Canada is investing more than $63B in defence.
Are you ready to participate?
Registration is open — and spots are limited.
Join the conversation shaping Ontario’s dual-use ecosystem
on Friday, June 19 at The Quay in Toronto, Ontario.
About
The Ontario Defence Industrial Strategy is creating meaningful opportunities for Ontario organizations to forge partnerships that accelerate research, innovation, and commercialization toward sovereign national defence targets and in support of the national prioritization on defence spending. In this evolving environment, many businesses and institutions aren’t sure where to begin.
On June 19, join leaders from postsecondary education, business, and government to launch the Dual‑Use Readiness Assessment (DURA), a practical framework that helps institutions and businesses understand, navigate, and ultimately participate in dual-use research collaboration.
DURA helps eCampusOntario members and their partners engage in responsible dual use research while protecting national security interests, intellectual property, and research integrity.
After opening remarks from Minister Nolan Quinn, businesses and institutions will engage in a conversation about defence research, partnerships between industry and higher education, and strategies to advance sovereign innovation to commercialization.
A catered lunch will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to network, connect, and share ideas.
Spots are limited. Reserve your ticket today! Registration closes on June 15 at 8am EST.
“The Quay” is an accessible venue. For more information, please click the following link:
Special Guest
Hon. Nolan Quinn
Minister of Colleges, Universities,
Research Excellence and Security
Coming Soon:
Featured speakers to be announced
Please note that eCampusOntario will be hosting a concurrent event, Franco-Ontarian Forum 2026 on the same floor. The two events will be in separate rooms, ensuring will be plenty of space (and food) for all attendees.
To learn more, click here: https://ecampusontario.ca/fof4/
Tickets are limited. Reserve your spot now.
Join us as we bring together businesses and postsecondary education to co-create the future of Ontario’s dual-use ecosystem.
