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SUMMARY:DEFCON Halifax May Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This month\, Tasha Clowater will be giving talks on cybersecurity for individuals and how it relates to nation-state attacks. \n\n\n\n\nDEFCON Halifax – May Meet-Up \n📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday\, May 7th\, 2026 \n🕡 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM \n📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Volta\, Halifax \n🎤 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: \nPresented by Tasha Clowater\, a Senior Technical Account Manager at BeyondTrust\, will be giving a talk titled: Cybersecurity for Individuals: How It Relates To Nation-State Attacks. \nThe talk reviews common misconceptions about personal security practices and assumptions\, common methods for securing personal security\, what attackers target\, and why these methods work. \n🔍 What’s This All About? \nDEFCON Halifax is your local hub for hackers\, tinkerers\, and cybersecurity pros. Whether you’re just curious or deep in the field\, you’re welcome. Come to learn\, connect\, and be part of Halifax’s growing infosec community. \n💡 Why You Should Come: \n\nMeet fellow hackers\, makers\, and defenders\nLearn about the latest security trends and best practices\nShare knowledge in a laid-back\, pressure-free environment\nNo sponsors. No sales. Just real people and real conversations\n\n🤝 Community-Powered and Proudly Sponsor-Free \nDEFCON Halifax aims to create an environment free from sales pitches. They depend on our community’s generosity to cover small expenses. When you register for your free ticket\, you’ll see an optional donation field. Please donate a few dollars. \nAll donations go directly to enhancing DC902 events. \nThank you for helping grow this community! \n📅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: \n\n6:30 PM – Doors Open + Networking\n6:50 PM – Community News & Update\n6:55 PM – Welcome\n7:00 PM – Tasha’s Talk\n7:40 PM – Q&A\n8:00 PM – More Networking\n8:30 PM – Wrap-Up\n\n🌐 Can’t Make It In Person? \nNo problem! This talk is live-streamed so you can join in from anywhere. Subscribe to the YouTube channel to get notified when it goes live\, or rewatch this event and past meet-ups later at your convenience.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/defcon-halifax-may-meet-up/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Workshop: What If Your Pricing is Your Biggest Profit Problem? An AI-Amplified Masterclass for Business leaders
DESCRIPTION:Is your current pricing strategy based on data or guesswork? “What If Your Pricing is Your Biggest Profit Problem? An AI-Amplified Masterclass for Business leaders” is a high-impact\, one-day session that equips leaders with the architecture to align features\, benefits\, and human psychology\, then shows you how AI amplifies every step of the process. \nThis session will dive deep into value discovery and segmentation to uncover what your customers are actually willing to pay\, using AI tools to accelerate research\, surface competitor pricing signals\, and model value scenarios faster than any manual process could. Because AI doesn’t fix broken pricing systems\, it scales whatever system you already have. You’ll make sure yours is worth scaling. \nSymplicity Designs will deliver a hands-on Pricing Masterclass that teaches leaders how to turn price into their most powerful profit lever. Participants will learn to rapidly uncover customer value signals and segments\, apply core pricing models\, and architect price structures that align benefits with buyer psychology. We’ll also show you how to use AI as a co-pilot throughout\, from running OSINT competitor analyses and generating pricing hypotheses\, to drafting value-based proposals and designing 90-day pilots with governance dashboards. \nYou’ll leave with a Value-Based Pricing Ladder framework\, a Pricing KPI Dashboard template\, a Price Test Design guide\, a detailed 90-Day Action Roadmap with roles and milestones\, and ready-to-use AI prompts for competitive pricing research and value-based pricing conversations. \nThese frameworks recently drove a 17% gross-margin lift on a core service line within six months. Bring AI into the equation\, and you move faster from insight to implementation. \nMEET YOUR FACILITATOR\nMatt Symes\, CEO & Founding Partner\nSymplicity Designs\nMatt Symes is the CEO and founding partner of Symplicity Designs. He has guided 600+ private and public-sector organizations through strategic transformation\, unlocking over $1B in profitable growth and helping Symplicity earn and sustain B-Corp certification—with impact that places the firm among the global top decile for the triple bottom line. As a serial company builder\, he has started\, acquired\, and scaled a diversified portfolio—from a specialty coffee roastery to professional services—giving him credibility that most consultants can only reference. \nHe is the AI Entrepreneur-in-Residence at UNB’s Technology Management & Entrepreneurship (TME) program\, a transformation strategist\, and an AI-first organizational architect. Matt’s point of view is direct: AI is no longer an IT project; it’s a management discipline. Since 2023\, he and the Symplicity team have introduced practical AI to more than 300 organizational leaders. Their deeper deployments have produced millions of dollars in unlocked productivity and capacity by redesigning workflows\, compressing cycle times\, and instrumenting decisions with data. His playbook blends leadership behaviors\, change mechanics\, and hands-on systems integration so teams can ship value on Monday—not someday. \nHis operating experience includes stepping in as COO to help scale a CPG firm from $20M to $155M in revenue\, doubling a global IT firm’s revenue in less than three years\, and has supported systemic performance improvements in education and healthcare. His grandfather was a roofer who started a roofing company and his heart lies with helping small business owners. That breadth informs how he mentors founders and executives: align on a compelling future\, make the few hard choices that matter\, and build an environment where execution becomes routine. \nAn award-winning CEO and award-winning educator\, Matt was named Business Leader of the Year by the Halifax Chamber in 2021 for his role in helping the region navigate the Covid-19 pandemic and he has been recognized four times as Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs (2022–2025). Through keynotes\, workshops\, and his 12-month Levership™ cohort\, he distills what works in the field into pragmatic tools leaders can use immediately to scale—without sacrificing their desired lifestyle. Offstage\, you’ll find him enjoying his own espresso\, logging miles as he works toward seven marathons on seven continents\, and living a life of intention and adventure with his partner Emily and their two young daughters. Matt’s a business builder\, a curious human\, and proud girl dad—committed to showing up with purpose (and not just talking about it).
