Open Source Congress - Attend

Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is conveniently located fewer than 3 hours from New York, Boston, and Toronto by plane and only 6 hours from London.
An Air Canada discount is available for attendees and will be given to registrants.
The airport is 25 minutes from downtown by rideshare, cab, limo, rental car, or bus.
BusFrom the airport, use Regional Express Route 320: This bus service runs hourly between the airport and downtown Halifax, including a stop near the Halifax Convention Centre. The journey takes about 54 minutes and costs$4.25 CAD one-way.
TaxisTaxis are available at the airport and provide a convenient, direct route to the Convention Centre. The trip takes approximately 28-minutes, with fares rangingfrom $45 to $60 CAD.
Airport ShuttleSeveral shuttle services operate between the airport and various locations in Halifax, offering another convenient option for travelers. The cost typically ranges from $55 to $80 CAD.
Rental carCar rental companies are located at the airport, providing flexible options for those who prefer to drive. Rental desks are situated on the lower level of the Airport Parking lot.
We do not have a room block for the event but can recommend the following hotels in Halifax:
Participants from most countries will require a visa to enter Canada. Generally, the process involves:
The specific requirements can vary depending on the participant’s country of origin. Please refer to the Canadian Government website for entry requirements by country for further details.
Open Source Congress is dedicated to fostering global dialogue, cooperation, and strategic development of the open source ecosystem. The 2026 edition is presented in collaboration with the Apache Software Foundation.
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21Halifax, Nova Scotia
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