Join us for an informative Zoom webinar exploring the growing business opportunities within Canada’s defence sector and how organizations can position themselves to participate in this evolving market.

During this session, Christine McKnight, Senior Policy Analyst, Defence Services Team at FedDev Ontario, will provide an overview of Canada’s Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy, including how small and medium-sized businesses can engage with defence procurement opportunities and build connections within the sector. Attendees will also learn about the practical support and resources available through FedDev Ontario to help companies explore, enter, and grow within the defence industry.

Whether you are new to the sector or looking to better understand available pathways and supports, this webinar will offer valuable insights and actionable guidance for businesses interested in Canada’s defence and security ecosystem.

• Nick Furneaux, Senior Export Advisor, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
• Debra McKinnon, Senior Relationship Manager, Export Development Canada
• David Shipley, CEO. Beauceron Security

This specialized workshop is designed for professionals within small and medium-sized businesses, particularly those responsible for technology planning, procurement, and operations. This 1.5 hour session is designed to help organizations adopt AI in a secure, responsible, and effective way. Programming will include practical guidance, interactive discussions, and insights from leading industry experts. Participants will gain exposure to governance frameworks, safe and effective use, prompting techniques, and procurement considerations, along with common implementation risks such as data exposure and third-party concerns. Learners will leave with actionable knowledge to support informed decision-making as they begin integrating AI into their operations.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the foundations of economic power, national security, and democratic governance. But as Canada accelerates AI adoption, a critical question emerges: who controls the systems and security that shape our decisions, data, and future?

Join us for this urgent and forward-looking session, featuring Sean Mullin, co-author of Sovereign by Design: Strategic Options for Canadian AI Sovereignty, in conversation with Charles Finlay, Founding Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at Toronto Metropolitan University.

This session will examine Canada's key vulnerabilities across the AI technology stack and what it will take to build a Canadian AI capacity.

Drawing on the report’s insights, this session will explore:

• The geopolitical stakes of AI and why sovereignty now extends across data, infrastructure, and algorithms
• Canada’s strengths and critical vulnerabilities across the AI technology stack
• The risks of technological dependency, from foreign jurisdiction over data to AI-driven societal influence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity are shaping the future of work — are you ready to be part of it?

Join us during Youth Week for an engaging panel featuring industry experts who are building and protecting the digital world. Hear real insights on career pathways, in-demand skills, and how you can start your journey in tech today.

Whether you're curious about AI, interested in cybersecurity, or exploring future careers, this session is your starting point.

Note: Registration approval via Luma link is required to attend this event.

Join the Catalyst in person on May 6th, for an engaging evening focused on Canada’s evolving information war landscape. This event will include a keynote presentation and an expert panel discussion to deliver a high-stakes briefing from the front lines, moving beyond awareness toward actionable solutions.

The evening will begin with an address by the Honourable Jason Kenney, former Premier of Alberta, who will draw on his 25 years in public service, including senior cabinet roles in National Defence, Citizenship and Immigration, and Employment and Social Development, to outline the national security implications of information warfare.

Following the keynote, a panel discussion featuring leading experts Marcus Kolga, Dr. Jennie Phillips, and Dr. Brian McQuinn will explore the real-world risks to Canada’s democratic institutions. This conversation will focus on identifying current threats and, outlining concrete steps to strengthen Canada’s response and resilience.

Refreshments and appetizers will be served.

Visit the Catalyst booth at DiscoveryX on April 29–30 at the Enercare Centre to meet a curated group of innovative startups showcasing technologies that are pushing the boundaries across multiple industries. While you’re there, learn more about Catalyst programs, including how we support entrepreneurs in building and scaling impactful companies. We look forward to connecting with you and hope to see you there.

Join Catalyst Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, Randy Purse, for a three-part webinar series designed to examine the emerging cyber risks associated with the evolving technological and threat landscape across three main areas: municipal administration, critical infrastructure, and building cyber-resilient communities.

Join us for Game On: Play, Learn and Stay Cyber Aware with CyberStart Canada! — a bi-weekly Q&A information session starting October 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET. These sessions are a chance to explore CyberStart’s game-based learning platform, discover how it builds real-world cybersecurity skills, and get your questions answered in real time.

Join us for our upcoming Defence Procurement 101 webinar on Tuesday, April 21 from 12–1 PM EST. This introductory session is designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that are new to the defence sector and have never sold into it before, helping them understand how to navigate procurement opportunities within Canada’s defence ecosystem.

Whether you are a growing company exploring government markets, a technology firm with dual-use capabilities, or a business looking to better understand how to supply into the defence sector, this session will provide a procurement overview and practical guidance on how SMEs can engage with Canada’s defence market.