ABCMI & COAST Defence & Security Innovation Forum (Visitor)
| Where: | Vancouver, CA |
| When: | Apr. 21 - Apr. 22, 2026 |
ABCMI represents the breadth and depth of British Columbia's industrial marine economy—a thriving sector comprising over 1,000 companies that employ more than 22,000 workers. From shipbuilding to ocean science, the marine and defence sectors fuel innovation, global competitiveness, and the everyday well-being of British Columbians.
ABCMI was born from a bold vision: to unify and strengthen BC's industrial marine sector and advance innovation, collaboration, and excellence across Western Canada's marine landscape.
The ABCMI Innovation Forum highlights current challenges and priorities shaping maritime operations on Canada's Pacific Coast, with a strong focus on defence, security, and technological readiness.
Situational awareness
The geopolitical landscape and Canada's commitment to increasing defence spending to meet NATO targets are ongoing topics, and the growing importance of situational awareness, data integration, and resilient systems in safeguarding Canadian sovereignty is evident.
These themes closely align with broader industry efforts to build open, modular digital platforms that can support evolving mission needs across fleets and stakeholders.
Our Canadian colleague, Don Bryan, will attend the forum and is available on site for conversation and connection during the event.
For details, visit the event site.
