Past Events from September 4, 2019 – September 23, 2025 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Securing Applications with Check Point and AWS: A Unified WAF-as-a-Service Approach

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As web applications and APIs continue to power modern digital experiences, protecting them from evolving cyber threats is more critical than ever. Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring David Hill, Cloud Product Manager, at Check Point Software, and Dhanil Parwani, Senior Partner Solutions Architect, Security & AI, at Amazon Web Services (AWS), in collaboration with CheckMates, as they reveal how CloudGuard WAF-as-a-Service delivers simplified deployment, intelligent threat prevention, and continuous protection. In this webinar, we'll cover: Why CloudGuard WAF-as-a-Service is the future of cloud-native application security How Check Point and AWS deliver integrated, intelligent, and automated protection Real-world use cases and demonstrations with expert Q&A Don't miss the opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and learn how CloudGuard WAF-as-a-Service can transform your approach to application security while accelerating cloud adoption and innovation. Register now to secure your applications with unified WAF protection.

Free
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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!

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.

WEBINAR | A Deep Dive Into The Atlantic Immigration Program

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Details 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.

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

Tech Startup Showcase

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

Presented by ShiftKey Labs, and Volta, in partnership with Dal Innovates. Join ShiftKey Labs and Volta for an exciting evening of insights and connection at the Tech Startup Showcase! As part of Innovation Week, this event offers a unique opportunity to step off-campus and experience one of Halifax’s leading startup support organizations. Attendees will be invited to learn more about local startups, engage in customer discovery interviews, watch demos, and test out prototypes. This event is open to students, professionals, and anyone interested in the startup space. Attendees will be invited to learn more about local startups, engage in customer discovery interviews, watch demos, and test out prototypes Select Innovation Week – Startup Showcase to Register If you’re a start-up interested in showcasing, reach out to us at info@shiftkeylabs.ca The space is accessible by elevator, and specific accessibility requests can be made during registration.

The Tribe Open House

Tribe Network 1717 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Explore our space, learn about programs, and connect with founders, partners, and collaborators.

Free

Dal Business Society Showcase

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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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Here We Code: Tech Industry Fair 

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

Here We Code: Tech Industry Fair is on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025, in the Dalhousie Student Union Building’s McInness Room. Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science and ShiftKey Labs are thrilled to announce that the Here We Code: Tech Industry Fair is on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025, in the Dalhousie Student Union Building’s McInness Room. As with the two previous fairs, it will be open to all post-secondary students studying computer science in Nova Scotia, and we expect to have 1000+ attendees throughout the day. Join us in connecting the future tech generation with the industry! If you have questions or trouble accessing this form, please email Kewoba.Carter@dal.ca. Benefits of attending: Meet with over 30 employers who are interested in seeking out tech talent. Learn about upcoming opportunities directly from Nova Scotian tech companies. Access drop-in career advising Learn about graduate degree opportunities Open to post-secondary students, recently graduated alumni, and anyone interested in exploring Tech professional options

QT Connect Q3 Meetup Halifax

Dalhousie Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

✨Explore the Future, Together Step into the world of exponential technologies—where AI, quantum computing, blockchain, and AR are transforming how we live, work, and connect. This quarter, we’re exploring how these innovations are reshaping industries and what they mean for the queer community. Join us at the QT Connect Meetup in Halifax, hosted by Dalhousie University.It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships in a welcoming, inclusive space where tech and community come together. Date: Sept 23, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM AT Location: Dalhousie University - Goldberg Computer Science Building, Rooms 429 & 430, 6050 University Ave, Halifax, NS B3H 1W5 Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting out, this meetup offers a welcoming space for everyone. Enjoy engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and a chance to unwind with fellow professionals. We don't want ticket costs to be a barrier to joining us in this discussion. We have scholarship and volunteer tickets available. To sign up for a scholarship ticket or to volunteer, fill out this form. Event Schedule & Agenda 5:00 pm Registration & Networking 5:45 pm QT & Partner Welcome and Announcements 6:00 pm Presentation + Q&A 6:45 pm Ask & Offer 7:00 pm […]

$10 – $30