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SUMMARY:St Margaret's Bay Networking Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed networking lunch in St Margaret’s Bay. Connect\, collaborate\, and grow your network. \n\n\n\n\n🌟 Networking Lunch – St Margaret’s Bay \nJoin Networking Naturally for a relaxed and welcoming networking lunch with local business owners and professionals in the St Margaret’s Bay area. \nThis is a great opportunity to connect\, build relationships\, and enjoy meaningful conversations in a casual setting. \n📍 Location: Shining Waters Marina \n📅 Date: Tuesday\, April 14\, 2026 \n🕒 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM ADT \n🍽️ Please note: This is a pay-your-own lunch. Guests will order and pay individually. \nBring your business cards and any company information you’d like to share. \nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/st-margarets-bay-networking-lunch/
LOCATION:Shining Waters Marina\, 148 Nautical Way\, Tantallon\, NS\, B3Z 2P3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Responsible AI: Ethics and Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nThis session explores the practical challenges both builders and organizations face when developing\, deploying\, and implementing AI systems. \n\n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday \, April 14\, 2026 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm AST \nWhere: Volta\, 1800 Argyle St.\, Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8 or Virtual via Zoom (log in details will be included in your confirmation email) \nDescription: \nAs AI moves rapidly from research into real-world products and services\, understanding risk\, ethics\, and governance becomes critical. This session explores the practical challenges both builders and organizations face when developing\, deploying\, and implementing AI systems — from data governance and bias to security\, reliability\, and unintended consequences — and how teams can approach responsible AI development without slowing innovation. \nFacilitator: Iaian Archibald \n\n\n\n\nIaian is a seasoned technology entrepreneur\, executive\, and artificial intelligence (AI) strategist who specializes in emerging technologies. He is currently the Executive Director of DeepSense\, an applied AI research platform housed in Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Computer Science. Previously\, as the CEO and co-founder of an ML first ocean technology startup\, he developed an innovative marina and waterfront management software solution. The company was acquired in 2020. A native of Nova Scotia\, Iaian has a commitment to the natural environment and passion for building communities\, often through volunteering. \nNOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows the 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/responsible-ai-ethics-and-risk-management/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Responsible AI: Ethics and Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:This session explores the practical challenges both builders and organizations face when developing\, deploying\, and implementing AI systems.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/responsible-ai-ethics-and-risk-management-2/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Halifax - Agentics Foundation Meetup
DESCRIPTION:​♾️Agentics Foundation — Halifax Launch Meetup \n​Autonomous AI in Practice: From Curiosity to Capability \n​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. \n​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. \n​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. \n​What You’ll Learn \n\n\n​What “agentic AI” really means\nHow autonomous agents differ from chatbots\, copilots\, and traditional AI workflows. \n\n\n​Real tools\, real demos\nSee practical examples using agentic frameworks and infrastructure\, how agents coordinate tasks\, persist memory\, and execute actions in the real world. \n\n\n​From theory to practice\nWhere agentic systems are already being applied: automation\, research\, ops\, trading\, data pipelines\, and more. \n\n\n​How to get involved\nWays to contribute to open-source projects\, join global chapters\, or help shape the Halifax agentic AI community from day one. \n\n\n​Why This Meetup Matters \n​Halifax has a growing tech ecosystem\, but many builders are still encountering AI only through APIs and prompts. \n​This meetup is about: \n\n\n​Lowering the barrier to entry for agentic AI \n\n\n​Creating a local peer community for experimentation and learning \n\n\n​Connecting Halifax builders to a global\, open\, ethical AI movement \n\n\n​Making autonomous systems understandable\, accessible\, and practical \n\n\n​No gatekeeping. No hype-only talks. Just clear explanations\, live examples\, and honest discussion. \n​Who Should Attend \n\n\n​Software developers & engineers \n\n\n​Students and researchers \n\n\n​Founders and product builders \n\n\n​Data\, automation\, and AI practitioners \n\n\n​Anyone curious about where AI is heading next \n\n\n​You do not need prior experience with agent frameworks to attend. \n​About the Agentics Foundation \n​The Agentics Foundation is a not-for-profit organization focused on: \n\n\n​Advancing autonomous\, agent-based AI systems \n\n\n​Supporting open-source tools and education \n\n\n​Building an inclusive global community around ethical\, real-world agentic AI \n\n\n​Helping individuals and organizations learn\, deploy\, and manage AI agents responsibly \n\n\n​This Halifax meetup is the starting point for a recurring local chapter with ongoing talks\, workshops\, and collaborations. \n​If you’ve been wondering “what’s beyond chatbots?” \n​If you’ve been curious but unsure where to start… \n​If you want to help shape how autonomous AI develops locally \n​This is your entry point. \n​We’d love to see you there.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/halifax-agentics-foundation-meetup-2/
LOCATION:1717 Barrington Street Halifax\, NS B3J 2A4\, 1717 Barrington Street Halifax\, NS\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 2A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetups
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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-3/
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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SUMMARY:OpenClaw: The Assistant Who Does It All!
