The Vimy Gala stands as one of Canada’s most exclusive and prestigious gathering of the defence and security community. Each year, the Gala bringing together Senators, Members of Parliament, foreign dignitaries, senior public servants, general and flag officers of the Canadian Armed Forces, and leaders from the defence and security industry to honour Canada’s fallen heroes and celebrate exceptional Canadians who have shaped the nation’s defence and security landscape.
The Graduate Student Conference is a national forum for emerging scholars and young professionals in defence and security. It brings together graduate students and recent graduates to present original research on evolving security challenges to an audience of leaders from the Department of National Defence, the Canadian Armed Forces, industry, academia, and the broader private sector.
The conference provides a platform for participants to share insights, receive feedback from experienced practitioners, and build connections within the broader defence and security community. It also demonstrates to selected students that their work is seen, valued, and taken seriously by leaders at the highest levels. Conference winners are recognized for excellence in research and presentation. As part of the CDA Institute’s commitment to developing future leaders, the event strengthens the link between academic research and real-world policy and operational priorities.
The Montréal Climate Security Summit is an annual international meeting at the intersection of climate change and security, serving as a key venue for the global climate security community. It brings together military and civilian practitioners, policy leaders, researchers, civil society and industry stakeholders.
The Montréal Climate Security Summit is designed to spark interdisciplinary dialogue and drive solution-focused conversations at the nexus of climate change and security. Through its format combining plenary sessions, interactive roundtables, and workshops, it allows participants to actively engage with high-level speakers and fellow experts and challenge conventional thinking across policy, operational, and academic silos. These discussions will contribute to advancing climate-informed policies and security, research, and business development strategies.
The Ottawa Conference is Canada’s premier defence and security forum. It brings together leaders and experts from Canada and around the world for impactful keynotes, presentations, and dialogues to shape and information the national conversation on national security and defence.
The National Security & Defence Dialogues are local events held across cities in Canada that connect Canadians with academics, policymakers, and industry experts. Their goal is to deepen public understanding of national defence and security issues, foster informed dialogue, and raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities shaping Canada’s defence landscape.
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