The 2026 Tech Forward Awards, presented by Tech@RBC, are back and ready to ignite inspiring conversations and showcase the ever-expanding tech community in Nova Scotia.  This night is about celebrating our innovative changemakers, bold ideas, diverse voices and local organizations building our province's tech sector.  Connect with a community of peers, share ideas, and strengthen the ties that make our community so special.   The Tech Forward Awards presented by Tech@RBC features 8 unique awards: Talent Champion Award Tech for Good Award sponsored by CGI Thinking Forward Award Provincial Spotlight Award sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia Best of Tech Award sponsored by Compugen One to Watch Award sponsored by Dash Social Role Model Award Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award sponsored by Nova Scotia Power AGENDA Cocktail reception: 5:00pm-6:30pm Dinner and Awards Ceremony: 6:30pm Closing remarks: 9:00pm MEDIA CONSENT Photography and video recording will take place at this event. By attending, you consent to being photographed and/or filmed, and to the use of these materials by Digital Nova Scotia for promotional, marketing, and communications purposes. _______ The gala is on the second floor of the Museum. Elevators are located near the entrance.