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/workshop-what-if-your-pricing-is-your-biggest-profit-problem-an-ai-amplified-masterclass-for-business-leaders/
LOCATION: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\, B3B 1N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Training,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Government Innovation Showcase Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia\, the Government Innovation Showcase Atlantic brings together Atlantic Canada’s government leaders to explore the region’s transition from Gov 2.0’s digital services to Gov 3.0’s intelligent\, integrated\, citizen-centered governance. This showcase examines how AI\, data\, and modern infrastructure can improve service delivery and strengthen government responsiveness across Nova Scotia\, New Brunswick\, Prince Edward Island\, and Newfoundland and Labrador. \nConnect with leaders from Department of Social Development\, Government of New Brunswick; Finance and Treasury Board\, Government of New Brunswick; Department of Veterans Affairs\, Government of Canada; Nova Scotia Health; Saint John Fire Department\, City of Saint John; Health PEI; Digital Nova Scotia; Shared Services Canada; Department of Education\, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; and Public Service\, Government of Nova Scotia as they share practical strategies\, real-world case studies\, and collaborative solutions for navigating Atlantic Canada’s Gov 3.0 transformation.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/government-innovation-showcase-atlantic-2/
LOCATION:Halifax Convention Centre\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T113000
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SUMMARY:Export Café Series: Germany
DESCRIPTION:Gain actionable insights\, practical considerations\, and trusted contacts to successfully enter and thrive in this market \n\n\n\n\nPart 3: Germany — Europe’s Innovation Powerhouse in Life Sciences \nDiscover new markets for your business through Life Sciences Nova Scotia (LSNS)’s Export Café Series: Unlocking New Growth Opportunities Abroad in 2026. LSNS\, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub\, is pleased to host their third market‑focused session. Each instalment in this hybrid educational series highlights a global market with strong potential for life sciences collaboration and strategic expansion opportunities for Nova Scotia companies. \nThis session will focus on Germany- one of the world’s most robust life sciences markets\, driven by a dense network of biotechnology\, pharmaceutical\, and medical technology organizations supported by advanced research institutions. \nIn this session\, Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service will guide participants through the German market landscape\, exploring business culture\, opportunity areas\, and strategic pathways for Canadian life sciences companies. A partner panel will follow\, highlighting programs and supports available to help Nova Scotia organizations expand their business or R&D presence in Europe’s largest economy. \nLearn how to position your business for global success in 2026 and beyond.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/export-cafe-series-germany/
LOCATION:1344 Summer St\, Halifax\, NS B3H 0A8\, 1344 Summer St\, Halifax\, NS\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 0A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T200000
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SUMMARY:Monday Girl x Digital Nova Scotia: Level Up Your Career Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:​🚀Join Monday Girl x Digital Nova Scotia for an electric fireside chat with Jen Warrington\, Founder & Hiring Advisor at The Warrington Group – a recruitment and career strategy powerhouse who has helped countless professionals transform their personal brand presence into a career-launching moment. \n​This is the conversation you didn’t know you needed. And yes\, there’s a live Q&A. Bring every question you’ve ever wanted to ask a recruiter. \n​Real strategies\, zero fluff\, and the kind of advice that actually moves the needle. \n​✨ What to expect: \n\n\n​A clear framework for building a personal brand that gets you noticed \n\n\n​LinkedIn strategies that work right now for the future of work \n\n\n​Networking with ambitious women driving innovation across sectors \n\n\n​Event Schedule: \n\n\n​👋 5:30pm – 6:00pm – Guests arrive and mingle \n\n\n​🎤 6:00pm – 6:45pm – Fireside Chat with Jen Warrington\, moderated by Claire Quirion & Audience Q&A \n\n\n​🤝6:45pm – 8:00pm – Mocktails and Networking \n\n\n​Meet the Speakers \n\n\n​Jen Warrington\, Founder & Principal\, Recruitment & Career Strategy at The Warrington Group \n\n\n​Claire Quirion\, Director of Project & Program Delivery @ Digital Nova Scotia (Moderator)
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/monday-girl-x-digital-nova-scotia-level-up-your-career-fireside-chat/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T180000
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SUMMARY:Vibe Coding Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join Volta for this month’s Vibe Coding Meetup! \n\n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, May 12 \, 2026 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm \nWhere: Volta\, 1800 Argyle St.\, Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8 \nPlease come with Claude Code pro downloaded if possible \nDescription: \nZero to One with Claude Code — No Terminal \nJoin Volta for the next Vibe Coding Meetup on May 12 from 6:00–8:00 PM\, hosted by Sam Silver. \nThis hands-on workshop is designed to take you from idea to a fully shipped app — all in a single evening\, and entirely from your phone. No terminal\, no complex setup. \nParticipants will learn how to use a modern\, real-world developer toolchain: \n\nGitHub for managing code\nVercel for deploying applications\nClaude Code for building and iterating quickly with AI\n\nThe session is structured as a series of fast-paced sprints\, guiding you step-by-step through the process of building and launching your own project. By the end of the night\, every participant will have shipped a live\, vibe-coded app. \nWhether you’re new to building\, exploring AI-assisted development\, or looking to experiment with a more lightweight workflow\, this workshop offers a practical and accessible way to get started. \nCome ready to build\, learn\, and ship. \n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Sam Silver \n\n\n\n\nSam Silver is a Vibe Coding Coach and founder of Bayloch Technologies who helps businesses build applications in hours instead of weeks using AI-assisted coding. Having spent years honing AI-assisted development\, he now empowers others to embrace AI as an augmentation to their capabilities.\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our team to better prepare for every event. \nBy 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.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/vibe-coding-meetup-6/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260514T120000
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SUMMARY:From Survival to Sustainability with Matt Thomson from Placemaking 4G
