# Event Details - **Event Name**: Built for Orbit: Mission-Ready Innovation - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Ottawa Innovation Week kickoff eventAbout this EventBuilt for Orbit: Mission-Ready Innovation | Ottawa Innovation Week 2026June 4, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Bayview Yards – The FoundryJoin us as we kick off Ottawa Innovation Week 2026 with an evening designed to celebrate the bold ideas, breakthrough technologies, and cross-sector collaboration shaping the future of innovation in Canada’s capital.Built for Orbit: Mission-Ready Innovation brings together founders, investors, government leaders, researchers, industry partners, and ecosystem builders for a high-energy opening event exploring how Ottawa is driving mission-critical innovation on a global stage.From defence technologies and semiconductors to AI, autonomous systems, space exploration, and satellite communications, Ottawa’s companies are building solutions with real-world impact—and scaling them through collaboration across industry, government, and capital.Anchored by Bayview Yards and Area X.O, this event highlights the environments, partnerships, and infrastructure helping bold ideas move from concept to commercialization.Expect an evening of demonstrations, strategic networking, visionary conversations, and an all-star speaking panel that showcases why Ottawa continues to lead as Canada’s innovation capital.Light refreshments and beverages will be provided.Moonshots & Missions Panel DiscussionOur panel will explore why "moonshot" thinking matters more than ever, and shine a light on the leaders and missions shaping the industry and what it really means to drive impact globally.Our esteemed panel will feature:Dr Tanya Harrison, Ph.D, Director of Earth, Space and Science at Mission Control Space Services & Fellow of the Outer Space InstituteDr Cassandra Marion, Ph.D, Planetary Scientist and Science Advisor at Ingenium: Canada Aviation and Space MuseumTibet Erkan, Production Manager at MDA SpaceStéphanie Durand, VP of Policy, Communications and Strategic Planning at the Canadian Space Agency, who will moderate the conversationWho Should AttendThis event is designed for:Founders and scaleupsInvestors and commercialization partnersGovernment and public sector leadersIndustry and corporate partnersResearchers and innovation ecosystem leadersMedia and community leadersWhat to ExpectAn all-star speaking panel of women in spacetechLive demonstrations showcasing mission-ready technologiesConversations exploring the future of defence, AI, semiconductors, space, and autonomous systemsNetworking designed to spark cross-sector collaborationA dynamic opening celebration setting the tone for Ottawa Innovation Week 2026Spots are limited to ensure an optimal experience - secure your tickets now! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/built-for-orbit-mission-ready-innovation/100001989675888142 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Bayview Yards - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 38.61, max: 38.61, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Bayview Yards - **lat**: 45.4095441 - **long**: -75.7277216 - **full address**: Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Built for Orbit: Mission-Ready Innovation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b4d05e450a6b1d79582f2d81003d03cc3a8a63b0c619686e4ec23554e51b9a13-rimg-w1200-h600-dc18171a-gmir.jpg?v=1778894612 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Built for Orbit: Mission-Ready Innovation being held? 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