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DevOpsDays Halifax

Dalhousie University, Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building. 6100 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia

DevOpsDays Halifax 2025 – bigger, bolder, and back for more! Last year, they welcomed nearly 200 attendees from across the Maritime provinces, hosted 20 expert speakers from around the world, and saw representation from leading tech companies. With a three-day program featuring conference sessions, hands-on workshops, a social networking event, and a speaker dinner cruise, it was a milestone event for the region's tech community. Join them in 2025 as they build on this momentum! Expect insightful talks, engaging Open Spaces, and hands-on learning opportunities on topics such as Cloud Native, Platform Engineering, AI in DevOps, and more. Who attends? DevOpsDays Halifax attracts a diverse mix of professionals, from senior technical leaders and executives to software engineers, platform teams, site reliability engineers, security specialists, and students. Whether you're shaping DevOps strategy at an enterprise level or just starting out in the field, this event is your chance to connect, learn, and grow with the best in the industry. Set against the stunning backdrop of Halifax's waterfront, DevOpsDays Halifax also offers the opportunity to connect over fresh seafood, scenic views, and the warmth of the Atlantic Canadian tech community. DNS Member Discount! Use the discount code DNS_PARTNER_20 for 20% off general […]

$199.50

Right Tool, Right Task: Navigating AI with Precision

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, Canada

Speaker: Jaswanth Tata / Murtaza Lookmanji AI is everywhere—and so is confusion. This practical, no-hype session shows you how to match the right tool to the right task so you get the right outcome. We’ll demystify agents, chatbots, copilots, visualizers, and automation platforms, compare their strengths and limits, and give you a simple decision framework you can reuse at work tomorrow. Expect crisp selection criteria, real Halifax use‑cases, red‑flag questions for vendors, quick evaluators (ROI, risk, privacy), and a takeaway matrix mapping common roles and workflows to proven tools. Leave with a vetted shortlist, smarter guardrails, and the confidence to say “no” to shiny‑but‑wrong AI choices.   CODE OF CONDUCT Agenda: 6:00PM – 6:15PM: Welcome & Registration 6:15PM – 6:20PM: Sponsor Speech 6:20PM – 7:00PM: Speaker Presentation 7:00PM – 7:45PM: Networking 7:45PM – 8:00PM: Program End

Free
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Beyond the Surface: Fixing Real UX Problems

The PIER 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

This hands-on in-person workshop goes beyond surface-level UX fixes to solve real digital experience problems. Learn how organizational structure impacts user experience while gaining concrete evaluation tools to apply immediately. Through guided exercises with real examples, identify true user pain points, prioritize high-impact improvements, and align stakeholder needs with user goals. Leave with actionable methods for creating UX solutions that solve underlying problems rather than just addressing symptoms. Perfect for anyone involved in digital product decisions. Key Takeaways Understand why fixing UX requires a holistic approach that addresses organizational structure and design elements. Learn to identify when surface-level changes aren't enough. Learn practical diagnostic techniques to identify high-impact UX issues and develop a balanced improvement strategy that delivers immediate wins alongside meaningful long-term solutions. Create an actionable framework for aligning stakeholders across your organization and overcoming common barriers to implementing effective UX improvements. Your Presenter: Jamie Gerrard, Founder of 20/20 DIGITAL Jamie Gerrard, Founder of 20/20 Digital, helps organizations improve digital product and service experiences. With expertise in research, design, marketing, and operations, he tackles challenges from multiple angles in the travel and tourism, financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors while sharing knowledge through speaking and coaching.

Free – $40

AI Safety Solution Project: Lessons Learned

The PIER 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

On Friday, September 5 join Ryan Grant, Manager of Operations and Projects at The PIER, and Corey Gleason, Deputy Harbour Master for the AI Safety Solutions Project - Lessons Learned. Friday, September 5 1209 Marginal Rd. Halifax 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch provided HYBRID OPTION - link will be shared the day before the event.   Through The PIER and the Port Opertations Centre, the AI Safety Solution Project set out to collect data through AI and machine learning, beginning in late January 2024. The information collected enabled the Halifax Port Authority to explore data-driven solutions which might reduce the frequency and severity of lost time and reportable traffic incidents. By sharing lessons learned we're demonstarting our value towards continuous improvement which acknowledges project successes, helps us prevent the repetition of past mistakes and ultimately strengthens future project outcomes. We hope to see you there!

Free

GoSec 2025

Montreal Covention Centre 1001 Pl. Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

�� Discover Your Cybersecurity Destination at #GoSec25 in Montreal! Join over 1,500 professionals at GoSec25 this September 10-11 at the Montréal Convention Centre for a transformative experience that blends insightful keynotes, in-depth workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Explore a diverse range of topics from cloud security to AI and everything in between. ⭐ Use our promo code: PROMO CODE for 15% off registration tickets. Experience the revolutionary hybrid format that combines the best of virtual and physical interactions!  