DESCRIPTION:High-growth environments demand a lot from founders and leadership teams. The pace of innovation\, constant decision-making\, and pressure to perform can push even the most capable leaders into cycles of stress\, overextension\, and burnout. But sustainable leadership isn’t about working harder\, it’s about building the habits\, boundaries\, and self-awareness that allow both leaders and businesses to thrive over the long term. \nThis refreshingly honest and practical session explores the human side of entrepreneurship: the energy\, values\, and rhythms that quietly shape leadership capacity and business performance. Through real-world insights and practical frameworks\, we’ll examine how stress\, decision fatigue\, and people-pleasing show up in leadership—and how addressing them can directly impact clarity\, profitability\, and long-term resilience. \nTailored for the fast-moving tech community\, this workshop meets founders where they are—ambitious\, innovative\, and often stretched thin—and provides practical tools to build endurance without burnout. Participants will learn strategies to navigate high-stakes environments more sustainably while strengthening both their personal leadership and the health of their business. \nSession Takeaways: \n\nPractical strategies for navigating stress\, decision fatigue\, and people-pleasing;\nA framework for self-leadership in high-growth\, high-pressure environments and;\nClarity on the habits and structures that sustain high performance over time.\n\nMeet Your Presenter \nMatt Thomson is a TEDx speaker\, author\, and co-founder of Placemaking 4G (P4G)\, an award-winning firm helping organizations rethink how they hire and support their people. Matt shares his own journey of burnout and recovery to inspire others to slow down and embrace life’s pauses. He has been featured in the MARS Discovery District’s Portraits of Innovation campaign\, is a member of the Wallace McCain Institute’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program (ELP ’16)\, hosted a podcast with listeners in dozens of countries and is proud to have co-founded the “Mounties for Mental Health” initiative supporting suicide awareness and prevention at Mount Allison University.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/from-survival-to-sustainability-with-matt-thomson-from-placemaking-4g/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260514T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260327T132508Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber Security | Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Learn cybersecurity basics with Matt Usher—spot risks\, protect your business\, and take practical steps to stay secure. \n\n\n\n\nA Lunch & Learn with Matt Usher\nCyber threats aren’t just a concern for large corporations—small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly becoming targets\, often without realizing how vulnerable they may be. \nIn this Lunch & Learn\, Matt Usher from NSCC’s IT program will walk you through the current cybersecurity landscape and what it means for your business. You’ll learn where common risks exist\, how attacks typically happen\, and what practical steps you can take to better protect your data\, systems\, and operations.\nThis session is designed to make cybersecurity approachable—no technical background required—while giving you the knowledge you need to spot risks and take action. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n• Common cybersecurity threats facing small businesses today \n• How to identify vulnerabilities in your systems and processes \n• Simple\, practical steps to improve your business’s security \n• Best practices for protecting sensitive data and information \n• What to do if your business experiences a security breach \nWho this is for:\nThis session is ideal for small business owners\, teams\, and anyone responsible for managing business systems or data—especially those without a dedicated IT or cybersecurity background. \nWalk away with a better understanding of your business’s potential vulnerabilities—and clear\, actionable steps to help keep your operations secure.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/cyber-security-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre\, 500 George Street #suite 200\, Sydney\, NS\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260520T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260505T142941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T140621Z
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SUMMARY:GEO Nova Scotia Insight Forum: Inclusion & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join GEO Nova Scotia for our next virtual Insight Forum: Inclusion and Beyond – How a Clear Digital Strategy Benefits Everyone! \nThis 90-minute session will bring together voices from across sectors and countries to explore what it really means to build a digital future that works for everyone. Together\, we’ll dig into why user-centered public service design matters—not just for those who struggle with digital access\, but for all of us—and why universal digital inclusion must be at the heart of any strong digital strategy. \nWe’ll also look ahead\, imagining a future where service delivery is more accessible\, consistent\, and inclusive by design\, and discuss the kinds of partnerships—across community\, government\, private sector\, and regulatory spaces—that can help us get there. \nStay tuned for our complete lineup of speakers! \nEvent details: \nDate: Wednesday\, May 20 \nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ADT\n(5:00 PM – 6:30 PM BST) \nLocation: Virtual (link to be shared upon registration)
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/geo-nova-scotia-insight-form-inclusion-beyond/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260306T150524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T150524Z
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SUMMARY:Third Wednesdays Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:This tech networking event happens every Third Wednesday\, sponsored by DNS! \nNetwork with some great folks from Halifax’s tech/media/marketing community at this month’s Third Wednesday networking event! 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/third-wednesdays-networking-night-4/
LOCATION:The Cannery Kitchen & Social\, The Atlantica Hotel\, 1980 Robie St\, Halifax\, NS\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 3G5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260511T150356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T150356Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: AI Service Management - Canadian Trustworthiness Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI) deployments require mature management practices\, that are proactively considered and integrated by design into the solutions. AI has many dimensions and lenses\, where cloud computing\, software engineering\, DEVSECOPS\, security\, data analytics merges into a challenging-to-manage eco-system of services. Many Canadian and international standards bodies have AI related activities\, across these dimensions. \nDefining and managing the services within the AI eco-system helps optimize outcomes and efficiencies. \nSteven will provide updates regarding standards efforts\, while mapping to itSMF\, highlighting some uniquely Canadian opportunities and perspectives. \nSpeaker: Steven Woodward \n\nSteven Woodward is founder and CEO at Cloud Perspectives\, helping companies and governments effectively and transparently plan\, secure\, assess\, procure/ contract\, architect\, deliver\, support and monitor cloud and digital transformation opportunities. \nCloud Perspectives helps companies prepare for obtaining an Authorization To Operate (ATO)\, organizing evidence and artefacts while facilitating the cultural change needed to operationalize and execute. \nSteven is respected for being vendor neutral\, logical\, and value-focused\, where current Canadian standards contributions include: AI Ethics\, Geo-Jurisdictions\, Sovereignty\, Cloud Resiliency and Data Governance. \nAt NIST\, Steven co-led the cloud audit and cloud carrier activities\, while contributing to the NIST/ IEEE cloud federation standards. \nFor ISO/ IEC JTC 1\, Steven is the Canadian Vice-Chair of SC38 and is liaison between the software systems standards (SC7) and cloud distributed standards (SC38) committees. \nSteven has contributed to many other publications and communities such as: OMG\, IFPUG\, ITU-T\, TM Forum\, PTC\, itSMF\, IIBA\, ISACA\, ISED\, DGSI and NIST.