CANSEC 2024 Schedule of Events
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Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 |
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| IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL: | |
| REGISTRATION: - ALL MEMBERS, GOVERNMENT, ATTENDEES, AND EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER ONLINE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL ONSITE. ENTRY INTO CANSEC: - Everyone entering CANSEC is required to provide a Government-issued photo ID, valid Proof of Employment (ie: business card an example) and a printed CANSEC badge at two security checkpoints. - CANSEC Security teams will perform bag checks upon entry to the Welcome Centre. YOU MUST PRINT YOUR BADGE PRIOR TO ARRIVING ON-SITE - On or about May 24, all registrants will receive a prompt by email to log back into your myCADSI portal and PRINT YOUR BADGE in advance. - Print your badge at home or at the office, in full colour on 8.5x11 paper. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the PDF badge. - Bring your badge to CANSEC, provide proof of ID, scan in, and receive a badge holder and Accenture lanyard. |
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| 06:30 - 17:00 | Outdoor Welcome Centre |
| CANSEC Registration & Show Office: OPEN | |
| 07:00 - 07:50 | CAE Meal Hall 1 |
| Breakfast Day 1 Networking Reception | |
| 07:00 - 07:50 -- Networking Reception Coffee Service * Ticket purchase or invitation for this function is required. Business attire or uniform equivalent. Event timing and keynote speaker are subject to change. |
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| 07:50 - 09:00 | CAE Meal Hall 1 |
| Official Day 1 Opening Breakfast & Keynote Speaker | |
| 07:50 - 09:00 -- Breakfast and Keynote Address: The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence * Ticket purchase or invitation for this function is required. Business attire or uniform equivalent. Event timing and keynote speaker are subject to change. |
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| 08:00 - 17:00 | EY Centre Foyers |
| EY Centre Concessions: OPEN | |
| 08:00 - 17:00 | Show Office 2 |
| Media Room: OPEN | |
| 08:00 - 17:00 | Hall 1 Meeting Suite Area |
| Private Meeting Suites: OPEN | |
| Access to the Private Meeting Suite area is limited to those with a scheduled business meeting with a suite owner. Please check in with our Concierges at the Hall 1 Welcome Desk. | |
| 09:00 - 17:00 | Meeting Rooms A B C D |
| CANSEC LABS: OPEN | |
| CANSEC will feature the fast-growing "CANSEC Labs," a dedicated hub showcasing emerging companies within the innovative and disruptive technologies market. Visit us in Rooms A-D to discover companies not traditionally associated with the defence sector, such as robotics, training & simulation, engineering, blockchain, advanced manufacturing, advanced infrastructure, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, drones, and other cutting-edge technologies! | |
| 09:00 - 17:00 | Halls 2-3-4 |
| CANSEC Main Exhibit Halls: OPEN | |
| Visit over 300 CADSI member exhibitors on the main show floor! | |
| 09:00 - 17:00 | Hall 1 Meeting Suite Area |
| International Lounge: OPEN | |
| Complimentary hospitality services and a networking lounge are available to our international delegations. | |
| 09:00 - 17:00 | Front & Rear Outdoor Display Areas |
| Outdoor Static Displays: OPEN | |
| Be sure to visit our front and rear outdoor display areas. Simulators, a variety of vehicles, kit and more! | |
| 09:00 - 17:00 | Outdoor Welcome Centre - Supply Chain Connect Building |
| Supply Chain Connect (B2B/G Meeting Program): OPEN | |
| Maximize your networking efforts by making the Supply Chain Connect B2B/G Meeting Program your home base at CANSEC. This exclusive value-add for all CANSEC registrants now features a Premium Package for greater networking benefits at CANSEC and beyond. Learn more at: www.defenceandsecurity.ca/CANSEC/cansec/B2B |
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| 11:00 - 15:00 | Rear Outdoor Display Area |
| Visit the Hangar Bistro - brought to you by L3Harris Technologies: OPEN | |
| Sponsored By L3Harris Technologies | |
| Delicious lunchtime offerings from select Ottawa food trucks are available at the HANGAR Bistro by L3Harris Technologies, with casual seating under the big top or outside. Exits rear of Halls 2, 3 or 4. | |
| 11:30 - 11:55 | CAE Meal Hall 1 |
| Lunch Reception | |
