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IPAC Industrial Participation Conference

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Build–Partner–Buy: What It Means for ITBs and Industrial Participation

Executing Industrial Participation in a New Defence Industrial Era

Join us on October 27-28th, 2026, at the Fairmont, Château Laurier in Ottawa for two days of practical discussion and strategic insight focused on industrial participation in Canada’s defence and aerospace ecosystem. This national gathering brings together obligors, practitioners, government, and economic development leaders to explore policy developments, implementation challenges, and what lies ahead.

Who Should Attend

Companies with current or upcoming obligations under Canada’s ITB Policy
Prime contractors, Tier 1s, and flow‑down partners
Professionals responsible for industrial participation strategy or delivery
Government and economic development stakeholders supporting Canada’s defence industrial base

Why Attend

Gain clarity on Build–Partner–Buy and its implications for ITBs
Hear directly from leaders shaping and delivering industrial participation
Participate in practical, policy‑informed discussions
Connect with the national ITB and industrial participation community shaping Canada’s defence industrial future

Sponsorship Enquiries:

Please contact Denean Tomlin.