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/webinar-ai-service-management-canadian-trustworthiness-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260513T170954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T170954Z
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity for SMBs: What Actually Matters | Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and practical Lunch & Learn focused on cybersecurity strategies for small and medium-sized businesses. \n🔐In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape\, cybersecurity is no longer optional—it’s essential. This session is designed specifically for business leaders\, decision-makers\, and entrepreneurs looking to better understand their risk and make informed technology decisions. \n🤖Led by cybersecurity expert Todd Gibbons\, this interactive presentation will break down what actually works when it comes to protecting your business. Expect a conversational format with opportunities to ask questions throughout\, making it accessible whether you’re highly technical or just getting started. \n🤝This event is presented in partnership with the Pictou County Chamber of Commerce. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nCommon cybersecurity risks facing small and medium businesses\nPractical\, real-world strategies to reduce risk\nHow to approach cybersecurity without overcomplicating or overspending\nKey considerations for making informed security decisions\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nTodd Gibbons is a cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience securing enterprise environments across sectors including R&D\, energy\, retail\, finance\, and critical infrastructure. In 2025\, he founded CyberXpose\, bringing that expertise to small and mid-sized businesses through a practical\, risk-based approach to improving security posture and enabling informed decision-making. \nTodd will share practical insights drawn from real-world experience on what actually works to reduce cybersecurity risk for small businesses. \nEvent Details: \n📅Date: May 21\, 2026\n📍Location: IGNITE Northern | 345 Temperance St\, New Glasgow\, NS.\n🕒Time: 12PM – 1PM | Presentation & Discussion\n🍴Lunch will be provided \nCome ready to learn\, ask questions\, and connect with other local business professionals!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/cybersecurity-for-smbs-what-actually-matters-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic 352 East River Rd.\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260512T133157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T133157Z
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SUMMARY:The State of Digital Adoption in Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector
DESCRIPTION:ICTC research found that only 23% of Canadian manufacturers fully succeeded in implementing digital technologies over the past five years. \nA national study conducted by ICTC\, with support from NGen\, examines the challenges and opportunities associated with digital technology adoption in Canadian manufacturing. Drawing on industry surveys\, expert interviews\, and roundtables\, the research explores digital transformation across five sectors: automotive\, aerospace\, biomanufacturing\, fabricated metal products\, and food and beverage. \nThis webinar will explore key findings from the research and implications for manufacturers considering digital transformation. The discussion will also point to practical considerations and next steps that can help companies better prepare for future adoption efforts. \nAbout NGen:\nNext Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) is the industry-led\, non-profit organization leading Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for Advanced Manufacturing. One of five national networks supported by Canada’s ambitious Global Innovation Clusters Initiative. We are founded on the principle that digital transformation in advanced manufacturing will enrich the lives of Canadians\, delivering better products and good jobs while generating the economic growth essential to a better future. \nAbout ICTC:\nThe Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a neutral\, not-for-profit national centre of expertise with the mission of strengthening Canada’s digital advantage in the global economy. For over 30 years\, and with a team of 100 experts\, we have delivered forward-looking research\, practical policy advice\, and capacity building solutions for individuals and businesses. Our goal is to ensure that technology is utilized to drive economic growth and innovation and that Canada’s workforce remains competitive on a global scale.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/the-state-of-digital-adoption-in-canadas-advanced-manufacturing-sector/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260507T123414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T123414Z
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SUMMARY:Building on a Global Scale with Jeremy Millar
DESCRIPTION:  \nOverview \nWhen: Thursday\, May 21\, 2026 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm \nWhere: Volta\, 1800 Argyle St.\, Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8 \n  \nDescription: \nJoin Volta and McInnes Cooper for a fireside chat with Halifax native Jeremy Millar\, a technology executive\, investor\, and entrepreneur. \nThis conversation will explore what it takes to build and scale AI‑driven companies\, drawing on Jeremy’s experience across emerging technologies and venture investing. From early roles at Oracle and Goldman Sachs to his recent work as Chief Development Officer at Consensys — where he helped raise $750M in capital and oversaw more than 100 venture investments — Jeremy will share practical insights for founders navigating growth and capital raising on a global scale. \nThe session will be followed by time to stay and connect with others in the community. \nNOTE: If you are unable to attend any of Volta’s events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows Volta’s team to better prepare for every event. \nBy 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.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/building-on-a-global-scale-with-jeremy-millar/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260520T175655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T175655Z
UID:3502984-1779408000-1779667199@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Hack the Elements
