Canada West Defence & Dual-Use Research and Innovation Forum
January 25-28, 2027 - Vancouver, Canada
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The Canada West Defence & Dual-Use Research and Innovation Forum anchors Western Canada’s research leadership across AI, autonomous systems, marine/aerospace technologies, situational awareness, and personnel protection. Hosted jointly by BC's post-secondary institutions and KAS, this 3-day forum directly bridges academic innovation with DND procurement targets, global Prime supply chains, and real-world tactical deployment.
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Location and Dates:
- Reception: January 25, 2027, BCIT Marine Campus, 265 Esplanade W, North Vancouver, BC
- Forum: January 26-28, 2027, Ponderosa Commons Ballroom, 6445 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC
Three days in Vancouver. National Reach.
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Advanced Dual-Use Research Ecosystems & Emerging Frontier Tech
Day 1
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Commercialization, Procurement, & ITB Multiplication
Day 2
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Operational Validation, Field Testing & Tactical Deployment
Day 3
Featured Speakers
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Dr. Gaëlle Rivard Piché, Executive Director, CDA Institute
With a doctoral degree in international affairs (Carleton University, 2017) and over a decade of professional experience in the Canadian defence and security sector, Gaëlle combines operational expertise, strategic leadership, and extensive research experience.
Prior to CDAI, Gaëlle was a strategic analyst with DRDC where she closely worked with the RCN, the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, and the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado Springs. She is an affiliated expert with the European Center of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats and was a Fulbright research fellow in the International Security Program at the Harvard’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Align your brand with Western Canada’s premier defence and dual-use research initiative. Review our Sponsorship Package to learn about brand placement, speaking opportunities, and delegate passes.
For inquiries or to secure a partnership, contact Yaser Roshan at yaser.roshan@ubc.ca.