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 October 2, 2026
This page has 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. 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 |
Tuesday, September 8, 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 Sponsored by PureLogic IT | Convention LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 0800-2100 | Business Centre Open Sponsored by Aerotec Engines | Convention LEVEL Atrium Area |
| 0900-1130 | EXTERNAL EVENT ACADA and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) - "Trade Commissioners' Marketplace" SEPARATE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B1 |
| 1500-2100 | Social Media Centre Open Sponsored by Skyline Atlantic Canada | Convention LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 1600-2100 | Lounge Area Open Sponsored by Province of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0800-1530 | Wednesday Coffee Service Available Sponsored by Leonardo DRS | Convention LEVEL Exhibition Halls (C1 thru C5) & Ballroom LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Platform Timeslots Available for Day Sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia | Online B2B/2GO Web Platform |
| 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 | B2B Meetings Zone Open Sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia | Argyle LEVEL Argyle Suite & Room 201 |
| 0800-1700 | Attendee Services Open Sponsored by PureLogic IT | 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 Province of New Brunswick | 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 |
| 0930-1000 | SPONSOR PRESENTATION Presented by Calian "From Innovation to Operational Capability: Building Canada’s Defence System of Systems" | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B3 |
| 1010-1020 | Official Wednesday Coffee Break Sponsored by Leonardo DRS | Convention LEVEL Exhibition Halls (C1 thru C5) & Ballroom LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 1010-1110 | MORNING KEYNOTE Presented by Government of Canada "From Maritime Innovation to Operational Capability" | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B3 |
| 1120-1150 | SPONSOR PRESENTATION Presented by IBM Canada "Sovereign AI Transformation for the Naval Leaders" | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B3 |
| 1230-1300 | SPONSOR PRESENTATION Presented by NATO DIANA | NATO ACT | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B3 |
| 1230-1330 | Wednesday Lunch Break (exhibition floors do not close during this time) | Downtown Halifax Various Restaurants |
| 1330-1400 | SPONSOR PRESENTATION Presented by Thales Canada "Stronger Together: Maintaining a Resilient Canadian Supply Chain Through Sustainable Partnerships and Shared Vision" | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B3 |
| 1410-1510 | AFTERNOON KEYNOTE Presented by Department of National Defence | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B3 |
| 1520-1550 | SPONSOR PRESENTATION Presented by Leonardo DRS "Empowering Global Fleets" | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0800-1530 | Thursday Coffee Service Available Sponsored by NATO DIANA | NATO ACT | Convention LEVEL Exhibition Halls (C1 thru C5) & Ballroom LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 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 Sponsored by PureLogic IT | Convention LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 0800-1800 | Business Centre Open Sponsored by Aerotec Engines | Convention LEVEL Atrium 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 |
| 0930-1000 | SPONSOR PRESENTATION Presented by COVE & Thales Canada "Naval Technology Innovation Challenge Winners Announcement" | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B3 |
| 1010-1020 | Official Thursday Coffee Break Sponsored by NATO DIANA | NATO ACT | Convention LEVEL Exhibition Halls (C1 thru C5) & Ballroom LEVEL Pre-Function Area |
| 1010-1055 | SPONSOR PRESENTATION Presented by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B3 |
| 1100-1200 | Academic "Day of Connection" Check-In at Registration Desk Sponsored by Thales Canada | Argyle LEVEL Atrium Area |
| 1105-1120 | SPONSOR PRESENTATION Presented by Dalhousie University | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B3 |
| 1130-1200 | SPONSOR PRESENTATION Presented by Cohere | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B3 |
| 1230-1300 | SPONSOR PRESENTATION Presented by Arken Innovations | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B3 |
| 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 |
| 1330-1400 | SPONSOR PRESENTATION Presented by COVE & L3Harris "New Industry Challenge Launch with COVE and L3Harris" | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B3 |
| 1330-1600 | Academic "Day of Connection" Exhibition Floor Tour & Exploration Sponsored by Thales Canada | Convention LEVEL Exhibition Halls (C1 thru C5) |
| 1410-1440 | SPONSOR PRESENTATION Presented by Deloitte | Ballroom LEVEL Ballroom B3 |
| 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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