Name: POWER LUNCH: Weathering the Digital Storm: Cyber Readiness for Halifax Businesses
Start: 2026-03-31T12:00:00-03:00
End: 2026-03-31T13:30:00-03:00
Location: Halifax Chamber of Commerce Building 32 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth NS B3B 1N1

March 2026
From Scotland to Nova Scotia

Featured March 24 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ADT

Lord Nelson Hotel 1515 South Park St, Halifax, Nova Scotia

This event is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to Derek at derek@digitalnovascotia.com. Proceed to registration if you have received an registration access code. -- Join us for a special Tourism Networking Reception and Lunch welcoming a visiting delegation of Scottish companies from the West Highland Chamber of Commerce. This event will connect Nova Scotia tourism operators, hospitality businesses, retailers, and travel professionals with Scottish companies representing premium food and drink, wellness products, and more. Get a chance to meet with Scottish brands such as The Gael Spirits Co Ltd, Titan Spirits Ltd, Speyside Distillery, 126 Water, Raven Botanicals, Oir Soap, and Sonas Hospitality. This networking event will provide a unique opportunity to: Connect with Scottish entrepreneurs and brand leaders Explore opportunities to bring distinctive Scottish products and experiences to Nova Scotia Build partnerships across tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors Strengthen the historic and cultural connections between Scotland and Nova Scotia Whether you operate a tourism business, restaurant, retail shop, hotel, or travel company, this event offers a valuable opportunity to expand your network and discover potential collaborations with companies from the Scottish Highlands.
AI Showcase and Mixer

March 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ADT

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

Join Volta for an evening of showcasing AI applications, knowledge sharing and collaboration at the AI Showcase and Mixer! When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle St, Suite 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 Description: Dive into the world of AI at an evening of inspiring showcases, expert insights, and meaningful connections—in partnership with Springboard Atlantic. Together with Springboard Atlantic, Volta is bringing the AI community together to spotlight real-world innovation, practical applications, and the people shaping what’s next. What’s in store: 🚀 Showcase – Experience live AI demos and projects from innovators in the field. 📚 Learn – Hear from industry experts and on how AI is being applied across real-world use cases. 🤝 Network – Connect with professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and AI enthusiasts from across the ecosystem. Agenda: 6:00 PM – Doors Open 6:30 PM – Welcome from the Host 6:35 PM – AI Demos & Presentations 8:00 PM – Wrap-Up Demos & Presentations 8:30 PM – Doors Close Dr. Suresh Neethirajan Dr. Suresh Neethirajan develops AI-driven digital twins for dairy and poultry farming to improve sustainability, animal welfare, and emissions management. His work combines computer vision, multimodal sensing, and satellite data to monitor livestock health and benchmark greenhouse gas emissions at farm and regional scales. By […]
Trade Days 2026: Building a Resilient Future Through Export Diversification

March 25 - March 26

Halifax Convention Centre Nova Scotia, Canada

Practical Tools. Expert Skills. Global Knowledge. Nova Scotia is open for business—and the world is watching. Trade Days – The New Frontier is a unique, two-day event that brings together the best minds in trade to help our local businesses diversify and grow beyond borders. What to Expect Day 1 — March 25 : Discover Your Next Opportunity* Meet the decision-makers. Engage with trade commissioners and market insiders in practical discussions and specialized workshops that highlight high-potential markets for Nova Scotian products and services. Day 2 — March 26: Real Stories, Real Growth. Our "Growing Exports" Symposium brings together business leaders, academic experts, and government partners to connect, exchange best practices, and strengthen Nova Scotia’s export community. Gain an edge with panel discussions featuring successful exporters who share exactly how they navigated the complexities of the global stage. * Check out the complete Agenda for Day 1 and Day 2 below. Note to include any dietary requirements when you register. Join the Network This event is a must-attend for exporters, entrepreneurs, municipal leaders, and business associations looking to strengthen the export ecosystem of our province. If your business is ready to expand its reach, join us for this no-cost event for key market insights that can […]
INMC Nova Scotia – Virtual Info Session

