Kitchener – Ontario, Canada | April 21-22
The Canadian CBRNE & Robotics Summit is Canada’s leading conference for frontline responders, designated officers, and emergency managers dealing with CBRNE and Hazmat incidents. Hosted by OHMRA (Ontario Hazardous Materials Responders Association), this event brings together responders, public safety leaders, and technology experts to explore technologies that are driving smarter and safer emergency response.
As Canada’s premier gathering for frontline responders and emergency leadership, the Canadian CBRNE & Robotics Summit focuses on the evolution of Hazmat and CBRNE incident management. Organized by OHMRA (Ontario Hazardous Materials Responders Association), the event serves as a collaborative hub where public safety officials and tech innovators unite to advance the future of intelligent, safety-driven emergency response.
Look for Us in the Exhibit Hall at the Visiontec Booth.
Let’s discuss how 908 Devices can help with the detection and identification of chemical threats from the frontlines.
908 Devices Presentation
“Dual-Spectrum in the Hot Zone: Operational Lessons from Next-Generation Handheld Chemical Identification in HazMat Response”
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 13:30 – 14:45 | Classroom Ontario A
Presenter: Kilpatrick Woodward
As the threat landscape facing HazMat and CBRNE responders continues to evolve, the analytical tools we carry into the hot zone must keep pace. This session examines the real-world deployment of next-generation handheld chemical analyzers integrating Raman and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) dual-spectroscopy within a single field-ready platform. Drawing on direct field experience and operational case studies, attendees will follow dual spectrum instrumentation through authentic response scenarios — white powder calls, clandestine lab entries, unknown liquid encounters, and explosive precursor identification. The session honestly addresses real-world integration challenges including training, degraded sample performance, and positioning these tools within a broader multi-instrument detection strategy. Military CBRNE personnel will find particular relevance in discussions covering Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs), Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs), and pharmaceutical-based agent workflows. Attendees will leave with hands-on device experience, a practitioner’s-eye view of where this technology excels, where it requires support, and how agencies can structure procurement, training, and tactical integration for maximum operational impact.
