Port of Halifax Supply Chain Forum

The Port of Halifax Supply Chain Forum is jointly presented by CN, the Halifax Port Authority, and PSA Halifax.
The Forum is in its fourth year and is being held at the Halifax Convention Centre on September 9 – 10, 2026.
The Forum offers attendees the opportunity to discuss current trends, learn from each other and subject matter experts, share best practices, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
A highlight of the event will be the Supply Chain Forum Kitchen Party/Lobster Dinner, an excellent opportunity for informal networking with customers and colleagues.

The sold-out 2025 Supply Chain Forum featured:
16 speakers in 3 panel sessions, with a keynote address from leading expert on the container shipping industry, Lars Jensen.
More than 360 of Canada’s leading supply chain professionals attended, representing more than 130 companies:
24% – 33 Cargo Owner Companies (52 delegates)
22% – 31 Freight Forwarder / NVOCC Companies (65 delegates)
22% – 31 Port / Industry Service Provider Companies (57 delegates)
14% – 20 Trucking & Warehouse Companies (52 delegates)
11% – 15 Ship Line Companies (55 delegates)
4% – 5 Government Departments (7 delegates)
2% – 3 Forum Partners (72 delegates)

Attendee job levels at the 2025 Supply Chain Forum:
18% – 63 CEOs, C-level
18% – 66 Vice presidents
21% – 74 Directors
34% – 124 Managers
9% – 33 Analysts

Attendance expectations for 2026:
Due to the caliber and reputation of previous year’s events (the 2025 attendee evaluation survey indicated that the 2025 Forum attendees considered the event to be a 4.6/5 in overall satisfaction with the business sessions, networking component and the overall program), and the addition of a Lobster Dinner in 2026, we expect the 2026 Forum attendance to be double that of last year’s event.
This affords Forum sponsors with an enhanced opportunity for exposure.
2026 marks the first year that sponsorship opportunities are being made available to participating companies.

Important Dates:
Registration Open – May 19, 2026
PSA Halifax Golf Tournament – September 9, 2026
Supply Chain Forum – September 9 – 10, 2026

Testimonials:
Based on the results of last year’s survey, 95% of attendees plan to attend this year’s Forum.
“As a freight forwarder, it’s critical for me to stay on top of industry developments at the Port of Halifax as well as broader supply chain issues.” – ATTENDEE AT THE 2025 SUPPLY CHAIN FORUM
“This is a mandatory event for any stakeholder that is active in Canada’s supply chain.” – ATTENDEE AT THE 2025 SUPPLY CHAIN FORUM
“The Port of Halifax is an amazing opportunity for business growth. The people, the organization, and the overall experience was exceptional.” – ATTENDEE AT THE 2025 SUPPLY CHAIN FORUM
“The Forum was an excellent platform to meet customers and partners, and to learn about the latest industry trends.” – ATTENDEE AT THE 2025 SUPPLY CHAIN FORUM
“Great networking opportunity. This year’s panelists were fantastic, and the topics were current and relevant. I will definitely be coming next year.” – ATTENDEE AT THE 2025 SUPPLY CHAIN FORUM

Featured Speakers:
Jennifer Carneiro Demers – AGMM-Traffic, Costco Wholesale Canada
Enno Koll – Regional CEO Americas, PSA
Lars Jensen – Chief Executive Officer, Vespucci Maritime
John McCown – Shipping Expert
Fulvio Fracassi – President & Chief Executive Officer, Halifax Port Authority
Tim Houston – Premier of Nova Scotia