Digital Nova Scotia

Digital Nova Scotia

Bringing together the people, organizations and opportunities shaping the province’s tech sector.

Digital Nova Scotia

News

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Atlantic Canada goes ALL IN on AI with 2026 trade delegation

Atlantic Canada’s artificial intelligence sector is heading to Montréal. On September 16 and 17, Digital Nova Scotia, with the support of Nukleo , will lead 37 organizations from across the region to…

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September, 14th 2026
A decade of innovation, a new class of finalists: Meet the 2026 Tech Forward Award finalists

A decade of innovation, a new class of finalists: Meet the 2026 Tech Forward Award finalists

Milestone 10th annual celebration will recognize outstanding people and organizations across the province’s tech sector HALIFAX, NS — The countdown to one of Nova Scotia’s biggest celebrations of tec…

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September, 14th 2026
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Skills for Hire Atlantic — Foundations Edition | Learners of Distinction

Behind every career in tech is a different starting point and a willingness to keep learning.

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September, 9th 2026
Understanding Your AI Opportunity: Where Should Your Organization Actually Use AI?

Understanding Your AI Opportunity: Where Should Your Organization Actually Use AI?

Expert Series features guest perspectives from leaders across Nova Scotia’s tech community, sharing practical insights, lessons learned and real-world expertise through the Digital Nova Scotia platfo…

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September, 8th 2026
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Board Spotlight: Q&A With Ashley McInnis

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 .

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September, 4th 2026
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REDspace continues to inspire young innovators through Digital Discovery Camps

For more than a decade, REDspace has helped young Nova Scotians discover what is possible through technology as the EPIC Gigabyte Sponsor of Digital Nova Scotia’s Digital Discovery Camp . Delivered i…

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August, 30th 2026
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About

We represent the tech sector in Nova Scotia

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.

We represent the tech sector in Nova Scotia

Programs

Growing Nova Scotia's digital economy

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 Digital Adoption Program

AI Digital Adoption Program

AI can save time, cut costs, and help your business work smarter, but knowing where to start is often the hardest part.

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Digital Skills for Women+

Helping women and gender diverse individuals build confidence and be ready to explore a career in digital

Tourism Digital Assistance Program

Tourism Digital Assistance Program

Connecting tourism businesses with digital service providers in Nova Scotia that can help them develop their marketing tools.

Digital Discovery Camp

Digital Discovery Camp

Digital Discovery Camp brings interactive learning together with the tech sector to provide a fun experience for youth

ALL HANDS ON TECH

Listen to the Episodes

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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LATEST EPISODE

From talent to transformation: Inside CGI’s work in Nova Scotia

On this episode of All Hands on Tech, we sit down with Jonathan Feindel, Partner and Director of Consulting and Business Engineering at CGI. With a strong and growing presence in Halifax, CGI is helping organizations across sectors tackle complex challenges and evolve how they operate through technology. Jonathan shares a behind-the-scenes look at the role consulting plays across industries, what might surprise people about the work, and how teams are solving real-world problems every day. They also dive into one of the biggest challenges facing the industry: talent. From co-op programs to community initiatives, Jonathan talks about why building the tech talent pipeline is critical—and the role companies can play in supporting the next generation.

Events

What’s happening in our community

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The Solo Consultant Summit

Join 20+ solo consultant experts to explore what's actually working right now to build relationship-led pipelines, generate leads at scale, and close clients with confidence.

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SCWIST Annual Virtual Career Fair

About the Event SCWIST will host its 6 National Virtual Career Fair on September 15th 2026 — a national online gathering designed to connect students, job seekers, and professionals with leading empl…

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Dal Business Networking Night

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Dal Business Networking Night

Our biggest networking event of the year is back! Dal Business Networking Night, presented by EY is open to students in all years of the Bachelor of Commerce Co-op, Bachelor of Management, Corporate…

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AI Showcase and Mixer

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AI Showcase and Mixer

Join us for an evening of showcasing AI applications, knowledge sharing and collaboration at our AI Showcase and Mixer! When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm Where: Volta, 1800 Arg…

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Legal Tech Conference 2026

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Legal Tech Conference 2026

Gain practical insights on legal technology, emerging tools, and strategies to help drive innovation in legal practice. Join us for McInnes Cooper’s FREE Legal Tech Conference, proudly sponsored by A…

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Lunch & Learn with Fortinet: Before the Breach — Is Your Business Cyber Ready?

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Lunch & Learn with Fortinet: Before the Breach — Is Your Business Cyber Ready?

Cybersecurity incidents can happen to businesses of any size and the best time to prepare is before you’re faced with one . Join Digital Nova Scotia and Fortinet for an engaging Lu...

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Business Thinking for Designers

​This talk is about how designers can develop the business literacy, strategic mindset, and communication skills needed to increase their influence and demonstrate value in contemporary organizations.

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Vibe Code Club

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Vibe Code Club

A Casual Meetup for Anyone Building with AI We're excited to host Vibe Code Club, a monthly meetup at IGNITE Atlantic for anyone who enjoys building with technology. "Vibe coding" is all about using…

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DevOps Days Halifax 2026

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DevOps Days Halifax 2026

DevOpsDays Halifax 2026 is a day dedicated to learning, collaboration, and community for tech practitioners across Atlantic Canada and beyond. Building on the momentum of previous years, we are bring…

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2026 DNS Annual General Meeting

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2026 DNS Annual General Meeting

Join Digital Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors and staff for our 2026 Annual General Meeting—a focused look at the year’s progress, the organization’s financial position and the pri...

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Digital Nova Scotia Memberships

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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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