The 2026 Tech Forward Awards, presented by Tech@RBC, are back and ready to ignite inspiring conversations and showcase the ever-expanding tech community in Nova Scotia. 

This night is about celebrating our innovative changemakers, bold ideas, diverse voices and local organizations building our province’s tech sector. 

Connect with a community of peers, share ideas, and strengthen the ties that make our community so special.  

The Tech Forward Awards presented by Tech@RBC features 8 unique awards:

• Talent Champion Award
• Tech for Good Award sponsored by CGI
• Thinking Forward Award
• Provincial Spotlight Award sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia
• Best of Tech Award sponsored by Compugen
• One to Watch Award sponsored by Dash Social
• Role Model Award
• Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award sponsored by Nova Scotia Power

AGENDA

Cocktail reception: 5:00pm-6:30pm

Dinner and Awards Ceremony: 6:30pm

Closing remarks: 9:00pm

MEDIA CONSENT

Photography and video recording will take place at this event. By attending, you consent to being photographed and/or filmed, and to the use of these materials by Digital Nova Scotia for promotional, marketing, and communications purposes.

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The gala is on the second floor of the Museum. Elevators are located near the entrance.