DEFSEC Atlantic 2025
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HALIFAX CONVENTION CENTRE :: HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA :: SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 2, 2025
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Overall Schedule
Last Revised October 1, 2025
This page will have a summary of events that are taking place during DEFSEC Atlantic presented by the Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association. All events are taking place at the Halifax Convention Centre unless otherwise noted.
The timings for the Presentation Series and other Related Events will be added constantly as their details are confirmed over the coming months. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us.
Sunday, August 31
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2359 | Early Bird Pricing Deadline for Online Registration Sponsored by Cohere | Online Registration Web Platform |
Wednesday, September 3
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 | B2B2GO Web Platform Messaging & Matchmaking Modules Launch Sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
Monday, September 29
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0900-1700 | EXTERNAL EVENT Halifax Veterans Pitch Fest SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. | NS Commissionaires Office 229 Damascus Road, Bedford, NS |
| 1300-1630 | EXTERNAL EVENT Pre-DEFSEC Supplier Event SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. | Ballroom Level Ballroom B1 |
| 1700-1930 | EXTERNAL EVENT ACADA Reception SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. | Prince George Hotel, Windsor Room 1725 Market Street, Halifax, NS |
Tuesday, September 30
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0800-2100 | Registration Desk Open Sponsored by Arken Innovations | Argyle Level Registration Desk |
| 0800-2100 | Guest Services Open Sponsored by Safran | Convention Level Guest Services Area |
| 0800-2100 | Business Centre Open Sponsored by Aerotec Engines | Convention Level Business Centre |
| 0800-1800 | Industry Exhibition Floor Move-In | Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
| 0800-1800 | Non-Profit Exhibitors Move-In | Argyle Level Non-Profit Exhibitors Area |
| 0800-1800 | NATO DIANA Accelerator Centre Move-In | Convention Level Rooms 106/107/108 |
| 1330 | EXTERNAL EVENT ESL Labs Open House SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. | ESL Labs 221 Joseph Zatzman Drive, Dartmouth, NS |
| 1400-1600 | EXTERNAL EVENT Market Briefings & Meet the Trade Commissioners SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. | Ballroom Level Ballroom B1 |
| 1500-2100 | Social Media Centre Open Sponsored by Skyline Atlantic Canada | Convention Level Social Media Centre |
| 1600-2100 | Lounge Area Open Sponsored by Fortinet | Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
| 1730-2000 | EXTERNAL EVENT Samuel Group Halifax Citadel Reception SEPARATE RSVP IS REQUIRED. | Halifax Citadel 5245 Sackville Street, Halifax, NS |
| 1900-1930 | Tuesday Opening Ceremony Sponsored by Calian | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1930-2100 | Tuesday Opening Reception Sponsored by Calian | Ballroom Level Reception Salon |
Wednesday, October 1
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Platform Timeslots Available for Day Sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
| 0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Zone Open Sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia | Argyle Level B2B Zone |
| 0800-1600 | Private Meeting Rooms Open | Convention & Summit Levels Meeting Rooms |
| 0800-1700 | Registration Desk Open Sponsored by Arken Innovations | Argyle Level Registration Desk |
| 0800-1700 | Guest Services Open Sponsored by Safran | Convention Level Guest Services Area |
| 0800-1700 | Business Centre Open Sponsored by Aerotec Engines | Convention Level Business Centre |
| 0800-1700 | Social Media Centre Open Sponsored by Skyline Atlantic Canada | Convention Level Social Media Centre |
| 0800-1700 | Lounge Area Open Sponsored by Fortinet | Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
| 0830-1530 | Wednesday Coffee Service Available Sponsored by Leonardo DRS | Convention Level Exhibition Halls & Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
| 0830-1600 | Industry Exhibition Floor Open Sponsored by Bluedrop Training & Simulation / COVE | Convention Level Exhibit Halls |
| 0830-1600 | Non-Profit Exhibitors Area Open Sponsored by Boeing Canada Operations | Argyle Level Non-Profit Exhibitors Area |
| 0830-1600 | NATO DIANA Accelerator Centre Open | Convention Level Rooms 106/107/108 |
| 0900-0930 | "Operational Readiness Through Innovation: Naval Technologies from Atlantic Canada" Presented by COVE | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 0940-1010 | "Calian: Delivering Mission-Critical Training Solutions" Presented by Calian | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1010-1020 | Official Wednesday Coffee Break Sponsored by Leonardo DRS | Convention Level Exhibition Halls & Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
