--- title: "CBRNE World | Convergence Charleston 2025" description: "CBRNe World provides those tasked with defending against CBRN and IED threats with the essential practical, scientific and political information. Access the current and previous issues of the magazine by registering as a member." url: "https://cbrneworld.com/events/cbrne-convergence-canada-2026" date: "2026-08-04T21:03:12+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # CBRNe Convergence Canada 2026 13 - 15 April, Toronto, Ontario ### Heading to Toronto! That's right, we are heading back north in 2026 for our ***4th CBRNe Convergence Canada event***. Changing things up for this event we are going to be in Canada's largest city, Toronto, or as the popular people call it '[The 6](https://www.toniagara.com/blog/why-is-toronto-called-the-six/)' Bringing the highly successful CBRNe Convergence brand to Canada once again, we will have expert speakers discussing relevant topics, workshops, capability demo and the largest CBRN/Hazmat exhibition in Canada. #### PRE-Conference workshop, April 13th, 2pm - 5pm. **CBRN Protection of the French Olympic Games 2024, and How Lessons Learned are Helping Redefine CBRN Military Defence.** This workshop is being hosted by Col Gaetan Boireau, head of the NRBC office of the joint military general staff. This workshop will use the 2024 Olympic Games as a case study to examine interoperability, operational lessons, and practical adaptations for future large-scale security and military operation*s.* In the meantime, any general queries about the event can be sent to [Zoe](https://cbrneworld.com/javascript:/*%20This%20email%20address%20is%20being%20protected%20from%20spambots.*/ "CBRNe Convergence Canada"), and If you have any queries about exhibiting please email [James](https://cbrneworld.com/javascript:/*%20This%20email%20address%20is%20being%20protected%20from%20spambots.*/ "Exhibiting at CBRNe Convergence Canada") or [Marc](https://cbrneworld.com/javascript:/*%20This%20email%20address%20is%20being%20protected%20from%20spambots.*/) #### ***Accommodation:*** The CBRNe Convergence team has negotiated special accommodation rates at the **Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown, 108 Chestnut Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G1R3** Room Rate | C$259 plus taxes per room per night. 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During his more than 25 years of military… [More Details](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3943:maksymilian-stela&catid=108) [ ![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/3a/Annett%20Brian-3a449839.jpeg) ](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3942:brian-annett&catid=108)### Brian Annett Brian Annett is an Advanced Care Paramedic and Operations Superintendent with extensive experience across emergency operations and specialized respon… [More Details](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3942:brian-annett&catid=108) [ ![](https://cbrneworld.com/templates/yootheme/cache/c0/Cochrane%20Laura-c0006aed.jpeg) ](https://cbrneworld.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3938:laura-cochrane&catid=108)### Laura Cochrane Laura Cochrane is a seasoned expert in CBRN Medical Countermeasure Development. 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