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to brace the elements? \nThis upcoming ShiftKey hackathon will focus on the four elements: Earth\, Fire\, Air and Water. Broad enough categories to allow you the freedom to choose the problem you want to solve while staying within the soon to be announced problem statement. *Keep checking our socials for updates! \nThe elements are broad to ensure participants can find a problem in the area they are interested in while staying in the scope of the hackathon. Sign-up for this hackathon and highlight your solution!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/hack-the-elements/
LOCATION:Rowe and Mona Campbell Buildings\, 459 Lemarchant St\, Halifax\, NS\, B3H 3P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260515T145722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T145722Z
UID:3502836-1779786000-1779793200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Rural Mentor Network | Business Mentoring Session | New Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAn engaging morning with local retired business professionals sharing practical life experiences\, business knowledge\, and soft skills. \nJoin us for an engaging morning with local retired business professionals sharing practical life experiences\, business knowledge\, and soft skills to help entrepreneurs and business owners grow. \nThe session begins with a 45 minute panel discussion where mentors from diverse business backgrounds will share insights on leadership\, communication\, problem-solving\, networking\, and lessons learned throughout their careers. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the event or submit questions to be addressed by the panel. \nFollowing the panel\, we will feature informal one-on-one networking\, giving participants the opportunity to connect directly with the mentors they would like to learn more from. \nA great opportunity to gain practical advice\, ask questions\, and build valuable connections. \nRegister your spot now!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/rural-mentor-network-business-mentoring-session-new-glasgow/
LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic 352 East River Rd.\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260513T182655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T182655Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee\, Community and Co - Work
DESCRIPTION:Need a change of scenery while you work? Join us for Coffee\, Community and Co-Work at Volta! \nDescription:\nNeed a fresh workspace to fuel your focus? ☕✨\nCome spend the day at Volta for Coffee\, Community & Co-Work on Tuesday\, May 26 from 9:00am – 5:00pm.\nThis 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. \nHere’s what you’ll enjoy: \n\nWorkspace access all day—set up for an hour or stay until closing\nComplimentary coffee\, tea\, and treats to keep you energized\nA relaxed co-working vibe with founders\, innovators\, and professionals\nNo agenda. Just a space to work\, connect\, and recharge your productivity.\n\nNOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our team to better prepare for every event. \nBy 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.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/coffee-community-and-co-work-4/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260519T182136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T182136Z
UID:3502903-1779787800-1779811200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Atlantic Canada Roadshow + Omada Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to take your network further. \nWhether you’re focused on service provider networks\, MDU\, or campus environments\, this session brings together Omada\, Aginet\, and VIGI paired with SolutionsInc’s control and policy layer\, to simplify and scale operations. Work directly with Omada hardware and build a complete network you can replicate in real deployments
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/atlantic-canada-roadshow-omada-workshop/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 40 Highfield St\, Moncton\, New Brunswick\, E1C 5N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="SolutionInc":MAILTO:carmella.gillis@solutioninc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260519T141747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T142502Z
UID:3502854-1779789600-1779796800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:From Data to Insight: Practical Statistical Modeling - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop introduces participants to statistical modeling in R\, one of the most widely used languages for statistical computing and data analysis. Statistical models are fundamental tools for understanding relationships in data\, supporting evidence-based decision-making\, and building reliable analytics and AI workflows. \nThe workshop will guide participants through the key steps of a typical statistical analysis process: exploring data\, building statistical models\, interpreting model results\, and communicating findings through clear visualizations. Participants will learn how to implement basic statistical models in R and create informative graphs to better understand and present their results. \nThe session is divided into two parts. The first session focuses on the conceptual foundations of statistical modeling\, including model assumptions\, interpretation\, and how statistical thinking supports reliable analysis. The second session focuses on hands-on coding in R\, where participants will build models\, generate visualizations\, and organize their analysis into a reproducible statistical report using R Markdown. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have practical experience using R to perform statistical analysis and will produce a structured analytical report that integrates code\, results\, visualizations\, and interpretation. This workflow helps ensure analyses are transparent\, reproducible\, and easy to communicate to collaborators and stakeholders. \nPart 2 \nWe will take your learning further in Part Two of our workshop series as we move from foundational concepts into hands-on application. In this session\, participants will apply these methods directly in R while learning how to build a reproducible case study using R Markdown. Through practical exercises and guided instruction\, attendees will explore how to organize analyses\, document workflows\, and create clear\, shareable reports that support collaboration and reproducibility. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your technical skills or improve the way you communicate insights\, this session will provide practical tools you can immediately apply in your work. \n3 Key Takeaways \n\nUnderstand the importance of statistical modeling in data analysis\nGain hands-on experience building models and visualizations in R\nLearn how to create a reproducible statistical report using R Markdown\n\nMeet Your Presenter – Joy Liu \n\nI’m a data-driven researcher with experience turning complex datasets into clear\, accurate insights using R\, SQL\, and advanced analytical tools. \nI enjoy optimizing statistical models\, improving data quality\, and communicating technical information in a way that bridges the gap between professionals and customers. \nI’m passionate about using strong research skills\, clear technical writing\, and continuous learning in AI-supported innovation to help companies make better\, more informed decisions.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/from-data-to-insight-practical-statistical-modeling-part-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260512T124714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T124714Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of GRC: Surviving Disruption
