The Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence known as the “must attend” defence and security conference is designed with a Canadian focus and for a Canadian audience composed of decision makers in government and industry. It delivers messages at the centre of Canada’s defence and security community and influence the direction of Canadian defence and foreign policy. Attendees include Members of Parliament, Senators, staff and general officers of the Canadian Armed Forces, defence and security industry and senior public servants from a variety of departments including the Privy Council and the Prime Minister’s Office. Canada and its allies come together to discuss the state of world security and what role Canada can play in sustaining peace, security, and prosperity. The Ottawa Conference is presented as a hybrid format of in-person and virtual presentations and welcomes participants from every corner of the globe and yearly garners media coverage on an international scope and is