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E V E N T S 32 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2024 www.vanguardcanada.com Deep Breathe, London, ON www.deepbreathe.ai Rob Arntfield, MD, Founder & CEO rob@deepbreathe.ai Deep Breathe is set to revolutionize the identification and management of torso trauma through its innovative combination of ultrasound technology and advanced AI. Designed for portability and precision, the company's AI-driven system enables real-time diagnostics, providing rapid and accurate assessments in critical situations. Its flagship solution targets pneumotho- rax detection, but Deep Breathe is already expanding its capabilities to include con- ditions like torso hemorrhage in both the chest and abdomen. The company's technology is particularly suited for military and defense applications, offering essential support for trauma assess- ments on the battlefield or in remote, re- source-limited settings. By providing front- line medics and military physicians with advanced diagnostic tools, Deep Breathe enhances operational readiness and enables faster interventions in the field. With a clear roadmap to extend its AI capabilities, Deep Breathe is poised to transform trauma care in both civilian and military sectors, making a significant leap forward in portable, AI- powered diagnostics. Deltek Herndon, Herndon, VA USA www.deltek.com Nima Derakhshanrokni nimaderakhshanrokni@deltek.com GovWin is the market leader for U.S. and Canadian contractors seeking to confi¬dently manage and grow their govern¬ment business. Our industry- leading mar¬ket intelligence platform is uniquely built, backed, and continuously updated by market analysts and industry experts that gather and analyze first-hand information from government decision- makers. Learn how you can gain early access to oppor¬tunities, network with teaming partners and buyers, and lever- age powerful market intelligence – all sup- ported by our team of experts – to beat the competition and win more government contracts. Illuminex AI, Cobourg, ON / Edmonton, AB illuminex.ai Brian Freed, CEO bfreed@illuminex.ai Illuminex AI is on a mission to redefine airfield inspection through the transfor- mative power of sensor fusion AI. The U.S. Navy estimates that FOD alone costs more than $40,000 annually per aircraft in repairs and maintenance, along with incal- culable risk to personnel and operational readiness. Our InspectEx platform deploys plug-and-play AI detectors to identify and geo-locate anomalies such as Foreign Object Debris (FOD), human and animal intrusions, and compromised integrity of perimeter fence lines, delivering real-time alerts of critical safety and security risks. Our InspectEx Cloud collects time-series data for trending, analysis and root-cause identification. The Illuminex AI portfo- lio revolutionizes airfield inspection, in- creasing aircraft readiness, decreasing un- planned maintenance, enhancing airfield security and enabling risk-based decision- making to reduce operational risk for air- field personnel. NordSpace Corp., Markham, ON, Canada, L3R 9R3 nordspace.com Rahul Goel, CEO rahul@nordspace.com NordSpace is developing sovereign space launch capabilities for Canada, a first for Canada as the only G7 nation without launch capabilities. NordSpace's end-to- end solution includes its workhorse orbital launch vehicle (Tundra, 500 kg to LEO, JetA/SAF), private commercial spaceport (Spaceport Canada), and small satellite solutions to enable Canadian assets to launch from a Canadian vehicle and space- port. NordSpace's responsive and por- table launch system runs on conventional aviation fuels, and its vehicles are largely additively manufactured. Pan-domain OCTOBER T he Best Defence Conference, happening on October 22-23 in London, Ontario, has quickly become a pre- mier event in Canada's defence sector. Vanguard is proud to serve as this year's official media partner. The conference covers key capability areas, includ- ing air, land, naval, C4ISR, IT/IM, and public safety, offering a comprehensive platform for industry leaders, military officials, and government procurement decision-makers to discuss impor- tant issues. With a strong focus on networking, the event also provides attendees with new business prospects, especially for aerospace and defence companies, advanced manufacturers, and technology firms specializing in AI, quantum computing, and cybersecurity. We are excited to showcase below some of the companies that will be featured at the conference. For more information about the Best Defence Conference, visit www.bestdefenceconference.com. Best Defence Conference 2024 CONNECTING CANADA'S DEFENCE LEADERS AND INNOVATORS

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