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In an era where emerging technologies are disrupting societies and transforming the character of war, the security and defence sectors must adapt. Advances in artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, cyber capabilities, digital infrastructure, and algorithms are altering how states defend themselves and conduct operations. At the same times, these innovations represent major economic opportunities for rapid development of high-value industries. Transformative Technologies: Reshaping Defence and Security brings together defence leaders, policymakers, military practitioners, industry experts, and researchers to explore how technologies are transforming security and defence, and how our thinking must adapt to prepare for these new drivers of change. Through expert panels, keynote addresses, and engaging conversations, participants will gain insights into the challenge of dual-use policy, defence research and development, cyber operations, international scientific cooperation, and technological arms races in critical sectors

November 18-20, 2026 | Kingston, ON

Past Conferences

KCIS 2025

SECURING THE SEAS: Strengthening Maritime Security in a Time of Global Uncertainty

KCIS 2024

WAR AND HUMAN SECURITY IN AN EVOLVING WORLD

KCIS 2023

THE (UN)CHANGING CHARACTER OF WAR

KCIS 2022

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION IN THE HIGH NORTH

KCIS 2021

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: The Military’s Role in the Pandemic and Future Crises

KCIS 2019

A CHANGING INTERNATIONAL ORDER?

THE RETURN OF DETERRENCE: Credibility and Capabilities in a New Era

KCIS 2018

KCIS 2017

DEVELOPING A SUPER SOLDIER: Enhancing Military Performance

KCIS 2016

ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN PEACE AND WAR: How Military Institutions Adapt

ROBOTICS AND MILITARY OPERATIONS

KCIS 2015

KCIS 2014

CBRNe: The Ongoing Challenge

KCIS 2013

ETHICAL WARRIORS: The Profession of Arms in Contemporary Perspective

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY IN AN AGE OF AUSTERITY

KCIS 2012

KCIS 2011

THE CHANGING ARCTIC: Sovereignty, Resources and Security

KCIS 2010

SECURITY & GOVERNANCE: Foundations for International Stability

AT HOME IN THE AMERICAS: Canada, the United States and Hemispheric Security

KCIS 2009

KCIS 2008

WAR WITHOUT BORDERS

KCIS 2007

STABILITY CAMPAIGNS: Do We Learn?

DEFENCE, DEVELOPMENT & DIPLOMACY: The Canadian and US Military Perspectives

KCIS 2006