Ottawa, ON

GCXpo 2026

America/Toronto (EDT)
Area X.O · Ottawa

GCXpo 2026 takes place on Tue, Sep 29, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (EDT) at Area X.O in Ottawa, ON. Entry is free; the listing is on Eventbrite.

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The Epic Canadian Next-Gen Tech Demonstration Showcase GCXpo 2026 | Canada's Premier Live Technology Demonstration Showcase 🍁 September 29, 2026 | Area X.O | Ottawa, Canada Canada's future will be built by the technologies we develop today. Experience them in action at GCXpo 2026. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Hosted by Area X.O and Invest Ottawa, GCXpo is Canada's premier live technology demonstration event, bringing together government, procurement leaders, industry, investors, researchers, innovators, and ecosystem partners for an immersive day of discovery, collaboration, and real-world innovation. Unlike a traditional conference or trade show, GCXpo allows you to experience cutting-edge Canadian technologies operating in live environments—creating opportunities to accelerate commercialization, procurement, investment, and strategic partnerships. Whether you're looking to discover emerging technologies, connect with innovators, evaluate procurement-ready solutions, or explore Canada's innovation ecosystem, GCXpo is where the future moves from concept to capability. Join over 1,500 decision-makers, innovators, and technology leaders as they experience approximately 80 live demonstrations showcasing the latest advances in: ‱ Defence & Dual-Use Technologies ‱ Agriculture & Food Sovereignty ‱ ... and many tech industries! 2026 Theme: Canadian Sovereignty 🍁 This year's theme reflects Canada's growing focus on strengthening national resilience through innovation. GCXpo 2026 highlights the technologies helping Canada build, protect, and sustain its future—from defence and dual-use capabilities to agriculture, food security, autonomous systems, and critical infrastructure. By bringing together innovators, government, industry, and investors, GCXpo showcases how Canadian technologies are strengthening economic competitiveness, supporting procurement, and accelerating commercialization in sectors critical to Canada's future. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Event Details Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT (Programming schedule to be announced.) Location: Area X.O 1740 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario Tickets: Free admission Tickets may be available at the door (if not sold out) Transportation Complimentary shuttle service will be available between the Nepean Sportsplex and Area X.O throughout the day. Parking is available at the Nepean Sportsplex only. Additional details and shuttle schedules will be provided to registered attendees in advance of the event. Attendance Join more than 1,500 government leaders, procurement professionals, innovators, investors, industry partners, researchers, and technology companies for Canada's premier live technology demonstration showcase. Accessibility GCXpo is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible event experience. If you require accommodations to participate, please contact the event organizers in advance. Parking: Complimentary parking will be available in the back lot of the Nepean Sportsplex, located directly across from the entrance of the Ottawa Greenbelt at 1701 Woodroffe Avenue. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Event Highlights ‱ Approximately 80 live technology demonstrations ‱ Two dedicated innovation zones: Defence & Dual-Use Innovation and Agriculture & Food Sovereignty ‱ Keynote presentations ‱ Expert panel discussions ‱ Fireside chats ‱ Live demonstrations ‱ Technology exhibits ‱ Networking opportunities ‱ Procurement and commercialization connections ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ GCXpo 2026 Schedule More details to come; stay tuned! _________________________________________________________________________________________ Showcase Your Technology at GCXpo 2026 Do you have a technology that's ready to be experienced—not just talked about? GCXpo 2026 is Canada's premier live technology demonstration showcase, providing an unparalleled opportunity to put your innovation in front of the people who matter most. Demonstrate your solution operating in a real-world environment and connect directly with government buyers, procurement