Integrating Health Innovation into Canada’s Defence Strategy

Thursday, March 26, 2026
1:00 PM 4:30 PM

The Bayview Yards 7 Bayview Station Road Ottawa, ON, K1Y 2C5 Canada (map)

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In 2026, the convergence of health technology and national security has become a strategic imperative for Canada.

Join OBIO® on March 26 for an insightful discussion hosted in partnership with Invest Ottawa. This event will feature industry leaders who will address how Canada can leverage domestic innovations in dual-use Health Tech and Life Sciences to build a robust, domestic industrial base to strengthen Canada’s sovereignty and security.

Participants will learn from expert panelists who develop dual-use health technologies and actively engage with the defence sector.

Agenda

1:00 -3:00 pm - The Foundry at the Bayview Yards

1:00 - 1:30 pm:
Registration

1:30 - 1:40 pm:
Remarks from Dr. Maura Campbell (President and CEO, OBIO®)
and Sonya Shorey (President & CEO, Invest Ottawa)

1:40 - 2:00 pm:
Fireside chat

2:00 -3:00 pm:
Panel discussion

3:00 -4:30 pm - Networking at the Lobby

Meet our Panelists

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*More speakers to be announced*

This event is free. Secure your spot now!

Integrating Health Innovation into Canada’s Defence Strategy

Agenda

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