| 1020-1105 | "Panel Discussion: National Defence Requirements and Priorities" Presented by Department of National Defence | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1115-1145 | "Preparing for ReArm Europe / Readiness 2030" Presented by Thales Canada | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1230-1330 | Wednesday Lunch Break (exhibition floors do not close during this time) | Downtown Halifax Various Restaurants |
| 1330-1400 | "Mission ready: Supporting Canada’s defence R&D needs" Presented by Dalhousie University | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1430-1500 | "Unlocking Potential, AI Adoption in Government" Presented by Cohere | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1510-1540 | "Driving Transformation: Scaling Capabilities in Defence Manufacturing" Presented by Leonardo DRS | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1545-1600 | "Adaptive Learning: Pathways to Success" Presented by Lockheed Martin Canada & RaceRocks 3D | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1600-1700 | Wednesday "Hour of Good Cheer" Reception Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Canada | Convention Level Lockheed Martin Booth |
| 1730-1900 | EXTERNAL EVENT Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA) - RECEPTION SEPARATE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. | Ballroom Level Reception Salon |
| 1900-2100 | EXTERNAL EVENT Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA) - DINNER & INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS SEPARATE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. | Ballroom Level Ballroom B1 |
Thursday, October 2
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Platform Timeslots Available for Day Sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
| 0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Zone Open Sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia | Argyle Level B2B Zone |
| 0800-1600 | Private Meeting Rooms Open | Convention & Summit Levels Meeting Rooms |
| 0800-1600 | Registration Desk Open Sponsored by Arken Innovations | Argyle Level Registration Desk |
| 0800-1600 | Social Media Centre Open Sponsored by Skyline Atlantic Canada | Convention Level Social Media Centre |
| 0800-1600 | Lounge Area Open Sponsored by Fortinet | Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
| 0800-1700 | Guest Services Open Sponsored by Safran | Convention Level Guest Services Area |
| 0800-1800 | Business Centre Open Sponsored by Aerotec Engines | Convention Level Business Centre |
| 0830-1530 | Thursday Coffee Service Available Sponsored by NATO DIANA | Convention Level Exhibition Halls & Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
| 0830-1600 | Industry Exhibition Floor Open Sponsored by Bluedrop Training & Simulation / COVE | Convention Level Exhibit Halls |
| 0830-1600 | Non-Profit Exhibitors Area Open Sponsored by Boeing Canada Operations | Argyle Level Non-Profit Exhibitors Area |
| 0830-1600 | NATO DIANA Accelerator Centre Open | Convention Level Rooms 106/107/108 |
| 0940-1010 | "Solving the Knowledge Crisis with Industrial A.I." Presented by Arken Innovations | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1010-1020 | Official Thursday Coffee Break Sponsored by NATO DIANA | Convention Level Exhibition Halls & Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
| 1020-1050 | "Would you like to leverage the Government's buying power to accelerate your path to market?" Presented by Innovative Solutions Canada | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1100-1145 | "Discussing DIANA at DEFSEC with managing Director James Appathurai" Presented by NATO DIANA | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1230-1330 | Thursday Lunch Break (exhibition floors do not close during this time) | Downtown Halifax Various Restaurants |
| 1330-1630 | EXTERNAL EVENT WiDS Speed Mentoring SEPARATE RSVP IS REQUIRED. | Ballroom Level Reception Salon |
| 1600-2359 | Industry Exhibition Floor Move-Out | Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
| 1600-2359 | Non-Profit Exhibitors Area Move-Out | Argyle Level Non-Profit Exhibitors Area |
| 1600-2359 | NATO DIANA Accelerator Centre Move-Out | Convention Level Rooms 106/107/108 |
| 1730-1820 | EXTERNAL EVENT "Clash of the Titans" Charity Hockey Game Lame Ducks (Attachés) VS Esprit de Corps Commando Lites FREE ADMISSION | Halifax Forum Arena 2901 Windsor Street, Halifax, NS |
| 1830-1950 | EXTERNAL EVENT "Clash of the Titans" Charity Hockey Game Esprit de Corps Commandos VS CFB Halifax Mariners FREE ADMISSION | Halifax Forum Arena 2901 Windsor Street, Halifax, NS |
Friday, October 31
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2359 | B2B2GO Web Platform Messaging & Matchmaking Modules Close Sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
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