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Atlantic Venture Forum

Halifax Convention Centre Nova Scotia

LAUNCH | BUILD | GROW Join us at the Halifax Convention Centre for the 2026 Atlantic Venture Forum! The entrepreneurial landscape has changed significantly since the first AVF in 2013. As the ecosystem continues to gain momentum, the AVF is being transformed to meet the needs of this dynamic region. New ventures and growth-stage companies need more than just financial capital to succeed. Innovation, partnerships, ingenuity, and expertise are just a few of the ingredients for an entrepreneur’s tech success story, and you will find all of these and more when you join us for the 2026 Atlantic Venture Forum. Grow Your Business! Premium Networking: Tech Industry Executives, Entrepreneurs, Investors, Corporate Strategics, Research Partners, and more. Inspiration and Ingenuity: A Technology Showcase featuring outstanding Early Stage companies complimented by mature Growth Stage companies, all from the Atlantic Canadian region. Business Intelligence: The latest investment and innovation trends direct from Industry Experts. What is AVF? Atlantic Venture Forum returns for our 13th annual event that brings together the best, boldest, most innovative emerging and established IT, Sustainable Technology, Health & Life Sciences, and Ocean Technology companies in Atlantic Canada. We are looking forward to our best line-up yet — Engaging, insightful […]

Executive Lounge Starting Your Journey In Dual-Use Technologies – UPDATED

Executive Lounge: Innovation and Dual-Use

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Digital Nova Scotia 1875 Upper Water St. Suite 201, Halifax

Digital Nova Scotia, the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and Knowledge Park are excited to bring together executives, founders, entrepreneurs, ecosystem partners, and technology leaders for an executive-level discussion focused on defence, security, and dual-use innovation.

Why Salespeople Fail (And What to Do About It)

IGNITE Atlantic - New Glasgow 345 Temperance St, New Glasgow

Overview A Practical Sales Workshop with Jeff Allen, Sandler Training Most businesses in Nova Scotia have built something worth selling—but getting in front of the right buyers, charging what you’re worth, and closing deals without discounting is where growth often stalls. In this free 90-minute workshop, Jeff Allen of Sandler Training will break down why traditional sales approaches fall short—and what to do differently to drive real results. This session is designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals who want a more effective, structured, and confident approach to selling. What You’ll Gain A clearer understanding of why deals stall or fall through Practical strategies to engage the right buyers Tools to confidently communicate value without lowering your price A more structured, repeatable approach to sales Actionable insights you can apply immediately What to Expect This is an interactive session where Jeff will engage with the room to identify real challenges and walks through practical solutions tailored to the group. Come ready to ask questions, share experiences, and leave with tools you can use the same day. About the Speaker Jeff Allen is a Halifax-based Sandler Training coach who helps business owners and sales teams across Atlantic Canada sell with […]