DESCRIPTION:In this demo\, the HiVanya team will show you how to install & effectively use OpenClaw! \n\n\n\n\nOpenClaw 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. \nIn this webinar we will be covering: \n1. What OpenClaw can do for you! \n2. How to install it\, the main components and how to get started. \n3. Demo Claws for me: \na) My personal assisant via text messages \nb) Organize my expenses \n4. Demo Claws for work: \na) Look for RFP’s that are a fit for us\, and create drafts before notifying us. \nb) Researching on LinkedIn to find relevant posts and suggest new people for us to follow. \n5. Q&A
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/openclaw-the-assistant-who-does-it-all/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Networking Nights (Dartmouth)
DESCRIPTION:Networking Nights is expanding to new areas. Meet them at IKEA for an evening of connection\, conversation\, and community. \n\n\n\n\n🌟 Networking Nights \n📅 Thursday\, April 16\, 2026\n🕓 4:30 – 6:30 PM ADT\n📍 IKEA Dartmouth \nJoin 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. \n🎤 Guest Speaker:\n• Torrye Keen\, TD Insurance \nAbout the Speaker: \nTorrye 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. \nKnown 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. \n💬 Expect a relaxed atmosphere\, valuable takeaways\, and plenty of time to connect with fellow professionals in the Dartmouth area. \n✅ Free to attend ✅ Bring business cards ✅ Open to all industries
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/networking-nights-dartmouth/
LOCATION:Ikea Halifax\, 645 Cutler Avenue\, Dartmouth\, NS\, B3B 0M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Women in Machine Learning/Data Science Meetup
DESCRIPTION:WiMLDS 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. \nThis 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. \nJoin to learn\, connect and make the world better. \n\nWiMLDS has a mission to support and promote women and gender minorities who are practicing\, studying or are interested in machine learning and data science.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/women-in-machine-learning-data-science-meetup-6/
LOCATION:The PIER 1209 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetups
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SUMMARY:Military Cyber Defence and the Threats of our Times
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Cohere\, Canada Company is pleased present our CAF Speaker Series with Keynote speaker MGen Dave Yarker \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \nKeynote Speaker: Major-General Dave Yarker\nTopic: Military Cyber Defence and the Threats of our Times\nPrice: $55.00\nDress: Business Smart\nRoom: Regency Ballroom \nAgenda: \n11:30am – Reception\n12pm – Luncheon\n1:30-2pm – Networking
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/military-cyber-defence-and-the-threats-of-our-times/
LOCATION:Lord Nelson Hotel\, 1515 South Park St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 2L2
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:The FAST+ER Framework for Effective AI Prompts
DESCRIPTION:UX NS APRIL MEETUP \nLarge 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. \nIn 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. \n> Agenda\n7:00 PM Doors open\, networking time\n7:15 PM Introductions from the event hosts\, Nata and Ruby\n7:20 PM The FAST+ER Framework for Effective AI Prompts with Charles Novabos\n7:50 PM Q&A\n8:15 PM Networking and wrap-up\n8:45 PM Doors close \n> Speaker Bio\nCharles 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. \nCharles is a community advocate of human-centred design. From 2022 to 2024\, he co-organized UX Salon Halifax (now UXNS). In the past\, he organized UX bootcamps and UX interest groups at his workplace. Outside of UX\, he is passionate about travel and choral singing. \n> How to find the event at Volta (Halifax\, Nova Scotia)\nEnter at 1800 Argyle St. Proceed up the stairs or use the accessible ramp to the left of the stairs. Take the elevator to the 8th floor. Go through the doors ahead. Volta is on your right. Proceed across the space. Take a left down the hallway after the projection wall. The room is ahead\, to the right. \n> Acknowledgements\nThank you enormously to Volta for sharing their space with us. With this venue\, UX NS can continue to grow and scale their meetups for larger audiences. Thank you to Digital Nova Scotia for their sponsorship of UX NS.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/the-faster-framework-for-effective-ai-prompts/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Member Exclusive — From Survival to Sustainability with Matt Thomson