DESCRIPTION:​Speaker: Paul Allen\nSponsor: ISACA Atlantic Provinces Chapter \n\nUser Uploaded Image\n​Technology is evolving faster than traditional governance models can keep pace\, putting pressure on GRC analysts to provide quantitative guidance to support risk management decisions. This effort is compounded as organizations adopt AI\, automate workflows\, and reduce operational costs. Governance\, Risk\, and Compliance teams are under growing pressure to demonstrate expected value or become obsolete. \n​Join this forward-thinking session to prepare for where the industry is heading\, which skills will remain valuable\, and how to prepare for the GRC of the future. \n​All attendees will be eligible to receive 1 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit through ISACA.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/the-future-of-grc-surviving-disruption/
LOCATION:Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre\, 960 Tower Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 2Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260515T153524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T153524Z
UID:3502839-1779955200-1780074000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:AICON Canada 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Halifax\, Thursday 28 May & Friday 29 May 2026\, for the first AICON Canada. Building on the success of AICON Belfast and AICON Silicon Valley\, the two-day Halifax event will focus on AI in the public interest. AICON Canada is an opportunity to engage in thought-provoking sessions about the ways AI increasingly touches our lives\, and how we can advance its best capabilities in service to the public good. Expect two days of speakers\, big ideas\, ethical considerations\, human-centred solutions and real-world considerations. AICON Canada is designed for business leaders\, senior civil servants\, global experts\, innovators\, and researchers who are committed to meaningfully advancing AI that serves human needs.  This event is an opportunity to hear inspired speakers\, exchange ideas and network with a broad cross section of professionals on the leading edge of AI thought and adoption. AICON Canada is more than a two-day conference; it’s the beginning of a crucial national movement\, anchored in Halifax\, for leaders across Canada who want to be equipped to harness AI to serve the public good in a rapidly changing world.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/aicon-canada-2026/
LOCATION:Lord Nelson Hotel\, 1515 South Park St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 2L2
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260529T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260519T182206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T182206Z
UID:3502908-1780047000-1780070400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Atlantic Canada Roadshow + Omada Workshop Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to take your network further. \nWhether you’re focused on service provider networks\, MDU\, or campus environments\, this session brings together Omada\, Aginet\, and VIGI paired with SolutionsInc’s control and policy layer\, to simplify and scale operations. Work directly with Omada hardware and build a complete network you can replicate in real deployments
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/atlantic-canada-roadshow-omada-workshop-part-2/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels Darmouth\, 240 Brownlow Ave\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, B3B 1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="SolutionInc":MAILTO:carmella.gillis@solutioninc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260530T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260530T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260525T125936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T125936Z
UID:3503058-1780156800-1780164000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:UX NS Mixer @ The Pint!
DESCRIPTION:UX NS Meetup Mixer @ The Pint! \n​Join us for a casual evening of networking\, conversation\, and community with fellow UX designers\, researchers\, product thinkers\, and creatives. \n​📅 Saturday May 30\, 2026\n🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n📍 The Pint Public House – Halifax\n1575 Argyle St\, Halifax\, NS B3J 1J7 \n​Come by for great conversations\, new connections\, and an opportunity to meet others passionate about design and user experience. \n​Feel free to invite friends\, coworkers\, and anyone interested in UX and product design. \n​Looking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ux-ns-mixer-the-pint/
LOCATION:The Pint\, 1575 Argyle Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 1J7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260602T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260602T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260527T131442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T134348Z
UID:3503148-1780389000-1780394400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Executive Lounge: Global Lens on Games Development
DESCRIPTION:This event is by invitation only.\nIf you are interested in attending\, please reach out to Derek at derek@digitalnovascotia.com. Proceed to registration if you have received an access code. \n— \nIn partnership with Interactive Society of Nova Scotia and Shred Capital\, we’re is excited to bring together executives\, studio leaders\, researchers\, entrepreneurs\, and ecosystem partners for an executive-level discussion focused on the future of games\, interactive media\, and digital innovation. \nAs AI\, immersive technologies\, and evolving workforce dynamics continue to reshape the global games industry\, emerging ecosystems like Nova Scotia have new opportunities to grow globally competitive studios\, attract talent\, and foster innovation across gaming and interactive media. \nThis Executive Lounge will create a space for meaningful dialogue\, strategic networking\, and industry insight sharing between local leaders and internationally recognized voices from the games and technology sectors. \nWe are excited to welcome special guests from Tencent Games and the broader interactive media ecosystem to discuss: \n\nThe future of game development\nTalent and workforce trends\nAI and emerging technologies\nEntrepreneurship and ecosystem growth\nInternational collaboration opportunities\nBuilding globally competitive creative technology ecosystems\n\nHosted at Digital Nova Scotia’s main offices in Halifax\, this invite-only event will feature moderated conversations\, executive roundtable discussions\, and curated networking opportunities designed to connect decision-makers across Nova Scotia’s growing digital entertainment and interactive media ecosystem. \n— \nSpecial guests for this event include: \nAmir Satvat | Business Development Director @ Tencent Games\n\nAmir works in games\, but what he cares most about is helping people who love video games find work\, leading ASGC\, the largest career support initiative in games\, with 2\,500+ volunteer coaches and 4\,700+ gamers supported. Alongside this work\, Amir is a Business Development Director at Tencent Games in North America. He brings 20 years of experience across Amazon\, Veeam\, VMware\, Dell EMC\, and Goldman Sachs. At Amazon\, he led business development and strategy for Prime Gaming and served as a Principal Producer for Amazon Games. \n  \nMatt Toner | Managing Partner @ Shred Capital\n\nMatt Toner is a seasoned innovation strategist\, venture investor\, and creative economy leader with over two decades of experience building content-driven industries across major tech hubs from New York to Toronto to Silicon Valley\, currently serving as Executive Director at Scaffold Institute where he is working to double the size of Alberta’s game industry. As a serial exited entrepreneur and early-stage investor\, Matt has worked on AAA game franchises and bleeding-edge indies\, earning recognition and awards from TIME magazine and Fast Company for his innovative contributions to the creative technology sector.