Maritime & Arctic Security & Safety Conference

What To Expect

From July 28-29, 2022, the Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association (ACADA) will host the MASS Conference (MASS22) at the Delta St. John’s in Newfoundland. MASS22 will once again focus on the challenges associated with both northern and maritime environments. The aim of the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador supported international conference is to promote stakeholder collaboration, technological innovation, harsh environment research & development, and world-class education efforts that are contributing to various components of northern development. Building on the success of MASS19, coupled with the growing demands across stakeholders concerning maritime and arctic safety and security issues, and for which one entity cannot achieve solutions or policy responses in isolation. The two day conference will draw a diverse group of speakers and attendees representing government, military, Canadian and U.S. Coast Guard, industry, academic leaders, Northern Leaders, research and other key stakeholders.

Why Attend MASS22

“Quality of the companies who attended… very meaningful for small SMEs building connections”

— MASS18 ATTENDEE

Conference highlights include:

– Local, national and international speakers

– Attendees from government, military, Canadian and U.S Coast Guard, industry, academia, R&D and other stakeholders

– B2B/B2G meeting program with prime contractors and government agencies

– Technology and Innovation showcase

– Exhibits, networking and more!

“Provided a wide array of current and future capabilities and a chance to hear from companies about their products. I particularly enjoyed the “Industry Spotlights”.”

— MASS19 ATTENDEE

Speakers

*to be updated as confirmed

Victoria BelbinChief Executive Officer, ACADA

The Honourable Peter MacKay Counsel, McInnes Cooper

Sean WiltshireChief Executive Officer, Avalon Employment Inc.

Colonel (Retired) Pierre LeBlancPrincipal of Arctic Security Consultants

Pierre was born and raised in Montréal, Québec, Canada. At 17, he joined the Canadian Forces and attended the Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean in 1967. After graduating, he joined the Royal 22^e Régiment (Infantry) and saw service in a number of countries including England, Germany (NATO), Cyprus (peace keeping), India and Nepal (Defence Adviser). He commanded 1Commando and the Infantry School, and held senior staff appointments in the National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ). In 1995, he took command of Canadian Forces Northern Area (Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories) where he served until his retirement in 2000.

Pierre has extensive experience in the Arctic where he first travelled on a sovereignty patrol in 1972. He has repeatedly travelled in and out of the Arctic. His command appointment as Commander of Canadian Forces Northern Area allowed him to travel extensively including Alaska and Greenland. He has lived more than nine years in the Arctic. He has been an advocate for improved security in the Arctic since 1998. He was instrumental in the revived Canadian government focus on arctic security. He has been published and repeatedly quoted in the media. He has appeared as a subject matter expert on arctic security and sovereignty on several national television channels in both French and English. He has made presentations in a number of Canadian universities. He has consulted on arctic matters with a number of federal departments, the Canadian Forces and the Canadian Senate. Pierre has provided advice to several defence related companies.

Pierre served with Raytheon Canada Limited as the Program Manager of the North Warning System from April 2014 to April 2016. The North Warning System consists of 47 air defence radars stations stretching in the Arctic from the Alaska-Yukon Border to Labrador, five logistic support sites in the Arctic, a Second Line Support Center and a Control Center located in North Bay, Ontario, as well as a Contractor Management Office in Ottawa, Ontario. During that period, he travelled the Arctic widely to nurture his arctic network of business, government and Inuit leadership contacts.

He continues to provide independent advice on the Canadian Arctic. He works with a number of associates who bring expertise in a number of fields.

He is an active participant at the Canadian Marine Advisory Council – Prairie and Northern Region. He is a Council Member with the Gerson Lehrman Group of New York, a member of the Executive Forum of the Coleman Research Group also of New York and a member of Guidepoint Global Advisors also of New York with offices around the world.

Pierre has a Bachelor degree in Sciences (1973). He holds a Royal Military College of Science (England) Division I diploma (1980), a one year, post graduate course in project management. He has a Masters degree in Business Administration from Queen’s University (1998). He is a certified diamond grader from the Gemological Institute of America (2004).

Joanne Weiss ReidRegional Director Integrated Business Management Services, Canadian Coast Guard Arctic Region

Rear-Admiral B.W.N. Santarpia, CDCommander Maritime Forces Atlantic / Joint Task Force Atlantic

Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia enrolled in Canadian Forces, under the Officer Candidate Training Plan as a Maritime Surface Officer, in 1986. The early part of his career was heavily focused in filling operational and training positions in both of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Fleets.

After completion of his training, he served in a succession of operational postings as Navigating Officer of HMC Ships CORMORANT and VANCOUVER, Combat Officer of HMCS HURON, Executive Officer of HMC Ships CHALEUR and HALIFAX, and then as the Commanding Officer of HMCS ST JOHN’S from January 2007 until July 2008.

He has also been posted to numerous training billets, including Navigation Instructor at the Naval Officer Training Centre, Head of the Warfare Training Division at the Canadian Forces Fleet School (Esquimalt), Operations Officer of Sea Training Pacific, and in 2008, Commanding Officer of Sea Training Atlantic.

