Official Conference of the Ontario Defence Association

Best Defence Conference

Best Defence is ODA’s official conference platform, bringing together Canada’s defence and security ecosystem for networking, industry engagement, procurement-aware conversations, B2B/B2G meetings, and business development.

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Oct 20–21

2026 · RBC Place London, Ontario

500+

expected attendees

16+ yrs

connecting Canada’s defence ecosystem

10%

ODA member discount on attendee registration

A top-tier Canadian defence conference. Registration and full details are managed on the official Best Defence website.

About the Conference

What is Best Defence?

Best Defence is a top-tier Canadian defence conference and ODA’s official conference platform — bringing together defence and dual-use companies, primes, SMEs, Canadian Armed Forces representatives, government and procurement stakeholders, innovators, and ecosystem partners for two days of networking, B2B/B2G engagement, and business development.

Connect with defence industry leaders, primes, and suppliers
Structured B2B / B2G meetings and matchmaking
Explore Ontario’s defence-industrial opportunity
Build visibility across Canada’s defence ecosystem

Full details & registration at BestDefenceConference.com

Full agenda, speakers, sponsorship, and registration details are managed on the official Best Defence website.

A Canadian Armed Forces officer addressing the Best Defence Conference in London, Ontario

On the Ground

Scenes from Best Defence

Best Defence brings Canada’s defence and security ecosystem together in London, Ontario — for keynotes, exhibits, and business development.

Delegates at the Best Defence Conference exhibit alongside the event floor plan — Exhibit floor and B2B / B2G engagement

A speaker presenting on stage at the Best Defence Conference — Industry keynotes and stage sessions

An industry delegate and a Canadian Armed Forces officer shaking hands at Best Defence — Partnerships and networking across the ecosystem

Sponsor & Exhibit

Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities

Best Defence offers visibility for companies and partners seeking to engage Canada’s defence and security community. Sponsorship and exhibitor information is managed through the Best Defence conference website.

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ODA Member Discount

10% off attendee registration

ODA members receive 10% off attendee registration for Best Defence 2026.

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