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Events can also leverage the intellectual capital of the National Research Council of Canada ’ s ( NRC ) Canadian Centre for Advanced and Digital Manufacturing . A joint venture between the University of Manitoba , the NRC and the Engineering Access Program , the Centre epitomises Canada ’ s culture of collaboration .
Why These Three Cities Foster Advanced Manufacturing Event Excellence
WORDS BY GUY HALL , DESTINATION CANADA
Ottawa - defence developments Ottawa , the capital city of Canada , has emerged as a hub for defence sector hardware and aerospace manufacturing .
The city ’ s proximity to government institutions , research centres , and defence contractors has created a vibrant ecosystem for the sector , such as the highly-praised Area X . O – a 1,866 acre test facility that collaborates with global leaders in defence and security .
Bayview Yards , is an energetic hub that helps start-ups and scale-ups develop and thrive – it ’ s a great venue for international groups hoping to get up close and personal with their industry .
N ow more than ever , associations and corporations need to host events that provide true benefit to their attendees and organisations . Hosting your gathering in a city that thrives in your topic of focus – or a “ sector hub ” – can provide that value .
These may not be the “ major ” cities that come to mind when you think of Canada , and lesser-known destinations have a lot to offer groups .
Waterloo : automation and robotics Waterloo is renowned for its expertise in robotics and automation , and has developed into Canada ’ s largest robotics and automation cluster . The University of Waterloo – one of the top engineering schools in the world – continually produces some of the brightest minds in the field .
The Accelerator Centre ( AC ) – ranked as a World Top Performing Accelerator by UBI Global for six years in a row – reminds readers of their website that the Waterloo Region has the second highest startup density on the planet . The AC have supported over 750 of these burgeoning businesses ; this innovative energy is of great benefit to business events hosted in the city .
Winnipeg : engineering excellence Winnipeg is an advanced manufacturing powerhouse . The city is one of the largest centres for transportation manufacturing in North America and is home to leaders in the production of aircraft and space components , mining and agricultural equipment , and large vehicles .
With research and development centres like the University of Manitoba ’ s Material Institute of Manitoba , Red River College ’ s Vehicle Technology & Energy Centre and Smart Factory , there ’ s plenty of opportunity for visiting organisations to add tours of state-of-the-art facilities to their agendas .
Meet with purpose With knowledge capital in advanced manufacturing arenas ranging from additive manufacturing to aerospace , and from robotics to defence systems repairs , Canada provides the ideal place to host impactful and inspiring events . While these three cities certainly provide a superb backdrop for meaningful meetings , Calgary , Edmonton , Toronto and Montréal all also excel in the sector .
Destination Canada ’ s Business Events team can provide personalised recommendations to help you find the perfect place for your organisation . n
To get in touch , contact : Pamela Wilton , business development manager , Destination Canada Email : wilton . pamela @ destinationcanada . com Phone : + 1 204-223-1922 businesseventscanada . ca
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