Best Defence Conference
ODA is a proud supporter and partner of the Best Defence Conference. Through this partnership, ODA has officially designated Best Defence its Official Conference. Best Defence brings together Canada’s defence and security ecosystem for networking, industry engagement, procurement-aware conversations, B2B/B2G meetings, and business development.
A top-tier Canadian defence conference. Registration and full details are managed on the official Best Defence website.
What Is Best Defence?
Best Defence is a top-tier Canadian defence conference and, through ODA’s partnership with the conference, ODA’s Official Conference — 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 agenda, speakers, sponsorship, and registration details are managed on the official Best Defence website.
Scenes from Best Defence
Best Defence brings Canada’s defence and security ecosystem together in London, Ontario — for keynotes, exhibits, and business development.
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.
10% Off Attendee Registration
ODA members receive 10% off attendee registration for Best Defence 2026. Members register using the discount code provided inside the ODA Member Hub, and each discounted registration is verified against the ODA member database.
The discount applies to attendee registration only, and only to businesses that apply for ODA membership as of 31 July 2026 — it is non-retroactive. Members can confirm their good standing with the ODA administrator at info@ontariodefence.ca.