DEFSEC Atlantic 2024
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HALIFAX CONVENTION CENTRE :: HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA :: OCTOBER 1-3, 2024
Presentation Series
Last Revised September 26, 2024
All major presentations and panels this year will take place in the ACADA Presentation Pavilion located on the Ballroom Level of the Halifax Convention Centre. The format, content and timings of the presentations will be added constantly in the coming days. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us.
Wednesday - 9:40 am to 10:10 am
| Presenters: Matt Thomas (Director of Immersive Learning @ Calian) Jay Ballard (Vice-President, Defence Learning @ Calian) |
| In this presentation, we will explore the current challenges in the modern operating environment. Part of meeting this challenge is bringing new and innovative training solutions to better prepare personnel and leaders. We will showcase the potential of extended reality (XR) in modern defence training, showcasing its potential to enhance readiness and operational efficiency. Attendees will see two live examples in action: the Replenishment at Sea (RAS) augmented reality solution and the ConVis virtual visualization tool, both developed to provide immersive and impactful training experiences for military personnel. |
Wednesday - 10:40 am to 11:10 am
| Presenter: Ryan Daye (Vice President @ Leonardo DRS Canada) |
| Introducing the change within Leonardo DRS Canda and its future state. Where we were, where we are going and how we are getting there while maintaining trust throughout the organization. |
Wednesday - 2:10 pm to 2:30 pm
| Presenter: Jeff Tasseron (Head of Business Development & Strategy @ CAE Defence & Security Canada) |
| Against growing international geopolitical uncertainty, Canadian procurement is accelerating, and a wide range of new platforms and operational technologies are nearing introduction. At the same time, legacy training establishments across the CAF are challenged as never before in terms of available intake, instructor availability and experience levels, and the ability to adapt training syllabi to new delivery methods. What can we reasonably expect from the next generation of training technologies nearing introduction, how do we break out of the perennial and deeply misguided tendency to treat training systems and structures as an afterthought to platform acquisition, and how do we start to move the needle from individual training to better address crew and collective training, on the road to readiness? |
Wednesday - 2:40 pm to 3:10 pm
| Presenter: Eva Martinez (Senior Director, In-Service Support @ Bluedrop Training & Simulation) |
| From courseware to immersive simulation environments, the use of Artificial Intelligence is transforming how training is delivered. This presentation will provide an overview of how Bluedrop Training & Simulation plans to integrate AI into the development of training solutions to provide a better user experience and improved learning efficiencies. |
Wednesday - 3:20 pm to 3:50 pm
| Presenter(s): Presenter TBC |
| Presentation Description TBC |
Thursday - 9:00 am to 9:30 am
| Presenter: Alex Crandall (Systems Engineer @ Veeam Software Canada) |
| As threats continue to evolve rapidly, organizations must ensure resiliency throughout their infrastructure. Data Resiliency serves as the last line of defense, ensuring continuity from incidents with the confidence and frameworks required for a clean recovery. This session will focus on achieving Zero Trust Data Resilience and the tools that enable and ensure your data’s integrity. |
Thursday - 9:40 am to 10:10 am
| Moderator: Shane Murphy (Director Cyber Digital Solutions North America @ Thales) Panelists: John Perea (Director Cyber Services, Cyber Digital Solutions North America @ Thales) Maria Halfyard (Manager Business Development, Research and Strategic Partnerships Fisheries @ Marine Institute - Memorial University) Matt Douglass (Technology Transfer Officer @ University of New Brunswick) |
| The maritime sector faces growing challenges in cybersecurity and an associated requirement to ensure digital trust within maritime systems. This panel aims to explore the drivers of cyber innovation in the maritime sector, needs and trends in innovation and R&D, as well as exploring what organizations may wish to consider as they embark along their respective journey in building resilience. |
Thursday - 11:20 am to 11:50 am
| Presenter: Jonathan Coles (Investment Attraction Executive @ Invest Nova Scotia) |
| Nova Scotia is home to some of the world’s most advanced solutions in naval defence. Our growing industry is bolstered by niche expertise is areas including shipbuilding, naval technology and the strength of our broader talent pool. This presentation will highlight the opportunities to work with Invest Nova Scotia as a domestic or international company, and become part of the growing defence ecosystem in Nova Scotia. |
Thursday - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
| Moderator/Panelist: Professor Deeph Chana (Managing Director @ DIANA) Panelists: Melanie Nadeau (CEO @ COVE) Chuck Maillet (VP, Nova Scotia @ ACOA) Philippe Hébert (Director General, R&D Innovation @ DRDC) Major General Paul Peyton (DIANA) |
| The Atlantic region is home to a deep pool of innovative talent with the potential to contribute significantly to defence and security across the NATO Alliance. With the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) opening its North American headquarters in Halifax, this panel discusses the opportunities for innovation and defence players alike to take advantage of and contribute to DIANA's dual-use approach. |
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