Event Overview

The 5th Annual Samuel Group Halifax Citadel Reception to be held on the evening of Tuesday, September 30, 2025, on the opening day of the DEFSEC Atlantic 2025 Trade show. The reception celebrates the defence and security community in Atlantic Canada as well as the cultural and historic ties and importance of the Halifax Citadel to the region and to the industry.

The event is a tremendous opportunity to market the products and services of your organization to a large number of DEFSEC Conference participants, including defence and security executives as well as Federal, Provincial and Municipal government officials responsible for defence procurement. We are expecting over 500 people to attend the event.

Featured Veteran's Organization: Homes For Heroes Foundation

‍‍This year, we are proud to highlight the Homes For Heroes Foundation (H4HF), as our Featured Veteran’s organization for our Annual Reception. H4HF provides supportive housing and tailored reintegration programs that include mental health counselling, group therapy, skills development and financial literacy as they empower Veterans to transition to independent, civilian living.

H4HF is a proven model. Currently operating 3 villages across Canada in Calgary, Edmonton and Kingston, they are set to open a village in London, Ontario and Winnipeg, Manitoba by the Spring of 2026, and looking to Halifax as an upcoming village location. With an 87% success rate, they are fiscally responsible with .82 cents of every dollar donated going directly back into their programs. With over 10,000 unhoused Veterans across Canada, their focus is to end Veteran homelessness. Homes For Heroes believes that those who have served our country deserve more than gratitude – they deserve a positive path forward and their mission is to ensure that no Veteran is left behind.