Building Defence 2026 – DND / DCC Industry Event

Building Defence 2026 – DND / DCC Industry Event The Department of National Defence (DND), in collaboration with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), invites industry partners and stakeholders to Building Defence 2026, a national strategic event designed to connect industry with the DND and DCC decision-makers who plan, procure and deliver Canada’s defence infrastructure program. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Building Defence 2026 will expand its capacity and offer two full days of discussions focused on shared successes, upcoming priorities, key panels and networking opportunities. Date: November 9 and 10, 2026 Location: Rogers Centre: 55, Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, On Time: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Format: In-person and virtual attendance options available Language: Program offered in both official languages Important Registration is now open. Visit this website to register: www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry-days-2026 Why attend? The Government of Canada has invested more than $63 billion over the past year in defence and security and Canada has, for the first time, reached 2% of GDP in defence spending. As Canada works towards its commitment to reach 5% of GDP in combined defence and security expenditures by 2035, it continues to make generational investments to build, protect and empower Canada amid global uncertainty. Over two full days, Building Defence 2026 will give you the opportunity to: Understand the strategic context of defence investments Celebrate the successes made over the last year Gain insight into CAF infrastructure priorities Identify tangible and predictable business opportunities across Canada Engage with key government decision-makers and stakeholders (procurement, Indigenous engagement, industrial security and innovation) Network with industry leaders Participate in constructive discussions on industry challenges and opportunities Who should attend? This event is designed for the full ecosystem of experts who plan, design, build,