Events

ALUMNI & DEVELOPMENT Cape Breton University, in collaboration with the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Cape Breton Partnership, will host a special luncheon event titled Perseverance and Prosperity: Imagining a Vibrant Future for Our Island. This gathering will bring together members of the business community for an important update on CBU’s current position, the lessons learned along its journey and its vision for the future.

CBDC Hants Kings is excited to invite you to our Fall Celebration - it's so big that we only do it every 2-3 years!    It is on Wednesday, October 29, from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at Devour! Studios in Wolfville. Come celebrate business resilience and local entrepreneurship, connect with fellow business leaders across the region, and enjoy an inspiring keynote from Eleanor Beaton—award-winning entrepreneur, podcaster, and founder of Safi Media. We’ll also be presenting the Business Award of Distinction from the Atlantic Association of CBDCs to recognize a remarkable business journey in our region. Event Details: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 3:00–5:00 p.m. Devour! Studios, 360 Main Street, Wolfville Catered by Cumin Kitchen & Drink Please register at the link below, we’d love to see you there! If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact: darren.atherton@cbdc.ca Eleanor Beaton is the founder of Safi Media, a coaching and education company dedicated to doubling the number of women founders who sustainably scale to $1M+ by 2030, and the host of the Woman Owned podcast, now ranked in the top 0.5% of all podcasts globally, providing insights and strategies to empower women entrepreneurs. Since 2016, Eleanor has provided training to over 25,000 women entrepreneurs worldwide. A former chair of […]

The Evolution of Animation from Traditional Hand-Drawn to the Digital Pipeline of the Modern Age About this event Science & Tech • Science Join us for an exciting event focused on the dynamic world of animation, where tradition meets innovation! Paper to Pixels is an exclusive event exploring how the art of animation has evolved from its roots in hand-drawn sketches to the sophisticated digital pipelines of today. Whether you're a seasoned animator, aspiring creator, or just an animation enthusiast, this event will illuminate the technological breakthroughs that have transformed the industry. We'll take you through the journey of animation production. Discover how advanced programs and new animation techniques have not only increased productivity but also unlocked new creative possibilities for artists and storytellers. Don't miss this chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at how innovation and imagination come together in the world of animation! 6:00PM – 6:15PM: Welcome & Registration 6:15PM – 6:20PM: Sponsor Speech 6:20PM – 7:00PM: Presentation 7:00PM – 7:45PM: Networking 7:45PM – 8:00PM: Program End

We are excited to be collaborating with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) to launch Startup Huddle Halifax — the first of its kind here in the Province. Startup Huddle is a global program created by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN). It provides a safe and supportive environment where founders present their ventures, share their biggest challenges, and receive constructive feedback from peers, mentors, investors, and community members. It’s not a pitch competition — it’s about authentic stories, real challenges, and collective problem-solving. Startup Huddle is now active in cities around the world, connecting entrepreneurs to networks of support and collaboration. Together, Tribe Network and GEN are creating a monthly forum where the community can: Hear authentic founder stories and challenges Offer feedback, ideas, and connections Build stronger links across Halifax’s startup ecosystem and connect to a global network of innovators Whether you’re a founder, mentor, student, or ecosystem supporter, we’d love to have you join us for the very first Startup Huddle Halifax. Want to pitch your startup? Founders get 6 minutes to present their biggest challenge, followed by 20 minutes of collaborative and constructive feedback from the room. Founders walk away with lessons they can apply in their ventures and new connections across […]

An interactive discussion for tech-sector People & Culture and Talent leaders Join TAP Network and Microserve on November 4th for a morning of bold conversations about how AI is transforming the way we find and hire talent. No slides. No panels. Just practical, peer-level exchange among professionals shaping the future of hiring in tech. In-person event: Calgary, AB Join TAP Network and Microserve for a morning of bold practitioner-led conversations  with your peers in tech talent. The world of tech recruiting is shifting—fast. AI is disrupting how we build teams and how we source, assess, and engage talent. New legislation is on the horizon. And yet… the talent shortage? Still very real. So let’s talk about it. No long slide deck. No panels. No fluff. Just real talk among People & Culture, Talent Acquisition and HR leaders who live and breathe tech talent. This isn’t about consensus, it’s about challenging assumptions, sharing lived experiences, and surfacing the hot takes you won’t find in your average LinkedIn scroll. We’ll unpack questions like: How is AI impacting quality of hire? Is AI bias really worse than human bias? Should shortlisting decisions require human review? Who should attend This event is for tech recruiters, talent leaders, and people professionals looking to exchange insights—not job seekers. It’s designed for […]

Great products don't thrive in isolation, they grow through the teams who sell, support and champion them every day. join us for a lively panel discussion wth Sandra, Sarah and Sarah, where we'll explore how collaboration across teams like these drive product success.

Join DEFCON Halifax on Nov 6th at Volta! Network and hear Levi Ogbaje talk about the skills and mindset you need to break into CyberSecurity