Halifax International Security Forum
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Halifax International Security Forum (also Halifax Forum or HFX) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C.[3][4] It is a forum and network[5] for international government and military officials, academic experts, authors and entrepreneurs.[6] Halifax Forum addresses global security issues.[7] The forum is best known for its annual security summit at The Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The meeting brings together more than 300 delegates[8] from over 70 countries[9] and has been referred to by Canadian media as "The Davos of international security".[10][11] This summit is the only event of its kind in North America.[12] The 14th Halifax Forum was held from 19 to 21 November 2022.[13]
Founded | November 18, 2011; 12 years ago (2011-11-18) |
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Focus | International security |
Location | |
Area served | Worldwide |
Services | Forum and network for decision-makers |
Key people | Peter Van Praagh, President[1] Dr. Janice Stein, Board Chair[2] Mark William Lippert, Vice Chair of the Board Ahmet Taçyıldız, Treasurer of the Board Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, Board Member Joshua J. Omojuwa, Board Member Dr. Luis Rubio, Board Member |
Website | halifaxtheforum.org |