August 5-9 Charlottetown, PEI Prince Edward Island's premier technology and innovation celebration Bridge the Gap: Innovation, Inclusion, and Investment A series of free programming initiatives that connect local talent, remote workers, and visiting professionals with PEI's growing innovation ecosystem. Check out the website for the full agenda and to RSVP.
Join SocialNext for a webinar on branding and storytelling designed for marketing professionals looking to elevate their brand presence and connect more deeply with their audience. This session will cover how to shape a clear brand identity, craft narratives that resonate, and apply storytelling techniques across platforms to drive engagement and loyalty. Led by Will Yang on behalf of Differo, the webinar will offer practical strategies, examples, and inspiration to help turn your brand message into a powerful tool for growth. About Will: Will Yang is a content strategist and branding expert specializing in short-form video and destination marketing. As CEO of Differo Marketing, he has led campaigns for Tourism Nova Scotia, Halifax Shopping Centre, and Discover Halifax. Will empowers businesses to tell compelling, authentic stories—often using just a smartphone. Come have a laugh and up your brand storytelling skill with us!
Join DEFCON Halifax on August 7 at Volta! Network & hear Eman Billah's talk: From Silence to Strike: Tactical Autonomy Emerges. 🎤 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺 Presented by 𝗘𝗺𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵, a Dal engineering grad and co‑founder/CTO of fintech startup Bluethumb Technologies. Also spearheading portable water‑purification tech - he’s one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 30 Under 30 innovators. In this talk, Emran will explore the rapidly evolving world of drone warfare, focusing on how autonomous systems are reshaping modern combat. 🔍 What’s This All About? DEFCON Halifax is your local hub for hackers, tinkerers, and cybersecurity pros. Whether you're just curious or deep in the field, you're welcome here. Come to learn, connect, and be part of Halifax’s growing infosec community. 💡 Why You Should Come: Meet fellow hackers, makers, and defenders Catch a cutting-edge talk on tactical autonomy Share knowledge in a laid-back, pressure-free environment No sponsors. No sales. Just real people and real conversations 📅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: 6:30 PM – Doors Open + Networking 6:55 PM – Welcome 7:00 PM – Emran Billah’s Talk 7:30 PM – Q&A 8:00 PM – More Networking 8:30 PM – Wrap-Up 📸 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀-𝗨𝗽: Photos will be taken during the […]
Essentials of AI for non-profits, a full-day interactive workshop for non-profit professionals, will be held on Tuesday, August 12 at MSVU. Participants will explore how artificial intelligence can advance their mission, ease operational pressures, and amplify impact, without overwhelming their teams or compromising their values. No technical experience or coding knowledge is required! The workshop will be facilitated by Melissa Peneycad, Director of Public Engagement & AI Strategy at MDR Strategy Group, a Halifax-based social enterprise that drives meaningful transformation in non-profit and public sector strategic communications, public engagement, organizational design, and AI. She is the award-winning and best-selling author of Essentials of AI for Beginners and Generative AI Basics & Beyond. Early-bird tickets are $375 per person. Scholarships are available to equity deserving community members.
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!
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 […]
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.
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!
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**
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.
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!
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 […]