Responsible AI: Ethics and Risk Management
This session explores the practical challenges both builders and organizations face when developing, deploying, and implementing AI systems.
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VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Halifax – Agentics Foundation Meetup
1717 Barrington Street Halifax, NS B3J 2A4 1717 Barrington Street Halifax, NS, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada♾️Agentics Foundation — Halifax Launch Meetup Autonomous AI in Practice: From Curiosity to Capability Agentic AI is no longer a theory experiment or a lab curiosity. It’s becoming a practical way to build systems that plan, decide, act, and adapt, with real autonomy. This meetup marks the first Halifax gathering of the Agentics Foundation, a global, not-for-profit community dedicated to advancing agent-based artificial intelligence through open tools, education, and collaboration. Whether you’re new to the idea of autonomous agents or already experimenting with them, this session is designed to help you understand what agentic AI actually is, why it matters, and how people are using it today. What You’ll Learn What “agentic AI” really means How autonomous agents differ from chatbots, copilots, and traditional AI workflows. Real tools, real demos See practical examples using agentic frameworks and infrastructure, how agents coordinate tasks, persist memory, and execute actions in the real world. From theory to practice Where agentic systems are already being applied: automation, research, ops, trading, data pipelines, and more. How to get involved Ways to contribute to open-source projects, join global chapters, or help shape the Halifax agentic AI community from day one. Why This Meetup Matters Halifax has a […]
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Third Wednesdays Networking Night
The Cannery Kitchen & Social, The Atlantica Hotel 1980 Robie St, Halifax, NS, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaThis tech networking event happens every Third Wednesday, sponsored by DNS! Network with some great folks from Halifax’s tech/media/marketing community at this month’s Third Wednesday networking event!
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Unlock PIVP Funding: Explore AI Partnerships with DeepSense
OnlineSubmissions are now open for the Productivity & Innovation Voucher Program (PIVP)! Nova Scotia businesses can access funding to advance applied innovation projects with real, measurable outcomes, whether you're developing new products, improving processes, or strengthening operations. Through the program, companies partner with Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions. As part of Dalhousie University, DeepSense can collaborate with you to deliver applied AI projects across all sectors, from prototyping and technical development to advanced data and AI initiatives. Program highlights: • Tier 1: Up to $15,000 for new projects • Tier 2: Up to $25,000 to build on prior work • Work with Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions • Focus on practical projects with clear business impact Join our upcoming info session to learn how the program works, what makes a strong application, and how partnering with DeepSense can help you move your idea forward. 📅 Application deadline: May 15, 2026
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OpenClaw: The Assistant Who Does It All!
OnlineIn this demo, the HiVanya team will show you how to install & effectively use OpenClaw! OpenClaw is an open source software, which can be you can install in your desktop and give it access to only the things you want. For example, to surf the web, use applications, access your files etc. It can do research, write code (aka build little apps for you!), surf the web, organize files and much more. In this webinar we will be covering: 1. What OpenClaw can do for you! 2. How to install it, the main components and how to get started. 3. Demo Claws for me: a) My personal assisant via text messages b) Organize my expenses 4. Demo Claws for work: a) Look for RFP's that are a fit for us, and create drafts before notifying us. b) Researching on LinkedIn to find relevant posts and suggest new people for us to follow. 5. Q&A
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Networking Nights (Dartmouth)
Ikea Halifax 645 Cutler Avenue, Dartmouth, NS, CanadaNetworking Nights is expanding to new areas. Meet them at IKEA for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. 🌟 Networking Nights 📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026 🕓 4:30 - 6:30 PM ADT 📍 IKEA Dartmouth Join us for Networking Nights as Networking Naturally expands to new areas and brings people together for an evening of meaningful connections, local inspiration, and professional growth. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, business owner, or just starting your journey, this is your opportunity to grow your network and meet other professionals in a relaxed, welcoming environment. 🎤 Guest Speaker: • Torrye Keen, TD Insurance About the Speaker: Torrye Keen is a dedicated Business Development Manager at TD Insurance, specializing in Commercial Insurance. She supports small businesses across Atlantic Canada by helping owners better understand their coverage, identify risks, and protect their businesses with confidence. Known for her strong relationship-building approach and commitment to education, Torrye is passionate about helping entrepreneurs feel informed, supported, and empowered as they grow their businesses. 💬 Expect a relaxed atmosphere, valuable takeaways, and plenty of time to connect with fellow professionals in the Dartmouth area. ✅ Free to attend ✅ Bring business cards ✅ Open to all industries
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Bedford Public Library 15 Dartmouth Road, Bedford, NS, CanadaCurious about Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Join the Bedford Public Library for a beginner-friendly introduction to AI, including what it is, how it works, and where you might already be using it in your daily life. You'll explore how AI shapes the media we see and learn how to tell what’s real and what’s generated. No prior experience needed. Just bring your curiosity!
