Events from September 18, 2024 – February 19 › Meetups › – Page 22 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Third Wednesday

The Cannery Kitchen & Social, The Atlantica Hotel 1980 Robie St, Halifax, NS, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Jeff has returned to host a back-to-school Third Wednesday on September 18th, from 5-7:30pm at the Cannery bar in the Atlantica Hotel with Digital Nova Scotia & friends - join us at Halifax's longest-running tech meetup - no registration necessary and all welcome!

DEFCON Halifax October Meet-Up

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Join us on October 26th, 6:30 PM at Volta for a cybersecurity meet-up! Network, learn, and hear Larry Cameron’s talk on Darkweb hunting.

Halihax Data Science Meetup

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

📣 About The Speakers Jacob MacRitchie Full Stack and Automation Systems Developer @ Samson Digital A self-taught dev building internal-tools with AI at Samson Digital in Cape Breton. Shameer Iqbal CEO & Co-founder of Kardio Diagnostix 💪 Proudly Supported By Community Sponsors Concrete Ventures An Atlantic Canadian Pre-Seed Venture Capital Fund Dash Hudson A social media management platform that delivers sophisticated insights and workflow tools - - Wattpad The world's most-loved social storytelling platform Content Bloom A digital consultancy that combines creativity, technology, data, and digital trends to deliver solutions that improve the bottom line for enterprise clients 🔎 About Halihax Halihax' mission is to inspire, connect, and grow the builders and creators of the Atlantic Canadian technology ecosystem. Halihax offers a suite of resources to engage with the regional technology and startup community. Operating primarily as an online community through Slack, we offer a space for anyone to collaborate and learn with leading industry experts, and share support for local initiatives. Want to join in on the conversation? Join the conversation in our Slack community

DEFCON Halifax November Meet-Up

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Join us on November 28th at 6:30 PM at Volta for our final meet-up of the year and network with cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts! We're excited to have Brandon S. return for a feature talk titled "The Internet of Sh*t: When Your Toaster Joins a Hacker Club" 🤖💀A talk about the increasing rise in 'smart' devices. 💡 Why You Should Attend: ✅ Connect with like-minded cybersecurity professionals ✅ Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends ✅ Share insights and knowledge in a relaxed, no-pressure environment No sponsors. No sales pitches. Just good conversations and valuable connections! 🤝 ✨Agenda: 📌6:30 PM - Doors Open, #Networking 📌 6:55 PM - Welcome & Introductions 📌7:00 PM - Brandon's Talk 🎙 📌 7:30 PM - Q&A 🧐 📌8:00 PM - More Networking 📌 8:30 PM - Event Wrap-Up Special thanks to Volta for hosting us in their awesome venue! 🙏 We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones!⚠️ 📸 Reminder: Photos will be taken during the event. If you RSVP but can't make it, please let us know. 🔥 Get your ticket now and close the year with meaningful connections and great insights.

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Third Wednesday

Atlantica Hotel Halifax 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us at Third Wednesday! Pop by and chat with Halifax's tech/media/marketing community at the Atlantica Hotel. Introduce yourself during the 30-second intro/opportunity spots, and meet a great group of interesting people to chat with. All welcome, no need to register!

Industry Showcase: Ubisoft

Ubisoft Halifax 1505 Barrington St #1200, Halifax, NS, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Details coming soon! 📅 

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Third Wednesday

Atlantica Hotel Halifax 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us at Third Wednesday! Pop by and chat with Halifax's tech/media/marketing community at the Atlantica Hotel. Introduce yourself during the 30-second intro/opportunity spots, and meet a great group of interesting people to chat with. All welcome, no need to register!

GEO Nova Scotia Insight Forum: Exploring the UK’s Approach to Digital Equity

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM AST (Nova Scotia Time) Location: Virtual Join us for a compelling virtual panel discussion featuring leading experts on digital inclusion: Dr. Emma Stone, Director of Evidence and Engagement, Good Things Foundation Professor Simeon Yates, Professor of Digital Culture, Department of Communication and Media, University of Liverpool Dr. Chloe Blackwell, Loughborough University Katherine Hill, Loughborough University Our panel will explore groundbreaking research on the Minimum Digital Living Standard (MDLS)—a transformative framework that goes beyond a single device or minimal access. This research examines what is needed for individuals and families to thrive in an increasingly digital society, accounting for diverse household types across nations in the UK. The MDLS model has garnered significant attention, influencing UK and Scottish government policies, and aims to drive greater equity in digital access and inclusion. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into a model shaping the future of digital equity!

WordPress Halifax #82: Topic TBA

Details 7:00: Video call opens 7:10: Topic - TBA Instructions and password to enter will be emailed to you on the day of. See you there!

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Third Wednesday

Atlantica Hotel Halifax 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us at Third Wednesday! Pop by and chat with Halifax's tech/media/marketing community at the Atlantica Hotel. Introduce yourself during the 30-second intro/opportunity spots, and meet a great group of interesting people to chat with. All welcome, no need to register!