3rd Annual Vancouver International Security Summit Advancing Economic Security Through Resiliency, Sovereignty, and Readiness October 28-29, 2026, Vancouver, BC

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General Information

Advancing Economic Security Through Resiliency, Sovereignty, and Readiness

Presenting the 3rd Annual Vancouver International Security Summit: Advancing Economic Security Through Resiliency, Sovereignty, and Readiness at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver, BC (900 Canada Place). This fully in-person summit is an elite gathering of global leaders, security experts, policymakers, and industry innovators. This event, scheduled for October 28-29, 2026, aims to confront the pressing challenges of foreign threats while fortifying economic and political stability. The summit will feature keynote addresses and panel discussions designed to foster international cooperation, safeguard critical infrastructures, and enhance resilience against diverse global threats.

Summit Rates (In-person registration)

It is a place where you will experience engaging and interactive live keynotes and panel sessions, networking activities, interactive exhibit booths and the opportunity to build business relationships.

Early Bird
(until June 30th)
 Regular
(after June 30th)
2-Day Registration $750.00 CAD (plus GST)
 $995.00 CAD (plus GST)

Registration Includes:

  • 2 day live interactive in-person experience in Vancouver, BC (Oct.28-29)
  • Signature keynotes by international subject matter experts
  • Concurrent panel sessions + interactive in-person Q & A
  • Unparalleled in-person networking via 1:1 meetings and small group conversations
  • 2 buffet lunches and coffee breaks –  please note breakfast is not provided

 

Social Media

Stay connected and engaged in the conversation leading up to and during the summit by following along on X (Twitter) @VIPSSUMMIT. Use the event hashtag #VISS in your tweets to add to the existing discussions.  Please also join our security group on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4278381/ .

www.vissummit.ca

Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Fairmont Waterfront, located on Vancouver’s stunning harbour, offers relaxed West Coast luxury. Just steps from the Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal, historic Gastown and the iconic Seawall, it’s the ideal jumping off point for your Vancouver getaway.

Rooted in a sustainable travel philosophy, Fairmont Waterfront features a rooftop garden with bee hives where honey, herbs, fruits and vegetables are harvested. You can find those rooftop ingredients in the handcrafted food and cocktails in ARC Restaurant + Bar.

900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver, BC

Call for Speakers

  • Please note that the call for speakers closes May 1, 2026.

    The Advisory Board for the 3rd Annual Vancouver International Security Summit is pleased to announce that the Call for Speakers is now open.

    Subject matter experts working within the security communities are invited to submit papers on their area of expertise. Of particular interest are briefs on cutting-edge subjects and themes suitable for presentation in either a panel session or keynote address. This two-day summit brings together leaders from government, industry and academia to confront the issues on Advancing Economic Security Through Resiliency, Sovereignty and Readiness.

    Date: October 28-29, 2026
    Location: Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia

    2026 Summit - Suggested Topics:

    • Arctic Defence/Security
    • Cross Border Trade
    • Data Sovereignty
    • Defence Industrial Strategy
    • Defence Procurement
    • Energy Security
    • Infrastructure Security
    • Misinformation/Disinformation
    • Operational Security
    • Outer Space Based Systems
    • Quantum Computing
    • State Sponsored Threats
    • Transnational Security Threats

    Deadline:

    All entries must be received by midnight of May 1, 2026. Invited speakers will be notified by June 1, 2026.

    Submissions:

    Submissions will be accepted electronically using the form below.

    Have Questions or Need More Information?

  • Call for Speakers - Submission Form

  • Names, titles and qualifications (degrees) of all the speakers:
  • Please indicate if you would be looking to participate virtually or in-person at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver, BC (please note all delegates will be in-person and we would prefer all of our speakers be able to attend in-person as well)
  • Please list details below of any additional speakers that would be part of this session.

  • Presentation details