Overview We’re back! Startup Atlantic is kicking off AVF 2026 with our Startup Atlantic Kitchen Party: Collide & Connect! 🎉 Startup Atlantic Kitchen Party: AVF Kick-Off 2026 🎶 We are back! Last year we sold out with over 250 in attendance throughout the event. Startup Atlantic is kicking off Atlantic Venture Forum 2026 again with a Kitchen Party that brings the coastal energy like no other. Think laid-back vibes and music with new friends that will have your toes tapping before AVF starts bright and early Wednesday morning. 📍 Location: The Lower Deck - 1887 Upper Water St, Halifax 📅 Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM 🎟️ Free to attend, but registration is required to save your spot! Enjoy a taste of the East Coast with locally-inspired reception bites and the kind of crowd that makes networking feel more like a night out with friends.