December 15 event will bring together Microsoft, manufacturing technology experts, and Canadian business leaders to explore AI, ERP, cybersecurity, and defence supply chain opportunities.
CAMBRIDGE, Ontario, November 3, 2026 — Sabre Limited, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation partner specializing in manufacturing, will host From Factory Floor to Defence Supply Chain: AI, CAD, Cybersecurity, & ERP on December 15, 2026, at the Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel in Mississauga, Ontario.
The one-day event will bring together Canadian manufacturers, Microsoft representatives, and industry technology experts to explore how AI, ERP, cybersecurity, and connected manufacturing systems can improve operations and help businesses prepare for opportunities within Canada’s defence supply chain.
Preparing Canadian Manufacturers for Defence Supply Chain Opportunities
For manufacturers considering opportunities in the defence industry, production capabilities are only part of the equation. Reliable business systems, accurate inventory records, production traceability, and cybersecurity readiness can all play important roles in meeting customer and contractual requirements.
At the same time, many small and midsize manufacturers are evaluating how artificial intelligence, automation, and connected systems can improve efficiency without adding unnecessary complexity.
The December 15 event will explore how these priorities connect, with practical sessions covering four key areas:
- AI and Manufacturing Automation: How emerging technologies can reduce manual work, improve production efficiency, and support better decision-making.
- ERP and Connected Systems: How Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, CAD, inventory, and production systems can work together to improve operational visibility, costing, and traceability.
- Cybersecurity and CPCSC Readiness: What manufacturers should understand about protecting sensitive information and preparing for the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC).
- Defence Supply Chain Opportunities: The operational and technology considerations manufacturers should evaluate when pursuing defence-related business opportunities.
Microsoft, Sabre Limited, and Industry Experts to Lead Sessions
The event will feature presentations and demonstrations from Microsoft, Sabre Limited, Sabre IT, Insight Works, and other participating technology partners.
Jermaine Clark, Senior Digital Specialist at Microsoft, will deliver the opening keynote, AI and the Future of Manufacturing, from 11:00 to 11:30 AM. The session will explore developments in AI, cloud technology, and their potential applications in manufacturing, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Jenn Claridge, Vice President of Sabre Limited, will lead a live Business Central manufacturing demonstration at 11:30 AM. Her session, Connecting Your Factory Floor with Business Central, will show how manufacturers can connect production, inventory, and financial processes to improve operational visibility and control.
Robert Jolliffe, President of Sabre Limited, will present Using an ERP to Manage 3D Printing at 2:10 PM. The session will explore how ERP systems can support additive manufacturing operations and help manufacturers manage emerging production technologies.
Jeremy Kennedy, Director of IT at Sabre IT, will present Winning Defence Contracts: What Manufacturers Need to Know About CPCSC at 1:20 PM. The session will address cybersecurity considerations, information protection, and the requirements manufacturers should understand when evaluating defence industry opportunities.
Bryan Gilbert, Presales Solutions Consultant at Insight Works, will also participate in the event’s manufacturing technology programming.
Additional industry partner sessions will highlight solutions and approaches for Canadian manufacturers. The event will conclude with a customer-focused presentation examining a Canadian manufacturer’s experience improving operations through connected technology, with further details to be announced.
Connecting Manufacturing Technology with Business Readiness
ERP, cybersecurity, and AI are often discussed as separate business investments, but their value increasingly depends on how well they work together.
An ERP system can provide more accurate production and inventory information. Cybersecurity practices help protect the business data manufacturers rely on, while AI and automation can help teams make better use of that information.
By addressing these technologies together, the event aims to help manufacturers understand how operational improvements today can support future growth and new business opportunities.
The event is designed for manufacturing business owners, executives, plant managers, operations leaders, IT managers, and supply chain professionals.
Event Details and Registration
From Factory Floor to Defence Supply Chain: AI, CAD, Cybersecurity, & ERP takes place on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Sandman Signature Mississauga Hotel in Mississauga, Ontario.
Registration, breakfast, and networking begin at 10:00 AM, followed by presentations starting at 11:00 AM. Lunch and additional networking opportunities are scheduled throughout the day.
Manufacturers interested in attending can review the full agenda, learn more about the speakers, and register through the official event page.
View the Agenda and Register for the December 15 Event
About Sabre Limited
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Sabre Limited is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation partner specializing in manufacturing. The company helps small and midsize manufacturers across North America improve operations through industry-focused ERP solutions, fixed-fee implementations, and practical training.
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