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/executive-lounge-global-lens-on-games-development/
LOCATION:Digital Nova Scotia\, 1875 Upper Water St. Suite 201\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J1S9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260602T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260526T170449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T170449Z
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SUMMARY:Humans in AI: East Coast Kitchen Party (w/ TELUS Sovereign AI Factory)
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be human in the AI era?\n​It’s Humans in AI Week\, the largest coordinated civilian conversation about AI ever organized and Halifax is in it. \nWe’re answering it the Nova Scotia way: live fiddler\, East Coast food and drinks\, and the people actually building AI for real people in this city. \n​Haligonians building with AI take the mic to answer one question directly: what are you building\, and how does it impact the humans in this city? The room talks back after everyone. \n​✨ Who’s in the room: \n\n​AI builders and founders shaping Halifax’s AI economy\nPolicy\, business\, and community leaders navigating what AI means for their sector\n​The people deciding what gets built and who it’s built for\n​A room for everyone who has felt something about AI to finally come together.\n\n​🗓️ The Schedule \n​5:30 PM — Doors\, food & drinks\n​6:00 PM — AI Collective Welcome\n​6:15 PM — Telus kick off\n​6:45 PM — Builder Talks & discussion\n​7:15 PM — Humans in AI Global Pledge\n​7:30 PM — After-party & networking\n​8:00 PM — Goodnight \n​🌍 The Global Humans in AI Pledge: AI is the most powerful technology ever created\, and it’s moving faster than humanity can adapt. Before you leave on June 2\, you’ll have the chance to make your voice part of history. \n\n​Pledge your name — seen publicly as part of a global initiative reaching hundreds of millions\n​Complete a quick survey — your responses go directly to AI labs and governments worldwide\n​Upload a 30-second video — captured in a documentary. Your voice\, forever.\n\n​Please be advised: Unfortunately\, space is very limited at these community events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event\, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously and we are looking forward to seeing you at a future event very soon! \n​Presented in partnership with TELUS Sovereign AI Factory \n\n​Humans in AI Week Halifax is proudly partnered with the TELUS Sovereign AI Factory\, powered by L-SPARK — Canada’s leading corporate accelerator. \n​About TELUS: TELUS (TSX: T\, NYSE: TU) is a world-leading communications technology company operating in more than 45 countries\, generating over $20 billion in annual revenue and serving 21+ million customer connections. Guided by an enduring “give where we live” philosophy\, TELUS has contributed $1.85 billion globally since 2000 — earning the distinction of the world’s most giving company. \n​Through TELUS Health (161M+ lives across 200 countries)\, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods\, and TELUS Digital\, the company is committed to leveraging technology to enable remarkable human outcomes — the same principle anchoring Humans in AI Week. \n​About the TELUS Sovereign AI Factory. Delivered in partnership with L-SPARK\, Canada’s leading corporate accelerator\, the TELUS Sovereign AI Factory is a national initiative building Canadian AI capacity — connecting high-potential startups with industry leaders\, capital\, and the infrastructure needed to scale sovereign AI from coast to coast. \n​Over the past decade\, L-SPARK has accelerated companies across Canada in AI\, cybersecurity\, SaaS and emerging technologies\, helping them refine their products and raise significant follow-on funding. \n​Learn more about the TELUS Sovereign AI Accelerator \n\n​​The AI Collective is a global non-profit building the human layer for the AI era. We unite 200\,000+ leaders\, builders\, and stakeholders across 100+ forums worldwide to democratize the frontier\, build trust\, and coordinate how society navigates the rapid acceleration of technological progress. \n​All attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/humans-in-ai-east-coast-kitchen-party-w-telus-sovereign-ai-factory/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260507T194502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T194705Z
UID:3502607-1780444800-1780703999@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:2026 Atlantic AI Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic AI Summit provides a regional platform for applied AI collaboration and industry adoption\, connecting regional organizations with national and international leaders shaping the future of artificial intelligence. \nDate: June 3-5\, 2026\nLocation: Dineen Auditorium & Allison McCain Commons\, University of New Brunswick – Fredericton\, NB. Canada.\nRegistration Closes: May 20\, 2026\nEarly Bird Deadline: Feb 28\, 2026 \nTo guarantee your stay at the group rate for the Atlantic AI Symposium\, please complete your hotel reservation by Saturday\, May 2nd. After this date\, rooms may not be available.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/2026-atlantic-ai-summit/
LOCATION:Dineen Auditorium & Allison McCain Commons\, University of New Brunswick\, 15 Dineen Dr.\, Fredericton\, New Brunswick\, NB E3B 5A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260603T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260520T180331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T180331Z
UID:3502988-1780507800-1780515000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Tribe Network Community Social
DESCRIPTION:Tribe has a new home. Come see it. \n​We’ve moved to the 8th floor of 1800 Argyle St — right in the heart of Volta — and we’re throwing open the doors. \n​This is your chance to step into the new space\, connect with the founders\, partners\, and collaborators building alongside us\, and hear what’s coming next. New programs. New opportunities. New ways to plug in. \n​If you’ve ever been part of what Tribe is building — or you’ve been meaning to get connected — this is the night. \n​What to expect: Networking with Atlantic Canada’s startup and innovation ecosystem\, conversations with founders in our programs\, a look at the new space\, and a first look at what Tribe is launching next.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/tribe-network-community-social/
