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SPECIAL FEATURE AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE The value of networking DEFSEC event will have 70 companies exhibiting By Carol Dobson Every September, the world comes to Halifax in the form of the Canadian Defence Security and Aerospace Exhibition Atlantic (DEFSEC). For three days, this year from Sept. 6 to Sept. 8, approximately 1,200 delegates from 12 countries around the world will come to Halifax to develop business to business and partnerships between leading suppliers in the defence and aerospace industry and members of the business community in Atlantic Canada. “This year we will be having 70 companies exhibiting at 100 different booth spaces,” Colin Stephenson, the Executive Director of DEFSEC Atlantic, says. “The conference will take up 50,000 sq. ft. of exhibition and business to business meeting opportunity spaces at the Cunard Centre. It gives large contractors involved in procurement for the Canadian Armed Forces the opportunity to meet with local small and medium sized businesses who can feed into their supply chain and, by meeting face to face, can get a sense if they might be a good fit.” DEFSEC Atlantic has an open door policy, whereby local companies are encouraged to attend. Not only is it a chance to open doors with companies supplying Canadian defence and aerospace requirements but also to meet with representatives from the other nations who have sent representatives to the conference. “The United States has a big block of booths,” he says. “Other countries that are attending include the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Sweden — mainly European countries.” One of the important reasons why these European countries are present is that Halifax, especially, is the gateway to the Maritime Provinces, and the rest of Canada, with its position on the Great Circle Route, a major advantage for companies shipping either into the country our out via the port. Not only will NATO allies be represented, but Stephenson says countries like Israel and Chile will also be in attendance. DEFSEC Atlantic is the second largest event of its kind in the country, combining the elements of both a The conference will take up 50,000 sq. ft. of exhibition and business to business meeting opportunity spaces at the Cunard Centre. It gives large contractors involved in procurement for the Canadian Armed Forces the opportunity to meet with local small and medium sized businesses who can feed into their supply chain and, by meeting face to face, can get a sense if they might be a good fit.” – Colin Stephenson, Executive Director, DEFSEC Atlantic trade show and a defence procurement conference. Throughout the three days of the event a mixture of seminars and social events, along with the trade show, provide excellent opportunities for one to one networking. The 2015 show had almost 400 companies represented, along with exhibitors, government agencies, and trade commissioners. At the event’s conclusion, more than 100 business to business and business to government meetings had transpired. “This year one of the panels will be dealing with the human resources challenges facing the aerospace and defence industries in Atlantic Canada,” he says. “There is a great need for skilled workers “Representatives from DCNS present to Canadian sailors at DEFSEC Atlantic 2015” Photo: Greg Gidney in both of these fields. We’re anticipating heavy retirement in the aerospace industry as baby boomers start retiring. We also need skilled workers for the ship building project. Also, when highly trained and skilled members of the armed forces are transitioning out of the military, we need to have opportunities available for them.” Attendance at DEFSEC Atlantic is open to the private sector and is not restricted to members of any particular industry association. As well, members of the military are encouraged to attend as it is a chance for them to meet companies who may potentially have them as end users of the products on display. 34 JULY & AUGUST 2016
Join Forces and Network! DEFS events for supply chain development & partnership potential ti September 6 - 8, 2016 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Cunard Centre on the Halifax Waterfront DEFSEC Atlantic is a major networking opportunity for the Aerospace, Defence and Security industries - the second largest of its kind in Canada. Focused on showcasing Atlantic Canadian opportunities, theshow’s worldwide reach creates partnership potential for all attendees. Incorporating elements of both a trade show and a defence procurement conference, DEFSEC Atlantic provides access to “the right people” in an engaging and professional setting. All attendees have an opportunity through B2B/B2G programs, social events and expert panel discussions, to interact with all levels of defence, industry and government participants. Right here in Atlantic Canada, large multi-national companies are looking to create partnerships within the region to complete their Canadian supply chains. In the heart of the National Shipbuilding Program activity, meet the builders and end users in the home of Canada’s Navy all in the intimate and scenic setting of the Halifax waterfront. Visit our web site to learn more and book one of the few remaining booth spaces, or make the decision to attend as a delegate. Come see what opportunities are waiting for you! Discover your fit in the expanding opportunities in Aerospace & Defence at DEFSEC Atlantic! DEFSEC Atlantic provides many advantages by giving you access to: - Prime and Tier 2 contractors in a setting where they are focused on supply chain fulfillment, while there are customers present, the focus is on partnership development - an event focused on building B2B/B2G relationships and providing the means to “kick-start” those relationships through the facilitated B2B/B2G program - a relevant and informative seminar series - everything you require in a single venue; with meals provided for everyone, there is no need to leave through the day - the right place to find out what procurement programs are on the horizon and how to become part of them FOR MORE INFO, PLEASEE CONTACT: Colin Stephenson, Executivee Director Mail & Courier: 166 Ingram Drive Fall River, Nova Scotia CANADA B2T 1A4 Office: +1 (902) 465-2725 Fax: +1 (902) 484-3222 Cell: +1 (902) 223-2099 E-Mail: colin@defsecatlantic.ca Web: www.defsecatlantic.caa Produced By The Visit our web site for more information: defsecatlantic.ca “Canadian Partnership Potential. Focused Here, Expanding Worldwide...”
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