Sean Willy Moderates “A Path to Success for Indigenous Procurement” Panel at Best Defence Conference

We’re proud to announce that today, Sean Willy, President & CEO of Des Nedhe Group, will moderate the “A Path to Success for Indigenous Procurement” panel at the Best Defence Conference, a premier event bringing together leaders from the Canadian defence and security sectors. This annual conference, held in London, Ontario, fosters discussion and collaboration across the defence industry, and this year, Indigenous procurement is a key focus.

The panel, moderated by Sean, will explore strategies to strengthen Indigenous participation in the procurement process. Sean will be leading a dynamic discussion with industry leaders, including Len Anderson, CEO of a consortium of certified Indigenous technology companies (TerraNova Engineering, Dafocom, Renaissance Repair & Supply), Jason Dudek, President of Sky Canoe, and Rod Stagg, Founder of Indigenous Incubator Inc. Together, they will discuss pathways to successful procurement partnerships between Indigenous businesses and the defence industry.

As an advocate for Indigenous economic empowerment, Sean’s leadership at Des Nedhe Group has centered on creating sustainable opportunities for Indigenous Communities. His role as a moderator highlights his continued dedication to advancing Indigenous business participation in industries such as defence.

We are excited to see Sean leading this important conversation and helping to pave the way for greater Indigenous procurement success in the Canadian defence industry.