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SUMMARY:DEFCON Halifax February Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin DEFCON Halifax on Feb 5th at Volta! Network and hear Jay H talk about Anti-Hate OSINT as an OSINT Case Study: From AI to Job-Seeking\n\n\n\n\nDEFCON Halifax – February Meet-Up \n📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday\, February 5th\, 2026 \n🕡 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM \n📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Volta\, Halifax \n🎤 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: \nPresented by Jay Heisler\, a former Voice of America reporter\, the only Canada-based reporter at the time\, and currently a freelance journalist for London Politica\, who has taught citizen journalism remotely to veterans in the US. Jay will present a talk titled ‘Anti-Hate OSINT as an OSINT Case Study: From AI to Job-Seeking\,‘ exploring the world of AI through OSINT. \n🔍 What’s This All About? \nDEFCON 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. \n💡 Why You Should Come: \n\nMeet fellow hackers\, makers\, and defenders\nLearn about the latest security trends and best practices\nShare knowledge in a laid-back\, pressure-free environment\nNo sponsors. No sales. Just real people and real conversations\n\n🤝 Community-Powered and Proudly Sponsor-Free \nDEFCON Halifax aims to create an environment free from sales pitches. We depend on our community’s generosity to cover small expenses. When you register for your free ticket\, you’ll see an optional donation field. Please donate a few dollars. \nAll donations go directly to enhancing DC902 events. \nThank you for helping us grow this community! \n📅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: \n\n6:30 PM – Doors Open + Networking\n6:55 PM – Welcome\n7:00 PM – Jay’s Talk\n7:40 PM – Q&A\n8:00 PM – More Networking\n8:30 PM – Wrap-Up\n\n🌐 Can’t Make It In Person? \nNo problem! We live-stream our talks so you can join in from anywhere. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notified when we go live\, or rewatch this event and past meet-ups later at your convenience. \n📸 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀-𝗨𝗽: \n\nPhotos and a live stream of the talk will be taken during the event.\nIf you RSVP but can no longer attend or are feeling unwell\, please let us know.\nSpecial thanks to Volta for hosting us in their fantastic venue.\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your spot today and join Halifax’s cybersecurity community for an evening of learning\, networking\, and meaningful conversations.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/defcon-halifax-february-meet-up-2/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Halifax - Agentics Foundation Meetup
DESCRIPTION:♾️Agentics Foundation — Halifax Launch Meetup \n​Autonomous AI in Practice: From Curiosity to Capability \n​Agentic AI is no longer a theory experiment or a lab curiosity. It’s becoming a practical way to build systems that plan\, decide\, act\, and adapt\, with real autonomy. \n​This meetup marks the first Halifax gathering of the Agentics Foundation\, a global\, not-for-profit community dedicated to advancing agent-based artificial intelligence through open tools\, education\, and collaboration. \n​Whether you’re new to the idea of autonomous agents or already experimenting with them\, this session is designed to help you understand what agentic AI actually is\, why it matters\, and how people are using it today. \n​What You’ll Learn \n\n\n​What “agentic AI” really means\nHow autonomous agents differ from chatbots\, copilots\, and traditional AI workflows. \n\n\n​Real tools\, real demos\nSee practical examples using agentic frameworks and infrastructure\, how agents coordinate tasks\, persist memory\, and execute actions in the real world. \n\n\n​From theory to practice\nWhere agentic systems are already being applied: automation\, research\, ops\, trading\, data pipelines\, and more. \n\n\n​How to get involved\nWays to contribute to open-source projects\, join global chapters\, or help shape the Halifax agentic AI community from day one. \n\n\n​Why This Meetup Matters \n​Halifax has a growing tech ecosystem\, but many builders are still encountering AI only through APIs and prompts. \n​This meetup is about: \n\n\n​Lowering the barrier to entry for agentic AI \n\n\n​Creating a local peer community for experimentation and learning \n\n\n​Connecting Halifax builders to a global\, open\, ethical AI movement \n\n\n​Making autonomous systems understandable\, accessible\, and practical \n\n\n​No gatekeeping. No hype-only talks. Just clear explanations\, live examples\, and honest discussion. \n​Who Should Attend \n\n\n​Software developers & engineers \n\n\n​Students and researchers \n\n\n​Founders and product builders \n\n\n​Data\, automation\, and AI practitioners \n\n\n​Anyone curious about where AI is heading next \n\n\n​You do not need prior experience with agent frameworks to attend. \n​About the Agentics Foundation \n​The Agentics Foundation is a not-for-profit organization focused on: \n\n\n​Advancing autonomous\, agent-based AI systems \n\n\n​Supporting open-source tools and education \n\n\n​Building an inclusive global community around ethical\, real-world agentic AI \n\n\n​Helping individuals and organizations learn\, deploy\, and manage AI agents responsibly \n\n\n​This Halifax meetup is the starting point for a recurring local chapter with ongoing talks\, workshops\, and collaborations. \n​If you’ve been wondering “what’s beyond chatbots?” \n​If you’ve been curious but unsure where to start… \n​If you want to help shape how autonomous AI develops locally \n​This is your entry point.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/halifax-agentics-foundation-meetup/
