# Open Source Congress

- Dates: 22 September 2026 to 23 September 2026
- Location: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax, Canada
- Organiser: Open Source Congress
- Industry: Developer & Engineering

## About

Open Source Congress is a gathering of leaders from the Open Source ecosystem to exchange views on global forces shaping open collaboration. The 2026 event in Halifax, Nova Scotia, includes Open Source foundations, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. Attendance is by invitation only and governed by the Chatham-House rule.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://opensourcecongress.org/)
- [Registration](https://opensourcecongress.org/2026-congress/attend/)

## Where to stay

- **Westin Nova Scotian**: 340 m from the venue, 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax
- **The Waverley Inn**: 570 m from the venue
- **The Halliburton Hotel**: 570 m from the venue, 5184 Morris Street, Halifax, B3J 1B3
- **Bishop's Landing**: 670 m from the venue, 1475 Lower Water Street, Halifax, B3J 3Z2
- **Courtyard Halifax Downtown**: 890 m from the venue, 5120 Salter Street, Halifax, B3J 0A1
- **Four Points by Sheraton Halifax**: 900 m from the venue, 1496 Hollis Street, Halifax, B3J 3Z1
  - [Hotel website](http://www.fourpointshalifax.com)
  - Phone: +1 902-423-4444
- **The Garden South Park Inn**: 950 m from the venue, 1263 South Park Street, Halifax, B3J 2K8
  - [Hotel website](http://www.gardensouthparkinn.com/)
  - Phone: +1 902 492 8577
- **Residence Inn Halifax Downtown**: 1.1 km from the venue, 1599 Grafton Street, Halifax, B3J 2C3
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yhzri-residence-inn-halifax-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1-902-422-0493

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