Bringing together the people, organizations and opportunities shaping the province’s tech sector.
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A website rebuild through the Tourism Digital Assistance Program is helping the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre reach more people — and giving visitors new ways to explore its stories.
Polina Baum-Talmor joined Digital Skills for Women+ while she was exploring what might come next professionally and beginning to turn her hand-drawn designs into a scarf business. The experience helped her build confidence in the digital world and see how her research career, creative work and entrepreneurship could fit together.
Our Board Spotlight series continues this month, highlighting the leaders who lend their time, experience and perspectives to Digital Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors.
Cabot Shores first participated in the Tourism Digital Assistance Program (TDAP) in 2023. Funded by Tourism Nova Scotia and administered in partnership with Digital Nova Scotia, TDAP connects eligible tourism businesses with qualified digital consultants. Participants can access up to $5,000 in services to strengthen their online visibility, digital marketing and the online experience they provide to travellers.
Digital Nova Scotia is proud to announce Osazemhojie Osaighale as the 2026 recipient of the Digital Nova Scotia TechQuity Award. A graduate of Auburn Drive High School, Osazemhojie is beginning his studies in computer science at Dalhousie University.
When the Montréal-based digital transformation company attended Collision in 2024, it had no office, team or clients in Nova Scotia. But Alexei Bissonnette, Nukleo’s Vice-President of Technology, had been living in Halifax for several years, and the company was beginning to wonder whether there might be a market here for its work.
About
As a membership-driven organization, we are guided by and built for the community we serve. We connect and strengthen Nova Scotia’s digital community, celebrating successes and leading skills development to help our sector grow.
Programs
Digital Nova Scotia works closely with its funding partners to develop and implement a wide variety of impactful programs to foster Nova Scotia’s digital technologies industry.
AI can save time, cut costs, and help your business work smarter, but knowing where to start is often the hardest part.
Helping women and gender diverse individuals build confidence and be ready to explore a career in digital
Connecting tourism businesses with digital service providers in Nova Scotia that can help them develop their marketing tools.
Digital Discovery Camp brings interactive learning together with the tech sector to provide a fun experience for youth
ALL HANDS ON TECH
In each episode of All Hands on Tech, you will hear from local experts as we dive into all of the amazing things happening in Nova Scotia’s fastest-growing sector and learn why so many organizations and individuals are calling Canada’s Ocean Playground home.
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Events
Digital Nova Scotia Memberships
With over 400 members and a growing community of 10,000 tech professionals, including leaders across industry, government, academia, and non-profits, DNS is the leading association representing Nova Scotia’s tech sector.
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Dal Innovation Week runs from October 5-9 and includes startup pitch competitions, open street innovation, expert-led workshops, panel discussions, guided tours, and more. With 15+ events showcasing innovation and entrepreneurship, there’s something for everyone. Reserve your spot at www.dalinnovationweek.ca
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DEFSEC Atlantic is a major networking opportunity for the Aerospace, Defence and Security industries – the second largest of its kind in Canada. Focused on showcasing Atlantic Canadian opportunities, the show’s worldwide reach creates partnership potential for all attendees.
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An AI agent can write useful code and still lose track of the task. Keeping it on course takes engineering: the right context, useful tools, a way to carry progress forward, and checks that establish whether the work is actually finished. That’s the conversation we’re bringing to Halifax this Thursday.
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Cybersecurity leaders need more than technical expertise: they need the ability to communicate risk, influence decision-makers, and build security strategies that support organizat...
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Organized by the MIWAI Society and the MSc in Computing and Data Analytics (MCDA) Program at Saint Mary’s University. MIWAI — International Conference on Multi-disciplinary Trends in Artificial Intel…
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A virtual Lunch & Learn hosted by the East Hants & Districts Chamber of Commerce featuring Scott Beck of Becktek. Attendees will learn about protecting their business from AI-related risks, cyber threats, fraud, and the limitations of traditional security tools. The session runs 90 minutes on October 13, 2026.
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Join Volta and Digital NS for an evening of showcasing AI applications, knowledge sharing and collaboration at our AI Showcase and Mixer!
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This event on October 15, 2026 at the Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre focuses on helping Cape Breton businesses adapt from traditional SEO to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) in the age of AI-powered search. It is a practical session aimed at local business owners and operators looking to stay visible in AI search results.
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Kick off Small Business Big Growth (SBBG) with a timely conversation about the future of AI in business. As the opening event in the Halifax Chamber's SBBG lineup, this plated breakfast workshop will bring the business community together to explore one of today's most important topics. Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses operate, compete, and grow. The question is no longer whether AI will affect your business, but how you can use it effectively and responsibly.
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