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HALIFAX CONVENTION CENTRE :: HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA :: OCTOBER
4-6, 2022
Last Revised October 4, 2022
This page is a summary of events that will be taking place during DEFSEC Atlantic presented by the Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association. The posted schedule is proposed times only and is subject to change at any time. The launch times for the various online technology platforms will be posted here and updated as projects finalize. It will be updated on a regular basis right until the dates of the event. All events are taking place at the Halifax Convention Centre unless otherwise noted.
| Tuesday, August 2 |
Online
Registration & Presentations Web Platform Launches "Registration" & "Itinerary/My Schedule" Modules |
Sponsored by National Defence (IDEaS/DRDC) |
| Friday, September 9 |
B2B Meetings
Platform Launches Account Creation Opens plus "Matchmaking" and "Bookings" Modules |
Sponsored by ACADA |
| Monday, September 19 |
B2B Meetings
Platform Training Live Training Webinar at 1:30 PM ADT (click here to watch on-demand) |
Sponsored by ACADA |
| Early October |
Online
Registration & Presentations Web Platform Launches "Digital Exhibit Hall" Module |
Sponsored by National Defence (IDEaS/DRDC) |
| Early October |
Online
Registration & Presentations Web Platform Launches "Video Presentations" Module |
Sponsored by National Defence (IDEaS/DRDC) |
| Early October |
Mobile Event App Available for Download On Google Play Store & Apple App Store |
Sponsored by Government of Saskatchewan |
| Wednesday,
October 5 Thursday, October 6 |
B2B Meetings
Platform Live for Meetings Meeting Slots Available for both In-Person & Virtual Meetings |
Sponsored by ACADA |
| 0800 | Registration Desk Opens Sponsored by CAE |
Convention Level CAE Registration Desk |
| 0800 | Exhibition Floor Set-Up Begins | Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
| 1300-1630 | RELATED
EVENT: Atlantic Aerospace & Defence Connector |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1530-1800 | RELATED
EVENT: Women in Aerospace - Canada & Women in Defence & Security Speed Mentoring Event |
Argyle Level Room 202 |
| 1700-1900 | RELATED
EVENT: Samuel Associates Halifax Citadel Reception |
Halifax Citadel |
| 1800 | Exhibition Floor Set-Up Finishes | Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
| 1900-2100 | Tuesday Opening
Reception Co-Sponsored by Calian & Leonardo |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 2100 | Registration Desk Closes Sponsored by CAE |
Convention Level CAE Registration Desk |
| 0800 | Registration Desk Opens Sponsored by CAE |
Convention Level CAE Registration Desk |
| 0800 | B2B Meetings Platform
Timeslots Begin for Day Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association |
ACADA B2B Meetings Platform |
| 0800 | B2B Zone Opens Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association |
Convention Level ACADA B2B Zone |
| 0800 | Private Meeting Rooms Open | Convention, Argyle & Summit
Levels Meeting Rooms |
| 0830 | Wednesday Coffee Service
Begins for Roaming Carts & Cafe Areas Sponsored by Saab Canada |
Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
| 0900 | Exhibition Floor
Opens Sponsored by Bluedrop Training & Simulation and PAL Aerospace |
Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
| 0900 | Wednesday Coffee Service
Begins for Cafe Area Sponsored by Saab Canada |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 0915-0945 | "PAL
Aerospace Operations Overview" Presented by PAL Aerospace |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1000-1015 | "Saab's Current
and Upcoming Programs" Presented by Saab Canada |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1015-1030 | Official Wednesday
Coffee Break Sponsored by Saab Canada |
Convention Level & Argyle Level |
| 1030-1130 |
The KnowBe4 Cyber Compliance Panel "Navigating the Challenging Landscape of Cybersecurity Compliance in Canada" Presented by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1130-1330 | Wednesday Lunch Break (pre-ordered meals delivered to exhibitors in booths - order deadline is September 23) |
Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
| 1130-1330 | Wednesday Lunch Break (all other attendees) |
Downtown Halifax Restaurants |
| 1300-1330 | "Naval
Shipbuilding Projects Update" Presented by Department of National Defence - ADM (Materiel) Office |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1400-1430 | "Training for