| 11:30 - 11:55 -- Networking Reception and Host Bar Service * Ticket purchase or invitation for this function is required. Business attire or uniform equivalent. Event timing and keynote speaker are subject to change. |
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| 12:00 - 13:30 | CAE Meal Hall 1 |
| Official Day 1 Opening Lunch & Keynote Speaker | |
| Lunch and Keynote Address: TBC * Ticket purchase or invitation for this function is required. Business attire or uniform equivalent. Event timing and keynote speaker are subject to change. |
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| 17:00 - 19:00 | CAE Meal Hall 1 |
| CANSEC Evening Networking Reception: | |
| Sponsored By Lockheed Martin Canada | |
| Ticket purchase or invitation for this function is required. Business attire or uniform equivalent. | |
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Thursday, May 30th, 2024 |
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| 00:00 | |
| IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL: | |
| REGISTRATION: - ALL MEMBERS, GOVERNMENT, ATTENDEES, AND EXHIBITORS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER ONLINE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL ONSITE. ENTRY INTO CANSEC: - Everyone entering CANSEC is required to provide a Government-issued photo ID, valid Proof of Employment (ie: business card an example) and a printed CANSEC badge at two security checkpoints. - CANSEC Security teams will perform bag checks upon entry to the Welcome Centre. YOU MUST PRINT YOUR BADGE PRIOR TO ARRIVING ON-SITE - On or about May 24, all registrants will receive a prompt by email to log back into your myCADSI portal and PRINT YOUR BADGE in advance. - Print your badge at home or at the office, in full colour on 8.5x11 paper. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the PDF badge. - Bring your badge to CANSEC, provide proof of ID, scan in, and receive a badge holder and Accenture lanyard. |
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| 06:30 - 16:00 | Outdoor Welcome Centre |
| CANSEC Registration & Show Office: OPEN | |
| 07:00 - 07:50 | CAE Meal Hall 1 |
| Breakfast Day 2 Networking Reception | |
| 07:00 - 07:50 -- Networking Reception Coffee Service * Ticket purchase or invitation for this function is required. Business attire or uniform equivalent. Event timing and keynote speaker are subject to change. |
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| 07:50 - 09:00 | CAE Meal Hall 1 |
| Official Day 2 Breakfast & Keynote Speaker | |
| 07:50 - 09:00 -- Breakfast and Keynote Address: The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement * Ticket purchase or invitation for this function is required. Business attire or uniform equivalent. Event timing and keynote speaker are subject to change. |
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| 08:00 - 16:00 | EY Centre Foyers |
| EY Centre Concessions: OPEN | |
| 08:00 - 16:00 | Show Office 2 |
| Media Room: OPEN | |
| 08:00 - 16:00 | Hall 1 Meeting Suite Area |
| Private Meeting Suites: OPEN | |
| Access to the (Sponsor) Private Meeting Suite area is limited to those with a scheduled business meeting with a suite owner. Please check in with our Concierges at the Hall 1 Welcome Desk. | |
| 09:00 - 16:00 | Meeting Rooms A B C D |
| CANSEC LABS: OPEN | |
| CANSEC will feature the fast-growing "CANSEC Labs," a dedicated hub showcasing emerging companies within the innovative and disruptive technologies market. Visit us in Rooms A-D to discover companies not traditionally associated with the defence sector, such as robotics, training & simulation, engineering, blockchain, advanced manufacturing, advanced infrastructure, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, drones, and other cutting-edge technologies! | |
| 09:00 - 16:00 | Halls 2-3-4 |
| CANSEC Main Exhibit Halls: OPEN | |
| Visit over 300 CADSI member exhibitors on the main show floor! | |
| 09:00 - 16:00 | Hall 1 Meeting Suite Area |
| International Lounge: OPEN | |
| Complimentary hospitality services and a networking lounge are available to our international delegations. | |
| 09:00 - 16:00 | Front & Rear Outdoor Display Areas |
| Outdoor Static Displays: OPEN | |
| Be sure to visit our front and rear outdoor display areas. Simulators, a variety of vehicles, kit and more! | |
| 09:00 - 16:00 | Outdoor Welcome Centre - Supply Chain Connect Building |
| Supply Chain Connect (B2B/G Meeting Program): OPEN | |
