Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Procurement Fair
Schedule
Wed Nov 05 2025 at 11:00 am to 02:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Ottawa Conference and Event Centre | Ottawa, ON

About this Event
Are You a Small or Medium-Sized Business Interested in Selling to the Public Sector?
Join us at the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Procurement Fair!
This exciting tradeshow-style event unites procurement representatives from all three levels of government and other public entities as well as business support programs!
In recognition of the 15th anniversary of the National Shipbuilding Strategy, this year’s expo will place a strong emphasis on marine procurement opportunities—a key area for Canadian industry and innovation.
What to Expect?
- Engage with Buyers From the Public Sector: visit their kiosks to hear more about their procurement needs and current opportunities.
- Government-to-Business (G2B) Meetings: Sign up for one-on-one sessions with client department representatives involved in Canada’s marine procurement strategies, programs, policies, and projects.
**Special Engagement Session! **
Learn More About the NEW Buy Canadian policy: presentations with Q&A offered by senior management from Procurement Assistance Canada.
Hosted by:
Procurement Assistance Canada – National Capital Region (PAC-NCR)
In partnership with Defence and Marine Procurement Branch (DMPB) and
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Accessibility
Need ASL interpretation?📧 Email by October 28, 2025.
N.B. : A full list of exhibitors will be sent via email before the event.
Agenda
**Doors open at 10:30 AM**
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:02 AM
Start of the Event
🕑: 11:02 AM - 11:10 AM
Opening Remarks and Land Acknowledgment
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:15 AM
Remarks by our partner Defence and Marine Procurement Branch (DMPB)
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:20 AM
Remarks by our partner The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
🕑: 11:20 AM - 02:30 PM
Procurement Fair
Info: Booths hosted by:
• Federal, provincial and municipal buyers as well as healthcare institutions.
• Key business support programs.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Présentation- Acheter canadien : votre accès aux contrats gouvernementaux
Info: Présentation en français suivie avec période de questions-réponses livrée par la haute gestion de Soutien en approvisionnement Canada.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Presentation- Buy Canadian: Accessing Federal Procurement Opportunities.
Info: English presentation with Q&A led by senior management from Procurement Assistance Canada
🕑: 02:30 PM
End of the Event
Where is it happening?
Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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