Halifax looks forward to welcoming delegates to the 2025 IIC Annual Conference, September 18 - 21! Here you will find a dedicated page for delegates that will outline everything you'll need to know to make the most of your visit to our seacoast city.
IIC Conference Highlights
Alexander Keith’s - Friday September 19, 6:00 – 11:00 PM
A “jewel in the crown” of Halifax, Alexander Kieth’s Nova Scotia Brewery first opened its doors almost 200 years ago and is one of North America’s oldest working breweries. East Coast hospitality at its finest!
Tall Ship Silva - Saturday September 20, 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Space is Limited, First Come First Served)
Join Halifax’s signature ship, the Tall Ship Silva and experience a scenic sailing cruise on the world's second-largest natural harbour – the Halifax Harbour. See IIC official site for more details.
Pier 21 is the national historic site at the Halifax seaport where nearly one million immigrants landed in Canada from 1928 to 1971. The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is Canada’s sixth national museum.
IIC Conference Registration
To register for the conference head back to the official IIC Site.
Getting Here & Getting Around
Halifax is so easily accessible by air, land and sea; you’ll be here before you know it!
For group travel convention code discounts head back to the official IIC Site.
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is Atlantic Canada’s centre for domestic, regional and international flight service offering direct flights to and from other Canadian cities, major city centres in the U.S., as well as the UK and Continental Europe.
It is approximately a 30 minute drive from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to downtown Halifax. There are several options from limo, taxi or Uber to express shuttle service and local transit - more details on options can be found here.
Show your Badge
“Show Your Badge” is our conference delegate appreciation program. Simply show your badge at participating local businesses, and earn special offers. From local food tours to souvenirs, to local experiences, you’ll save on the best the city has to offer!
Come Early, Stay Late
There is so much to experience in Nova Scotia, Canada, why come just for the conference when you can come early and stay late to discover our stunning province! Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, beautiful scenery, fresh seafood, local cuisine and wine, an urban experience or something off the beaten path, Nova Scotia offers lots to do, see and experience.
Halifax is located on Mi’kmaw territory, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. The people of the Mi’kmaw Nation have lived on this territory for millennia, and we acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land.
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
The IIC 2025 Annual Conference will be held at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront situated along the scenic Halifax waterfront. The hotel offers easy access to the shops and restaurants along the boardwalk as well as Historic Properties. You'll enjoy luxury accommodations, excellent on-site dining, and a stylishly designed room with pillowtop bedding, marble bathroom, Wi-Fi, and an ergonomic work desk. Additional hotel amenities include indoor swimming pool, fully-equipped gym, and expansive venue spaces.
IIC delegates MUST book their own accommodation directly with the conference hotel to receive the IIC Conference Group Rate for $349.00 CAD per night. Book online using the link to the right.
The absolute last day to book your accommodation is 4:00 PM Atlantic time, Monday, August 18, 2025, or before the IIC Group Block sells out. Cancellation fees from the hotel will apply to late cancellations and no shows.