speaker Session
Featuring:
The Honourable Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
3:30 pm ADSE Closing Remarks
Featuring:
Mike Mueller, President and CEO, AIAC
3:45 pm – onwards Abbotsford International Airshow Twilight Dinner
Twilight Show Shuttle sponsored by

Conair Facility Tour


Don’t miss your chance to tour Conair’s world-class facilities during ADSE 2025!

Conair Facility Tour

Conair Group Inc., Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Dash 8-400MRE All Hazard Multi Role aircraft, invites you to tour their conversion hangar to see how an airliner is turned into an emergency response aircraft.

Key details for the tours:

  • Registration: Advanced registration is required.
  • Date/Time: 30-minute tours will take place on August 7 and 8, 2025, starting at 7:30 am.
  • Address: 1404 Tower Street, Abbotsford.

Stand out with our available sponsorship opportunities

Gain added visibility for your company in the presence of Canada’s top aerospace executives and decision makers!