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