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Women in Machine Learning/Data Science Meetup
The PIER 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, CanadaWiMLDS is pleased to welcome Emily Smits, CEO of Modest Tree, to speak with the Women in Machine Learning community. Modest Tree develops immersive training and digital twin solutions that help organizations visualize complex assets, integrate real-time and enterprise data, and support operational decision-making across industrial environments. This conversation will be especially relevant for those interested in the intersection of machine learning, data science, simulation, and applied AI. Modest Tree’s work connects data, visualization, digital twins, and AI-enabled industrial innovation, including projects involving machine learning and computer vision. Join to learn, connect and make the world better. WiMLDS has a mission to support and promote women and gender minorities who are practicing, studying or are interested in machine learning and data science.
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Military Cyber Defence and the Threats of our Times
Lord Nelson Hotel 1515 South Park St, Halifax, Nova ScotiaIn partnership with Cohere, Canada Company is pleased present our CAF Speaker Series with Keynote speaker MGen Dave Yarker Join us for the CAF Speaker Series Luncheon at Lord Nelson Hotel on April 21, 2026. Enjoy an engaging discussion, fresh perspectives, and the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals over lunch in one of Halifax’s most iconic venues. Keynote Speaker: Major-General Dave Yarker Topic: Military Cyber Defence and the Threats of our Times Price: $55.00 Dress: Business Smart Room: Regency Ballroom Agenda: 11:30am - Reception 12pm - Luncheon 1:30-2pm - Networking
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The FAST+ER Framework for Effective AI Prompts
VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, CanadaUX NS APRIL MEETUP Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Claude are increasingly prevalent in both professional and personal settings. However, the quality of an LLM’s output is directly influenced by the quality of its input. Weak prompts that lack essential elements will lead to unsatisfactory results. In this talk, UX NS will explore strategies for crafting effective AI prompts, then delve into Nikki Anderson’s FAST framework for product prompts, incorporating a few practical tips. Additionally, they will examine how LLMs can be trained to utilize this framework to identify and improve weak prompts. > Agenda 7:00 PM Doors open, networking time 7:15 PM Introductions from the event hosts, Nata and Ruby 7:20 PM The FAST+ER Framework for Effective AI Prompts with Charles Novabos 7:50 PM Q&A 8:15 PM Networking and wrap-up 8:45 PM Doors close > Speaker Bio Charles Novabos (he/him) is a user experience researcher with over a decade of experience in various domains, including e-commerce, hardware development, fintech and currently travel tech with WhereTo, a subsidiary of Flight Centre Travel Group. His interests lie in behavioural user research, especially usability testing and behavioural analytics. He holds two professional UX certifications and a master’s degree in human factors and ergonomics. Charles is a community […]
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Cloudflare Immerse Montreal
Honeyrose Hotel 355 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, QC, CanadaBig transformation starts with a deeper dive Join security, IT, and digital leaders at Immerse, Cloudflare's premier roadshow, to connect with the ideas and technologies driving application, security, and network modernization. We move past inspiration to go deeper into the execution of today's modernization and AI initiatives, providing the practical strategies and real-world solutions you need to overcome challenges. Discover the connectivity cloud for Zero Trust, secure access service edge (SASE), DDoS, and application security, and learn to deploy ambitious AI applications. Hear real-life success stories and find the clarity to drive tangible innovation for your business. Immerse. Go deeper. Why attend Immerse? Attend the Immerse roadshow to go deeper with expertise, gaining essential strategies for modernization and AI initiatives from Cloudflare Subject Matter Experts and industry leaders to plan your company's future priorities. You will future-proof your infrastructure by discovering the power of the connectivity cloud, the unified platform trusted by thousands of forward-thinking enterprises, including 31% of the Fortune 1000, to secure, connect, and build their digital infrastructure, and network for innovation by connecting directly with peers and Cloudflare product teams at the Networking Reception and the popular Ask a Cloudflare Expert area. Join Immerse to learn about […]
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IGNITING Women in Business w/ Melissa Pike | New Glasgow
IGNITE Atlantic 352 East River Rd., New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, CanadaStop burnout before it starts. Learn boundaries, mindset shifts, and self-care tools for women entrepreneurs who want more ease. About the Speaker Melissa is an ICF-Certified Coach with a background in Human Resources who supports high-performing leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams. Her work focuses on mindset shifts, stress management, health and wellness, and major life transitions—including retirement. Melissa helps her clients increase productivity, reduce burnout, and create sustainable balance for a healthier, happier life. About the Talk Entrepreneurship is challenging—and for women, it often comes with the added pressure of putting everyone else first while striving to be nice, humble, accommodating, and endlessly supportive. This talk addresses the hidden cost of that mindset and offers a powerful alternative. By learning how to set and maintain healthy boundaries and reframe limiting beliefs, women entrepreneurs can step into greater confidence, empowerment, and productivity—without guilt. The result? More energy, more clarity, and a more fulfilling business and life. What You’ll Gain Participants will leave with practical tools to: Set and implement boundaries that support success Shift unhelpful mindset patterns that lead to burnout Redefine self-care as a vital (and enjoyable!) part of achievement This talk offers a refreshing, light-hearted approach to personal growth—proving that […]