Leading Change Through Capacity Building for Social Innovation
Welcome!
Halifax looks forward to welcoming delegates of the International Social Innovation Research Conference in September! 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.
Halifax is cultured and compact, merging the easygoing with the go-getting. Sunrise to sundown, there's always more to discover. From the adventurous to the relaxing, and the just plain magical, it's no wonder we have one of the highest conference attendance rates in Canada.
Be sure to explore the rest of the website to learn all about what Halifax has to offer. From must-see attractions to outdoor adventures, it's all here for you.
Getting Here & Getting Around
Halifax is so easily accessible by air, land and sea; you’ll be here before you know it!
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.
Show your Badge
“Show Your Badge” is Discover Halifax's conference delegate appreciation program. Simply show your badge at participating local businesses, and earn special offers.
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.
The ISIRC conference will be hosted at Saint Mary’s University by the Centre for Leadership Excellence (CLE) and the Saint Mary's University Entrepreneurship Centre. The Centre for Leadership Excellence (CLE)is a Senate centre of the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University. CLE aims to foster an environment where emerging models of leadership can be explored, and the theoretical and practical value of these models can be shared with stakeholders.
Ideally located in the vibrant city of Halifax, Saint Mary’s University is home to a diverse and inclusive community of over 7,500 faculty, staff, and students, and boasts a globally connected network of 51,000 alumni. Saint Mary’s is known for a strong sense of community, engaged faculty and students, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovative research that reaches beyond campus walls and into the wider community.