We may be a medium-sized city, but Halifax packs a big punch when it comes to culture and energy. When you host here, your event will be the talk of the town, with locals and local businesses taking notice, welcoming you with open arms. Our walkable downtown core is alive with rich history, entertainment, events, and the Maritime hospitality you’ve heard of and will come to love.
Innovation in Halifax is a way of life. Our sector expertise in oceans, defense, life sciences and more provides you with access to thought leaders, guest speakers, and fresh perspectives. We’re a post-secondary city, with world-renowned universities and colleges ensuring the brightest minds are researching and tackling our toughest challenges. They’ll help make your event experience your best yet.
Our city has welcomed visitors for centuries—it’s part of our culture. With a concierge service of the best of the best on your side, the Halifax Convention Centre is your one stop shop for planning and hosting your next successful event. From culinary to operations (including our in-house Local Program), all planning is tied up in a bow with one point of contact throughout the planning process.
She’s your go-to gal when it comes to getting your event underway here in Halifax. Lori is a proud Newfoundlander with a background working in hotels across Canada—hospitality is in her DNA. Her focus is putting Halifax on the global stage, starting with your event. Get in touch with her today.
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Starting with the location itself—the convention centre is conveniently located right downtown, 100 steps to the ocean, and a stone’s throw from restaurants, shops, and cultural events. The building is light and airy to keep delegates energized and the sun shining in. Take a break to go for a stroll along the boardwalk, and it’ll hit you just why the East Coast is so special.
Once you’ve decided that Halifax is in the cards for you, the next question presents itself—how do you get here? We’re easily reachable from across the pond, on daily direct flights from London (Heathrow), and up to 5x per week from destinations like London (Gatwick), Dublin, Frankfurt, Paris, and more.
Halifax has plenty of room for delegates, with 6,500+ rooms available. From budget to bougie, there are options for everyone. Convenient locations, harbour views, unexpected amenities, and little pieces of our city’s history are all on the table.
So, we’ve given you the rundown of what makes the Halifax Convention Centre so special. It’s time to see us in action. Take a look below at some of our recent events, get inspired, and start planning your next event with us!
OCEANS 2024 Halifax, from September 23-26, 2024, was the event for maritime professionals, researchers, and innovators. This four-day conference championed ocean innovation and conservation. With 1,500 attendees, it was buzzing with keynote speeches, technical sessions, dynamic panel discussions, and an exhibition hall packed with over 100 exhibitors.
In October 2024, we had the privilege of welcoming the Diabetes Canada/Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (CSEM) Professional Conference. This flagship event brought together leading healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers to tackle one of the most pressing health challenges of our time: diabetes.
The Canadian Cancer Research Conference 2023 was a landmark event, bringing together 872 attendees from across the cancer research spectrum. This hybrid conference featured both virtual and in-person sessions at our venue, including plenary sessions, concurrent symposia, workshops, lightning sessions, and poster presentations.