Meet the MINERVA Initiative team
MINERVA regularly hosts events, workshops and working groups that bring together soldiers, industry partners, researchers and government organizations.
These activities support collaboration, information sharing and the development of uncrewed systems capabilities in support of Army modernization.
Upcoming events
Details of upcoming events, workshops and information sessions will be published as they become available.
Please check this page regularly for updates.
Past events
Petawawa Capability demonstration
19 August 2026
Garrison Petawawa, Ontario
Canadian Army demonstration on casualty evacuation, cargo transport and resupply.
Valcartier Capability demonstration
10 August 2026
Canadian Forces Base Valcartier, Quebec
Canadian Army demonstration on reconnaissance, surveillance and Arctic operations.
True North Precision Challenge Launch
29 April 2026
Garrison Petawawa, Ontario
Launch of the True North Precision challenge focused on enhancing targeting and range-finding capabilities for small uncrewed systems.
CADSI Army Outlook 2026
7 April 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
Engagement with defence industry partners regarding Army modernization priorities.
DEFSEC 2026
24-26 March 2026
Calgary, Alberta
Industry outreach and innovation engagement activities.
Enabling and Supporting Technologies Working Group
24 March 2026
Hybrid Event
Focused on integration, sustainment and enabling technologies.
General-Purpose Uncrewed Ground Systems Working Group
12 March 2026
Hybrid Event
Focused on ground-based uncrewed capabilities.
General-Purpose Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Working Group
23 February 2026
Hybrid Event
Focused on air-domain capabilities and operational requirements.
Industry Engagement Sessions
Session 2
29 January 2026
Virtual
Session 1
2 December 2025
Bayview Yards, Ottawa, Ontario
Initial industry engagement supporting the launch of MINERVA.
Interested to taking part to the MINERVA Initiative?
Organizations involved in uncrewed systems, autonomy, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, integration technologies or related fields are encouraged to engage with the MINERVA Initiative.
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