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/member-exclusive-from-survival-to-sustainability-with-matt-thomson/
LOCATION:The PIER\, 1209 Marginal Rd\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 4P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events
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SUMMARY:Cloudflare Immerse Montreal
DESCRIPTION:Big transformation starts with a deeper dive\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\nWhy attend Immerse?\n\n\n\nAttend 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. \n\nJoin Immerse to learn about\n\n\n\n\nAccelerating digital transformation: Discover how the connectivity cloud helps accelerate your digital transformation journey\, consolidating your IT stack and reducing cost and complexity.\nCutting-edge security: Gain critical knowledge into the latest advancements in security against DDoS\, phishing\, and AI-based attacks.\nUpcoming innovation: Get exclusive details into our upcoming innovations and product releases in apps\, security\, and networking\, and share your feedback directly with the Cloudflare product team.\nNetworking and vision: Engage with like-minded individuals\, industry leaders\, and Cloudflare product teams to build connections and gain access to their vision of the future.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/cloudflare-immerse-montreal/
LOCATION:Honeyrose Hotel\, 355 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest\, Montreal\, QC\, H3A 1L6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:IGNITING Women in Business w/ Melissa Pike | New Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:Stop burnout before it starts. Learn boundaries\, mindset shifts\, and self-care tools for women entrepreneurs who want more ease. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\nMelissa 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. \nAbout the Talk\nEntrepreneurship 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. \nBy 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. \nWhat You’ll Gain\nParticipants will leave with practical tools to: \n\nSet and implement boundaries that support success\nShift unhelpful mindset patterns that lead to burnout\nRedefine self-care as a vital (and enjoyable!) part of achievement\n\nThis talk offers a refreshing\, light-hearted approach to personal growth—proving that success doesn’t have to come at the expense of well-being\, and that self-care can be effective\, fun\, and sustainable.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/igniting-women-in-business-w-melissa-pike-new-glasgow/
LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic 352 East River Rd.\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:IGNITING Women in Business w/ Melissa Pike | Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Stop burnout before it starts. Learn boundaries\, mindset shifts\, and self-care tools for women entrepreneurs who want more ease. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\nMelissa 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. \nAbout the Talk\nEntrepreneurship 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. \nBy 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. \nWhat You’ll Gain\nParticipants will leave with practical tools to: \n\nSet and implement boundaries that support success\nShift unhelpful mindset patterns that lead to burnout\nRedefine self-care as a vital (and enjoyable!) part of achievement\n\nThis talk offers a refreshing\, light-hearted approach to personal growth—proving that success doesn’t have to come at the expense of well-being\, and that self-care can be effective\, fun\, and sustainable.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/igniting-women-in-business-w-melissa-pike-sydney/
LOCATION:Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre\, 500 George Street #suite 200\, Sydney\, NS\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Export Café Series: Spain
DESCRIPTION:Overview \n\n\n\nGain actionable insights\, practical considerations\, and trusted contacts to successfully enter and thrive in this market \n\n\n\n\nPart 2: Spain — A Growing European Leader in Biotech\, Pharma\, and Health Innovation \nExplore new horizons and unlock global opportunities with our Export Café Series: Unlocking New Growth Opportunities Abroad in 2026. Life Sciences Nova Scotia\, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub\, presents the second session in this hybrid educational series supporting companies aiming to expand internationally. \nOur next session highlights Spain\, a rapidly advancing life sciences hub known for its strong pharmaceutical industry\, expanding biotech sector\, and robust R&D environment. Spain’s ecosystem offers opportunities across biopharmaceutical innovation\, clinical research infrastructure\, digital health\, and partnerships supported by national and EU level programs. Participants will receive a practical overview of the business landscape\, key opportunity areas\, cultural considerations\, and effective market entry paths. \nLed by experts from Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service\, the session will be followed by a panel of Canadian ecosystem partners who will outline available funding\, programs\, and supports to help Nova Scotia companies pursue business development or R&D collaborations in Europe. \nJoin to learn how to position your business for global success in 2026 and beyond.