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August 10-11 2026
Mulroney Institute of Government
The Atlantic Economic Forum

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Atlantic Canada is entering an exciting period of growth and opportunity. Following the success of the inaugural gathering in 2023, the second Atlantic Economic Forum will bring together local, national, and global leaders in business, government, and economic development to help build a more prosperous future for our region.

This forum is purposely designed for leaders to connect and strategize ways to take action, focusing on the challenges facing Atlantic Canada and the many opportunities for renewed growth.

Featuring keynotes, discussions, and debates on our most pressing market-related topics, the Forum will inspire, accelerate, and create tangible economic progress for our region.

We hope you will join us.

Le Canada atlantique entre dans une période de croissance et d’opportunités prometteuses. Suivant du succès de sa première événement en 2023, le deuxième Forum économique de l’Atlantique réunira des chefs de file locaux, nationaux et internationaux des milieux d’affaires, gouvernementaux et du développement économique afin de bâtir un avenir plus prospère pour notre région.

Ce forum est conçu pour permettre aux dirigeants d’échanger et d’élaborer des stratégies d’action, en mettant l’accent sur les défis auxquels est confronté le Canada atlantique et sur les nombreuses possibilités de croissance renouvelée.

Avec des allocutions, des discussions et des débats sur les enjeux les plus pressants liés au marché, le Forum inspirera, accélérera et générera des progrès économiques concrets pour notre région.

Nous espérons vous y voir nombreux.

St. Francis Xavier University offers hotel-style accommodation for guests participating in the Atlantic Economic Forum. Links to book accommodation for the forum will be available upon completion of conference registration.

Learn more about the accommodations here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

Who will be attending the Forum?

To see who will be speaking at the Forum, click on the agenda tab.

 

Who can register to attend?

Registration is open to the public, with anyone welcome to register.

 

How do I register?

Registration will open closer to the Forum’s date. To let us know you are interested and want to receive email alerts when registration opens, click the Sign Up button above.

 

What forms of payment do you take?

We accept all forms of credit card payment.

 

How do I book my accommodations?

Once you register for the Forum, you’ll be prompted to book your accommodations on the StFX campus.

 

Where is the campus located?

StFX University is located at 4130 University Avenue in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. 

 

Where can I park when I arrive?

Attendees can park in front of Mulroney Hall, located at 2332 Notre Dame Ave., in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

 

How far from the Halifax airport is campus? 

The campus is 182 km from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, approximately a 1-hour and 50-minute drive. 

 

What buildings on campus are being used?

•    Charles V. Keating Centre (Gala dinner)
•    Mulroney Hall (lunche, breaks, keynotes, and panels)

To see a full map of campus, click here

 

How do I communicate my dietary restrictions?

Upon registering for the conference online, you will be asked to note if you have any dietary restrictions/allergies. 

Note: All dietary restrictions must be communicated to the event organizers prior to the conference.

 

What is the dress code?

Business casual.

 


Have other questions about the conference? Send us an email at mulinst@stfx.ca. 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

ACOA
Mulroney Institute of Government