Kath Intson
CEO
Sentinel R&D
Kath Intson is a Canadian defence entrepreneur and executive focused on scaling low-cost, modular UAVs for allied users. She leads Sentinel Research & Development Inc., a manufacturing tech company focused on mass production of UAVs to accelerate sovereign, NATO-aligned production capacity. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto, where she taught for several years before transitioning into defence.
Schedule
25 mins
Meridian Hall — Main Stage
Built to Last: Canada’s Sovereign Tech Future
What does it take for Canada to build and own the technologies that will shape its future? This conversation brings together leaders from defence technology, advanced R&D, and enterprise AI to explore how Canadian companies can turn homegrown innovation into globally competitive capabilities. From strengthening national security to building critical digital infrastructure, the discussion will unpack what Canada needs to develop, scale, and retain the technologies essential to its economic and technological sovereignty.
