Choose Halifax for any number of reasons; incredible oceanfront views and a walkable downtown core, or its world-class convention centre and thriving cross-sector innovation. No matter the reason, the outcome is always the same: inspired meetings, engaged delegates, and lasting impressions.
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Host Committees play a vital role in the success of our events, bringing together community leaders, industry experts, and dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to shape meaningful experiences. Their vision, planning, and commitment ensure that every gathering reflects both the spirit of the host city and the broader organization’s goals. From shaping programming to welcoming attendees, Host Committees create the foundation for lasting impact and connection.
Halifax joined communities across Canada in celebrating one of the biggest sporting events in the world, the FIFA World Cup. Through the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola and FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada Celebrates, local soccer fans had the opportunity to take part in the excitement surrounding the tournament, right here in Halifax.
Halifax Harbour welcomed some of the world’s top young sailors for the Optimist North American Championship. Hosted by the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron, the event brought sailors aged 15 and under from North America, the Caribbean, Asia, and South America together for eight days of international competition.
Halifax welcomed the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey University Cup back to Scotiabank Centre, bringing eight of Canada’s top university hockey teams together to compete for a national championship.
Halifax welcomed Canada’s top curling teams to Scotiabank Centre for the Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials. With a place at the 2026 Winter Olympics on the line, the event brought some of the country’s best athletes together for an exciting week of competition, drawing curling fans and visitors to the city.
More than 200 cruise line executives, itinerary planners and industry representatives gathered in Halifax to strengthen connections across the region and explore opportunities for the future of cruise tourism.
Halifax welcomed accomplished female leaders from across Canada for IWF Canada Connects: Inspiration & Innovation, a three-day gathering focused on leadership, bold ideas and the people driving change across sectors and communities.
Halifax welcomed health professionals, researchers, students, advocates, artists and community leaders for the International Refugee & Migration Health Conference, one of the world’s leading gatherings focused on improving the health and wellbeing of refugees, migrants and forcibly displaced people.
The Canadian Centre for Safer Communities (CCFSC) brought its 2025 Annual Conference to Halifax, welcoming 155 participants from across Canada for three days of conversation, learning and collaboration focused on building safer, more resilient communities.
ISCRAM brought together global experts to confront coastal disasters, climate change & technology-aided crisis response, while pairing high-impact panels and field-experiences with Halifax’s resilient spirit.
Halifax became a nexus for climate action and design thinking with EDRA56 (Environmental Design Research Associatio), drawing global environmental designers and researchers to explore justice, resilience, and people-centred spaces guided with a local lens.
Halifax hosted ICAIS 2024, where international experts gathered to share aquatic invasive species research, local field tours, and Indigenous knowledge under the theme “Meeting Challenges with Innovation.”
Halifax became a global spotlight for battery innovation, hosting the IBA Annual Meeting where Nobel-level science, Tesla-linked labs, and the city’s own charm converged into an unforgettable showcase.
Halifax hosted CAEH’s National Conference, drawing over 1,600 delegates to spotlight homelessness in all its dimensions—blending hard conversations with care, community voices, and inclusive spaces.