LOCATION:Tribe Network\, 1717 Barrington Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 2A4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:AI Showcase and Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join Volta for an evening of showcasing AI applications\, knowledge sharing and collaboration at their AI Showcase and Mixer! \n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm \nWhere: Volta\, 1800 Argyle St\, Suite 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8 \nDescription: \nDive into the world of AI at an evening of inspiring showcases\, expert insights\, and meaningful connections—in partnership with DeepSense. \nTogether with DeepSense\, Volta is bringing the AI community together to spotlight real-world innovation\, practical applications\, and the people shaping what’s next. \nWhat’s in store:\n🚀 Showcase – Experience live AI demos and projects from innovators in the field.\n📚 Learn – Hear from industry experts and on how AI is being applied across real-world use cases.\n🤝 Network – Connect with professionals\, entrepreneurs\, students\, and AI enthusiasts from across the ecosystem. \nAgenda: \n\n6:00 PM – Doors Open\n6:30 PM – Welcome from the Host\n6:35 PM – AI Demos & Presentations\n8:00 PM – Wrap-Up Demos & Presentations\n8:30 PM – Doors Close\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: If you are unable to attend the event please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our team to better prepare for every event. \nBy attending this event\, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to Volta and DeepSense to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ai-showcase-and-mixer-5/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Third Wednesdays: Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Network with some great folks from Halifax’s tech/media/marketing community at this month’s Third Wednesday networking event!  \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/third-wednesdays-networking-event/
LOCATION:The Cannery Kitchen & Social\, The Atlantica Hotel\, 1980 Robie St\, Halifax\, NS\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 3G5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetups
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SUMMARY:Doing Work That Matters - UX NS Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\n\n\n\nUX NS is excited to welcome Barb Spanton to this month’s meetup! \nThere’s a quiet shift happening in the industry. UX professionals are drawn to work that genuinely helps people – work that aims to make a difference and solve real problems. For many\, that path leads to healthcare products and services. Then reality hits. \nDoing meaningful work in healthcare is hard. Progress is slow. Regulation is heavy. Legacy systems\, complex integrations\, and high stakes are the norm. Meanwhile\, fast-moving startups promise higher pay\, shinier titles\, and the thrill of “moving fast and breaking things.” \nThis talk looks beyond the idealized idea of “meaningful work” and into the lived reality of creating impact in complex\, highly regulated domains. \nWith Barb Spanton\, this session will explore what impact really means in healthcare\, why it’s often underestimated\, and how professionals can find purpose\, progress\, and influence—even when the work is anything but glamorous. \nJoin UX NS for an engaging and thought-provoking evening. Snacks and drinks will be served. \nAgenda\n7:00 PM Doors open\, networking time\, snacks and drinks\n7:15 PM Introductions from the event hosts\, Nata and Ruby\n7:20 PM Doing Work That Matters with Barb Spanton\n7:50 PM Q&A\n8:15 PM Networking and wrap-up\n8:45 PM Doors close \nSpeaker Bio\nBarb is a UX leader with over 25 years of experience designing and delivering products in complex\, highly regulated domains\, primarily healthcare. Her work has been shaped by a belief that doing meaningful work—especially work that impacts patients and clinicians—is both deeply challenging and deeply rewarding. \nShe currently leads UX for Siemens Healthineers\, where she supports a global team building the next generation of oncology care solutions while advancing UX maturity across the organization. Barb has been an active voice in the UX community\, speaking and organizing events at the intersection of design and healthcare\, and is passionate about mentoring designers to thrive and have an impact in complex\, real-world environments. \nHow to find the event at Siemens Healthineers (1675 Grafton St. Suite 400\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia)\nEnter through the doors at the North Tower of the Nova Centre (Beside BMO) and head to the fourth floor via the elevators. \nAcknowledgements\nThank you enormously to Siemens Healthineers for sharing their space. Thank you to Digital Nova Scotia for their sponsorship of UX NS. \nSupport us\nUX NS are solely volunteer-run and always looking for sponsors. Besides\, if you liked the event\, please spread the word on social media and bring a friend next time!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/doing-work-that-matters-ux-ns-meetup/
LOCATION:Siemens Healthineers\, 1675 Grafton St Suite 400\, Halifax\, NS\, Canada
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