| Maximize your networking efforts by making the Supply Chain Connect B2B/G Meeting Program your home base at CANSEC. This exclusive value-add for all CANSEC registrants now features new Enhanced and Premium Packages for greater networking benefits at CANSEC and beyond. Learn more at: www.defenceandsecurity.ca/CANSEC/cansec/B2B | |
| 11:00 - 15:00 | Rear Outdoor Display Area |
| Visit the Hangar Bistro - brought to you by L3Harris Technologies: OPEN | |
| Sponsored By L3Harris Technologies | |
| Delicious lunchtime offerings from select Ottawa food trucks are available at the HANGAR Bistro by L3Harris Technologies, with casual seating under the big top or outside. Exits rear of Halls 2, 3 or 4. | |
| 11:30 - 11:55 | CAE Meal Hall 1 |
| Lunch Reception | |
| 11:30 - 11:55 -- Networking Reception and Host Bar Service * Ticket purchase or invitation for this function is required. Business attire or uniform equivalent. Event timing and keynote speaker are subject to change. |
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| 12:00 - 13:30 | CAE Meal Hall 1 |
| Official Day 2 Closing Lunch & Keynote Speaker | |
| Lunch and Keynote Address: Lieutenant-General Frances Allen, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff * Ticket purchase or invitation for this function is required. Business attire or uniform equivalent. Event timing and keynote speaker are subject to change. |
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| 16:00 | CAE Meal Hall 1 |
| CANSEC 2024 Closes | |
| CANSEC is planned for May 28th and 29th 2025. See you then! |
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Friday, Feb 16th, 2024 |
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| 00:00 | |
| Exhibitor Manual | |
| https://online.flippingbook.com/view/164575758/ | |
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Friday, Apr 19th, 2024 |
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| 00:00 | |
| Deadline for submission of Double Decker Plans to CADSI | |
| 00:00 | |
| Deadline for Submission of Exhibit Plans to CADSI | |
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Monday, Apr 22nd, 2024 |
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| 00:00 | |
| Stronco Advance Warehouse Shipments Accepted | |
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Friday, Apr 26th, 2024 |
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| 00:00 | |
| Deadline to purchase the Official CANSEC Lead Retrieval app at discounted rate | |
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Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 |
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| 00:00 | |
| Deadline for Stronco Pre-Show Pricing | |
| 00:00 | |
| Deadline for Submission of EAC/Installer Forms to CADSI | |
| 00:00 | |
| Deadline to Purchase Ads in CDR Show Daily | |
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 |
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| 00:00 | |
| Deadline for Discount Pricing EY Centre Electrical Services, Labour, Mechanical Services and Signage Rigging | |
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Friday, May 10th, 2024 |
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| 00:00 | |
| International Delegation Selection | |
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Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 |
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| 00:00 | |
| Deadline for Ordering Tents from Stronco | |
| 00:00 | |
| Deadline for Sending Hanging Signs & Banners to Stronco Advance Warehouse | |
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Friday, May 17th, 2024 |
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| 00:00 | |
| Deadline for Sending Advanced Freight to Stronco Warehouse | |
| 00:00 | |
| Deadline for Submission of Catering Orders to EY Centre | |
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Friday, May 24th, 2024 |
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| 08:00 - 17:00 | |
| Freight Receiving for Indoor Exhibitors with 500 ft² and over | |
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Saturday, May 25th, 2024 |
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| 08:00 - 17:00 | |
| Freight Receiving for Indoor Exhibitors with 500 ft² and over | |
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Sunday, May 26th, 2024 |
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| 07:00 - 17:00 | |
| Install for Indoor Exhibitors with 500 ft² and over | |
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Monday, May 27th, 2024 |
