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 April 29, 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 Sponsor TBC | Online Registration Web Platform |
Monday, September 7, 2026
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 | B2B2GO Web Platform Messaging & Matchmaking Modules Launch SponsorTBC | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0800-2100 | Registration Desk Open Sponsor TBC | Argyle Level Registration Desk |
| 0800-2100 | Attendee Services Open Sponsor TBC | Convention Level Guest Services Area |
| 0800-2100 | Business Centre Open Sponsor TBC | 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 |
| 1500-2100 | Social Media Centre Open Sponsor TBC | Convention Level Social Media Centre |
| 1600-2100 | Lounge Area Open Sponsor TBC | Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
| 1900-1930 | Tuesday Opening Ceremony Sponsor TBC | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1930-2100 | Tuesday Opening Reception Sponsor TBC | Ballroom Level Reception Salon |
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Platform Timeslots Available for Day Sponsor TBC | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
| 0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Zone Open Sponsor TBC | Argyle Level B2B Zone |
| 0800-1600 | Private Meeting Rooms Open | Convention & Summit Levels Meeting Rooms |
| 0800-1700 | Registration Desk Open Sponsor TBC | Argyle Level Registration Desk |
| 0800-1700 | Attendee Services Open Sponsor TBC | Convention Level Foyer Area |
| 0800-1700 | Business Centre Open Sponsor TBC | Convention Level Foyer Area |
| 0800-1700 | Social Media Centre Open Sponsor TBC | Convention Level Foyer Area |
| 0800-1700 | Lounge Area Open Sponsor TBC | Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
| 0830-1530 | Wednesday Coffee Service Available Sponsor TBC | 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 Sponsor TBC | Argyle Level Non-Profit Exhibitors Area |
| 1010-1020 | Official Wednesday Coffee Break Sponsor TBC | Convention Level Exhibition Halls & Ballroom Level Lounge 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 Sponsor TBC | Location TBC |
| 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 8, 2026
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Platform Timeslots Available for Day Sponsor TBC | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
| 0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Zone Open Sponsor TBC | Argyle Level B2B Zone |
| 0800-1600 | Private Meeting Rooms Open | Convention & Summit Levels Meeting Rooms |
| 0800-1600 | Registration Desk Open Sponsor TBC | Argyle Level Registration Desk |
| 0800-1600 | Social Media Centre Open Sponsor TBC | Convention Level Foyer Area |
| 0800-1600 | Lounge Area Open Sponsor TBC | Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
| 0800-1700 | Attendee Services Open Sponsor TBC | Convention Level Foyer Area |
| 0800-1800 | Business Centre Open Sponsor TBC | Convention Level Foyer Area |
| 0830-1530 | Thursday Coffee Service Available Sponsor TBC | 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 Sponsor TBC | Argyle Level Non-Profit Exhibitors Area |
| 1010-1020 | Official Thursday Coffee Break Sponsor TBC | Convention Level Exhibition Halls & Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
| 1230-1330 | Thursday Lunch Break (exhibition floors do not close during this time) | Downtown Halifax Various Restaurants |
| 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 |
Saturday, October 31, 2026
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2359 | B2B2GO Web Platform Messaging & Matchmaking Modules Close Sponsor TBC | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
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