DEFSEC Atlantic 2026
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HALIFAX CONVENTION CENTRE :: HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA :: OCTOBER 6 – 8, 2026
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Overall Schedule
Last Revised July 26, 2026
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 30, 2026
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2359 | Early Bird Pricing Deadline for Online Registration Sponsored by Cohere | Online Registration Web Platform |
Monday, September 7, 2026
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1700 | B2B/2GO Web Platform Messaging & Matchmaking Modules Launch Sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia | Online B2B/2GO Web Platform |
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0800-1800 | Industry Exhibition Floor Move-In | Convention LEVEL Exhibition Halls (C1 thru C5) |
| 0800-1800 | Not-for-Profit Exhibitors Move-In | Argyle LEVEL Atrium Area |
| 0800-2100 | Registration Desk Open Sponsored by Boeing Canada | Argyle LEVEL Atrium Area |
| 0800-2100 | Attendee Services Open Sponsor TBC | Convention LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 0800-2100 | Business Centre Open Sponsored by Aerotec Engines | Convention LEVEL Atrium Area |
| 1500-2100 | Social Media Centre Open Sponsored by Skyline Atlantic Canada | Convention LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 1600-2100 | Lounge Area Open Sponsored by Team New Brunswick | Ballroom LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 1900-1930 | Tuesday Opening Ceremony Sponsored by Calian | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B3 |
| 1930-2100 | Tuesday Opening Reception Sponsored by Calian | Ballroom LEVEL Reception Salon |
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Platform Timeslots Available for Day Sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia | Online B2B/2GO Web Platform |
| 0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Zone Open Sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia | Argyle LEVEL Argyle Suite & Room 201 |
| 0800-1600 | Private Meeting Rooms Open | Convention, Ballroom & Summit LEVEL Meeting Rooms |
| 0800-1700 | Registration Desk Open Sponsored by Boeing Canada | Argyle LEVEL Atrium Area |
| 0800-1700 | Attendee Services Open Sponsor TBC | Convention LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 0800-1700 | Business Centre Open Sponsored by Aerotec Engines | Convention LEVEL Atrium Area |
| 0800-1700 | Social Media Centre Open Sponsored by Skyline Atlantic Canada | Convention LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 0800-1700 | Lounge Area Open Sponsored by Team New Brunswick | Ballroom LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 0830-1530 | Wednesday Coffee Service Available Sponsored by Leonardo DRS | Convention LEVEL Exhibition Halls (C1 thru C5) & Ballroom LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 0830-1600 | Industry Exhibition Floor Open Sponsored by Bluedrop Training & Simulation / COVE | Convention LEVEL Exhibition Halls (C1 thru C5) |
| 0830-1600 | Not-for-Profit Exhibitors Zone Open Sponsored by 49North | Argyle LEVEL Atrium Area |
| 1010-1020 | Official Wednesday Coffee Break Sponsored by Leonardo DRS | Convention LEVEL Exhibition Halls (C1 thru C5) & Ballroom LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 1230-1330 | Wednesday Lunch Break (exhibition floors do not close during this time) | Downtown Halifax Various Restaurants |
| 1600-1700 | Wednesday "Hour of Good Cheer" Reception Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Canada | Convention LEVEL Exhibition Halls (C1 thru C5) |
| 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 Ballrooms B1/B2 |
Thursday, October 8, 2026
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Platform Timeslots Available for Day Sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia | Online B2B/2GO Web Platform |
| 0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Zone Open Sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia | Argyle LEVEL Argyle Suite & Room 201 |
| 0800-1600 | Private Meeting Rooms Open | Convention, Ballroom & Summit LEVEL Meeting Rooms |
| 0800-1600 | Registration Desk Open Sponsored by Boeing Canada | Argyle LEVEL Atrium Area |
| 0800-1600 | Social Media Centre Open Sponsored by Skyline Atlantic Canada | Convention LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 0800-1600 | Lounge Area Open Sponsored by Team New Brunswick | Ballroom LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 0800-1700 | Attendee Services Open Sponsor TBC | Convention LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 0800-1800 | Business Centre Open Sponsored by Aerotec Engines | Convention LEVEL Atrium Area |
| 0830-1530 | Thursday Coffee Service Available Sponsor TBC | Convention LEVEL Exhibition Halls (C1 thru C5) & Ballroom LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 0830-1600 | Industry Exhibition Floor Open Sponsored by Bluedrop Training & Simulation / COVE | Convention LEVEL Exhibition Halls (C1 thru C5) |
| 0830-1600 | Not-for-Profit Exhibitors Zone Open Sponsored by 49North | Argyle LEVEL Atrium Area |
| 1010-1020 | Official Thursday Coffee Break Sponsor TBC | Convention LEVEL Exhibition Halls (C1 thru C5) & Ballroom LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 1100-1200 | Academic "Day of Connection" Check-In at Registration Desk Sponsored by Thales Canada | Argyle LEVEL Atrium Area |
| 1200-1325 | Academic "Day of Connection" Luncheon & Presentation(s) Sponsored by Thales Canada | Ballroom LEVEL Reception Salon |
| 1230-1330 | Thursday Lunch Break (exhibition floors do not close during this time) | Downtown Halifax Various Restaurants |
| 1330-1600 | Academic "Day of Connection" Exhibition Floor Tour & Exploration Sponsored by Thales Canada | Convention LEVEL Exhibition Halls (C1 thru C5) |
| 1600 | B2B/2GO Web Platform Matchmaking Module Closes Sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia | Online B2B/2GO Web Platform |
| 1600-2359 | Industry Exhibition Floor Move-Out | Convention LEVEL Exhibition Halls (C1 thru C5) |
| 1600-2359 | Not-for-Profit Exhibitors Zone Move-Out | Argyle LEVEL Atrium Area |
Saturday, October 31, 2026
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2359 | B2B/2GO Web Platform Messaging Module Closes Sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia | Online B2B/2GO Web Platform |
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