March 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am ADT

Online

INMC Nova Scotia International Startup Competition – Virtual Info Session Interested in applying to the INMC Nova Scotia International Startup Competition? Join Ignite for a short virtual information session to learn more about the opportunity and ask questions before applying. This 30-minute session will provide an overview of the competition, review eligibility requirements, walk through the application process, and explain what selected startups can expect from the regional competitions and the opportunity to represent Nova Scotia at the International Network of Michelin Cities Conference in Cuneo, Italy in October 2026. Meet representatives from Ignite Atlantic, along with contacts from each of the Michelin Cities in Nova Scotia, and our special guests from INMC: Mayor Mitchell, Town of Bridgewater, INMC Executive Committee Francesca Dorazio, Chargée de développement de projets internationaux / International Project Officer, Service des Relations Européennes et Internationales Ville de Clermont-Ferrand / Clermont Auvergne Métropole This session is open to startups interested in applying, as well as ecosystem partners who want to learn more about the initiative. Date: March 25 Time: 9:00 – 10 AM Location: Virtual (link provided after registration)
Coffee, Community, and Co-work

March 25 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ADT

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

Need a change of scenery while you work? Join Volta for Coffee, Community and Co-Work! When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 9:00am - 5:00pm Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle St., Unit 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 Description: Need a fresh workspace to fuel your focus? ☕✨ Come spend the day at Volta for Coffee, Community & Co-Work on Tuesday, February 24 from 9:00am - 5:00pm. This isn’t a structured event—just an open invitation to bring your laptop, settle in, and enjoy a change of scenery with harbour views, bottomless coffee, and good company. Here’s what you’ll enjoy: ✅ Workspace access all day—set up for an hour or stay until closing ✅ Complimentary coffee, tea, and treats to keep you energized ✅ A relaxed co-working vibe with founders, innovators, and professionals No agenda. Just a space to work, connect, and recharge your productivity. NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows the team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.
Industry Showcase: Avanade

March 25 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm ADT

The Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 430 Nova Scotia, Canada

Industry Showcase with Avanade Interested in careers in consulting, technology, and digital transformation? Join Shiftkey to hear directly from the team at Avanade and explore what it’s like to work at a global professional services company focused on Microsoft technologies. Benefits of attending:• Learn about Avanade and the work they do• Discover career opportunities within the organization• Gain insight into hiring processes and growth pathways• Network with professionals and recruiters March 25, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Room 430, Goldberg Computer Science Building Register here! https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events
The AI Advantage – How Small Teams Are Outpacing Entire Industries

March 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ADT

Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Learn how AI empowers the ones who know how to use it. Speaker: Herman Liang Join TechTalk Atlantic for a groundbreaking talk that reveals how a small tech team with AI‑native workflows outpaced traditional competitors and scaled to $1M+ in revenue—all by rethinking what developers are truly capable of in the age of AI. In this energizing and practical session, you will learn about: How developers can shift from “doer” to “reviewer” and use AI to 10x productivity The real industries ripe for disruption—the ones still stuck in manual processes Behind-the-scenes breakdowns of 3 powerful AI integrations that automated entire workflows How Suitely built enterprise-grade infrastructure with a tiny team Actionable insights for building AI-native products without huge budgets or research labs This talk is not about hype. It’s about real engineering, real business impact, and the real opportunity for developers who choose to lead the AI transformation instead of fear it. If you're a developer, founder, or tech leader wondering where you fit in the AI era this talk will change how you see the future. Come get inspired. Come learn what’s possible. Come see how you can become the disruptor. CODE OF CONDUCT Agenda: 6:00PM – 6:15PM: Welcome & Registration 6:15PM […]
AI Discovery Series – Virtual Session

Featured March 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm ADT

Online

As technology continues to advance, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are often the ones left behind—not due to lack of ambition, but lack of access, time, and practical support. This half-day virtual workshop is designed to close that gap by giving Nova Scotia SMEs the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to begin using AI in meaningful, cost-effective ways. This workshop is designed for small and medium-sized businesses, but anyone with an interest in learning more about AI is welcome to attend. Let AI do the Work: A Hands-On Workshop of Practical Tools for SMB Leaders Sreejata Chatterjee, CEO and Co-Founder of HiVanya Inc. Sreejata is an AI practitioner & 3X founder with 15+ years of experience building intelligent products. She co-founded & exited LeadSift (AI-driven marketing intelligence platform), & now leads HiVanya, helping companies get measurable results from AI! She also teaches Data Analytics at SMU, advises & invests in startups, & leads a Women in Machine Learning community. AI Agents: Automate Your Knowledge Work Sam Silver, Founder & Lead Instructor at Bayloch Technologies Inc. Sam Silver founded Bayloch Technologies and facilitates AI workshops teaching individuals to augment themselves with AI. His hands-on approach helps participants solve real problems with AI tools, […]
Give to Gain: Women Building Their AI Roadmap

