Past Events from September 4, 2019 – September 10, 2025 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

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SNMA Summer School: Bad Data Is Worse Than No Data: Common Tracking Mistakes That Quietly Kill Sales

You’re making “data-backed” marketing decisions… but what if the data is wrong? In this tactical session we’re breaking down the most common data tracking mistakes that quietly kill sales— and how to fix them before your next campaign. From Google Analytics to UTM links to the best (and worst) ways to track leads and conversions, you’ll walk away knowing: What errors to look for, and how to spot them fast What a comprehensive data system looks like How to build a tracking system that supports real revenue— not just pretty reports About your host: Ally is a data-backed marketing consultant who helps entrepreneurs who don't have time (or money) to waste— take the guesswork out of marketing success. She teaches you to track your marketing and make data-backed decisions on where to invest your marketing efforts, so you can stop the trial-and-error, start focusing on what gets you results, and save time on what doesn't. Join us and get your marketing back on track!

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Executive Lounge: AI Infrastructure in Canada

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

This event is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to Caitlin at caitlin@digitalnovascotia.com. Proceed to registration if you have received an access code. You will be able to join one of two sessions available: Monday, August 18, 2025 | 8:30 - 10:00 AM Monday, August 18, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM -- Join us with the Digital Research Alliance of Canada in collaboration with ACENET and Volta, for an executive consultation on Canada’s national AI infrastructure strategy. The Digital Research Alliance of Canada is consulting with both researchers and industry to help shape the design of Canada’s next-generation AI compute infrastructure. The Alliance is hosting conversations with the research community and with industry stakeholders to ensure the strategy reflects the diverse and evolving needs of Canada’s innovation ecosystem. Canada is investing up to $705 million in a new AI supercomputing system through the AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program—and we want to hear from you! This Canadian-owned and operated system will exponentially increase the compute power available to researchers and industry, unlocking new opportunities for discovery, innovation, and commercialization. (AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program, Government of Canada) The Digital Research Alliance of Canada is leading a series of national consultations to engage the academic community, researchers and industry stakeholders from across the country. The researcher-focused consultation aims […]

SNMA Summer School: The Undying Importance of Understanding the Customer Journey

Talitha is here to share how to build genuine, lasting relationships through customer insights. This session will dig into the evolving customer journey and share data-driven insights, real-world examples, and tools you can actually use to shape smarter, more human marketing strategies. About Talitha: Talitha McCloskey (she/her) is a relationship builder, advocate, and community enthusiast who channels her passion for connection into meaningful impact. As Co-Founder of RaiseHER Community and Strategic Consultant at Growclass, she empowers others to dream big and succeed. A proud board and committee member with organizations like the YWCA and Venture for Canada, Talitha also juggles roles as a freelance writer, partner to Mitch, and devoted mama to her sons. Rooted in a deep love for community and advocacy, Talitha is dedicated to creating spaces where everyone can thrive. She believes in the power of standing up and showing up for others, building a network of women united in mutual support and strength.

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!

2nd Annual Check Point Golf Tournament

Granite Springs Golf Club 4441 Prospect Road, Bayside, Nova Scotia, Canada

Check Point are excited to invite you to their 2nd Annual Golf day presented in partnership with their Valued Channel Partners! August 21st, 2025, 10AM Tee off Granite Springs Golf Club - 4441 Prospect Rd, Bayside, NS B3Z 1L6 Come alone and they'll pair you up with others, or bring a team! What to expect: A fun fill day on the links at Granite Springs Refreshments throughout the day End off the day with a BBQ Lots of great opportunities to network on the course! Spots are limited RSVP today! **This event is not open to students at this time**

Free

Powering what’s next: 2025 business transformation through technology

Virtual Event

Charting the course: technology trends shaping today’s enterprise. Webinar with DXC's CTO Holland Barry. As we cross the midpoint of 2025, enterprise leaders are facing rapid shifts across infrastructure, workforce enablement, and cybersecurity. This session offers a focused briefing on the most impactful trends — and how DXC Technology is helping organizations respond with agility and purpose.   What you’ll learn: Modernizing infrastructure in the AI era Leverage intelligent platforms and cloud-native strategies to stay competitive. Driving workforce productivity at scale Enable hybrid teams with secure, efficient tools and processes. Securing a distributed world Rethink cybersecurity in the age of pervasive threats and remote operations. Why attend? This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from DXC’s technology leaders and gain practical insight into how our decades of experience can help drive your transformation strategy forward. Whether you're shaping IT priorities or guiding business innovation, this session is designed to equip you with the clarity and confidence to act.

Ocean Connector: Sociable!

192 Prince Albert Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. 192 Prince Albert Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

COVE’s Ocean Connector: Sociable! will be held on Thursday, August 21 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Mic Mac Amateur Aquatic Club! The annual Ocean Connector: Sociable! will be held on Thursday, August 21, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Mic Mac Amateur Aquatic Club, located at 192 Prince Albert Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. No presentation or keynote speakers – this Ocean Connector is about networking with the marine tech community!

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – SOVEREIGN PUBLIC CLOUD CAPABILITY

The Government of Canada (GC) is committed to enhancing its digital infrastructure to meet the evolving business needs of various government organizations and to fulfill Canadians' expectations for simple, secure, and efficient delivery of government services and benefits. To this end, Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking to procure commercially available public cloud services that can operate at multiple data sensitivity levels for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and native Platform as a Service (PaaS) CS-IAAS-2024 - Tender Notice | CanadaBuys . In line with this commitment, the GC aims to establish a secure and resilient enterprise digital security ecosystem. This ecosystem will not only support the continuity of services that Canadians depend on, but will also expedite the transition to modern, secure, reliable, user-centric, and barrier-free services, with a strong emphasis on security, privacy and transparency. Upholding the public's trust in Canada's institutions and data holdings is paramount and SSC pursues these goals by focusing on the core principles of integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the data it stores on behalf of the GC. These principles ensure that information is protected from unauthorized access (confidentiality), remains accurate and complete (integrity), and is accessible when needed (availability). Emerging challenges relating […]

Free

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
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Networking Social

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

We're partnering with DevOpsDays Halifax and Volta to bring you THE summer networking event! Meet tech professionals, local leaders, and maybe your next collaborator. Light snacks and drinks provided. Open to: Registered DevOpsDays Halifax 2025 attendees Digital Nova Scotia Members Volta Members Limited spaces available—register now!

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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

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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