PROGRAM

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Three days across Halifax, free to attend. We are confirming times and venues now.

HDW web app, launching before November 13

PLAN YOUR WEEKEND IN THE HDW WEEK

From 4 pm. Kickoff talk and a first look at who’s involved this year. Venue to be announced.

Three one-hour panels: sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. Designer exhibitions in nearby cafés and shops. Times to be announced.

An exhibition of work from the week, plus a closing gathering, ending early afternoon.

Across the weekend: studio tours and hands-on workshops in product, graphic and industrial design.

Four invited speakers from fields such as architecture, planning and engineering. Panellists announced soon.

Four invited speakers, including at least two who speak from lived experience of disability. Panellists announced soon.

Four invited speakers from fields such as healthcare, innovation and education. Panellists announced soon.

Yes. Attending and participating in any form is free, thanks to our generous team and partners.

November 13 to 15, 2026, from Friday at 4 pm to Sunday early afternoon.

Across Halifax. We are expanding the map of venues now, and we will share the full list in the program before the event.

Email info@halifaxdesignweek.com with your access needs and we will help you plan.