Events for October 30, 2025 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry
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AI in Cyber Warfare: The Double-Edged Sword

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, presenting both unparalleled opportunities for defence and formidable new weapons for adversaries. This panel will delve into the escalating "AI arms race" in cyber warfare, exploring how threat actors are leveraging AI to execute more sophisticated, autonomous, and scalable attacks – from hyper-realistic deepfake social engineering and AI-powered phishing to adaptive malware. We will examine how defenders are harnessing AI for advanced threat detection, predictive analytics, and automated incident response, pushing the boundaries of proactive security. The discussion will also navigate the critical ethical considerations, the "black box" problem of AI decision-making, and the urgent need for robust AI-specific security frameworks to balance automation with human oversight in this evolving digital battlefield.

LUNCHEON: Building a Strong Economy for the Next Generation: A Conversation with Sean Fraser

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax

Nova Scotia is leading a regional transformation that’s changing how Atlantic Canada grows. From offshore wind and clean hydrogen to shipbuilding, space technology, and digital innovation, new industries are taking shape here at home and creating opportunities that reach across the region. Join Minister Sean Fraser, Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, for a conversation about how Nova Scotians and Atlantic Canadians are building an economy for the next generation. One that is clean, competitive, and built on collaboration between business, government, and research. This discussion will explore how the region’s strengths are fueling growth, how we can keep that momentum going, and what it means to build an economy that works for the people who call Atlantic Canada home.

Startup Huddle Halifax @ Tribe Network

Tribe Network 1717 Barrington Street, Halifax

We are excited to be collaborating with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) to launch Startup Huddle Halifax — the first of its kind here in the Province. Startup Huddle is a global program created by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN). It provides a safe and supportive environment where founders present their ventures, share their biggest challenges, and receive constructive feedback from peers, mentors, investors, and community members. It’s not a pitch competition — it’s about authentic stories, real challenges, and collective problem-solving. Startup Huddle is now active in cities around the world, connecting entrepreneurs to networks of support and collaboration. Together, Tribe Network and GEN are creating a monthly forum where the community can: Hear authentic founder stories and challenges Offer feedback, ideas, and connections Build stronger links across Halifax’s startup ecosystem and connect to a global network of innovators Whether you’re a founder, mentor, student, or ecosystem supporter, we’d love to have you join us for the very first Startup Huddle Halifax. Want to pitch your startup? Founders get 6 minutes to present their biggest challenge, followed by 20 minutes of collaborative and constructive feedback from the room. Founders walk away with lessons they can apply in their ventures and new connections across […]