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Canada–EU SAFE Conference
Event Description
The Canada–EU SAFE Conference will take place on May 12–13 at the Bálna Defence Centre in Budapest, Hungary.
The aim of the conference is to provide extensive insight into the SAFE program, as well as bring together senior policymakers, national armaments directors, and leading European and transatlantic defence industry representatives.
Mid-May is a month beyond the elections in Hungary, which serves as an amazing opportunity to socialize with the new government. Please find the conference website here for your reference: https://www.safeconferencecanadaeu.com/ — invitees are currently being confirmed.
The conference will feature high-level speakers, including:
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Delegate of John Hannaford - Personal Representative of the Prime Minister of Canada to the EU
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Colin Barker - Executive Director Defence Export, Global Affairs Canada
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Dr. Tomasz Husak - Director of Defence Policy, DG DEFIS
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Klaus Houben - Business Development Director – Europe, Head of EDC Representation
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Clint Cossette - Director Business Development Defence and Security, Canadian Commercial Corporation
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Senior representatives from Rheinmetall Canada, CAE Defence & Security, Eutelsat, General Dynamics, L3Harris Wescam, and BlackBerry Canada.
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National Armament Directors from the region
With its strong SAFE–Canada focus, the event offers an excellent platform to explore concrete cooperation opportunities with European and Canadian governmental and industrial stakeholders and to position your organisation as an active contributor to Canada–EU defence and security collaboration.
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When
May 12-13, 2026
08:00h - 16:00h
Location
Bálna Defence Centre
Budapest, Hungary