ART OF CITY BUILDING (AOCB) is a conference designed to inspire thoughtful action concerning people, design, and places. In partnership with Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia, 2026 will be our 10th anniversary of public conversations. Join us in uniting local, national, and international perspectives to share experiences, connect with Halifax, and shape our collective path forward.
AOCB is a “pay what you can” conference made possible by many volunteers, supporters and partners. The conversations are live-streamed and recorded to reach a broader local & global audience.
Learn more about #AoCB2026 ‘WHO BUILDS TOMORROW?’
A quick look back at past Art of City Building conversations:
Art of City Building: Looking Back at The Numbers
Since 2017:
100+ Speakers to date.
Now over 2,000 minutes (33 hours) of city building inspiration from local and international thought leaders on our YouTube Channel.
Over 1500 in person and 6500 virtual attendees
Last year (AOCB2025):
200+ Attendees in person
Over 35,000 views on Instagram
Over 7,200 impressions on LinkedIn
Over 15,000 views on Facebook
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them”