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| 07:00 - 21:00 | |
| Freight Receiving for Indoor Exhibitors with 300 ft² and over | |
| 07:00 - 21:00 | |
| Install for Indoor Exhibitors with 300 ft² and over | |
| NB: Access to the Event Floor after 21:00 is not permitted without prior approval from CADSI. |
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| 08:00 - 17:00 | |
| Install for Outdoor Exhibitors | |
| NB: Access to the Event Floor after 21:00 is not permitted without prior approval from CADSI. |
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Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 |
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| 07:00 - 21:00 | |
| Install for all Indoor Exhibitors | |
| NB: Access to the Event Floor after 21:00 is not permitted without prior approval from CAD |
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| 07:00 - 21:00 | |
| Hand Carry Move In Schedule | |
| HAND CARRY POLICY The hand carry policy, outlined below, has been revised for 2024 and is designed to facilitate a smoother Exhibitor move in and minimize traffic congestion around the venue. Exhibitors will be allowed to make use of doors and routes as designated by CADSI/CANSEC only during the following times: Move-In: May 28, 2024: 07:00 – 21:00 Move-Out: May 30, 2024: 17:00 – 21:00 Individuals moving items must be registered employees of an exhibiting company and must carry identification and a CANSEC badge at all times. Exhibitors moving items must use a privately-owned vehicle, car, pick-up truck or passenger van. All vehicles larger than a passenger van will be directed to Stronco. Vehicles illegally parked will be subject to a fine and/or vehicle towing. PERMITTED ITEMS: » Nothing larger than a two-wheeled baggage cart or dolly with plastic or rubbers to transport items. » Pop-up or portable displays in a two-wheeled case, up to a maximum of 10 feet in length and able to be carried by hand by one person. » Hard walled equipment cases on two wheels no larger than 81.2 cm x 50.8 cm x 30.48 cm (32 in x 20 in x 12 in) » Boxes no bigger than 45.7 cm x 45.7 cm x 40.6 cm (18 in x 18 in x 16 in) or suitcase/ luggage that can be easily carried by one person. » Hanging Garment racks with four wheels used only for transporting clothing. PROHIBITED ITEMS: » Any freight, regardless of size or weight, which is, at the discretion of CADSI/CANSEC or the authorized event material handler, is deemed to be unsafe, create a hazard or may damage the facility. |
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| 07:00 - 17:00 | |
| Install for Outdoor Exhibitors | |
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Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 |
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| 06:30 - 17:00 | |
| Exhibitor Registration open | |
| 07:00 - 09:00 | |
| Exhibitor access to Exhibit Hall and Outdoor Static Display | |
| Please note: For security reasons, only those with exhibitor badges will be permitted in the exhibit hall and outdoor static display during this period. |
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| 07:00 - 09:00 | |
| Official Opening Breakfast – Hall 1 | |
| Breakfast Keynote Address (keynote speaker to be announced) *This is a ticketed function. Pre-registration or invitation is required. *Business attire or uniform equivalent. |
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| 07:00 - 07:50 | |
| Pre-Breakfast Networking Coffee Service | |
| Breakfast Keynote Address (keynote speaker to be announced) *This is a ticketed function. Pre-registration or invitation is required. *Business attire or uniform equivalent. |
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| 07:30 - 17:00 | |
| Media Room open | |
| 08:00 - 09:00 | |
| Breakfast Keynote Address (keynote speaker to be announced) | |
| *This is a ticketed function. Pre-registration or invitation is required. *Business attire or uniform equivalent. |
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| 08:00 - 17:00 | |
| EY Centre Concessions open | |
| 08:00 - 17:00 | |
| Meeting Suites Open | |
| 08:30 - 17:00 | |
| Attendee Registration open | |
| 09:00 - 17:00 | |
| International Lounge open | |
| 09:00 - 17:00 | |
| CANSEC Labs open | |
| 09:00 - 17:00 | |
| Exhibition Halls and Outdoor Static Display open | |
| 09:00 - 17:00 | |
| Supply Chain Connect open | |
| 09:00 - 17:00 | |
| Supply Chain Connect open | |
| 11:15 - 12:00 | |
| Networking Luncheon Reception – Hall 1 | |
