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SUMMARY:Nova Scotia’s Digital Economy Report Launch: Findings & Future Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the official launch of a first-of-its-kind report on Nova Scotia’s digital economy\, offering a comprehensive view of its economic footprint\, labour market dynamics\, and future growth trajectories. Presented by Nortal Canada. \nThis session will bring together leaders from across industry\, government\, and the broader ecosystem to explore what is driving growth in the province’s digital economy\, where key constraints exist\, and what is needed to unlock the highest growth potential. \nThe event will feature opening remarks to set the context for Nova Scotia’s digital future\, followed by a presentation of key findings from the report\, highlighting key insights related to talent\, investment\, productivity\, and economic outcomes. This will be followed by a panel discussion that will then bring together sector leaders to reflect on the findings\, share lived experiences\, and discuss implications for their business strategy and broader and ecosystem development. \nThe session will: \n\nProvide a clear and data-driven picture of Nova Scotia’s digital economy\, including its contribution to GDP and employment;\nExamine the balance of supply and demand\, including emerging pressures related to talent availability\, experience levels\, and retention;\nHighlight key gaps limiting growth\, including firm scale-up\, capital intensity\, and technology diffusion;\nSurface the critical enablers needed to support long-term growth\, from talent development and attraction to infrastructure\, policy\, and market access and;\nExplore future growth scenarios and what they mean for province’s trajectory and positioning.\n\nThis event is designed to leave participants with a shared understanding of the opportunities and trade-offs ahead\, and a clearer sense of where to focus efforts to support a more resilient\, inclusive\, and competitive digital economy in Nova Scotia
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/nova-scotias-digital-economy-report-launch-findings-future-outlook/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events
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SUMMARY:Marketing Your SME on a Budget: Practical Strategies for Growth
DESCRIPTION:SME’s often face the challenge of growing their brand with limited marketing budgets. This practical workshop is designed to help business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and marketing managers learn how to maximize their impact without overspending. Participants will explore cost-effective marketing strategies\, including leveraging social media\, building strong customer relationships\, creating engaging content\, and using free or low-cost digital tools. \nThrough real-world examples and hands-on exercises\, attendees will discover how to identify their target audience\, craft compelling messages\, and prioritize the marketing activities that deliver the highest return on investment. The workshop will also cover how to measure results and adjust strategies to ensure continued growth. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will leave with actionable ideas\, practical tools\, and a simple marketing plan they can immediately apply to promote their SME effectively—even on a tight budget. \nPrioritize High-Impact\, Low-Cost Channels \nLearn how to focus your limited budget on marketing activities that deliver the greatest return\, such as social media\, email marketing\, partnerships\, and word-of-mouth strategies \nCreate Consistent\, Valuable Content \nDiscover how simple\, authentic content can build trust\, attract customers\, and strengthen your brand without requiring expensive campaigns or large teams \nMeasure What Works and Optimize \nUnderstand how to track key marketing metrics and use free or affordable tools to evaluate performance\, refine your strategy\, and continuously improve result \nMeet Your Presenter –  Alison Knott \nAlison Knott is the founder of Alison K Consulting; a marketing consultancy with a commitment to supporting small but mighty teams who put good into the world get more visibility. \nSince 2014\, Alison has been helping B2B teams market their nuanced\, sensitive\, or complex subject matter offerings. By addressing messaging\, capacity\, and technology simultaneously in her strategic work\, she helps both for-profit and non-profit team members connect their marketing efforts to their sales pipeline and mission. As a queer business owner\, Alison has an affinity for attracting and working with underrepresented folk in sectors such as mental health\, executive training\, life sciences\, HR\, community development\, government relations\, education\, philanthropy\, and sustainability. \nStartup Ecosystem Advisor \nAlison holds marketing advisory and mentor roles for national cohorts such as CQCC Out for Business\,  Business + Arts’ artsvest program\,  Lab2Market (Founders Council)\,  The Forum E-Series\, Grow Now\, and Digital Skills For Women+. \n  \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/marketing-your-sme-on-a-budget-practical-strategies-for-growth/
LOCATION:The PIER 1209 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events,Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260505T170000
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SUMMARY:DNS Member Mixer - Spring Social
DESCRIPTION:Join Digital Nova Scotia for a Member Mixer in Dartmouth! This in-person\, member-exclusive evening at Nine Locks is one you won’t want to miss.  \nWhether you’re a new to Digital Nova Scotia or a seasoned member\, this is your chance to meet your fellow members\, form new connections\, and foster lasting relationships.  \nRegister now to reserve your spot. \n*This event is open to Digital Nova Scotia Members with a Professional Membership level or higher.  \nTo learn more about joining or upgrading\, contact Kayla at kayla@digitalnovascotia.com. \n_____ \nParking: Nine Locks parking lot \nAccessibility: The event is on the main floor \nEvent Code of Conduct
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/dns-member-mixer-spring-social/
LOCATION:Nine Locks Brewery\, 221 Waverley Road\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Meetups
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SUMMARY:From Data to Insight: Practical Statistical Modeling
