DEFSEC Atlantic 2024
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HALIFAX CONVENTION CENTRE :: HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA :: OCTOBER 1-3, 2024
Overall Schedule
Last Revised September 26, 2024
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 in the coming days. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us.
Tuesday, September 3
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1700 | B2B2GO Web Platform Messaging & Matchmaking Modules Launch | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
Friday, September 20
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2359 | Early Bird Pricing Deadline for Online Registration | Online Registration Web Platform |
Tuesday, October 1
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0800-2100 | Registration Desk Open | Argyle Level Registration Desk |
| 0800-2100 | Guest Services Open | Convention Level Guest Services Area |
| 0800-2100 | Business Centre Open | Convention Level Business Centre |
| 0800-1800 | Industry Exhibition Floor Move-In | Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
| 0800-1800 | Academic Showcase Floor Move-In | Ballroom Level Academic Showcase Hall |
| 1300-1630 | EXTERNAL EVENT Saab Industry Day SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Click here for more info and to register. | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1500-2100 | Social Media Centre Open | Convention Level Social Media Centre |
| 1530-1600 | EXTERNAL EVENT WiDS/WIA Speed Mentoring - REGISTRATION SEPARATE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. Click here for more info and to register. | Ballroom Level Room 501/502 |
| 1600-1800 | EXTERNAL EVENT WiDS/WIA Speed Mentoring - WORKSHOP SEPARATE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. Click here for more info and to register. | Ballroom Level Room 501/502 |
| 1900-2100 | Tuesday Opening Reception | Ballroom Level Reception Salon |
Wednesday, October 2
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Platform Timeslots Available for Day | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
| 0800-1600 | B2B Zone Open | Argyle Level Invest Nova Scotia B2B Zone |
| 0800-1600 | Private Meeting Rooms Open | Convention & Summit Levels Meeting Rooms |
| 0800-1700 | Registration Desk Open | Argyle Level Registration Desk |
| 0800-1700 | Guest Services Open | Convention Level Guest Services Area |
| 0800-1700 | Business Centre Open | Convention Level Business Centre |
| 0800-1700 | Social Media Centre Open | Convention Level Social Media Centre |
| 0830-1530 | Wednesday Coffee Service Available | Convention Level Exhibition Halls & Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
| 0830-1600 | Industry Exhibition Floor Open | Convention Level Exhibit Halls |
| 0830-1600 | Academic Showcase Floor Open | Ballroom Level Academic Showcase Hall |
| 0940-1010 | "Extended Reality (XR) In Defence – Meeting the Current Challenge" Presented by Calian | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1015-1030 | Official Wednesday Coffee Break | Convention Level Exhibition Halls & Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
| 1040-1110 | "Maintaining Trust Throughout Organizational Change" Presented by Leonardo DRS | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1200-1400 | Wednesday Lunch Break | Downtown Halifax Various Restaurants |
| 1410-1430 | "Joint & Naval Training Technology Evolution - Opportunities and Challenges" Presented by CAE | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1440-1510 | "AI Transforming Your Training Experiences" Presented by Bluedrop Training & Simulation | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1600-1700 | Wednesday "Hour of Good Cheer" Reception | Convention Level Lockheed Martin Booth |
| 1800-1900 | EXTERNAL EVENT Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA) - RECEPTION SEPARATE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. Click here for more info and to register. | Ballroom Level Reception Salon |
| 1900-2100 | EXTERNAL EVENT Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA) - DINNER & INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS SEPARATE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. Click here for more info and to register. | Ballroom Level Dining Room |
Thursday, October 3
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Platform Timeslots Available for Day | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
| 0800-1600 | B2B Zone Open | Argyle Level Invest Nova Scotia B2B Zone |
| 0800-1600 | Private Meeting Rooms Open | Convention & Summit Levels Meeting Rooms |
| 0800-1600 | Registration Desk Open | Argyle Level Registration Desk |
| 0800-1600 | Social Media Centre Open | Convention Level Social Media Centre |
| 0800-1700 | Guest Services Open | Convention Level Guest Services Area |
| 0800-1800 | Business Centre Open | Convention Level Business Centre |
| 0830-1530 | Thursday Coffee Service Available | Convention Level Exhibition Halls & Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
| 0830-1600 | Industry Exhibition Floor Open | Convention Level Exhibit Halls |
| 0830-1600 | Academic Showcase Floor Open | Ballroom Level Academic Showcase Hall |
| 0900-0930 | "In-Depth Data Resiliency through Zero Trust" Presented by Veeam Software Canada | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 0940-1010 | "Navigating the Future: Cyber Innovation in the Maritime Sector" Presented by Thales Canada | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1015-1030 | Official Thursday Coffee Break | Convention Level Exhibition Halls & Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
| 1120-1150 | "Why Nova Scotia Works For Business" Presented by Invest Nova Scotia | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1200-1400 | Thursday Lunch Break | Downtown Halifax Various Restaurants |
| 1330-1430 | "Strengthening Collaboration between Defence and Innovation to Create Opportunities in the Atlantic Region" Presented by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) DIANA | Ballroom Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1600-2359 | Industry Exhibition Floor Move-Out | Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
| 1600-2359 | Academic Showcase Floor Move-Out | Ballroom Level Academic Showcase Hall |
| 1730-1820 | EXTERNAL EVENT "Clash of the Titans" Charity Hockey Game Commando Lites vs the Lame Ducks | Halifax Forum 2901 Windsor Street, Halifax, NS |
| 1830-2000 | EXTERNAL EVENT "Clash of the Titans" Charity Hockey Game Commandos vs Mariners | Halifax Forum 2901 Windsor Street, Halifax, NS |
| 2000 | EXTERNAL EVENT "Clash of the Titans" Charity Hockey Game VIP Reception | Shuttle busses will take fans from the arena to the reception and back. |
Thursday, October 31
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2359 | B2B2GO Web Platform Messaging & Matchmaking Modules Close | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
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