| Luncheon Keynote Address (keynote speaker to be announced) *This is a ticketed function. Pre-registration or invitation is required. *Business attire or uniform equivalent. *For those exhibitors not attending any meal events concessions are made available at various locations at the EY Centre and L3Harris Hangar Bistro |
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| 11:30 - 15:00 | |
| L3Harris Hangar Bistro open | |
| 12:00 - 13:45 | CAE Meal Hall 1 |
| Luncheon Event – Hall 1 | |
| Luncheon Keynote Address (keynote speaker to be announced) *This is a ticketed function. Pre-registration or invitation is required. *Business attire or uniform equivalent. *For those exhibitors not attending any meal events concessions are made available at various locations at the EY Centre and L3Harris Hangar Bistro |
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| 17:00 - 00:00 | |
| All Exhibition Halls and Outdoor Static Displays closed for the day | |
| 17:00 - 19:00 | CAE Meal Hall 1 |
| CANSEC Evening Reception – Hall 1 | |
| This event is designed to optimize your interactions with new contacts, clients and stakeholders. A host bar and a wide selection of hors d’oeuvres will be provided. *This is a ticketed function. Pre-registration or invitation is required. *Business attire or uniform equivalent. |
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Thursday, May 30th, 2024 |
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| 06:30 - 17:00 | |
| Exhibitor Registration open | |
| 07:00 - 09:00 | CAE Meal Hall 1 |
| Breakfast Event – Hall 1 | |
| *This is a ticketed function. Pre-registration or invitation is required. *Business attire or uniform equivalent. |
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| 07:00 - 17:00 | |
| Exhibitor access to Exhibit Hall and Outdoor Static Display open | |
| Please note: For security reasons, only those with exhibitor badges will be permitted in the exhibit hall and outdoor static display during this period |
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| 07:00 - 16:00 | |
| Media Room open | |
| 07:00 - 07:50 | |
| Pre-Breakfast Networking Coffee Service | |
| *This is a ticketed function. Pre-registration or invitation is required. *Business attire or uniform equivalent. |
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| 08:00 - 09:00 | |
| Breakfast Keynote Address (keynote speaker to be announced) | |
| 08:00 - 16:00 | |
| EY Centre Concessions open | |
| 08:00 - 16:00 | |
| Meeting Suites open | |
| 08:30 - 16:00 | |
| Attendee Registration open | |
| 09:00 - 16:00 | |
| CANSEC Labs open | |
| 09:00 - 16:00 | |
| Exhibition Halls and Outdoor Static Display open | |
| 09:00 - 16:00 | |
| International Lounge open | |
| 09:00 - 16:00 | |
| Supply Chain Connect open | |
| 11:15 - 15:00 | |
| L3Harris Hangar Bistro open | |
| 11:15 - 12:00 | CAE Meal Hall 1 |
| Networking Luncheon Reception – Hall 1 | |
| Luncheon Keynote Address (keynote speaker to be announced) *This is a ticketed function. Pre-registration or invitation is required. *Business attire or uniform equivalent. *For those exhibitors not attending any meal events concessions are made available at various locations at the EY Centre and L3Harris Hangar Bistro |
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| 12:00 - 14:00 | CAE Meal Hall 1 |
| Luncheon Event – Hall 1 | |
| Luncheon Keynote Address (keynote speaker to be announced) *This is a ticketed function. Pre-registration or invitation is required. *Business attire or uniform equivalent. *For those exhibitors not attending any meal events concessions are made available at various locations at the EY Centre and L3Harris Hangar Bistro |
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| 16:00 - 00:00 | |
| CANSEC 2023 Trade Show conclusion | |
| *Exhibitors will not be permitted to move out before 17:00 per contractual guidelines. Failure to adhere to said guidelines may result in loss of exhibiting opportunities at future CADSI events. |
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| 17:00 - 21:00 | |
| Dismantle for all Exhibitors | |
| All exhibitors less than 300sqft must be off the floor by 21:00. NB: Access to the Event Floor after 21:00 is not permitted without prior approval from CADSI. |
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Friday, May 31st, 2024 |
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| 08:00 - 17:00 | |
| Dismantle for Indoor Exhibitors with 300 ft² and over | |
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