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop introduces participants to statistical modeling in R\, one of the most widely used languages for statistical computing and data analysis. Statistical models are fundamental tools for understanding relationships in data\, supporting evidence-based decision-making\, and building reliable analytics and AI workflows. \nThe workshop will guide participants through the key steps of a typical statistical analysis process: exploring data\, building statistical models\, interpreting model results\, and communicating findings through clear visualizations. Participants will learn how to implement basic statistical models in R and create informative graphs to better understand and present their results. \nThe session is divided into two parts. The first session focuses on the conceptual foundations of statistical modeling\, including model assumptions\, interpretation\, and how statistical thinking supports reliable analysis. The second session focuses on hands-on coding in R\, where participants will build models\, generate visualizations\, and organize their analysis into a reproducible statistical report using R Markdown. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have practical experience using R to perform statistical analysis and will produce a structured analytical report that integrates code\, results\, visualizations\, and interpretation. This workflow helps ensure analyses are transparent\, reproducible\, and easy to communicate to collaborators and stakeholders. \n3 Key Takeaways \n\nUnderstand the importance of statistical modeling in data analysis\nGain hands-on experience building models and visualizations in R\nLearn how to create a reproducible statistical report using R Markdown\n\nMeet Your Presenter – Joy Liu \nI’m a data-driven researcher with experience turning complex datasets into clear\, accurate insights using R\, SQL\, and advanced analytical tools. \nI enjoy optimizing statistical models\, improving data quality\, and communicating technical information in a way that bridges the gap between professionals and customers. \nI’m passionate about using strong research skills\, clear technical writing\, and continuous learning in AI-supported innovation to help companies make better\, more informed decisions.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/from-data-to-insight-practical-statistical-modeling/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Webinar,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Monday Girl x Digital Nova Scotia: Level Up Your Career Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:​🚀Join Monday Girl x Digital Nova Scotia for an electric fireside chat with Jen Warrington\, Founder & Hiring Advisor at The Warrington Group – a recruitment and career strategy powerhouse who has helped countless professionals transform their personal brand presence into a career-launching moment. \n​This is the conversation you didn’t know you needed. And yes\, there’s a live Q&A. Bring every question you’ve ever wanted to ask a recruiter. \n​Real strategies\, zero fluff\, and the kind of advice that actually moves the needle. \n​✨ What to expect: \n\n\n​A clear framework for building a personal brand that gets you noticed \n\n\n​LinkedIn strategies that work right now for the future of work \n\n\n​Networking with ambitious women driving innovation across sectors \n\n\n​Event Schedule: \n\n\n​👋 5:30pm – 6:00pm – Guests arrive and mingle \n\n\n​🎤 6:00pm – 6:45pm – Fireside Chat with Jen Warrington\, moderated by Claire Quirion & Audience Q&A \n\n\n​🤝6:45pm – 8:00pm – Mocktails and Networking \n\n\n​Meet the Speakers \n\n\n​Jen Warrington\, Founder & Principal\, Recruitment & Career Strategy at The Warrington Group \n\n\n​Claire Quirion\, Director of Project & Program Delivery @ Digital Nova Scotia (Moderator)
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/monday-girl-x-digital-nova-scotia-level-up-your-career-fireside-chat/
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events
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SUMMARY:From Survival to Sustainability with Matt Thomson from Placemaking 4G
DESCRIPTION:High-growth environments demand a lot from founders and leadership teams. The pace of innovation\, constant decision-making\, and pressure to perform can push even the most capable leaders into cycles of stress\, overextension\, and burnout. But sustainable leadership isn’t about working harder\, it’s about building the habits\, boundaries\, and self-awareness that allow both leaders and businesses to thrive over the long term. \nThis refreshingly honest and practical session explores the human side of entrepreneurship: the energy\, values\, and rhythms that quietly shape leadership capacity and business performance. Through real-world insights and practical frameworks\, we’ll examine how stress\, decision fatigue\, and people-pleasing show up in leadership—and how addressing them can directly impact clarity\, profitability\, and long-term resilience. \nTailored for the fast-moving tech community\, this workshop meets founders where they are—ambitious\, innovative\, and often stretched thin—and provides practical tools to build endurance without burnout. Participants will learn strategies to navigate high-stakes environments more sustainably while strengthening both their personal leadership and the health of their business. \nSession Takeaways: \n\nPractical strategies for navigating stress\, decision fatigue\, and people-pleasing;\nA framework for self-leadership in high-growth\, high-pressure environments and;\nClarity on the habits and structures that sustain high performance over time.\n\nMeet Your Presenter \nMatt Thomson is a TEDx speaker\, author\, and co-founder of Placemaking 4G (P4G)\, an award-winning firm helping organizations rethink how they hire and support their people. Matt shares his own journey of burnout and recovery to inspire others to slow down and embrace life’s pauses. He has been featured in the MARS Discovery District’s Portraits of Innovation campaign\, is a member of the Wallace McCain Institute’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program (ELP ’16)\, hosted a podcast with listeners in dozens of countries and is proud to have co-founded the “Mounties for Mental Health” initiative supporting suicide awareness and prevention at Mount Allison University.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/from-survival-to-sustainability-with-matt-thomson-from-placemaking-4g/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Tech Forward Awards
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis night is about celebrating our innovative changemakers\, bold ideas\, diverse voices and local organizations building our province’s tech sector.  \nConnect with a community of peers\, share ideas\, and strengthen the ties that make our community so special.   \nThe Tech Forward Awards presented by Tech@RBC features 8 unique awards: \n\nTalent Champion Award\nTech for Good Award sponsored by CGI\nThinking Forward Award\nProvincial Spotlight Award sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia\nBest of Tech Award sponsored by Compugen\nOne to Watch Award sponsored by Dash Social\nRole Model Award\nDiversity & Inclusion Champion Award sponsored by Nova Scotia Power\n\nAGENDA \nCocktail reception: 5:00pm-6:30pm \nDinner and Awards Ceremony: 6:30pm \nClosing remarks: 9:00pm \nMEDIA CONSENT\n \nPhotography 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. \n_______ \nThe gala is on the second floor of the Museum. Elevators are located near the entrance.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/tech-forward-awards-2/
LOCATION:Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21\, 1055 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 4P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events
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