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Trade Days 2026: Building a Resilient Future Through Export Diversification

Halifax Convention Centre Nova Scotia

Practical Tools. Expert Skills. Global Knowledge. Nova Scotia is open for business—and the world is watching. Trade Days – The New Frontier is a unique, two-day event that brings together the best minds in trade to help our local businesses diversify and grow beyond borders. What to Expect Day 1 — March 25 : Discover Your Next Opportunity* Meet the decision-makers. Engage with trade commissioners and market insiders in practical discussions and specialized workshops that highlight high-potential markets for Nova Scotian products and services. Day 2 — March 26: Real Stories, Real Growth. Our "Growing Exports" Symposium brings together business leaders, academic experts, and government partners to connect, exchange best practices, and strengthen Nova Scotia’s export community. Gain an edge with panel discussions featuring successful exporters who share exactly how they navigated the complexities of the global stage. * Check out the complete Agenda for Day 1 and Day 2 below. Note to include any dietary requirements when you register.   Join the Network This event is a must-attend for exporters, entrepreneurs, municipal leaders, and business associations looking to strengthen the export ecosystem of our province. If your business is ready to expand its reach, join us for this no-cost event for key market insights that can […]

INMC Nova Scotia – Virtual Info Session

Online

INMC Nova Scotia International Startup Competition – Virtual Info Session Interested in applying to the INMC Nova Scotia International Startup Competition? Join Ignite for a short virtual information session to learn more about the opportunity and ask questions before applying. This 30-minute session will provide an overview of the competition, review eligibility requirements, walk through the application process, and explain what selected startups can expect from the regional competitions and the opportunity to represent Nova Scotia at the International Network of Michelin Cities Conference in Cuneo, Italy in October 2026. Meet representatives from Ignite Atlantic, along with contacts from each of the Michelin Cities in Nova Scotia, and our special guests from INMC: Mayor Mitchell, Town of Bridgewater, INMC Executive Committee Francesca Dorazio, Chargée de développement de projets internationaux / International Project Officer, Service des Relations Européennes et Internationales Ville de Clermont-Ferrand / Clermont Auvergne Métropole This session is open to startups interested in applying, as well as ecosystem partners who want to learn more about the initiative. Date: March 25 Time: 9:00 – 10 AM Location: Virtual (link provided after registration)

Coffee, Community, and Co-work

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax

Need a change of scenery while you work? Join Volta for Coffee, Community and Co-Work! When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 9:00am - 5:00pm Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle St., Unit 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 Description: Need a fresh workspace to fuel your focus? ☕✨ Come spend the day at Volta for Coffee, Community & Co-Work on Tuesday, February 24 from 9:00am - 5:00pm. This isn’t a structured event—just an open invitation to bring your laptop, settle in, and enjoy a change of scenery with harbour views, bottomless coffee, and good company. Here’s what you’ll enjoy: ✅ Workspace access all day—set up for an hour or stay until closing ✅ Complimentary coffee, tea, and treats to keep you energized ✅ A relaxed co-working vibe with founders, innovators, and professionals No agenda. Just a space to work, connect, and recharge your productivity. NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows the team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.

Industry Showcase: Avanade

The Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 430 Nova Scotia

Industry Showcase with Avanade Interested in careers in consulting, technology, and digital transformation? Join Shiftkey to hear directly from the team at Avanade and explore what it’s like to work at a global professional services company focused on Microsoft technologies. Benefits of attending:• Learn about Avanade and the work they do• Discover career opportunities within the organization• Gain insight into hiring processes and growth pathways• Network with professionals and recruiters  March 25, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Room 430, Goldberg Computer Science Building Register here! https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events

The AI Advantage – How Small Teams Are Outpacing Entire Industries

Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia

Learn how AI empowers the ones who know how to use it. ​Speaker: Herman Liang Join TechTalk Atlantic for a groundbreaking talk that reveals how a small tech team with AI‑native workflows outpaced traditional competitors and scaled to $1M+ in revenue—all by rethinking what developers are truly capable of in the age of AI. ​In this energizing and practical session, you will learn about: ​How developers can shift from “doer” to “reviewer” and use AI to 10x productivity ​The real industries ripe for disruption—the ones still stuck in manual processes ​Behind-the-scenes breakdowns of 3 powerful AI integrations that automated entire workflows ​How Suitely built enterprise-grade infrastructure with a tiny team ​Actionable insights for building AI-native products without huge budgets or research labs ​This talk is not about hype. It’s about real engineering, real business impact, and the real opportunity for developers who choose to lead the AI transformation instead of fear it. ​If you're a developer, founder, or tech leader wondering where you fit in the AI era this talk will change how you see the future. ​Come get inspired. Come learn what’s possible. Come see how you can become the disruptor. ​CODE OF CONDUCT ​Agenda: ​6:00PM – 6:15PM: Welcome & Registration 6:15PM […]