PO Box 955
1800 Argyle Street
Halifax, NS B3J 2V9
In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, Events East Group respectfully acknowledges that we are in Mi'kma'ki, the traditional land of the Mi'kmaq people. We also acknowledge the Peace & Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognize that we are all Treaty People.
We acknowledge that people of African descent have been in Nova Scotia for over 400 years, and we honour and offer gratitude to those ancestors of African descent who came before us to this land.
Messages
We are proud to share stories and performance highlights from an exceptional year. It was the busiest one yet for the Halifax Convention Centre; a year shaped by strong partnerships, trusted client relationships, and a dedicated team.
$91 million in economic impact
Delivering our strongest performance since opening
In 2025-26, the Halifax Convention Centre hosted its highest number of events to date, welcomed more national and international events than ever before, and generated record economic and meaningful social impact for Halifax and Nova Scotia.
This momentum reflects several years of focused event attraction, strong partnerships and consistent delivery against our business performance targets. As more clients choose Halifax for major meetings, conventions, and special events, the Centre continues to bring people, ideas, and investment into the province while supporting a vibrant downtown.
In recognition of our excellence in convention centre management, governance, and service delivery, the Halifax Convention Centre achieved AIPC Gold Standard Certification from the International Association of Convention Centres, placing us among an elite group of 30 convention centres worldwide maintaining this international benchmark of excellence.
We are proud of the Halifax Convention Centre’s role as a trusted platform for economic growth, industry connection, cultural vibrancy and community impact. Each hosted event creates benefits beyond the venue, supporting local businesses, strengthening Halifax’s downtown and generating meaningful economic impact across the province.
The Stage for Important Conversations
On March 27, the Halifax Convention Centre hosted the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, for an address on Canada’s economy, security, and infrastructure priorities. Organized by our partners at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, the event brought together more than 1,700 business, government, and community leaders for our largest breakfast event to date. It was a proud moment for the Centre and a powerful example of our role as a gathering place for important conversations that shape Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Canada.
Welcoming 53 national and international events
Exceeding our event attraction targets
The Halifax Convention Centre achieved a significant business milestone this year, welcoming more national and international events than ever before - the result of focused efforts, strategic partnerships, and dedicated campaigns in priority markets. By leveraging Nova Scotia's growing reputation as an ideal host destination and working closely with partners such as Discover Halifax and Destination Canada, we continued to attract more national and international clients to Halifax.
Many of these events aligned with sectors of strategic importance to the Province of Nova Scotia, including ocean technology, defence, life sciences, energy and natural resources, sustainability, and innovation. Each one strengthened Halifax’s position as a competitive event destination and created new opportunities to connect local expertise with national and global audiences.
More than 10,000 meals donated
Creating meaningful impact in our community
As a LEED-certified facility, the Halifax Convention Centre has long been committed to responsible operations and sustainability, from monitoring waste and growing our Local Program to strengthening community impact initiatives. With our in-house scratch kitchen, the Halifax Convention Centre is uniquely positioned to reduce food waste and enhance our community impact.
Last year, the Halifax Convention Centre piloted and launched Bellies Before Bins, a food rescue program. Bellies Before Bins ensures we repurpose ingredients, reduce food waste, and share surplus food with employees and community organizations across the municipality. Through our partnership with Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization, our culinary team connects with local food banks, community pantries, and shelters to donate food to people experiencing food insecurity. Many recipient organizations often rely on donations like these and have shared their appreciation for the quality and care behind each contribution. Food is central to how we welcome guests at the Halifax Convention Centre and Bellies Before Bins extends that care into the community.
Encouraging youth to explore possibility
In July, the Halifax Convention Centre’s Culinary team partnered with 30 youth from the Africadian Empowerment Academy to deliver a vibrant summer camp experience. Along with hands-on learning, campers prepared 500 meals for donation to the Salvation Army, the Daily Bread Catholic Mission, and Eastern Passage Food Security Society. With over 360 kg (800 lb) of food donated, this experience showed how food can create meaningful impact in the community.
$1.4 million in local food and beverage spending
Sourcing local products from all seven regions of Nova Scotia
As the largest meeting and convention space in Atlantic Canada, the Halifax Convention Centre creates impact well beyond the economic return we generate. Through our Local Program, relaunched in 2022, we are proud to support a growing network of 90+ local food and beverage producers and suppliers from all seven regions of Nova Scotia.
By incorporating Nova Scotian products into our handcrafted Local Flavours menu, the Halifax Convention Centre directed 60% of its food and beverage spending to local suppliers in 2025-26. This represents $1.4 million, supporting small businesses, employment opportunities, and regional communities while showcasing the local products and flavours that make Nova Scotia a unique and attractive destination. At the Halifax Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Dinner in April, our culinary team presented a seven-course meal featuring 25 local food and beverage products, showcasing Nova Scotian ingredients to business and community leaders.
See CTV’s feature on our local menu at the Spring Dinner below.
1,200 guests celebrating 400+ years of history
Supporting community growth and national recognition
Since 2024, the Halifax Convention Centre has been proud to host the African Heritage Month Gala in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia. This important partnership reflects our commitment to creating meaningful and inclusive opportunities for community groups to access our spaces and celebrate culture on a larger stage. The Gala was envisioned by Russell Grosse, the CEO of the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, as an annual event to celebrate the culture, history and contributions of Nova Scotia’s historic Black communities while supporting the Black Cultural Centre’s capital expansion campaign. The Black Cultural Centre’s expansion includes the goal of being designated as a national museum, honouring and elevating Black history in Nova Scotia.
With the support of the Halifax Convention Centre, the Gala has continued to grow year-over-year. This past February, more than 1,200 guests celebrated African heritage in our building. Driven by a commitment to service excellence, our teams work closely with the Black Cultural Centre to deliver an event that reflects the community it celebrates. This includes custom menus inspired by Caribbean, North African and South African flavours, creating a guest experience rooted in culture, care and celebration. The Halifax Convention Centre is proud to create space for cultural vibrancy and support the rich traditions and histories of Black communities in Nova Scotia.
