The Atlantic Halal Expo 2026 schedule is packed. Over two days in Halifax, you can walk an exhibition floor of 40+ halal businesses and sit in on talks about halal mortgages, Islamic finance, Islamic wills, halal certification and food rescue. Every session below is included with the Atlantic Halal Expo Visitor Pass, which is $10 until October 31, 2026.
Atlantic Halal Expo at a glance
- Event: Atlantic Halal Expo 2026, Atlantic Canada’s premier halal trade show
- Dates: Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Hours: Registration opens at 9:00 AM, expo floor open 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days
- Venue: Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, 15 Lakelands Blvd, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Ticket: Atlantic Halal Expo Visitor Pass, good for both days
- Price: $10 early bird until October 31, 2026, then $25
- Includes: Full exhibition floor, speaker sessions, panels and networking with exhibitors
Friday, November 6, 2026 schedule
- 9:00 AM: Registration opens
- 10:00 AM: Expo floor opens (until 5:00 PM)
- 10:30 AM: Opening Remarks and Keynote (speaker to be announced)
- 10:50 AM: Platinum Sponsor Address with Khalid Jarrar
- 11:30 AM: Meating the Need: The Journey of House of Halal in Halifax, with Hanaa Rashid of House of Halal
- 12:15 PM: Break for Friday Prayer (Jumu’ah)
- 1:00 PM: Halal Mortgage 101, with Zuhair Naqvi of EQRAZ
- 2:00 PM: Islamic Finance 101, with Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf of Manzil
- 3:30 PM: Panel: Halal Certification, on the role certification plays in creating more inclusive food systems and opening new markets, with Anthony Winston III (Worry Free Food), Andre LeBlanc (Atlantic Beef) and Hanaa Rashid (House of Halal)
Saturday, November 7, 2026 schedule
- 9:00 AM: Registration opens
- 10:00 AM: Expo floor opens (until 5:00 PM)
- 10:15 AM: Halal Mortgage Q&A, with Zuhair Naqvi of EQRAZ
- 11:00 AM: Brief Intro: How to Create an Islamic Will, with Sheikh Navaid Aziz
- 11:30 AM: Islamic Finance and the Circular Economy, with Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf of Manzil
- 12:15 PM: From Surplus to Sustenance: Unlocking Impact Through Food Rescue, with Mel Jacques of Second Harvest
- 1:00 PM: Halal 101: What Does Halal Mean from a Shariah Perspective, with Sheikh Mohammad Yaffa
- 2:00 PM: How to Create an Islamic Will, with Sheikh Navaid Aziz and Hash Assad of IG Wealth Management
- 3:30 PM: Panel: Beyond Interest: Building a Halal Investment Portfolio in Canada, with Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf (Manzil), Sheikh Navaid Aziz, Hash Assad (IG Wealth Management) and Zuhair Naqvi (EQRAZ)
- Evening: VIP Dinner Meeting with our Platinum Sponsor, community partners, guest speakers, elected officials and exhibitors (separate ticket required)
Schedule details may change as the event gets closer. Check the homepage for the latest updates.
Which day should you attend?
The best answer is both, because your visitor pass already covers the full weekend. But if you can only make one day, here is a quick guide:
- Go Friday if you want the opening keynote, the House of Halal story, Halal Mortgage 101, Islamic Finance 101 and the halal certification panel. Friday is especially useful for restaurant owners, grocers and food producers.
- Go Saturday if you want practical family topics like Islamic wills, the halal mortgage Q&A, Halal 101 and the halal investing panel. Saturday is a great day to bring the whole family.
Meet the guest speakers
- Hanaa Rashid, entrepreneur, House of Halal
- Zuhair Naqvi, EQRAZ
- Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf, Manzil
- Anthony Winston III, Worry Free Food
- Sheikh Navaid Aziz, Islamic scholar and public speaker
- Hash Assad, IG Wealth Management
- Mel Jacques, Second Harvest
Interested in the money talks? Read our deep dive on the halal mortgage, Islamic finance and Islamic will sessions.
Tips for planning your visit
- Buy your pass before October 31, 2026 to lock in the $10 early bird price.
- Arrive when registration opens at 9:00 AM so you are settled before the first talk.
- Bring your entry pass or a copy of your receipt from your confirmation email.
- Come hungry. There will be halal food samplings on the floor.
- Bring a bag for brochures, samples and anything you pick up from exhibitors.
- Travelling from New Brunswick, PEI or Newfoundland? Browse our Atlantic Canada city guides for trip planning.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Atlantic Halal Expo 2026? Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, 15 Lakelands Blvd, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
What time does the Atlantic Halal Expo open? Registration opens at 9:00 AM and the expo floor is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on both days.
Are the talks included in the ticket? Yes. All speaker sessions and panels on the main schedule are included with the Atlantic Halal Expo Visitor Pass.
Is there a break for Jumu’ah on Friday? Yes. The Friday schedule includes a break for Friday Prayer (Jumu’ah).
How much is a visitor pass? $10 early bird until October 31, 2026, then $25. One pass covers both days.
Save your seat for the full weekend
More than ten talks, two expert panels, 40+ exhibitors and one ticket for both days.