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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:DEFCON Halifax May Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This month\, Tasha Clowater will be giving talks on cybersecurity for individuals and how it relates to nation-state attacks. \n\n\n\n\nDEFCON Halifax – May Meet-Up \n📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday\, May 7th\, 2026 \n🕡 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM \n📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Volta\, Halifax \n🎤 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: \nPresented by Tasha Clowater\, a Senior Technical Account Manager at BeyondTrust\, will be giving a talk titled: Cybersecurity for Individuals: How It Relates To Nation-State Attacks. \nThe talk reviews common misconceptions about personal security practices and assumptions\, common methods for securing personal security\, what attackers target\, and why these methods work. \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. 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. They 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 grow this community! \n📅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: \n\n6:30 PM – Doors Open + Networking\n6:50 PM – Community News & Update\n6:55 PM – Welcome\n7:00 PM – Tasha’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! This talk is live-streamed so you can join in from anywhere. Subscribe to the YouTube channel to get notified when it goes live\, or rewatch this event and past meet-ups later at your convenience.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/defcon-halifax-may-meet-up/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Vibe Coding Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join Volta for this month’s Vibe Coding Meetup! \n\n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, May 12 \, 2026 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm \nWhere: Volta\, 1800 Argyle St.\, Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8 \nPlease come with Claude Code pro downloaded if possible \nDescription: \nZero to One with Claude Code — No Terminal \nJoin Volta for the next Vibe Coding Meetup on May 12 from 6:00–8:00 PM\, hosted by Sam Silver. \nThis hands-on workshop is designed to take you from idea to a fully shipped app — all in a single evening\, and entirely from your phone. No terminal\, no complex setup. \nParticipants will learn how to use a modern\, real-world developer toolchain: \n\nGitHub for managing code\nVercel for deploying applications\nClaude Code for building and iterating quickly with AI\n\nThe session is structured as a series of fast-paced sprints\, guiding you step-by-step through the process of building and launching your own project. By the end of the night\, every participant will have shipped a live\, vibe-coded app. \nWhether you’re new to building\, exploring AI-assisted development\, or looking to experiment with a more lightweight workflow\, this workshop offers a practical and accessible way to get started. \nCome ready to build\, learn\, and ship. \n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Sam Silver \n\n\n\n\nSam Silver is a Vibe Coding Coach and founder of Bayloch Technologies who helps businesses build applications in hours instead of weeks using AI-assisted coding. Having spent years honing AI-assisted development\, he now empowers others to embrace AI as an augmentation to their capabilities.\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events 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 to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/vibe-coding-meetup-6/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Hack the Elements
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to brace the elements? \nThis upcoming ShiftKey hackathon will focus on the four elements: Earth\, Fire\, Air and Water. Broad enough categories to allow you the freedom to choose the problem you want to solve while staying within the soon to be announced problem statement. *Keep checking our socials for updates! \nThe elements are broad to ensure participants can find a problem in the area they are interested in while staying in the scope of the hackathon. Sign-up for this hackathon and highlight your solution!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/hack-the-elements/
LOCATION:Rowe and Mona Campbell Buildings\, 459 Lemarchant St\, Halifax\, NS\, B3H 3P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Rural Mentor Network | Business Mentoring Session | New Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAn engaging morning with local retired business professionals sharing practical life experiences\, business knowledge\, and soft skills. \nJoin us for an engaging morning with local retired business professionals sharing practical life experiences\, business knowledge\, and soft skills to help entrepreneurs and business owners grow. \nThe session begins with a 45 minute panel discussion where mentors from diverse business backgrounds will share insights on leadership\, communication\, problem-solving\, networking\, and lessons learned throughout their careers. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the event or submit questions to be addressed by the panel. \nFollowing the panel\, we will feature informal one-on-one networking\, giving participants the opportunity to connect directly with the mentors they would like to learn more from. \nA great opportunity to gain practical advice\, ask questions\, and build valuable connections. \nRegister your spot now!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/rural-mentor-network-business-mentoring-session-new-glasgow/
LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic 352 East River Rd.\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetups
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SUMMARY:Coffee\, Community and Co - Work
DESCRIPTION:Need a change of scenery while you work? Join us for Coffee\, Community and Co-Work at Volta! \nDescription:\nNeed a fresh workspace to fuel your focus? ☕✨\nCome spend the day at Volta for Coffee\, Community & Co-Work on Tuesday\, May 26 from 9:00am – 5:00pm.\nThis 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. \nHere’s what you’ll enjoy: \n\nWorkspace access all day—set up for an hour or stay until closing\nComplimentary coffee\, tea\, and treats to keep you energized\nA relaxed co-working vibe with founders\, innovators\, and professionals\nNo agenda. Just a space to work\, connect\, and recharge your productivity.\n\nNOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events 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 to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/coffee-community-and-co-work-4/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetups
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Canada Roadshow + Omada Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to take your network further. \nWhether you’re focused on service provider networks\, MDU\, or campus environments\, this session brings together Omada\, Aginet\, and VIGI paired with SolutionsInc’s control and policy layer\, to simplify and scale operations. Work directly with Omada hardware and build a complete network you can replicate in real deployments
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/atlantic-canada-roadshow-omada-workshop/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 40 Highfield St\, Moncton\, New Brunswick\, E1C 5N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups,Training
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Canada Roadshow + Omada Workshop Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to take your network further. \nWhether you’re focused on service provider networks\, MDU\, or campus environments\, this session brings together Omada\, Aginet\, and VIGI paired with SolutionsInc’s control and policy layer\, to simplify and scale operations. Work directly with Omada hardware and build a complete network you can replicate in real deployments
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/atlantic-canada-roadshow-omada-workshop-part-2/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Darmouth\, 240 Brownlow Ave\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, B3B 1X6\, Canada
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