leaders, investors, industry partners, researchers, and decision-makers actively seeking innovative technologies. Whether you're accelerating commercialization, validating your technology with end users, attracting investment, or building strategic partnerships, GCXpo offers a platform designed to create meaningful business opportunities—not just visibility. This is more than exhibiting. It's demonstrating capability where innovation comes to life. Ready to Demonstrate? Applications are now open for organizations interested in showcasing their technology at GCXpo 2026. Apply today to become a demonstrator and put your innovation in action. → Submit Your Application Now _________________________________________________________________________________________GCXpo 2026 | La plus importante vitrine canadienne de dĂ©monstrations technologiques en direct 🍁 29 septembre 2026 | Area X.O | Ottawa, Canada L'avenir du Canada sera bĂąti grĂące aux technologies que nous dĂ©veloppons aujourd'hui. DĂ©couvrez-les en action Ă  GCXpo 2026. PrĂ©sentĂ© par Area X.O et Invest Ottawa, GCXpo est le principal Ă©vĂ©nement de dĂ©monstrations technologiques en direct au Canada. Il rĂ©unit le gouvernement, les responsables de l'approvisionnement, l'industrie, les investisseurs, les chercheurs, les innovateurs et les partenaires de l'Ă©cosystĂšme pour une journĂ©e immersive de dĂ©couverte, de collaboration et d'innovation concrĂšte. Contrairement Ă  un congrĂšs ou Ă  un salon commercial traditionnel, GCXpo vous permet de voir des technologies canadiennes de pointe fonctionner en environnement rĂ©el, ce qui crĂ©e des occasions d'accĂ©lĂ©rer la commercialisation, l'approvisionnement, l'investissement et les partenariats stratĂ©giques. Que vous souhaitiez dĂ©couvrir des technologies Ă©mergentes, entrer en contact avec des innovateurs, Ă©valuer des solutions prĂȘtes Ă  ĂȘtre acquises ou explorer l'Ă©cosystĂšme d'innovation canadien, GCXpo est l'endroit oĂč l'avenir passe du concept Ă  la capacitĂ©. Joignez-vous Ă  plus de 1 500 dĂ©cideurs, innovateurs et chefs de file technologiques pour dĂ©couvrir environ 80 dĂ©monstrations en direct prĂ©sentant les plus rĂ©centes avancĂ©es dans les domaines suivants : ‱ Technologies de dĂ©fense et Ă  double usage ‱ Agriculture et souverainetĂ© alimentaire ‱ 
 et bien d'autres secteurs technologiques! ThĂšme 2026 : la souverainetĂ© canadienne 🍁 Le thĂšme de cette annĂ©e tĂ©moigne de l'importance croissante que le Canada accorde au renforcement de la rĂ©silience nationale par l'innovation. GCXpo 2026 met en lumiĂšre les technologies qui aident le Canada Ă  bĂątir, Ă  protĂ©ger et Ă  assurer la pĂ©rennitĂ© de son avenir : des capacitĂ©s de dĂ©fense et Ă  double usage jusqu'Ă  l'agriculture, la sĂ©curitĂ© alimentaire, les systĂšmes autonomes et les infrastructures essentielles. En rĂ©unissant innovateurs, gouvernement, industrie et investisseurs, GCXpo montre comment les technologies canadiennes renforcent la compĂ©titivitĂ© Ă©conomique, soutiennent l'approvisionnement et accĂ©lĂšrent la commercialisation dans des secteurs dĂ©terminants pour l'avenir du Canada. DĂ©tails de l'Ă©vĂ©nement Date : mardi 29 septembre 2026 Heure : de 8 h Ă  16 h (HAE) (La programmation sera annoncĂ©e ultĂ©rieurement.) Lieu : Area X.O 1740, avenue Woodroffe, Ottawa (Ontario) Billets : entrĂ©e gratuite Des billets pourraient ĂȘtre disponibles sur place (si l'Ă©vĂ©nement n'est pas complet). Transport Un service de navette gratuit sera offert entre le Nepean Sportsplex et Area X.O tout au long de la journĂ©e. Le stationnement est disponible au Nepean Sportsplex seulement.

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Eventbrite
Organizer
Invest Ottawa
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EDT
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When
Tue, Sep 29, 2026 · 8:00 a.m. (EDT)
Where
Area X.O
Address
1740 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, ON K2G 3R8
Price
Free
Genre
102/tradeshow, consumer show, or expo

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When is GCXpo 2026?
Tue, Sep 29, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EDT.
How much are tickets for GCXpo 2026?
Entry is free.
Where is GCXpo 2026?
Area X.O, 1740 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, ON K2G 3R8, Ottawa, ON.
Where can I buy tickets for GCXpo 2026?
Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.

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