March 26 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ADT

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

Forget what you know about AI events, the rooms where AI is decided rarely have women in them. This one does. This is not a sit-and-listen panel. It is an interactive evening where you build your personal AI roadmap, guided by women who are already in the room where it happens. You will leave with: An action plan built from the conversations you have tonight Connections to women who can help you move forward A community committed to the same shift Join Halifax's leading women and AI communities: Women in AI (WAI), Women in Machine Learning & Data Science (WiMLDS) and The AI Collective— united for one evening. What is this? An evening of fireside conversation, peer matching, and community, built around one question: what can you give, and what do you hope to gain, in the next 30 days using AI? Who’s Coming? Women who are building, navigating, and exploring AI — from founders and researchers to policy leaders, students, and the simply curious. Technical or not, you belong in this room. The Schedule: *Schedule is subject to change 5:30 PM — Doors open · Registration at the Give & Gain Wall 6:00 PM — Women and AI Trivia · Icebreaker + Prize Community Conversation · Fireside […]
ML Model Debugging: Visualization is the Key!

March 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ADT

Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Want to understand why machine learning models fail — and how to fix them? This hands-on session dives into practical ML debugging using visualization-driven techniques. Learn how to diagnose hidden model failure patterns, interpret learning curves and confusion matrices, analyze ROC performance, and investigate error patterns before changing model architecture. You’ll build a stronger, more systematic approach to developing reliable ML systems. Led by Sheida Majouni, PhD Candidate in Computer Science at Dalhousie University and AI/ML Lead at DeepSense. March 26, 2026 6:00–8:00 PM Room 143 FREE Register here! https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events
Summit for Women in Future Technologies (SWIFT)

March 28 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm ADT

Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

This full-day experience is designed by the women of the Faculty of Computer Science, for the women of the Faculty of Computer Science, and will be packed with inspiring conversations, practical insights, and opportunities to grow within a supportive community. SWIFT brings together students, alumni, faculty, and industry professionals for a day of engaging workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focused on empowering women and gender-diverse people to thrive in the technology sector. Whether you are exploring career possibilities, building new skills, or looking to connect with others who share your ambitions, SWIFT offers a welcoming space to learn, network, and celebrate the impact of women in technology. Thanks to the generous support of the Leacross Foundation and ShiftKey Academy, attendance is completely free, and lunch, snacks, and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Join us for a Saturday dedicated to empowerment, inspiration, and community growth — and be part of a movement shaping the future of technology. Date: March 28, 2026 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building Registration: https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
POWER LUNCH: Weathering the Digital Storm: Cyber Readiness for Halifax Businesses

March 31 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ADT

Halifax Chamber of Commerce Building 32 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth NS B3B 1N1 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Building 32 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth NS, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Cyber threats aren’t just a big-company problem. Small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly targeted, often because they lack dedicated security teams. In this Power Lunch, you’ll learn: • The most common cyber risks facing Halifax businesses today • Simple, cost-effective protections every business should have in place • What to do in the first 24 hours after an incident • How to evaluate whether your current protections are enough Meet your speaker: Dan Doiron, Security Expert at Fortinet Dan is a Presales Security Expert at Fortinet, where he works with organizations to design and implement secure network solutions that protect critical systems and data. With nearly two decades of experience in networking and cybersecurity, Dan helps businesses understand evolving security risks and identify practical strategies to strengthen their infrastructure. Prior to joining Fortinet, he held senior network architecture roles where he led teams responsible for network design, implementation, and troubleshooting across complex environments. ABOUT FORTINET Fortinet is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity & the convergence of networking & security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere our customers need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Learn […]

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