Events for August 7, 2025 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry
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PEI Tech Week

August 5-9 Charlottetown, PEI Prince Edward Island's premier technology and innovation celebration Bridge the Gap: Innovation, Inclusion, and Investment A series of free programming initiatives that connect local talent, remote workers, and visiting professionals with PEI's growing innovation ecosystem. Check out the website for the full agenda and to RSVP.

Free

DEFCON Halifax August Meet-Up

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax

Join DEFCON Halifax on August 7 at Volta! Network & hear Eman Billah's talk: From Silence to Strike: Tactical Autonomy Emerges. 🎤 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺 Presented by 𝗘𝗺𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵, a Dal engineering grad and co‑founder/CTO of fintech startup Bluethumb Technologies. Also spearheading portable water‑purification tech - he’s one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 30 Under 30 innovators. In this talk, Emran will explore the rapidly evolving world of drone warfare, focusing on how autonomous systems are reshaping modern combat. 🔍 What’s This All About? DEFCON Halifax is your local hub for hackers, tinkerers, and cybersecurity pros. Whether you're just curious or deep in the field, you're welcome here. Come to learn, connect, and be part of Halifax’s growing infosec community. 💡 Why You Should Come: Meet fellow hackers, makers, and defenders Catch a cutting-edge talk on tactical autonomy Share knowledge in a laid-back, pressure-free environment No sponsors. No sales. Just real people and real conversations 📅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: 6:30 PM – Doors Open + Networking 6:55 PM – Welcome 7:00 PM – Emran Billah’s Talk 7:30 PM – Q&A 8:00 PM – More Networking 8:30 PM – Wrap-Up 📸 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀-𝗨𝗽: Photos will be taken during the […]

Free