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2026 Maritime Security Conference

Canada in Alliance

Maritime Partnerships in a Changing World

Host: Naval Association of Canada

One of Canada's greatest historical strengths has been its web of alliances and partnerships. These structures have long framed its defence policy and, today, global tensions have only increased their importance. How Canada engages with partners and how it contributes in both war and peace are therefore of vital importance.

This one day-conference brings together defence experts, CAF personnel, and policymakers to examine Canada's part in collective security at sea. Participants will provide insight into how Canada works with partner navies and coast guards and how it operates within, and benefits from allied frameworks. The intent is to provide new insights into how Canada can leverage its position and how it can do more to contribute to global security.

Key Objectives

To assess Canada's strategic value and position within allied naval operations and planning.
To discuss how Canada can support and reinforce allied efforts in both war and peace.
To identify what allies expect from Canada in terms of capabilities, support, and leadership.
To explore opportunities for joint innovation, interoperability, and readiness in maritime defence.

Registration may be completed at this event listing

Sponsor Registrations will be arranged administratively by your NAC contact through the NAC Coordinator

Event Details

LOCATION & DATE

Delta Hotel Halifax

Scotia Square, 1990 Barrington St

Halfax, Nova Scotia

B3J 1P2

Thursday 30 April 2026 / Jeudi 30 avril 2026

08:00 - 16:00

RATES

Regular Conference Members: $50

Military Members: $0

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Welcoming Standup Reception in the Bluenose Room at the Hotel Halifax.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

8:00 AM: Registration & Coffee.

8:30 AM: Keynote Opening Remarks (TBC).

9:20 AM: Panel 1: The View from the Atlantic, featuring Commodore Jake French, Commander Atlantic Fleet.

10:45 AM: Panel 2: Arctic and Continental Defence, featuring insights from experts such as Dr. Andrea Charron and Danish Attaché Commander Kasper Flinker Ladegaard (TBC).

12:10 PM: Lunch with Keynote Address by Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (TBC).

1:30 PM: Panel 3: Defence Innovation, featuring representatives from COVE, NATO DIANA, and industry leaders.

3:20 PM: Panel 4: New Maritime Capabilities and Procurement, led by experts including Dr. Jeff Collins and Retd Rear Adm Simon Page (TBC).

REGISTRATION

Individual registration for the Maritime Security Conference can be completed HERE

Individual registrations for the Gala that follows (see next page) are made separately at that page

Registrations for Sponsors and their guests will be arranged administratively by your NAC contact

ACCOMDATIONS

A group rate for the Reception, Maritime Security and Defence Conference and BOA Gala events has been arranged with Delta Hotel Halifax

for a special rate of $189 CAD per night

Reservations must be made directly with hotel by (NEW!} Friday 3 April 26 by clicking the following link

Book your group rate for Halifax Maritime Security and Defence

or calling the reservation desk at (866) 246-7432

OUR SPONSORS

The Naval Association of Canada deeply appreciates the generous support of our sponsors

that have made this Maritime Security Conference and the 2026 Battle of the Atlantic Gala possible

Please take a moment to see the list of their support at

2026 Sponsors

MISCELLANEOUS

Parking - Available at Scotia Square

QUESTIONS?

Please contact David Benoit at exec19307@yahoo.ca