SOLD OUT

We have room to showcase the products and services of 26 Exhibiting Companies. The Exhibitors will be set up in the area where the Networking Reception takes place as well as food and beverage service during the 2 days. 

Included with the Exhibitor Space:

• 1 six foot skirted table
• 2 chairs
• 1 delegate registration 
• area is wide enough for your 10' pop up trade show display

There is no pipe and drape. **New this year** The venue is available for move in and set up on the afternoon of Monday, October 20. Electricity and monitors can be rented at additional charge directly from the venue's exhibitor services provider. You will receive a link to the exhibitor services provider in August. 

Exhibitor spaces will be assigned first to Sponsors and then the remaining spots will be assigned based on the order they are purchased. 

More details will be communicated closer to the event. 

A Sea of Change – Opportunity Awaits

Day 1 (Tuesday, October 21)

07:30:  Welcome Desk and Trade Show Opens (along with light breakfast)

08:00 – 09:30:  Fall 2025 PSPC Marine Procurement Outlook – PSPC Team & Federal Fleet Presenters

09:30 – 10:00:  Networking and Trade Show Time – also Coffee & Health Break

10:00 – 10:05:  Opening Remarks – ABCMI (Executive Director)

10:05 – 10:20:  Opening Speaker – TBD

10:20 – 11:30:  Panel # 1 – Defence Procurement Business Opportunities

Moderator: Alex Rueben, ABCMI

• Five panelists

11:30 – 12:15:  Panel # 2 – Canadian Program – Cybersecurity Certification – You’ll need this!

Moderator: Alex Rueben, ABCMI

• Public Services & Procurement Canada
• Service Provider
• Service Provider

12:15 – 13:30:  Networking and Trade Show Time – also Lunch Break

13:30 – 14:30:  Panel # 3 – Arctic Maritime Domain Awareness – What can industry provide?

Moderator: TBD

• Four panelists   

14:30 – 15:15:  Panel # 4 – Ship Recycling in BC – Potential for a whole new industry

Moderator: Alex Rueben

• Three panelists

15:15 – 16:00:  Networking and Trade Show Time – also Coffee & Health Break

16:00 – 17:00:  Panel # 5 – Diversifying Exports – Where to get help and what to know

Moderator: TBD

• Four panelists

17:00 – 19:00:  Networking Reception (in Trade Show area)

Day 2 (Wednesday, October 22)

07:30:  Welcome Desk & Trade Show opens (along with Light Breakfast)

08:00 – 08:05:  Opening Remarks – ABCMI (Executive Director)

08:05 – 08:20:  Featured Speaker – TBD

08:20 – 09:30:  Panel # 6 – Defence Procurement Business Opportunities

Moderator: Alex Rueben, ABCMI

• Five panelists

09:30 – 10:15:  Networking and Trade Show Time – also Coffee & Health Break

10:15 – 11:15:  Panel # 7 – Enablers on Getting Innovation to Market – Some options

Moderator: Trevor Moat, Industrial Technology Advisor, NRC IRAP

• Four panelists

11:15 – 12:15:  Industry Showcase – Did you know?  ( 5 companies)

Moderator: Alex Rueben, ABCMI

• Five companies

12:15 – 13:30:  Networking and Trade Show Time – also Lunch Break

13:30 – 14:30:  Panel # 8 – Artificial Intelligence – How can it help your business?

Moderator: TBD

• Four panelists   

14:30 – 15:00:  Networking and Trade Show Time – also Coffee & Health Break

15:00 – 15:50:  Panel # 9 – TBD

Moderator: TBD

• Three panelists

15:50 – 16:00:  Concluding Remarks – ABCMI (Executive Director & Board President)