Honouring Roots. Inspiring Futures - Convention 2026 | Halifax, NS | Nov. 11-13, 2026
Wed, Nov 11
|Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Anchored in Tradition. Charting the Future. Get ready to set sail for the East Coast! Join us in historicHalifax, Nova Scotia for the 2026 CAFE Convention, where land meets sea, and community meets innovation. Experience inspiring sessions, powerful connections, and the vibrant culture of Atlantic.
Time & Location
Nov 11, 2026, 8:30 a.m. AST – Nov 13, 2026, 4:30 p.m. AST
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3J5, Canada
About
The land of lighthouses and Atlantic coastline is hosting this year's CAFE convention from November 11–13, 2026 at the historic Halifax Marriott Harbourfront hotel. This event will bring together over 200 delegates from across Canada. The Halifax Marriott Harbourfront is extending a special room rate for registrants, making it more accessible for attendees to secure their accommodations in this beautiful waterfront hotel, known for its prime harbourside location and modern amenities. Take advantage of this special offer as early as possible to ensure availability! Please follow the link to book your room until October 9, 2026: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1775143431636&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Attendees will gather in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a city known for its rich maritime history and warm East Coast spirit, to participate in a series of insightful keynotes, interactive breakouts and networking opportunities designed to foster connections between our member shows and dedicated service providers.
During the convention, attendees will…
Schedule
4 hoursC.A.F.E. Board Meeting
3 hoursProvincial Association Meetings
Tickets
Full Delegate Reg EB
Sale ends
Sep 14, 11:50 p.m. ADT
Full Delegate Registration - Early Bird Includes all sessions and events, meals, evening dinners and tour.
From $699.00 to $969.00
$699.00
$969.00
Daily Delegate Early Bird
Sale ends
Sep 14, 11:50 p.m. ADT
Daily Delegate registration Early Bird Pricing. Includes all sessions, breakfast, lunch and breaks for one day.
From $300.00 to $400.00
$300.00
$400.00
$300.00
Daily Delegate Member
Sale ends
Nov 13, 8:30 a.m. AST
Daily Delegate Registration choose day (Member Pricing)
$439.00
$439.00
$439.00
Companion registration
Sale ends
Nov 11, 1:48 p.m. AST
Includes meals and the off site tour on November 11th, 2026 for companion delegate.
From $465.00 to $695.00
$465.00
$695.00
Add evening dinner
Sale ends
Nov 12, 12:00 p.m. AST
Additional Evening Ticket for dinner
$126.00
$126.00
Tradeshow EB Thursday, Nov 12
Sale ends
Oct 31, 11:50 p.m. ADT
Tradeshow is 1 day only from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Full delegate registration plus a booth with a back drape, table and two chairs and full access to all Convention sessions and meals. Booth only registration includes only booth, back drape, table and two chairs plus lunch for 2 onsite attendees. Please ensure that you add extra booth, electricity and onsite support as add ons if you require these options.
From $439.00 to $959.00
$799.00
$959.00
$439.00
Tradeshow add-ons
Sale ends
Oct 31, 11:50 p.m. ADT
If you have already purchased a Tradeshow Booth you may add some additional features. Add a 2nd booth, electricity or extra on-site support.
From $55.00 to $400.00
$300.00
$400.00
$100.00
Showcase options
Sale ends
Sep 30, 11:50 p.m. ADT
PLEASE NOTE: Musical and Variety will have 18 minutes at an evening dinner. Strolling Acts will have 10 minutes at an afternoon lunch or break. Video Acts will have 5 minutes during a lunch or break. Limited opportunities. Showcase Committee will meet after October 1, 2026 to select acts and non-selected will be refunded.
From $299.00 to $1,050.00
$699.00
$1,050.00
$450.00
Total
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