LOCATION:1800 Argyle Street 801 Halifax\, NS B3J 3N8\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072004
CREATED:20260519T143111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T143111Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Tech Forward Awards — Categories\, Nominations & Next Steps
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative session with Kayla McManus\, Member Engagement Manager at Digital Nova Scotia\, as she walks through everything you need to know about submitting a standout nomination for the 2026 Tech Forward Awards\, presented by Tech@RBC. \nWith over 130 nominations received last year\, this session is designed to help nominees put their best foot forward. Kayla will break down the nomination package requirements\, share insights into what the Selection Committee looks for\, and offer practical tips to help your application stand out. \nWhether you’re self-nominating\, putting forward a colleague\, or representing your organization\, this session will equip you with the tools to submit a compelling nomination. \nAward Categories Include: \n\nTalent Champion Award\nTech for Good Award (sponsored by CGI)\nThinking Forward Award (sponsored by Propel)\nProvincial Spotlight Award (sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia)\nBest of Tech Award (sponsored by Compugen)\nOne to Watch Award (sponsored by Dash Social)\nRole Model Award\nDiversity & Inclusion Champion Award (sponsored by Nova Scotia Power)\n\nNomination deadline: Monday\, June 22\, 2026
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/2026-tech-forward-awards-categories-nominations-next-steps/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Webinar,Workshop
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SUMMARY:AI After Dark: Humans in AI (w/ TELUS Sovereign AI Factory)
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be human in the AI era?\n​It’s Halifax’s second event for Humans in AI Week\, the largest coordinated civilian conversation about AI ever organized. \n​Three Haligonians building with AI take the mic at different stages of the build and show us what they’re working on. What’s the problem\, who does it actually help\, and what do they need from the room? \n​The goal is simple: showcase the people building AI for humans. Patients. Students. Seniors. Communities. The people who actually feel the impact of what gets built in this city. \n​TELUS Sovereign AI Factory brings the game. Data Kingdom is a Kahoot-based trivia challenge all about data sovereignty. Test your knowledge\, compete for bragging rights\, and battle it out for the top prize. \n​🏙️ Who’s in the room: \n\n​Early-stage founders and builders working with AI\n​Developers\, students\, and makers building things that matter\n​Business and community leaders are curious about what’s actually being built in Halifax\n\nApply to showcase your build here:\nShowcase your Build! \n​✨ What to expect: \n\n​Three builders sharing real work aimed at real human impact\n​Telus Data Kingdom Quiz — competitive\, fast\, and actually fun\nTacos\, margaritas\, and a cash bar all night\n\n​🛠️ Want to be one of the three builders? We’re selecting three Haligonians to showcase what they’re building. If you’re using AI to impact patients\, students\, seniors\, workers or your community\, we want to hear from you. \n​🗓️ The Schedule \n​5:30 PM — Doors\, tacos & drinks \n​6:00 PM — Welcome & kickoff \n​6:10 PM — Data Kingdom with TELUS \n​6:45 PM — Builder showcases & open floor \n​7:15 PM — Humans in AI Global Pledge \n​7:30PM — Networking & cash bar \n​8:00 PM — Goodnight \n​🌍 The Global Humans in AI Pledge: AI is the most powerful technology ever created\, and it’s moving faster than humanity can adapt. Before you leave on June 2\, you’ll have the chance to make your voice part of history. \n\n​Pledge your name — seen publicly as part of a global initiative reaching hundreds of millions\nComplete a quick survey — your responses go directly to AI labs and governments worldwide\nUpload a 30-second video — captured in a documentary. Your voice\, forever.\n\n​​Please be advised: Unfortunately\, space is very limited at these community events\, and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event\, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously and look forward to seeing you at a future event! \n​Presented in partnership with TELUS Sovereign AI Factory \n​Humans in AI Week Halifax is proudly partnered with the TELUS Sovereign AI Factory\, powered by L-SPARK — Canada’s leading corporate accelerator. \n​About TELUS TELUS (TSX: T\, NYSE: TU) is a world-leading communications technology company operating in more than 45 countries\, generating over $20 billion in annual revenue and serving 21+ million customer connections. Guided by an enduring “give where we live” philosophy\, TELUS has contributed $1.85 billion globally since 2000 — earning the distinction of the world’s most giving company. \n​Through TELUS Health (161M+ lives across 200 countries)\, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods\, and TELUS Digital\, the company is committed to leveraging technology to enable remarkable human outcomes — the same principle anchoring Humans in AI Week. \n​About the TELUS Sovereign AI Factory. Delivered in partnership with L-SPARK\, Canada’s leading corporate accelerator\, the TELUS Sovereign AI Factory is a national initiative building Canadian AI capacity — connecting high-potential startups with industry leaders\, capital\, and the infrastructure needed to scale sovereign AI from coast to coast. \n​Over the past decade\, L-SPARK has accelerated companies across Canada in AI\, cybersecurity\, SaaS and emerging technologies\, helping them refine their products and raise significant follow-on funding. \n​Learn more about the TELUS Sovereign AI Accelerator​ \n​ \nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit building the human layer for the AI era. We unite 200\,000+ leaders\, builders\, and stakeholders across 100+ forums worldwide to democratize the frontier\, build trust\, and coordinate how society navigates the rapid acceleration of technological progress. \n​All attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. \nEvent is full. Register for the waitlist and get notified if another spot opens!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ai-after-dark-humans-in-ai-w-telus-sovereign-ai-factory/
LOCATION:Score Pizza 1646 Barrington Street Halifax\, NS B3J 2A3\, Score Pizza 1646 Barrington Street Halifax\, NS\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 2A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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SUMMARY:XP Game Connect Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nXP Game Connect Atlantic is a one-day B2B event connecting game studios with publishers\, investors\, and industry partners to build stronger game businesses in Atlantic Canada. \nAttend XP Game Connect Atlantic to: \n\nMeet publishers\, investors\, and partners\nGain clarity on the business of game development\nPosition your studio and your projects\nCreate opportunities that move your business forward
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/xp-game-connect-atlantic/
LOCATION:Halifax Convention Centre\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Meetups
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