Following his promotion to Captain(N) in 2009, he was appointed as the Special Advisor to the Vice Chief of Defence Staff. In 2010, he assumed command of Canadian Forces Base Halifax until his departure to attend the National Security Programme in 2012.

RAdm Santarpia was promoted to Commodore in July 2013 and appointed Director General Naval Personnel. He led the transformation of that organization and assumed the duties of the first Director General Navy Strategic Readiness in April 2014. From December 2014 until April 2015 he was deployed to Bahrain where he commanded Combined Task Force 150, a multi- national group of ships and aircraft conducting counter-terrorism operations. Upon his return to Canada, he was appointed to Chief of Staff to the Vice Chief of Defence Staff and later appointed Director General Plans at the Strategic Joint Staff in July 2016. In May 2018, RAdm Santarpia joined the Canadian Joint Operations Command as the Chief of Staff.

Effective June 2020 Radm Santarpia was appointed Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic / Joint Task Force Atlantic.

In addition to being a graduate of the National Security Programme, RAdm Santarpia holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Royal Roads Military College (RRMC) Victoria, and a Masters of Defence Studies from Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) Kingston.

Andrew Kendrick, P.Eng.Principal Consultant, Vard Marine Inc.

Mohsen MohammadiCanada Research Chair in Marine Additive Manufacturing

Exhibitors

C-Core

Tronos

PAL Aerospace

Public Services and Procurement Canada

Polyamyna Nanotech Inc.

Register

Industry – ACADA Members – $500

Industry – Non Members – $750

Government/Military/Coast Guard/RCMP/Academic Faculty – $250

Students – $50

Exhibitor – ACADA Members – $800

Exhibitor – Non Members – $1,100

Register now by clicking here!

B2B/B2G Meetings Program

These are officially organized meetings, but you will have plenty of time during the conference to network informally either by visiting the Exhibit Hall or connecting during one of our receptions.

Program

*Program subject to change. All events will take place at the Delta St. John’s unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday, July 27^th

19:00 – 22:00 Pre-Conference Social
Sponsored & hosted by McInnes Cooper | Sláinte Whisky & Wine, 115 Duckworth Street

Thursday, July 28^th

7:30 Registration, Networking & Buffet Breakfast

9:00 MASS22 Opening Remarks
Victoria Belbin, CEO | Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association

9:15 Welcome Address from the Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
Silver Sponsor

9:30 Keynote Presentation: Opportunities & Challenges for Atlantic A&D in 2022 and Beyond
The Honourable Peter MacKay PC, QC, Counsel | McInnes Cooper

10:00 Defence and Security in Canada’s Arctic Maritime Estate
Rear-Admiral (RAdm) Brian Santarpia, Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and Joint Task Force Atlantic (JTFA)

10:30 Networking Break & Exhibits

11:00 Maritime Sovereignty & Security: An Update from the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) & United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Joanne Weiss Reid, Regional Director of Integrated Business Management Services for Arctic Region | Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)

US Coast Guard (USCG) – Representative (TBC)

12:00 Introduction to Innovative Solutions Canada
Éric-Aimé Patry, Outreach Manager | Innovative Solutions Canada

12:15 Networking Lunch (Exhibit Area)
Sponsored by C-CORE

13:15 Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS): Perspectives on Canada’s Maritime and Arctic Security
John W., Strategic Analyst | CSIS

14:00 Development of Resolute Bay: A Marine & Security Point of View
Colonel (Retired) Pierre Leblanc, Principal | Arctic Security Consultants

14:30 Networking Break & Exhibits

15:00 – 17:00 B2B Program & Exhibits

17:00 – 19:00 Networking Reception

Friday, July 29^th

7:30 Networking & Buffet Breakfast

8:30 Welcome & Remarks

8:35 Diversity in the Workplace
Sean Wiltshire, CEO | Avalon Employment

9:00 Platinum Sponsor Presentation
Presentation by PAL Aerospace | Platinum Sponsor

9:30 Industry Panel: Challenges & Opportunities in the Arctic
Sponsored by Genoa Design International | Gold Sponsor

10:30 Networking Break & Exhibits

Arctic Innovation, Research & Development

11:20 Printing Strategic Metallic Parts for Ships for Arctic & Antarctic Applications
Dr. Mohsen Mohammadi
Canada Research Chair in Marine Additive Manufacturing

11:40 Canada & Polar Research
Andrew Kendrick, Principal Consultant | VARD Marine Inc.

12:00 MASS22 Closing Remarks

Sponsor

Looking to raise the profile of your business at MASS? Contact Melissa McPhee at Melissa@ac-ada.ca for more information.

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BRONZE SPONSOR

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OFFICIAL SPONSOR & MEDIA PARTNER

PARTNERS

CONFERENCE BAG SPONSOR

Contact

Melissa McPhee, Manager, Marketing, Communications & Events
Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association
(T) +1 902 225 6848
(E) melissa@ac-ada.ca