Watch John Schmidt’s keynote—President & CEO of Federal Fleet Services Inc.

With 48 years of maritime leadership, John Schmidt has been instrumental in revitalizing Davie Shipyard, converting CSS Asterix into a premier Combat Support Ship, and founding the Canadian Marine Industries and Shipbuilding Association. In this talk, he shares deep insights on building and managing complex naval assets to support Canada’s fleet and allied missions. A must-see for industry leaders, defence professionals, and maritime innovators.