$250 – $450

Dal Business Networking Night

Dalhousie University, Student Union Building, Mcinness Room, 2nd floor, 6136 University Ave, Halifax, NS. 6136 University Ave, Halifax, NS., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Our biggest networking event of the year is back! Dal Business Networking Night, presented by EY is open to students in all years of the Commerce Co-op, Management, and Corporate Residency MBA programs and employers from all industries. This event is an ideal opportunity to promote your brand among Dalhousie business students and meet skilled candidates who are eager to contribute to your organization now or in the future. Attend for the entire run-time, or drop in as your schedule allows. Last year's event was attended by more than 540 students and employer partners. Click here to read the Dal News article and see event photos. If you have dietary restrictions, or require accommodations to help you fully engage in this event, please email Flavia.Lacerda@dal.ca by Friday, September 5th.

Free

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF)

an online information session led by our esteemed member, ISANS, about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). Date: Monday, August 11 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ADT Location: Online (link will be sent after registration) This one-hour session is ideal for immigrants who are Permanent Residents or Canadian Citizens and are seeking to pursue training, certification, or recredentialing in their chosen or related fields. During this session, you will learn: Who is eligible for the AICLF What types of costs the loan can cover The kinds of training or programs supported How the fund is administered across Atlantic Canada Why AICLF may be a better option than private funding sources There will also be time during and after the presentation to ask questions. How to Register: Please complete the registration form by Thursday, August 8 at 5:00 p.m. ADT. A link to join the session will be sent to you before the event.

Free
Recurring

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!

A Deep Dive Into The Atlantic Immigration Program

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) offers a unique opportunity – and imposes unique compliance obligations – on employers brining foreign workers into Atlantic Canada. What are the eligibility criteria for employers and for foreign workers under the AIP? What are the nuances between each of Atlantic Canada’s provinces? What are some tips for designated employers to comply with their obligations as a designated employer? Join McInnes Cooper Immigration Lawyer Hanaa Al Sharief for a virtual roundtable conversation about the Atlantic Immigration Program. Hanaa Al Sharief is an immigration lawyer in Halifax. She also practices in trusts and estates law and estate administration. She is bilingual in Arabic and English with expertise in cross-cultural communications. Throughout her more than 15 years of experience working in Canada and internationally, Hanaa has helped her clients tackle various legal issues.

The Rules of the Game: Competition Law and Procurement

Whether you’re issuing tenders or submitting bids, there are rules in Canadian competition law that you need to be aware of. Join this webinar hosted by the Competition Bureau to learn about:   Why competition law matters to small businesses and entrepreneurs How the Competition Bureau helps protect and promote competition How competition law applies to procurement and what resources are available to businesses and procurement professionals How to protect your business with compliance measures How to recognize bid-rigging in order to prevent it and take action when it occurs   About the Competition Bureau The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that protects and promotes competition for the benefit of Canadian consumers and businesses. Our actions are guided by the principle that competition is good for Canadians. Competition drives lower prices and innovation while fueling economic growth.

Free
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2025 DNS Annual General Meeting

The Board of Directors and the staff of Digital Nova Scotia are excited to invite you to our 2025 Annual General Meeting! Agenda 4-5PM AGM Presentation 5-7:00PM Networking Mixer Two ways to participate In Person: Visit one of our locations across the province. Virtually: Tune in online. Let’s come together to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to seeing you there! In-Person locations Halifax - McInnes Cooper Kentville - Valley Regional Enterprise Network New Glasgow - IGNITE New Glasgow Mahone Bay - Eli + Trix, with Myra  Sydney - Location TBD   Thank you to our Community Sponsors  

Free

Dal Business Society Showcase

Online

Management Career Services is excited to once again provide an opportunity for our valued employer partners to strengthen their employer brand with Dalhousie business student talent! Join us in September for our second annual Dal Business Society Showcase. There are more than a dozen business student societies within Dalhousie’s Faculty of Management, and we are providing you with the opportunity to learn about all of them in one hour. You will then be able to build and strengthen relationships with the societies best aligned with your organization’s recruitment strategies. At this virtual event, each student society will have three minutes to present their value proposition to the employer partners in attendance. Post-event, attendees will receive a document outlining each society, their focus, social media channels, and the name, phone number, and email of their key contact. You choose who you wish to follow up with and how to strengthen your employer brand within our Bachelor of Commerce Co-op, Bachelor of Management, and Corporate Residency MBA societies. We encourage all employer partners to attend this event and multiple representatives from different units and business lines are most welcome. Event invitations will be sent in mid-September, and the event will be hosted […]

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