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/export-cafe-series-spain/
LOCATION:1344 Summer St\, Halifax\, NS B3H 0A8\, 1344 Summer St\, Halifax\, NS\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 0A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260428T133000
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SUMMARY:Trade Market Intelligence Program | Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Explore new markets with Megan MacAulay—learn how TMI insights can guide growth\, reduce risk\, and support smarter expansion decisions. \n\n\n\n\nA Lunch & Learn with Megan MacAulay\nThinking about expanding beyond your local market—but not sure where to start? Understanding where your product or service fits\, and which markets offer the best opportunity\, can make all the difference.\nIn this Lunch & Learn\, Megan MacAulay from Invest Nova Scotia will introduce the Trade Market Intelligence (TMI) program and how it helps businesses make informed decisions about growth and expansion. You’ll learn how to access customized market research\, identify new opportunities\, and reduce the guesswork when exploring new markets.\nWhether you’re considering exporting for the first time or looking to grow into new regions\, this session will show you how data-driven insights can support your next move. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n• What the Trade Market Intelligence (TMI) program is and how it works \n• How to access market research tailored to your business \n• Ways to identify new markets and growth opportunities \n• How data can support smarter\, more strategic decisions \n• Who is eligible and how to get started with TMI \nWho this is for:\nThis session is ideal for startups\, small businesses\, and growing companies interested in expanding beyond their current market—locally\, nationally\, or internationally.\nWalk away with a clearer understanding of how to explore new markets—and the tools available to help you do it with confidence.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/trade-market-intelligence-program-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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260429T160000
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SUMMARY:Startup Canada Tour - Halifax
DESCRIPTION:Join the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem at the Startup Canada Tour to expand your network\, learn from industry leaders\, and apply valuable insights to your early-stage business! \nExpand Your Network \nThis is your opportunity to connect with the people who can help your business thrive! At the Halifax stop of the Startup Canada Tour\, meet business mentors\, support organizations\, and fellow entrepreneurs from across Canada. Dive into the Ask the Expert Lounge\, spark collaborations\, and grow your network with meaningful connections. \nGain Expert Insights \nLearn from leading industry professionals through keynotes\, panels\, mentors\, and workshops. From funding strategies to leveraging technology for growth\, gain actionable knowledge that you can put into practice right away. This opportunity doesn’t come around every day! \nAccelerate Your Growth \nWhether you’re just starting out or ready to scale\, walk away with tools\, resources\, and strategies to take your business to the next level. Turn ideas into action and fuel your next big leap.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/startup-canada-tour-halifax-2/
LOCATION:Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21\, 1055 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 4P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142956
CREATED:20260331T150239Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260514T133000
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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:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T142956
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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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