/R E P E A T -- Invitation to media - Symposium on the Canadian Defence and Security Market/

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Oct. 16, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

Media representatives are invited to attend the fourth edition of the Symposium on the Canadian Defence and Security Market, a Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) initiative, organized by STIQ and Aéro Montréal.

Symposium 2018 (CNW Group/Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions)

The theme of this year's symposium is "Develop your export markets." This is a benchmark event in Quebec for all businesses operating in the defence and security market. 

The defence sector is a developing market with significant potential for the aerospace, land, naval and C4ISR/cyber security supply chains. We invite you to attend this event to learn about emerging challenges and opportunities for defence and security in Quebec, Canada and abroad. CED, STIQ and Aéro Montréal spokespersons will be available on site for interviews. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided for the morning sessions.

Event date and time:	Monday, October 22, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.
Location:	Hôtel Mortagne 1228 Nobel Street Boucherville, Quebec J4B 5H1
Schedule:	8:30 a.m.	Opening remarks
	9:00 a.m.	Presentation of the Value Proposition Guide 2.0
	10:45 a.m.	Overview of Department of National Defence procurement projects
	12:30 p.m.	Remarks by Serge Cormier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence Conference with Normand Lalonde, Vice President, Business Development, Soucy Defense

For more information about the event

Please confirm your attendance with one of the representatives below.

SOURCE Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

Aéro Montréal: Gwenaël Brisé Manager, Communications and Media Relations, Tel: [phone], Cell: 438-497-3857, [email protected]; STIQ: Cindy Mc Culloch, Communications and Partnerships Coordinator, Tel: [phone], [email protected]; Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions: Media Relations, Tel.: [phone], [email protected]