DEFSEC Atlantic 2025
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HALIFAX CONVENTION CENTRE :: HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA :: SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 2, 2025
Overall Schedule
Last Revised January 23, 2025
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 31
Time | Description | Location |
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2359 | Early Bird Pricing Deadline for Online Registration | Online Registration Web Platform |
Tuesday, September 2
Time | Description | Location |
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1700 | B2B2GO Web Platform Messaging & Matchmaking Modules Launch | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
Tuesday, September 30
Time | Description | Location |
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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 |
1500-2100 | Social Media Centre Open | Convention Level Social Media Centre |
1900-2100 | Tuesday Opening Reception | Ballroom Level Reception Salon |
Wednesday, October 1
Time | Description | Location |
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0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Platform Timeslots Available for Day | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
0800-1600 | B2B Zone Open | Argyle Level 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 |
1015-1030 | Official Wednesday Coffee Break | Convention Level Exhibition Halls & Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
1200-1400 | Wednesday Lunch Break | Downtown Halifax Various Restaurants |
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. | Ballroom Level Reception Salon |
1900-2100 | EXTERNAL EVENT Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA) - DINNER & INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS SEPARATE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED. | Ballroom Level Dining Room |
Thursday, October 2
Time | Description | Location |
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0800-1600 | B2B Meetings Platform Timeslots Available for Day | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
0800-1600 | B2B Zone Open | Argyle Level 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 |
1015-1030 | Official Thursday Coffee Break | Convention Level Exhibition Halls & Ballroom Level Lounge Area |
1200-1400 | Thursday Lunch Break | Downtown Halifax Various Restaurants |
1600-2359 | Industry Exhibition Floor Move-Out | Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
1600-2359 | Academic Showcase Floor Move-Out | Ballroom Level Academic Showcase Hall |
Friday, October 31
Time | Description | Location |
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2359 | B2B2GO Web Platform Messaging & Matchmaking Modules Close | Online B2B2GO Web Platform |
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