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Proposed Outline for DEFSEC Atlantic 2010

Revised As Of September 1, 2010

This year the Canadian Defence Aerospace and Security Exhibition Atlantic continues its combination of top level product and service exhibition and timely seminar series.  We look forward to having these knowledgeble and thought-provoking speakers present and will keep you informed on our program development and schedule.

PROCUREMENT OUTLOOK

CANADIAN FORCES PROCUREMENT OUTLOOK
 ADM (Mat) Mr. Dan Ross
Presented between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm on Friday, September 10 in the Dining Hall

The DEFSEC team is proud to announce Mr. Dan Ross, ADM (Mat) as our keynote speaker for the seminar session on Friday morning. Mr. Ross will present the Canadian Forces Outlook on current and upcoming procurement projects. We anticipate another informative session this year and appreciate the Department's acknowledgment of the importance of the DEFSEC audience.

PLENARY SESSIONS

DEFSEC Atlantic has a wide spectrum of industry interests represented each year. For 2010, we have established a theme of Earth Observation from Space. Following on our successful keynote and panel presentations on Arctic Sovereignty in 2009, DEFSEC will be focusing on Space Surveillance and its potential for enhancing security, environmental study and regulation enforcement on land and sea.  Dr. James Fergusson, Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba, will be the moderator for both plenary sessions.  Click here to view Dr. Fergusson's biography.

EARTH OBSERVATION FROM SPACE - SOVEREIGNTY & SECURITY

Moderator:
Dr. James Fergusson, Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba

Panelists:
Colonel Andre Dupuis, Director of Space Development for the Canadian Forces
Mr. Peter Mabson, President of exactEarth
Presented between 9:30 am and 10:15 am on Thursday, September 9 in the Dining Hall
The original driver behind space-based earth observation was vital intelligence-security requirements during the Cold War. While the utility of earth observation has expanded into the civil science and commercial sectors, national security considerations remain the primary driver for government investments. Drawing from current Canadian sovereignty and security interests as identified by the presentation of Colonel Andre Dupuis (DND), this panel provides an opportunity to evaluate not only the value of space-based earth observation for the surveillance of Canadian territory, especially the Arctic, but also in terms of the contribution the planned radarsat constellation can make to international security and stability operations and roles for Canadian industry.
  

EARTH OBSERVATION FROM SPACE - TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES & OUTLOOK

Moderator:
Dr. James Fergusson, Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba

Panelists:
Mr. Savi Sachdev, Director General of Space Utilization at the Canadian Space Agency
Mr. Richard Kolacz, Government Business Development Manager for COM DEV
Mr. Daniel Schulten, MDA Program Manager for Space Missions
Presented between 3:00 pm and 3:45 pm on Thursday, September 9 in the Dining Hall

From its origins in the early 1960s, space-based observation technologies have advanced significantly in terms of sensors, effectiveness, reduced costs, and expanded utility. Even so, government, the primary user of earth observation data, and industry still confront significant technological challenges in reducing costs and improving near-real time access to earth observation information. Drawing from the address by Mr. Savi Sachdev (CSA), this panel provides a venue for evaluating key technological challenges facing government and industry, and identifying areas ripe for productive public-private cooperative research initiatives within the current environment of constrained resources.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Emerging challenges and industry opportunities in the space field have led us to invite and now confirm the following presenters on this topic:

COLONEL ANDRE DUPUIS
 Director of Space Development for the Canadian Forces
Presented between 8:45 am and 9:30 am on Thursday, September 9 in the Dining Hall
The presentation is titled "Canada's Defence Space Programme".
  

MR. SAVI SACHDEV
 Director General of Space Utilization at the Canadian Space Agency
Presented between 2:15 pm and 15:00 pm on Thursday, September 9 in the Dining Hall
The presentation is titled "RADARSAT - In Support of Sovereignty and Security".

INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS

In addition, the major sponsors of DEFSEC Atlantic 2010 present seminars and/or announcements on their own businesses and chosen topics, such as products, supply chain and future plans regarding Industrial Regional Benefits challenges.

THALES CANADA & DEW ENGINEERING
"Thales-DEW Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle Project Supplier Sourcing Session"
 Thales Canada Presenters:
Mr. Camil Giguere, Manager - Business Development, Land Systems
Mr. Conrad Bellehumeur, VP Government Relations
  
DEW Engineering & Development Presenters:
Mr. Tim Dear, President
Mr. Craig Campbell, VP Business Development
Mr. Bud Walsh, Senior Director Business Development
Ms. Laurie St. Louis, IRB Manager
Presented between 10:30 am and 11:00 am on Thursday, September 9 in the Dining Hall

This presentation will cover "Bushmaster" vehicle offering opportunities for Atlantic Canadian companies.

THE BOEING COMPANY
"ScanEagle's Involvement with the Rescue of Captain Richard Phillips"
 Presenter: Mr. Peter Bale, Business Development Executive from Insitu, Inc.
Presented between 3:45 pm and 4:15 pm on Thursday, September 9 in the Dining Hall

ScanEagle - synopsis of a small UAV and how it was used in conjunction with the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips off the coast of Somalia after the hi-jacking of the merchant cargo vessel Maersk Alabama.

LOCKHEED MARTIN CANADA
"Bringing it all Together - The Sensor-to-Shooter Challenge"
 Presenter: Capt (USN, ret'd) Ric Rushton, Director - Sea Based Ballistic Missile Defense Business Development
Presented between 4:15 pm and 4:45 pm on Thursday, September 9 in the Dining Hall

The presentation will discuss the challenges involved with improving sensor-to-shooter timing and how these challenges are being met.

L-3 MAPPS
"Integrated Platform Managament System (IPMS) for the Halifax Class Modernization Program"
 Presenter: Capt(N) (ret'd) Rick Payne, Program Manager
Presented between 8:45 am and 9:15 am on Friday, September 10 in the Dining Hall

L-3 MAPPS was selected to replace the integrated machinery control system on the 12 Halifax-class Frigates with a modern Integrated Platform Management System to not only deal with obsolescence issues but to also provide new and unprecedented capability for effective management of the platform machinery and systems.  This paper summarizes the key features of the IPMS and the achievements to date.

CAE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
"Modelling and Simulation Beyond the Trainer"
 Presenter: Mr. Chris Pogue, President - CAE Defence & Professional Services
Presented between 1:15 pm and 1:45 pm on Friday, September 10 in the Dining Hall

The role of modelling and simulation in acquisition programs has no bounds. Traditionally used for training, modelling and simulation's strength lies in its ability to visualize new ideas and concepts, test those against operational requirements, and validate their design. Too often have we heard stories of equipment being retrofitted because requirements were not clearly understood, resulting in significant, unanticipated costs to the client. As Canada's Navy continues to strengthen its maritime defence capability, modelling & simulation will provide the analytical environment necessary for decision makers to test and validate their acquisition decisions before investing in production activities, allowing them to "see the finish before they start."