DEFSEC ATLANTIC 2017
THE CANADIAN DEFENCE SECURITY AND AEROSPACE EXHIBITION ATLANTIC
Cunard Centre :: Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA :: September 5 - 7, 2017

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Last Revised August 30, 2017

This page is a summary of events that will be taking place during DEFSEC Atlantic. The posted schedule is proposed times only and is subject to change at any time. Timings here are dependent upon final confirmations and will be updated on a regular basis right until the dates of the event.

PLEASE NOTE THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Thanks to our Schedule sponsor:

Tuesday, September 5

8:30 am	Courtesy Shuttles Commence Runs to and from Partner Hotels *Sponsored by L3 Technologies*	Cunard Centre & Partner Hotels
8:30 am	Registration Desk Opens	Cunard Centre Registration Desk
8:30 am	Exhibition Set-Up Commences	Cunard Centre Exhibition Hall
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm	CARIC Connector at DEFSEC 2017 The annual research and innovation forum for the Aerospace & Defence sectors in Atlantic Canada *Presented by: CARIC, Springboard Atlantic, ACADA, NSERC and DEFSEC Atlantic*	Pier 21 Kenneth C. Rowe Hall
6:00 pm	Exhibition Set-Up Finishes	Cunard Centre Exhibition Hall
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Tuesday Opening Reception *Sponsored by Irving Shipbuilding*	Throughout the Cunard Centre
9:30 pm	Courtesy Shuttles Finish Runs to and from Partner Hotels *Sponsored by L3 Technologies*	Cunard Centre & Partner Hotels

Wednesday, September 6

8:00 am	Courtesy Shuttles Commence Runs to and from Partner Hotels *Sponsored by L3 Technologies*	Cunard Centre & Partner Hotels
8:00 am	Registration Desk Opens	Cunard Centre Registration Desk
8:00 am	Wednesday Coffee Service Begins *Sponsored by Bluedrop*	Throughout the Cunard Centre
8:00 am	Cunard Centre Meeting Rooms Open for Day *B2B Courtyard sponsored by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association*	Throughout the Cunard Centre
8:00 am	Quayside Trailer Meeting Rooms Open for Day	Cunard Centre Pier 23 Quayside
8:00 am	Ship Tours & Meeting Rooms On-Board HMCS Sackville Open for Day	Cunard Centre Pier 23 Berth
9:00 am	Exhibition Floor and Outdoor Displays Open	Cunard Centre Exhibition Hall
9:00 am - 9:30 am	Industry Presentation *Presented by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association*	NSBI Presentations Hall
9:30 am - 10:00 am	Industry Presentation "Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE)" with Institute for Ocean Research Enterprise CEO, Jim Hanlon *Presented by Nova Scotia Business Inc.*	NSBI Presentations Hall
10:00 am - 10:15 am	Wednesday Official Coffee Break *Sponsored by Bluedrop*	Throughout the Cunard Centre
10:15 am - 10:30 am	Industry Presentation *Presented by Bluedrop*	NSBI Presentations Hall
10:30 am - 11:30 am	Discussion Panel "The National Shipbuilding Strategy: Accomplishments to Date" *Organized by DEFSEC Atlantic*	NSBI Presentations Hall
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm	Wednesday Exhibition Luncheon *Sponsored by Thales Canada*	Throughout the Cunard Centre
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm	Industry Presentation *Presented by Thales Canada*	NSBI Presentations Hall
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm	Industry Presentation *Presented by Federal Fleet Services*	NSBI Presentations Hall
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm	Government Presentation "The Build in Canada Innovation Program: Update & New Opportunities" with Senior Director of the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) Christopher Baird *Presented by Public Services and Procurement Canada*	NSBI Presentations Hall
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Government Presentation "IDEaS: Innovation for Defence Excellence & Security - Innovation Access Program from DND" with Director General - Strategic Decision Support (Science & Technology) Eric Fournier *Presented by the Department of National Defence*	NSBI Presentations Hall
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm	Industry Presentation *Presented by Lockheed Martin Canada*	NSBI Presentations Hall
4:00 pm	Cunard Centre Meeting Rooms Close for Day *B2B Courtyard sponsored by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association*	Throughout the Cunard Centre
4:00 pm	Quayside Trailer Meeting Rooms Close for Day	Cunard Centre Pier 23 Quayside
4:00 pm	Ship Tours & Meeting Rooms On-Board HMCS Sackville Close for Day	Cunard Centre Pier 23 Berth
4:30 pm	Exhibition Floor and Outdoor Displays Close	Cunard Centre Exhibition Hall
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm	"Hour of Good Cheer" Reception *Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Canada*	Cunard Centre, Pier 23 Quayside & HMCS Sackville
6:00 pm	Courtesy Shuttles Finish Runs to and from Partner Hotels *Sponsored by L3 Technologies*	Cunard Centre & Partner Hotels
6:15 pm	Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association Reception and Dinner	Halifax World Trade & Convention Centre

