CIFPs Annual National Conference 2026 | Niagara Falls - May 24-27

    About the CIFPs Annual National Conference

    Now in its 25th year, the CIFPs Annual National Conference is Canada’s premier gathering for financial planning professionals. This signature event brings together financial services leaders, educators, and practitioners for three and a half days of cutting-edge insights, practical education, and unmatched networking opportunities.

    Topic Areas Include:

    • Retirement, Aging and Lifestyle Planning
    • Practice Management, Succession and Advisor Growth
    • Investment, Markets and Portfolio Strategy
    • Tax, Estate and Wealth Planning
    • Financial Planning Insights
    • Ethics and Professional Responsibility

    Whether you're seeking fresh perspectives, professional development, or ways to elevate client outcomes, the CIFPs Annual National Conference is your opportunity to be inspired, informed, and connected.

    Location

    Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
    1919 Upper Water Street
    Halifax, NS B3J 3J5

    When

    Sunday, May 30th to Wednesday, June 2nd, 2027

    2026 Sponsors

    If your organization would like to sponsor the CIFPs Annual National Conference 2027 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, please contact the team at CIFPs via cifps@cifps.ca .

    Event Venue

    Event venue location info and gallery

    Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

    1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3J5


    Experience Halifax from the waterfront

    Join us in Nova Scotia’s capital at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, ideally located where the city meets the sea. Set along the waterfront, the hotel offers a convenient and welcoming setting for professional learning, networking, and time to explore one of Canada’s most historic harbour cities.

    Attendees will enjoy easy access to waterfront shops, restaurants, Historic Properties, Casino Nova Scotia, Scotiabank Centre, Citadel Hill, and other nearby attractions. On site, guests can take advantage of refreshed rooms and suites, harbour views, dining options including Balancing Rock Coffeehouse, Stone’s Throw Patio, and Harbourstone, as well as amenities such as a fitness centre, indoor pool, and Trackman Golf Simulators.

    With modern meeting spaces and one of the city’s largest pillarless ballrooms, the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel provides an excellent backdrop for our event.

    Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

    Staying at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel—our official conference hotel—offers attendees the most convenient experience during the event. Located on the Halifax waterfront, the hotel provides easy access to conference sessions, networking opportunities, dining, and nearby attractions.

    Guests will be steps from waterfront shops, restaurants, Historic Properties, Casino Nova Scotia, Scotiabank Centre, Citadel Hill, and other downtown Halifax destinations.

    Our exclusive conference rate provides preferred pricing for attendees and helps support the conference by meeting room commitments that keep event costs down for everyone.

    Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel - 1 King Harbor View
    Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel - 2 Doubles Poolside View
    Conference Room Rates
    • Run of House: $379.00 per night, single or double occupancy
    • Triple occupancy: $399.00 per night
    • Quad occupancy: $419.00 per night

    Conference rates apply to peak event nights from Sunday, May 30, 2027 to Tuesday, June 1, 2027, subject to availability within the group room block.

    The group rate may also be available for up to three days before and three days after the official program dates, based on space and rate availability and at the hotel’s discretion.

    Room rates are quoted in Canadian funds and are subject to applicable taxes and fees in effect at the time of stay.

    Attendees booking within the official group block will receive complimentary wireless internet access in their guestroom, provided a Marriott Bonvoy number is supplied at check-in. Complimentary wireless internet will also be available in public spaces during the program dates.

    Registered overnight guests will have complimentary access to the hotel’s Fitness Centre.

    Hotel Reservation Policy

    All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.

    Reservations should be made by April 14, 2027 to ensure availability within the CIFPs room block. After this date, unreserved rooms may be released for general sale and reservations will be accepted based on space and rate availability.

    Discounted conference rates are available until April 14, 2027, or while the room block lasts.

    Hotel reservation details will be available soon.

    Register

    Introductory Early Bird Special available until Friday, June 26th, 2026.

    Active CIFPs Member price

    $699+HST
    • Early Bird Special
    • Regular price $1,149.00+HST
    Register Now!
    Become a member &
    Attend conference price

    $849+HST
    • Early Bird Special
    • Regular price $1,299.00+HST
    Register Now!
    Other Industry Participants

    $999+HST
    • Early Bird Special
    • Regular price $1,449.00+HST
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    CIFPs - The Canadian Institute of Financial Planners

    The Canadian Institute of Financial Planners (CIFPs) is a national, non-profit association dedicated to advancing the financial planning profession in Canada. As an independent and respected voice for financial planners, CIFPs advocates for high professional standards, consumer confidence, and recognition of the value that qualified financial planning professionals bring to Canadians.

    Membership is open to financial planning and retirement planning professionals across Canada, including holders of recognized financial planning and retirement planning designations, individuals pursuing professional credentials, students enrolled in approved financial planning education programs, and others who support the advancement of the profession.

    CIFPs advocates on behalf of its members and the broader financial planning community with regulators, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and the public. We work to promote professional excellence, strengthen public trust, and ensure that financial planning professionals are recognized for the important role they play in helping Canadians achieve financial well-being.

    Through education, advocacy, and professional development, CIFPs supports a strong, respected, and inclusive financial planning profession — here at home and abroad.

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    Burlington, Ontario
    L7R 4J4

    Phone: +1 866 933 0233
    Email: cifps@cifps.ca
    Web: www.cifps.ca

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