White text announcing "DEFENCE GROWTH FORUM" on October 29, 2026, in Medicine Hat, AB, is overlaid on a dark teal background with a subtle hexagonal pattern, while a vertical band of orange, green, and yellow stripes anchors the left side.

Community Futures Entre-Corp

LXCL:Early bird tickets are available until 12:00pm Tuesday, September 30, 2026. October 1, ticket prices will increase to $149+GST.

Early Bird Registration

Defence Growth Forum 2026&nbsp;Connecting Defence, Innovation, and Opportunity&nbsp;Join leaders from government, economic development, industry, academia, and the innovation ecosystem for two days of insight, discussion, and connection focused on the future of Canada&#39;s defence sector. Centered on Southeast Alberta&#39;s unique strategic advantages, the Defence Growth Forum 2026 explores the role of DRDC and CFB Suffield as nationally significant defence and research assets, opportunities for industry growth through procurement, funding, and investment programs, and the talent and technology needed to support long-term sector expansion. Gain valuable insights into emerging defence priorities, workforce development, commercialization pathways, and opportunities to strengthen Canada&#39;s defence capabilities while driving regional economic growth.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Explore&nbsp;the history, capabilities, and future outlook of DRDC and CFB Suffield as strategic assets within Canada&#39;s defence ecosystem.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Discover&nbsp;opportunities for business growth through procurement programs, investment attraction, funding supports, and defence sector partnerships.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Connect&nbsp;with industry leaders, innovators, researchers, and economic development professionals who are shaping the future of defence and innovation in Canada.</li></ul>Be part of the conversations and opportunities driving the next chapter of defence growth in Southeast Alberta.&nbsp; *This event will be held at the Medicine Hat Lodge *No refunds issued after October 20, 2026.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name , Thank you for registering for our Defence Growth Forum. &nbsp;&nbsp;If you are needing a hotel, we have a block of rooms at the Medicine Hat Lodge, and you can make a booking with the following information:&nbsp;Medicine Hat LodgeBooking phone number: &nbsp;403-580-8503 (you must call this number to book under this block)Group Name: &nbsp;Community Futures Entre-CorpAll reservations are guaranteed by credit card.Rooms can be cancelled up to 1 week prior without penalty.&nbsp;For more details including speakers and the agenda, visit our website at <a fr-original-style="" href="https://entre-corp.albertacf.com/dgf" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://entre-corp.albertacf.com/dgf</a> If you have any questions or concerns, please don&#39;t hesitate to reach out. Joleine Martineau<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:jmartineau@albertacf.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">jmartineau@albertacf.com</a>Community Futures Entre-CorpAPEX Regional Innovation Network of SE Alberta

Defence Growth Forum 2026 Connecting Defence, Innovation, and Opportunity Join leaders from government, economic development, industry, academia, and the innovation ecosystem for two days of insight, discussion, and connection focused on the future of Canada's defence sector. Centered on Southeast Alberta's unique strategic advantages, the Defence Growth Forum 2026 explores the role of DRDC and CFB Suffield as nationally significant defence and research assets, opportunities for industry growth through procurement, funding, and investment programs, and the talent and technology needed to support long-term sector expansion. Gain valuable insights into emerging defence priorities, workforce development, commercialization pathways, and opportunities to strengthen Canada's defence capabilities while driving regional economic growth.<ul><li>Explore the history, capabilities, and future outlook of DRDC and CFB Suffield as strategic assets within Canada's defence ecosystem.</li><li>Discover opportunities for business growth through procurement programs, investment attraction, funding supports, and defence sector partnerships.</li><li>Connect with industry leaders, innovators, researchers, and economic development professionals who are shaping the future of defence and innovation in Canada.</li></ul>Be part of the conversations and opportunities driving the next chapter of defence growth in Southeast Alberta.  *This event will be held at the Medicine Hat Lodge *No refunds issued after October 20, 2026.

Community Futures Entre-Corp

Defence Growth Forum 2026

1051 Ross Glen Dr SE

Early Bird Registration

$99