Modern War: Incorporating Trends from Recent Conflicts" Presented by Calian |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1445-1515 | "IDEaS Program:
Your Innovation, Our Investment" Presented by Department of National Defence - IDEaS Program |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1530 | Wednesday Coffee Service
Ends Sponsored by Saab Canada |
Convention Level & Argyle Level |
| 1530-1600 | "The Return to
Strategic Competition and the Royal Canadian Navy" Presented by Lockheed Martin Canada |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1600 | Exhibition Floor Closes Sponsored by Bluedrop Training & Simulation and PAL Aerospace |
Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
| 1600 | B2B Meetings Platform
Timeslots End for Day Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association |
ACADA B2B Meetings Platform |
| 1600 | B2B Zone Closes Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association |
Convention Level ACADA B2B Zone |
| 1600 | Private Meeting Rooms Close | Convention, Argyle & Summit
Levels Meeting Rooms |
| 1600-1700 | Wednesday "Hour of Good
Cheer" Reception Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Canada |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1700 | Registration Desk Closes Sponsored by CAE |
Convention Level CAE Registration Desk |
| 1800 | RELATED
EVENT: Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA) Gala Dinner |
Halifax Harbourfront Marriott Hotel |
| 0800 | Registration Desk Opens Sponsored by CAE |
Convention Level CAE Registration Desk |
| 0800 | B2B Meetings Platform
Timeslots Begin for Day Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association |
ACADA B2B Meetings Platform |
| 0800 | B2B Zone Opens Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association |
Convention Level ACADA B2B Zone |
| 0800 | Private Meeting Rooms Open | Convention, Argyle & Summit
Levels Meeting Rooms |
| 0830 | Thursday Coffee Service
Begins for Roaming Carts & Cafe Areas Sponsored by QinetiQ Canada |
Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
| 0900 | Exhibition Floor
Opens Sponsored by Bluedrop Training & Simulation and PAL Aerospace |
Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
| 0900 | Thursday Coffee Service
Begins for Cafe Area Sponsored by QinetiQ Canada |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 0915-0945 | "Digital
Transformation through Collaboration" Presented by Thales Canada |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1000-1015 | "QinetiQ in
Canada" Presented by QinetiQ Canada |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1015-1030 | Official Thursday Coffee
Break Sponsored by QinetiQ Canada |
Convention Level & Argyle Level |
| 1030-1145 |
The Marshall Skills Academy Workforce
Panel "Labour Force Solutions in Aerospace and Defence: People, Technology, Training and Coordination" Presented by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1130-1330 | Thursday Lunch Break (pre-ordered meals delivered to exhibitors in booths - order deadline is September 23) |
Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
| 1130-1330 | Thursday Lunch Break (all other attendees) |
Downtown Halifax Restaurants |
| 1330-1400 | "Aerospace &
Defence Opportunities in Saskatchewan" Presented by Government of Saskatchewan |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1415-1445 | "You Protect Us
Physically, Let Cisco Cybersecurity Protect You" Presented by Cisco Canada |
Argyle Level ACADA Presentation Pavilion |
| 1530 | Thursday Coffee Service
Ends Sponsored by QinetiQ Canada |
Convention Level & Argyle Level |
| 1600 | Exhibition Floor Closes Sponsored by Bluedrop Training & Simulation and PAL Aerospace |
Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
| 1600 | B2B Meetings Platform
Timeslots End for Day Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association |
ACADA B2B Meetings Platform |
| 1600 | B2B Zone Closes Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association |
Convention Level ACADA B2B Zone |
| 1600 | Private Meeting Rooms Close | Convention, Argyle & Summit
Levels Meeting Rooms |
| 1600 | Registration Desk Closes Sponsored by CAE |
Convention Level CAE Registration Desk |
| 1600 | Exhibition Floor Teardown Begins | Convention Level Exhibition Halls |
| 1830-2020 | RELATED
EVENT: 'Clash of the Titans VI' Charity Hockey Game |
Halifax Forum Civic Centre (Civic Ice Pad) |