Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Forum

Date:

March 11, 2026

Location:

World Trade Centre Saskatoon at Prairieland Park | 503 Ruth Street West Saskatoon, SK S7K 4E4
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Overview

The Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Forum (SADF) is a premier annual event that brings together leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore opportunities within Canada’s growing aerospace and defence sectors.

Hosted by the Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP), Prairies Economic Development Canada and the Saskatchewan Aviation Council, the Forum provides an essential platform to connect Saskatchewan suppliers, defence prime contractors, procurement leads, and technology innovators.

This year’s event features industry tours, presentations, and exclusive networking opportunities designed to strengthen relationships, build capacity, and attract new investment to Saskatchewan’s expanding defence ecosystem.

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Agenda Overview

Participate in sessions focused on business development, ground defence capabilities, innovations in drone technology, shipbuilding, and collaborations with Indigenous partners.

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Registration

Join us at the Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Forum (SADF) and be part of shaping the province’s participation in Canada’s aerospace and defence future.

Speaker and Panelist Spotlights

More to be announced

Meet the experts shaping Canada’s aerospace and defence landscape.

We are pleased to highlight confirmed speakers and panelists from leading organizations. Additional profiles will be added as confirmations continue.

Featured organizations include:

SkyAlyne
Airbus
CAE
QinetiQ
Department of Defence
Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Canadian Navy
Canadian Armed Forces

Network Reception

This B2B Showcase brings together Saskatchewan companies and prime contractors to explore opportunities, exchange insights, and discover the full depth of the province’s dynamic aerospace and defence industry. It’s an ideal setting to build relationships, spark collaboration, and showcase Saskatchewan’s capabilities.

Included with SADF event registration.

Date: March 11, 2026

Time: 5:00–7:00 PM

Location: Centre Room, Sheraton Cavalier, 612 Spadina Crescent, Saskatoon, SK

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Why Attend

Connect directly with defence prime contractors, Industrial and Technical Benefits managers, and industry leaders
Showcase Saskatchewan’s capabilities in advanced manufacturing technologies supporting aviation, marine, and ground defence
Discover new business and supply chain opportunities
Engage with government partners and funding organizations supporting growth in the sector
Experience the innovation driving Saskatchewan’s role in Canada’s defence future

Testimonials

With Canada’s recent commitment of spending 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035, 2% of its GDP on NATO, $81B over the next five years and a pledge to protect Canada’s sovereignty, the current landscape of defence opportunities is vast. The Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Forum provides the global defence community with the opportunity to explore all of the innovation, technology and manufacturing capabilities Saskatchewan has to offer. The event offers tours of local companies supporting the defence industry, as well as provides a platform for defence primes to present opportunities they are looking to partner on. As a global company that provides training to the CAF and NATO, critical electronics products across armoured vehicle platforms, SATCOM systems and communications products to the defence industry, we take this opportunity to meet with as many Canadian partners as possible.

The Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Forum has been an invaluable opportunity for our team to connect with Canadian partners and suppliers across a broad range of skills and capabilities. Through this event, we’ve established meaningful new relationships that continue to strengthen our ability to deliver innovative, domestic, made-in-Canada solutions. These partnerships not only enhance the competitiveness of our proposals but also contribute to the growth and sustainability of the defence industry across the Prairies.

The Sask Aerospace & Defence Forum continues to be one of the most productive events I attend. It brings primes, CAF members, government, and industry partners into the same room in a way that sparks real conversations — not checkbox networking. What stands out every time is the depth of the discussions. The B2B meetings with the primes are meaningful, the dialogue with CAF and government is candid, and the peer-to-peer conversations surface challenges we’re all trying to solve across the defence ecosystem. It’s a well-structured forum that consistently delivers value and perspective.

The Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Forum serves as an important gathering point for collaboration, uniting industry leaders to strengthen Canada’s defence sector. CAE is proud to participate, reinforcing our deep ties to the province of Saskatchewan through the NFTC program and now with the FAcT program, as we continue to deliver world-class training solutions for the Royal Canadian Air Force.