# EY Centre Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/ey-centre-ottawa/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/ey-centre-ottawa
- **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10 (Ottawa Union Jurisdiction Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention Corridor, Ottawa, ON
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction

Audit 11 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at EY Centre (Downtown Convention Corridor, Ottawa, ON)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at EY Centre (11 Mapped Shows)
- **[CANSEC - Canada's Global Defence & Security Trade Show 2026](https://conventions.com/events/cansec-ottawa-1054)** — May 27–28, 2026 | 12,000+ B2B Attendees | 8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
- **[Ottawa Health and Wellness Expo 2026](https://conventions.com/events/ottawa-health-and-wellness-expo-2026-629)** — Jan 24–24, 2026 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[CSAE Tête-à-Tête 2026](https://conventions.com/events/csae-tete-a-tete-2026-629)** — Feb 4–4, 2026 | 850+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Kanata North Tech Expo 2026](https://conventions.com/events/kanata-north-tech-expo-ottawa)** — May 6–6, 2026 | 800+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Canadian Pharmacists Conference 2027](https://conventions.com/events/canadian-pharmacists-conference-2027-607)** — Jun 10–13, 2027 | 750+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Ottawa International Game Conference 2026](https://conventions.com/events/ottawa-international-game-conference-616)** — May 12–13, 2026 | 750+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence 2027](https://conventions.com/events/cda-institute-ottawa-conference-618)** — Mar 4–5, 2027 | 650+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Canadian Association of Radiologists Annual Scientific Meeting 2026](https://conventions.com/events/car-annual-scientific-meeting-2026-607)** — Apr 16–19, 2026 | 650+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[The Animation Conference (TAC) 2026](https://conventions.com/events/the-animation-conference-tac-oiaf-632)** — Sep 23–25, 2026 | 650+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[CENGN Summit: Next Gen Networks 2026](https://conventions.com/events/cengn-summit-next-gen-networks-ottawa)** — Nov 18–19, 2026 | 600+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[CBA Competition Law Fall Conference 2026](https://conventions.com/events/cba-competition-law-fall-618)** — Oct 1–2, 2026 | 525+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **CANSEC - Canada's Global Defence & Security Trade Show** (Ottawa B2B Trade & Conference Organizer) — 2026-05-27 – 2026-05-28 | 12,000+ B2B Attendees | EY Centre Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$11,900 10×10 All-In

## 12-Month Compression Matrix
- **JAN (Peak):** Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
- **FEB (Peak):** High Association & Expo Demand
- **MAR (Peak):** Peak Spring Convention Window
- **APR (Moderate):** Shoulder Openings Late April
- **MAY (Moderate):** Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
- **JUN (Value):** Summer Value Rates Begin
- **JUL (Value):** Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
- **AUG (Value):** High Availability & Value Pricing
- **SEP (Moderate):** Fall Season Kickoff
- **OCT (Peak):** Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
- **NOV (Moderate):** Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
- **DEC (Value):** Mid-December Corporate Value Window