The Next Frontier: Why Defence Tech Matters for Canadian Innovation

As the lines blur between national security and commercial innovation, defence tech is emerging as one of the fastest-growing and most strategically important sectors in Canada. In this fireside chat, Dominion Dynamics founder Eliot Pence joins Douglas Soltys, Editor-in-Chief of BetaKit, to explore how Arctic surveillance, sensor platforms, and sovereign technology are shaping the next wave of SaaS and data infrastructure. Expect insights on funding, dual-use innovation, and why the defence tech moment is opening big opportunities for Canadian founders.