PRESENTED BY
HALIFAX CONVENTION CENTRE :: HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA :: OCTOBER
3-5, 2023
DEFSEC Atlantic presented by the Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association is advised by a Steering Group which meets regularly through the year to keep the show focused on attendee interests and needs. With representation from the NSIAS Association's Board of Directors, industry and government, we strive to consider many perspectives when designing and presenting the event each year. Based on their feedback, the event continues to adapt to meet evolving needs and keep both new and long-time participants engaged.
The members of the Steering Group that help make the event a success are:
| Colin Stephenson | DEFSEC Atlantic (Executive Director) |
| John Benson | DEFSEC Atlantic (Deputy Director) |
| Tim Stephenson | DEFSEC Atlantic (Brand & Marketing Manager) |
| Dave Skene | Nova Scotia
International Air Show Association (NSIASA) (Chair of the Board of Directors) |
| Jim MacKenzie | Nova Scotia
International Air Show Association (NSIASA) (Member of the Board of Directors) |
| Bud Streeter | Nova Scotia
International Air Show Association (NSIASA) (Member of the Board of Directors) |
| Tony Goode | Nova Scotia
International Air Show Association (NSIASA) (DEFSEC Committee Member) |
| Mark James | Nova Scotia
International Air Show Association (NSIASA) (DEFSEC Committee Member) |
| Victoria Belbin | Atlantic Canada
Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA) (Chief Executive Officer) |
| Malinda Matchett | Atlantic Canada
Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA) (Provincial Director, Nova Scotia) |
| Catherine MacDonald | Atlantic Canada
Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA) (Manager, Membership & Stakeholder Engagement) |
| Melissa McPhee | Atlantic Canada
Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA) (Manager, Marketing, Communications & Events) |
| Chris Bourque | Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia (OTCNS) (Executive Director) |
| Jonathan Coles | Invest Nova Scotia (Investment Attraction Executive) |
| Harvey Doane | Industry Member (Strategic Development Executive) |
| Sam Fotia | Atlantic Canada
Opportunities Agency (ACOA) (Senior Industrial Benefits Advisor) |
| Matthew Johnson | Atlantic Canada
Opportunities Agency (ACOA) (Development Officer, Aerospace and Defence) |
| Alan MacDonald | Atlantic Canada
Opportunities Agency (ACOA) (Director, Industrial Benefits) |
| Stephane Crepeau | Global Affairs Canada (GAC) (Trade Commissioner responsible for the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Ocean Technologies) |