Department of National Defence (DND) and Defence Construction Canada (DCC) - BUILDING DEFENCE 2026
Please Note
This event is open to industry, DND, DCC and invited guests; it is closed to media.
Event attendance is for registered participants only.
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Description
The Building Defence Conference 2026, organized by the Department of National Defence (DND) in collaboration with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), will be held at the Rogers Centre Ottawa, conveniently located in downtown Ottawa. You will have the option to attend in person or virtually.
Join a national strategic event bringing together decision makers, partners, and key stakeholders who plan, procure, and deliver Canada’s ambitious defence infrastructure program.
For information about the event and the program, click on the following link to visit the DND and DCC Industry Days website.
Pricing
Fri. Sep 4, 2026
Fri. Sep 4, 2026
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE
In-person attendance includes access to all sessions over two full days, including continental breakfast, lunch, networking breaks, and a reception designed to foster meaningful exchanges among participants. A unique opportunity to connect with key industry players and build tangible business relationships.
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VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE
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Registration includes virtual attendance at all sessions over two full days.
Note: As the event approaches, you will receive an email with instructions to access the virtual platform.
Additional Information
GETTING TO THE ROGERS CENTRE OTTAWA
• Air, Rail, Driving Directions: Click on the following link to plan your travel to Ottawa.
• Public Transit: Click on the following link to plan your trip to the Rogers Centre Ottawa with OC Transpo.
• Parking: Click on the following link for information about parking at the Rogers Centre Ottawa.
Accommodations
Attendees are responsible for their own hotel accommodation if required. The Rogers Centre Ottawa is conveniently located downtown within walking distance of more than 6000 hotel rooms. To find accommodations, click on the following link to visit the website for Ottawa Tourism.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellation and substitution requests must be submitted in writing by email to: registration@unconventionalplanning.com.
Refunds of registration fees will be issued for cancellations received by Monday, October 19, 2026. An administration fee will apply: $1000 for cancellation of a table; $100 for cancellation of an individual in-person attendance; $25 for cancellation of a virtual attendance.
No refunds will be issued after this date. If you are unable to attend, you may substitute someone in your place. Refunds will be processed after the event.
Contact and Support
For registration enquiries or to make any change to your registration, contact Unconventional Planning:
registration@unconventionalplanning.com
613-721-7061 (Ottawa)
For information about the event and the program, click on the following link to visit the DND and DCC Industry Days website