The halal market in Atlantic Canada is growing quickly. Restaurants are adding halal menus, governments are investing in halal processing, and consumers are actively searching for trusted halal brands. If you sell halal food, products or services, the question is no longer whether there is demand. It is whether customers can find you.
That is where a halal trade show comes in. Here are seven reasons to exhibit at the Atlantic Halal Expo 2026 in Halifax.
1. Meet 1,000+ motivated attendees in two days
We expect more than 1,000 attendees over two days. These are not casual passersby. They are families, food lovers, restaurant owners, grocers and distributors who came specifically to discover halal products.
2. Reach B2B buyers and B2C customers at once
Most trade shows force you to choose between selling to the public and selling to businesses. At the Atlantic Halal Expo, you can do both: sample to shoppers in the morning, then talk wholesale with a restaurant owner after lunch.
3. Be part of a growing story
CBC News recently covered the rise of halal dining in Halifax and highlighted the Atlantic Halal Expo as a sign of that growth. Meanwhile, the federal government invested up to $2.25 million in halal beef processing in PEI. Exhibiting puts your brand right at the centre of this momentum.
4. Get honest market feedback
Food sampling at your booth gives you instant, real-world feedback on flavours, packaging and pricing. It is cheaper and faster than any focus group.
5. Build supplier and distribution partnerships
One of the biggest challenges for halal businesses in Atlantic Canada is supply. The expo brings producers, processors, importers, retailers and restaurants into one room, so you can solve supply problems and find new sales channels face to face.
6. Learn from industry experts
Exhibitors also get access to a full program of talks, including:
- Meating the Need: The Journey of House of Halal in Halifax with Hanaa Rashid
- Halal Mortgage 101 with Zuhair Naqvi of EQRAZ
- Islamic Finance 101 with Dr. Mohamad Sawwaf of Manzil
- Halal Certification panel with Anthony Winston III (Worry Free Food) and Andre LeBlanc (Atlantic Beef)
- Saturday speakers including Sheikh Navaid Aziz, Hash Assad (IG Wealth Management) and Mel Jacques (Second Harvest)
New to certification? Read our practical guide to halal certification in Canada.
7. Affordable, simple booth packages
| Package | Price | Size | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Booth | $350 | 8 ft x 8 ft | 2 exhibitor passes, electricity, Wi-Fi, directory listing, 1 table and 2 chairs |
| Corner Booth | $550 | 8 ft x 8 ft | 4 exhibitor passes, electricity, Wi-Fi, featured listing, open on two sides, 2 tables and 4 chairs |
Want even more visibility? Silver, Golden, Platinum and Diamond sponsorships add logo placement, social media posts, program ads, speaking slots and attendee list access.
Who should exhibit?
- Halal meat, poultry and seafood suppliers
- Restaurants, caterers and food trucks
- Bakeries, sweets and snack brands
- Grocers, importers and distributors
- Halal certifiers
- Islamic finance, mortgage and wealth management firms
- Modest fashion, cosmetics and lifestyle brands
- Travel, education and community organizations
Event details
- Dates: Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM daily
- Venue: Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, 15 Lakelands Blvd, Halifax, NS
- Exhibitors: 40+ expected, with corner booths limited
Booths are filling up for Atlantic Canada’s premier halal trade show. Book your booth or become a sponsor today.