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- Dates
- 2 to 3 June 2027
- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Exhibitors
- 324
- Organised by
- Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)
- 324
- Exhibitors
- 2 days
- Duration
- Ottawa
- Canada
About the event
CANSEC is an annual defence, security and emerging technology trade show held in Ottawa since 1998 by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). It brings together industry, government, military and international delegations, with an exhibition, the CANSEC Connect business-to-business and business-to-government meetings and a spotlight presentation stage.
The 2027 edition runs on 2 and 3 June 2027 at the Cohere Centre (formerly EY Centre) in Ottawa.
- 324 exhibiting companies in 2026
- 440,000 square feet of exhibit space in 2026
- 5,271 CANSEC Connect participants in 2026
- More than 100 international delegations in 2026
- 79 elected and appointed government leaders attended in 2026
Figures from the 2026 edition, as published by the organiser.
Who attends
Canadian defence and security industry, government and armed forces.
- Military and government
- Defence industry
- International delegations
- Suppliers and services
- Media
- Academia and research
Exhibiting and sponsorship
Stands, sponsorship packages and exhibitor information come from the organiser. Contact them directly to book.
Visitor information
What you need to plan a visit to CANSEC.
Opening hours2 to 3 June 2027
2 to 3 June 2027. Daily hours on the official website.Registration and ticketsRegistration is through the official website.
Registration is through the official website.Register
Official visitor information. For the latest details, check the organiser’s website.
Visit official websiteLocation
Cohere Centre, Ottawa, Canada
How to get there
From YOW
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, about 3 km from the venue.From YUL
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, about 190 km from the venue.Flying privately
Charter operators in Canada can fly you in. Request quotes from several at once.Get charter quotes
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