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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

TimeDescriptionLocation
2359Early Bird Pricing Deadline for Online RegistrationOnline
Registration Web Platform

Tuesday, September 2

TimeDescriptionLocation
1700B2B2GO Web Platform Messaging & Matchmaking Modules LaunchOnline
B2B2GO Web Platform

Tuesday, September 30

TimeDescriptionLocation
0800-2100Registration Desk OpenArgyle Level
Registration Desk
0800-2100Guest Services OpenConvention Level
Guest Services Area
0800-2100Business Centre OpenConvention Level
Business Centre
0800-1800Industry Exhibition Floor Move-InConvention Level
Exhibition Halls
0800-1800Academic Showcase Floor Move-InBallroom Level
Academic Showcase Hall
1500-2100Social Media Centre OpenConvention Level
Social Media Centre
1900-2100Tuesday Opening ReceptionBallroom Level
Reception Salon

Wednesday, October 1

TimeDescriptionLocation
0800-1600B2B Meetings Platform Timeslots Available for DayOnline
B2B2GO Web Platform
0800-1600B2B Zone OpenArgyle Level
B2B Zone
0800-1600Private Meeting Rooms OpenConvention & Summit Levels
Meeting Rooms
0800-1700Registration Desk OpenArgyle Level
Registration Desk
0800-1700Guest Services OpenConvention Level
Guest Services Area
0800-1700Business Centre OpenConvention Level
Business Centre
0800-1700Social Media Centre OpenConvention Level
Social Media Centre
0830-1530Wednesday Coffee Service AvailableConvention Level Exhibition Halls &
Ballroom Level Lounge Area
0830-1600Industry Exhibition Floor OpenConvention Level
Exhibit Halls
0830-1600Academic Showcase Floor OpenBallroom Level
Academic Showcase Hall
1015-1030Official Wednesday Coffee BreakConvention Level Exhibition Halls &
Ballroom Level Lounge Area
1200-1400Wednesday Lunch BreakDowntown Halifax
Various Restaurants
1600-1700Wednesday "Hour of Good Cheer" ReceptionConvention Level
Lockheed Martin Booth
1800-1900EXTERNAL EVENT
Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA) - RECEPTION
SEPARATE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED.
Ballroom Level
Reception Salon
1900-2100EXTERNAL EVENT
Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA) - DINNER & INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
SEPARATE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED.
Ballroom Level
Dining Room

Thursday, October 2

TimeDescriptionLocation
0800-1600B2B Meetings Platform Timeslots Available for DayOnline
B2B2GO Web Platform
0800-1600B2B Zone OpenArgyle Level
B2B Zone
0800-1600Private Meeting Rooms OpenConvention & Summit Levels
Meeting Rooms
0800-1600Registration Desk OpenArgyle Level
Registration Desk
0800-1600Social Media Centre OpenConvention Level
Social Media Centre
0800-1700Guest Services OpenConvention Level
Guest Services Area
0800-1800Business Centre OpenConvention Level
Business Centre
0830-1530Thursday Coffee Service AvailableConvention Level Exhibition Halls &
Ballroom Level Lounge Area
0830-1600Industry Exhibition Floor OpenConvention Level
Exhibit Halls
0830-1600Academic Showcase Floor OpenBallroom Level
Academic Showcase Hall
1015-1030Official Thursday Coffee BreakConvention Level Exhibition Halls &
Ballroom Level Lounge Area
1200-1400Thursday Lunch BreakDowntown Halifax
Various Restaurants
1600-2359Industry Exhibition Floor Move-OutConvention Level
Exhibition Halls
1600-2359Academic Showcase Floor Move-OutBallroom Level
Academic Showcase Hall

Friday, October 31

TimeDescriptionLocation
2359B2B2GO Web Platform Messaging & Matchmaking Modules CloseOnline
B2B2GO Web Platform

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