Aerospace Defence and Security Expo (ADSE) 2026
August 6 - 7, 2026
Tradex in Abbotsford, British Columbia
Register
The Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo (ADSE) is back at Tradex in Abbotsford, British Columbia!
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.
Register before July 15th to take advantage of the ADSE 2026 early-bird rate!
Aligned with this year’s theme of Agility: Aligning Industry and Government ADSE 2026 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 in next year’s event:
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 Confirmed 2026 Sponsors :
Supported by:
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Supporter Sponsor
Media Partners
Exhibit Hall & B2B
Soar above the competition and promote your company to business, military and government leaders at ADSE 2026!
Showcase your capabilities on the ADSE 2026 exhibit floor and connect directly with industry, military and government decision-makers.
Generate leads, build partnerships and secure meetings through ADSE’s dedicated B2B programming.
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
Sponsorship
Position your company at the forefront of innovation and excellence at Canada’s premier aerospace defence and security event of the year, the Aerospace, Defence, and Security Expo (ADSE).
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 Confirmed 2026 Sponsors :
Supported by:
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Supporter Sponsor
Media Partners
ADSE 2026 Speakers
The Honourable Stephen Fuhr
Secretary of State – Defence Procurement
Government of Canada
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Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet
Commander
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
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Lieutenant-General Iain Huddleston
Deputy Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
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Colonel David Donald (Don) Saunders
Acting Director
Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in Innovation and Science (BOREALIS)
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Lieutenant Colonel Nick Verreault
Head,Joint Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Office
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)
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Wendy Hadwen
Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy‑Industry
Department of National Defence
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Sandra Buckler
Senior Director, External Affairs and Public Relations
Bombardier
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Tracy Medve
CEO
KF Kapital LTD (KF Aerospace)
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Fredrik Gustafson
Head of Group Business Development
Saab
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Chris Nieman
President & CEO
Conair
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Carl Kumpic
Vice President Defence & Government Programs
Voyageur Aviation Corp.
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Kristen Leroux
Vice President and Regional Executive for Canada and Latin America
Lockheed Martin
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Michael Nault
Vice President and General Manager
Bell Textron Canada
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Steve Patrick
Vice President Growth & Strategy
Bombardier
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Neil Sweeney
Vice President Corporate Affairs
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada
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Philippe Poutissou
Vice-President, Strategic Partnerships
De Havilland Defence
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Clare Timmis
Vice-President, International
Mach Industries
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Richard Morris
Director, Government Programs
Airbus Helicopters Canada
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Ivan Zhang
Co-founder
Cohere
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Program
In Partnership with
Platinum Sponsor
Thursday, August 6
| 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Registration |
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| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Opening of the Exhibit Hall |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Opening of the B2B meetings |
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| 8:45 am | Welcome Remarks |
| Featuring: • Mike Mueller, President and CEO, AIAC • ADSE Master of Ceremonies Sandra Buckler, Senior Director, External Affairs and Public Relations, Bombardier |
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| 9:00 am | Speaker Session |
| Featuring: • Clare Timmis, Vice President, International, Mach Industries |
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| 9:30 am | Speaker Session |
| Featuring: • Speaker TBD – COMING SOON |
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| 10:00 am | Refreshment Break in Trade Show |
| 11:00 am | Speaker Session |
| Featuring: • Michael Nault, Vice President & General Manager, Bell Textron Canada Limited |
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| 11:30 am | Speaker Session |
| Featuring: • Tracy Medve, CEO, KF Aerospace |
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| 11:50 am | ADSE Luncheon & Fireside Chat Without the Fire |
| SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON! | |
| 1:00 pm | Panel |
| Featuring: • Steve Patrick, Vice President, Bombardier Defense – Growth & Strategy • Panelist TBD – COMING SOON |
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| 1:30 pm | Speaker Session |
| Featuring: • Richard Morris, Director Government Programs, Airbus Helicopters Canada |
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| 2:00 pm | Speaker Session |
| Featuring: • Kristen Leroux, Vice President and Regional Executive for Canada and Latin America, Lockheed Martin |
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| 2:30 pm | Refreshment Break in Trade Show |
| 3:30 pm | Speaker Session |
| Featuring: • Colonel David Donald (Don) Saunders, Acting Director Operations, Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in Innovation and Science (BOREALIS) |
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| 4:00 pm | Speaker Session |
| Featuring: • Lieutenant-Colonel Nick Verreault, Head, Joint Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Office, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) |
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| 4:30 pm | Speaker Session |
| Featuring: • Fredrik Gustafson, Head of Group Business Development, Saab |
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| 5:00 pm | Day 1 Closing Remarks |
| Featuring: • Uwe Zachau, Chair, AIAC Board of Directors |
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| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | ADSE Welcome Reception |
| For all ADSE attendees and exhibitors sponsored by  Conair Tarmac Tailgate After-Party 1404 Tower Street – Conair Hangar 2 After the reception until 8 pm – Aircraft Tour, Food & Drinks Shuttle from Tradex & Parking Available RSVP by August 4th to pr@conairgroupinc.com |
Friday, August 7
| 8:00 am – 2:30 pm | Registration |
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| 8:00 am – 8:45 am | ADSE Breakfast |
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| 8:30 am – 3:00 pm | Opening of the Exhibit Hall |
| 8:30 am – 3:00 pm | Opening of the B2B meetings |
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| 8:50 am | Day 2 Welcome Remarks |
| Featuring: • ADSE Master of Ceremonies Sandra Buckler, Senior Director, External Affairs and Public Relations, Bombardier |
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| 9:00 am | Speaker Session |
| Featuring: • Wendy Hadwen, Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy-Industry, Department of National Defence |
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| 9:30 am | Speaker Session |
| Featuring: • Ivan Zhang, Co-founder, Cohere |
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| 10:00 am | Refreshment Break in Trade Show |
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| 11:00 am | Speaker Session |
| Featuring: • Lieutenant-General Iain Huddleston, Deputy Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) |
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| 11:30 am | Speaker Session |
| Featuring: • Philippe Poutissou, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, De Havilland Defence |
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| 11:50 am | ADSE Luncheon & Fireside Chat Without the Fire |
| sponsored by Featuring: • Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Topics include:
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| 1:00 pm | Refreshment Break in Trade Show |
| 2:00 pm | Canadian Multi-Role Emergency Response Capabilities Panel |
| Featuring: • Carl Kumpic, Vice President Defence and Government Programs, Voyageur Aviation • Chris Niemann, President & Chief Executive Officer, Conair Aerial Firefighting • Neil Sweeney, Vice President Corporate Affairs, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada |
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| 2:30 pm | Fireside Chat Without the Fire |
| Featuring: • The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State – Defence Procurement, Government of Canada |
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| 3:00 pm | ADSE Closing Remarks |
| Featuring: • Mike Mueller, President and CEO, AIAC |
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| 3:30 pm – onwards | Abbotsford International Airshow Twilight Dinner |
| Twilight Show Shuttle sponsored by |
Call for Speakers
AIAC is seeking speaker proposals and subject matter input for upcoming events, including the Aerospace Defence and Security Expo (ADSE) 2026.
Submissions may include:
- Speaker nominations
- Panel or session ideas
- Case studies or applied insights
Don’t miss this opportunity to take the stage and share your expertise with leaders and key decision-makers across industry and government.
To express interest or submit a proposal, please contact:
Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca
Bill Yetman
Vice President, Strategic Planning, AIAC
Email: byetman@aiac.ca