Events

An inside look at the top innovations coming out of Atlantic Canada’s start-up ecosystem Get ready to witness the culmination of innovation and entrepreneurship at Dal Demo Day! Join us on Wednesday, September 24th, as we showcase the incredible journey of entrepreneurs who completed the Launch 2025 Summer Accelerator Program, and the ideaBUILD teams who have spent the last 10-months refining prototypes and building physical products. Through months of dedication, from conception to execution, these teams have relentlessly honed their ideas, shaped their companies, achieving remarkable milestones. Now, they’re ready to take the stage and pitch their startup ventures to a live audience. Celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship, creativity, and the transformative power of bold ideas with us. Don’t miss out on this exciting event where innovation takes center stage and dreams become reality! Event Agenda: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Demo Expo featuring the Emera ideaHUB’s ideaBUILD teams 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Live Pitches from Launch Entrepreneurial Teams 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Networking

About this event The Tech Fusion event is a dynamic gathering designed to bridge the gap between technology enthusiasts and a spectrum of industry leaders. This unique event brings together various associations and industry partners, offering attendees an unparalleled opportunity to explore and understand the diverse options available within the tech landscape. Our industry partners will present their unique perspectives and insights, showcasing how their organization can benefit tech enthusiasts and professionals. This concise format allows for a comprehensive overview of each industry’s role, emerging trends, and potential career opportunities! Attendees will gain valuable knowledge about different organizations, helping them make informed decisions about their career paths, professional development, and networking opportunities. The Tech Fusion event is for tech enthusiasts and professionals seeking to expand their horizons and connect with key players in the tech ecosystem. 6:00PM – 6:15PM: Welcome & Registration 6:15PM – 6:20PM: Sponsor Speech 6:20PM – 7:00PM: Community Partner Panel 7:00PM – 7:45PM: Networking 7:45PM – 8:00PM: Program End

Details What to Bring Yourself and your questions so you can show us your WordPress site whether it is just getting started or around for a while.
7:00: Video call opens
7:15 Happiness Bar:
You can share your screen to get help, feedback, learn something new, or help a buddy out. Chat and get to know fellow WordPress bloggers, designers, and developers. Instructions and password to enter will be emailed to you on the day of. See you there! Online Webinar - link will be emailed upon registration

Join us for our Halifax Marketing Meetup: Networking & panel event, where social media pros and digital marketers can meet and enjoy meaningful conversations and new connections. ​We’ll start off with a 20-minute panel discussion on ‘Building a social media community,’ moderated by Joe Teo (HeyOrca) and featuring Daphne North (DashSocial), Joshua Counsil (Good Robot), and Ingrid Deon (Word-Craft). ​Afterwards, stick around for some networking with a twist — we’ll have interactive activations like Networking Bingo (where you’ll have a chance to win a $100 gift card) to make breaking the ice easy and fun! ​Each guest will receive one complimentary drink ticket, with snacks sponsored by HeyOrca and drinks sponsored by DashSocial. ​Come for the insights, stay for the connections. Sea you there!

TECHNATION convenes Canadian public sector leaders to drive meaningful change. At their upcoming Executive Briefing, they're spotlighting bold leaders from the Atlantic Region to explore critical issues and identify opportunities for digital transformation across government services. This curated dialogue is more than just a discussion — it’s a forum for strategic collaboration, transparent value exchange between industry and government and insight-driven action. Location: Volta – 1800 Argyle St Unit 801, Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 DNS is proud to support this event, and DNS Members can access the TECHNATION member pricing for this event.  Member In-person Ticket –  Regularly: $90.00 Early Bird Price: $70.00 Non Member In-Person – Regularly: $110.00 Early Bird Price: $90.00 Members Virtual Ticket – Regularly: $40.00 Early Bird Price: $25.00 Non-Member Virtual Ticket – Regularly:$60.00 Early Bird Price: $40.00 Government Employees Complimentary Early bird pricing until September 3. Network with influential government and industry leaders, and engage in thoughtful conversation as we collaborate to drive digital transformation and procurement modernization. Speaker Bios Jennifer LaPlante Deputy Minister of the Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions Government of Nova Scotia Jennifer LaPlante joined the Government of Nova Scotia after working more than two decades in digital transformation, data governance and artificial intelligence. Much of her work has […]