Who attends

A ConvergX® brings together senior industry leaders to seek shared solutions to common problems. We accomplish that by holding a 2.5 day Congress, Summit or Executive Roundtable.

Each invitation-only ConvergX has specific requirements.

All attendees are individually vetted, VP level or higher decision makers. Proof of ability to directly influence business direction and lead partnerships and investment is required to be considered to join ConvergX.

Aerospace, Defense and Security (ADS)

The ADS industry is no stranger to advancing technology. Many of their products and solutions have been implemented into multiple industries. Here we explore what those technologies are and where they have gone. We also look at technologies from other industries and how they have helped ADS.

Energy

Here we explore all energy technologies. Multiple discussions occur around Traditional, Sustainable, Renewable and Nuclear energy sources and how they enhance each other as well as many other industries.

Technology

ICT is an important enabler across all industries. Data capture and the analysis of it through to integration of communication systems to deliver the results. With the challenges of securing technology and enabling further automation, we present solutions that have crossed into a variety of adjacent industries.

Mining

As the mining industry grows and changes to ensure a safe and environmental balanced operation, new innovative solutions are developed daily. The global pursuit for rare minerals and the consistent demand of precious metals provides a foundation to look towards space and asteroid mining. The linkage of technological solutions from every industry will support the future development of this critical industry.

Military

During peace time, military ensure that shipping lanes and civilian operations remain open and safe. When called upon, they work in partnership with other agencies to limit drug and human trafficking. Natural disasters require that often the military are the first responders. Working in the variety of situations calls for improved use of energy, safety, security and technological innovation to ensure a successful mission.

Agriculture

Agriculture has always adapted to survive, and today that means embracing technologies born far from the farm. Explore how systems developed for other industries are reshaping traditional practices and how agriculture’s own innovations, from resilient materials to environmental management, have found new life supporting other sectors.

 

Construction

Construction is under constant pressure to build faster, safer, and smarter. Technologies developed for other industries are being adapted to improve how structures and infrastructure get built, and construction’s own innovations in logistics and materials science have crossed into other fields.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing sits at the intersection of nearly every other industry, making it a natural home for cross-sector innovation. Automation, robotics, and quality systems developed elsewhere are strengthening production lines, alongside the manufacturing breakthroughs, from precision processes to supply chain solutions, that have gone on to support industries well beyond the factory floor.

What industry leaders are saying

“As a leading global technology company, Lockheed Martin has been addressing our customers biggest challenges in Universities, laboratories, and with small and large companies around the world. In doing so, we often found that companies from the oil and gas, mining, and even the automotive sectors were exploring similar solutions for their needs. ConvergX has been a great opportunity for us to engage with representatives from some of those industries, understand their challenges, and find synergies between their needs and ours. I am hopeful that working together will enable us all to accelerate our ability to field solutions for our customers.”

Gary Biermann

“Your conference was the most professional I’ve attended in the last 10 years, you should be very proud. I have just returned to Halifax over the weekend and will be briefing the senior management team next week on the highlights of ConvergX.“

Cam MacDonald

“It was an honor to present at your conference. Let me know if I can help for your next year event.”

Claude Rochette 

“Convergx is a fantastic event. I meet key people and the lectures are eye opening and focus on currentand important topics. I wouldn’t miss it.”

Chuck Bean

“I really want to congratulate Kimberley Van Vliet, Brad Robson and the ConvergX® Congress team for organizing a first-class conference last week bringing together decision makers from #oilandgas, #mining, #aerospace and #defense in the spirit of facilitating conversation and collaboration across industries.

This was the 5th annual ConvergX conference (I’m told it was the best one yet in terms of number of deals done) and my first time attending. I’m glad I committed the time. I learned from and met many fascinating people I would normally never cross paths with. Different perspectives are so valuable in getting creative and thinking outside the box.

The speakers were thought-provoking and entertaining, the moderators were thoughtful and strategic, the emcee Geoffrey Cann was on point the whole time, the venue and food was great…. I appreciated everything and highly recommend this event. I’ll be back next year!”

Blaire Lancaster

“In leading the Royal Canadian Navy’s Innovation Team during its first year, it was important to identify effective mechanisms to match solutions to the Navy’s challenges. Whether through ongoing dialogue facilitated by WaVv.co, or via the concentrated and highly engaging ConvergX forum, Kimberley Van Vliet and Brad Robson create opportunities for people to share their innovative ideas and solutions amongst a vast Canadian and international audience. The opportunity to engage directly with Aerospace, Defence and Security sectors enables broader markets and accelerates the introduction of solutions into practical use.”

Stephan King

“I’m very happy to be here and I’m impressed with the group of people that you’ve brought together for this forum. It’s great to see experts dealing with the facts and trying to get to the core of the matter of operating in the North. The North is not separate from the rest of the globe, and is being impacted by the same global trends that are impacting the world.”

BGen Carpentier, Commander Joint Task Force North

“This is a very impressive gathering of partnerships and I’m impressed with the diversity of the participant’s backgrounds, the expertise at this conference, and your care of the Arctic. Conferences like this are valuable because it gives us a deeper understanding of who the key players are in the Arctic. Every opportunity like this, improves my education and gives me a deeper understanding of what kind of resources are available right here in Canada.”

BGen Hardin, Department of National Defence

“ConvergX is one of the very few conferences that I have ever attended that provides real value. The talks and discussions are timely, appropriate and targeted to really inform and drive actionable outcomes. It attracts a very strong peer group of decision makers from a variety of industries with a common objective in seeking to create cross-over opportunities between industries.“

Jeff LaFrenz, President VizworX Inc.