# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mission Readiness: Canadian Investment, Innovation, and Scaling in Defence - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Canadian defence leadership discussion on capital investment, innovation and strategyAbout this EventCanada has committed up to $6 billion through BDC’s Defence Platform — including the new $300M Strong North Fund targeting deep tech and dual-use startups — alongside $357.7 million through Regional Development Agencies and PacifiCan. Australia’s superannuation funds collectively manage nearly $4 trillion in capital and have been invited to identify investment in major Canadian opportunities including advanced technology and infrastructure. Together, the two countries are constructing one of the most consequential bilateral industrial partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. As unique Five Eyes partners, both countries have also raised their defence spending in relation to their GDP.Hosted by Doug Lui, a seasoned VC and strategic leader in impact investment, a panel featuring David Tsui, Canadian Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner, senior executives from BlackBerry, MDA Space and BDC (TBC), moderated by Yvonne Lau, tech reporter from Financial Post, the session will cover:• AI, Robotics & Autonomous Systems• Selling into Defence: The How• BD Strategy at Scale• The Investor Lens on Dual-Use• Capital & Economic Opportunity• Canada–Australia as a Market ModelWho should attend:Defence and aerospace executives; Founders and executives of dual-use AI, robotics, and autonomous systems companies; Cybersecurity and secure communications firms; Space, satellite, and geointelligence companies, Venture capital and institutional investors with defence-tech or deep tech mandates; Trade, economic development, and government affairs leaders; University research commercialisation teams — robotics, AI, and advanced technology - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/mission-readiness-canadian-investment-innovation-and-scaling-in-defence/100001988596840682 - **Event Categories**: Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Fasken (Vancouver) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Fasken (Vancouver) - **lat**: 49.2858244 - **long**: -123.1182022 - **full address**: Fasken (Vancouver), 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mission Readiness: Canadian Investment, Innovation, and Scaling in Defence - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/36bb7b7ae097324160fcacb7f717d531ba65771ef37241eefe15b737926cef8e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc101430-gmir.jpg?v=1777708878 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mission Readiness: Canadian Investment, Innovation, and Scaling in Defence being held? - **A:** Mission Readiness: Canadian Investment, Innovation, and Scaling in Defence takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Fasken (Vancouver), 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mission Readiness: Canadian Investment, Innovation, and Scaling in Defence? - **A:** Mission Readiness: Canadian Investment, Innovation, and Scaling in Defence is organized by Doug Lui. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mission Readiness: Canadian Investment, Innovation, and Scaling in Defence is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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