Western Innovation Forum 2026
Western Innovation Forum 2026 (WIF 2026) is a business-to-business (B2B) meeting event and will take place virtually on February 24-26, 2026. There is no cost to register.
Reasons to participate in WIF
- WIF 2026 is an industry-oriented event that connects western Canada’s defence industries, cutting-edge innovators, and researchers to innovation-driven investment, research, partnerships, and Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB)-related business opportunities.
- Last year, WIF attracted 360 participants, including 32 defence prime contractors/tier 1 suppliers, and featured over 800 B2B meetings.
WIF 2026 will feature
- A virtual B2B meeting program consisting of defence prime contractors/top-tier suppliers, and a wide range of innovative western Canadian companies, post-secondary and public research institutions.
How to participate
- Complete a registration profile (providing capabilities information in your profile makes it easier for other WIF participants to connect with you).
- Identify available meeting times in your WIF platform calendar using the “My Agenda” tab (other participants can request meetings during these indicated times once the meeting scheduling period opens).
Registration
- Registration will begin in January 2026.
If you have any questions about WIF, please contact the ITB Team.