DEFSEC Atlantic 2024 :: Academic Day of Connection

DEFSEC Atlantic 2024

PRESENTED BY

HALIFAX CONVENTION CENTRE :: HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA :: OCTOBER 1-3, 2024

Academic Day of Connection

Last Revised May 29, 2024

DEFSEC Atlantic strives to address the concerns and challenges of our attendees, especially those of our core constituents, the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of Atlantic Canada. To create awareness and connection between our exhibitors and the talent being developed in the region, we started the Academic Day of Connection in 2017.

The Day introduces graduating students from relevant disciplines in our post-secondary institutions to our attendees in the trade show setting. Exposing faculty and staff to the opportunities within our industry and region helps retain youth and talent, addressing a universal challenge in today’s workplace.

The activities of the day have been generously sponsored by Thales Canada. The specific schedule for each participating academic institution are being communicated with each of the respective contacts.

We will focus on the content, delivery and promotion of the Day of Connection as we welcome Human Resources personnel to attend DEFSEC Atlantic free of charge on Thursday, October 3.

Students and faculty will be on the floor that afternoon to ensure busy and productive closing hours for this year’s event. Details on the activities of the day and on how to participate will be shared with Exhibitors and attendees as the dates of the Show get closer.

In the meantime, we encourage exhibiting companies to include their Human Resources personnel when planning to attend this year’s event.

If you have any questions about the Academic Day of Connection, please contact colin@defsecatlantic.ca.