About Event ​Collect brings together Halifax's creators and innovators—artists and engineers, students and founders, tinkerers and builders. ​Join us for the first of its kind in Halifax: Collect Demo Day. This is not your traditional networking event. Hear talks on songwriting, AI, graphic design, electrical engineering, and personal development. Meet motivated, talented builders and artists of all kinds. Explore demo booths from the Collect community and connect with fellow makers. ​Schedule ​​​​6:00 PM: Pizza social ​​​​6:30 PM: Welcome and collect intro ​​​​6:45 PM: Mainstage Demos ​​​​8:15 PM: Booth exploration ​Why is this event being held? ​Halifax is full of incredibly creative and brilliant individuals, many of whom spend considerable time working independently side by side in cafes, co-working spaces, and on campus. While we occasionally share what we're working on, there is a lack of intentional community focused on this vital aspect of our lives. Collect seeks to create a space that builds this community and fosters deeper collaboration that might not naturally emerge in Halifax. Over the past year, we have accumulated a wealth of incredible members working on a wide range of topics. We are holding this event to let those members share their creations and perspectives with […]

Overview Join us for an evening of showcasing AI applications, knowledge sharing and collaboration at our AI Showcase and Mixer! When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle St, Suite 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 Description: Dive into the world of AI with inspiring showcases, insightful speakers, and networking opportunities. What's in store: 🚀 Showcase: Witness AI projects demonstrated by innovators in the field. 📚 Learn: Gain insights from industry experts on how they’re implementing AI in real-world applications. 🤝 Network: Connect with fellow professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and enthusiasts passionate about AI. Agenda: 6:00 PM: Doors Open 6:30 PM: Welcome from the Host 6:35 PM: AI Demos & Presentations 8:00 PM: Wrap-Up Demos & Presentations 8:30 PM: Doors Close NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our team to better prepare for every event. By 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.

Calling all Agents of Change in Halifax  2026 Halifax Business Awards on January 22nd! The Halifax Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 2026 Halifax Business Awards, a night of celebration with a twist: we’re going on a top-secret spy mission! Your mission? Discover top-secret intel about exceptional business and community leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs across the city. Join us to celebrate and highlight Halifax’s businesses and leaders and learn their secrets of success. Don’t miss out on an exciting evening of spy-themed fun. Awards are unveiled, secrets of success shared, and Halifax’s most daring businesses celebrated. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Premium Networking: Connect with fellow innovators, industry leaders, influential business professionals and change-makers. Themed Experience: An evening filled with fun surprises and interactive elements. Dressing to match the theme is encouraged! Dinner: Delicious three course meal from the Halifax Convention Centre, dietary needs happily accommodated Prize Draws: Take part in prize giveaways throughout the evening. Celebrate Halifax Excellence: Be among the first to celebrate the innovative achievements of our community’s top leaders and businesses.

Overview Join us for this months Vibe Coding Meetup! When: Monday, January 26 , 2026 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle St., Unit 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 Description: Join us for the next Vibe Coding Meetup with Sam Silver, where we’ll explore one of the most powerful ways to level up your AI-assisted development workflow: Custom Rules Files for Vibe Coding. In this session, you’ll learn how to create and use .cursorrules and claude.md files — persistent instruction sets that act as the “brain” behind your AI coding assistants. These configuration files automatically append themselves to every prompt, giving you a consistent, reliable foundation for all of your AI-generated code. Whether you’re building solo, collaborating in a team, or juggling multiple projects, custom rules files ensure your AI tools always understand your: Tech stack Coding standards & style guides Architectural patterns Component structures Naming conventions Project-specific workflows No more repeating the same instructions. No more inconsistent code. Just faster, clearer, more predictable development with AI.

Tourism Networking Event at Mermaid Theatre – Save the Date! We’re kicking off 2026 with an Annapolis Valley Tourism Networking Event at the newly renovated Mermaid Theatre in Windsor! Come explore the refreshed theatre space on Tuesday, January 27th from 5–7pm at 132 Gerrish Street. We have some fun things planned for the evening, and we can’t wait to share more details with you in early January. This event is free to attend and is a great opportunity to connect with industry colleagues, exchange ideas, and get inspired by the growing momentum in our region’s tourism community! Mark your calendars and stay tuned!