Thursday, September 7

8:00 am	Courtesy Shuttles Commence Runs to and from Partner Hotels *Sponsored by L3 Technologies*	Cunard Centre & Partner Hotels
8:00 am	Registration Desk Opens	Cunard Centre Registration Desk
8:00 am	Thursday Coffee Service Begins *Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association*	Throughout the Cunard Centre
8:00 am	Cunard Centre Meeting Rooms Open for Day *B2B Courtyard sponsored by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association*	Throughout the Cunard Centre
8:00 am	Quayside Trailer Meeting Rooms Open for Day	Cunard Centre Pier 23 Quayside
8:00 am	Ship Tours & Meeting Rooms On-Board HMCS Sackville Open for Day	Cunard Centre Pier 23 Berth
8:00 am - 9:30 am	Government Presentation "Exploring Business Opportunities in the Defence Sector" Presentations by: Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) Public Services & Procurement Canada (PSPC) Innovation, Science & Economic Development (ISED) Canada Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA)	NSBI Presentations Hall
9:00 am	Exhibition Floor and Outdoor Displays Open	Cunard Centre Exhibition Hall
10:00 am - 10:15 am	Thursday Official Coffee Break *Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association*	Throughout the Cunard Centre
10:15 am - 10:45 am	Government Presentation "Meet the Trade Commissioner" *Presented by Monica Tate, Trade Commissioner - Seattle, WA, USA (Global Affairs Canada)*	Cunard Centre Mezzanine Area
10:45 am - 11:15 am	Industry Presentation *Presented by ViaSat*	NSBI Presentations Hall
11:30 am - 1:00 pm	Thursday Exhibition Luncheon *Sponsored by ViaSat*	Throughout the Cunard Centre
12:00 noon	Ship Tours & Meeting Rooms On-Board HMCS Sackville Close for Day	Cunard Centre Pier 23 Berth
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm	Government Presentation "Canadian Forces Defence Procurement Update & Outlook" with Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel) Pat Finn *Presented by the Department of National Defence*	NSBI Presentations Hall
2:00 pm	Cunard Centre Meeting Rooms Close for Day *B2B Courtyard sponsored by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association*	Throughout the Cunard Centre
2:00 pm	Quayside Trailer Meeting Rooms Close for Day	Cunard Centre Pier 23 Quayside
3:00 pm	Exhibition & Outdoor Display Tear-Down Commences	Cunard Centre Exhibition Hall
3:30 pm	Courtesy Shuttles Finish Runs to and from Partner Hotels *Sponsored by L3 Technologies*	Cunard Centre & Partner Hotels
6:00 pm	"Clash of the Titans" 2017 Hockey Game Esprit de Corps 'Commandos' VS Royal Canadian Navy 'Titans' in support of the Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre [ VIP Reception to Follow ]	Halifax Forum Arena

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