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SUMMARY:Coffee\, Community and Co - Work
DESCRIPTION:Need a change of scenery while you work? Join Coffee\, Community and Co-Work at Volta! \n\n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 from 9:00am – 5:00pm \nWhere: Volta\, 1800 Argyle St.\, Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8 \nDescription: \nNeed a fresh workspace to fuel your focus? ☕✨ \nCome spend the day at Volta for Coffee\, Community & Co-Work on Wednesday\, April 29 from 9:00am – 5:00pm. \nThis isn’t a structured event—just an open invitation to bring your laptop\, settle in\, and enjoy a change of scenery with harbour views\, bottomless coffee\, and good company. \nHere’s what you’ll enjoy: \n✅ Workspace access all day—set up for an hour or stay until closing \n✅ Complimentary coffee\, tea\, and treats to keep you energized \n✅ A relaxed co-working vibe with founders\, innovators\, and professionals \nNo agenda. Just a space to work\, connect\, and recharge your productivity. \nNOTE: If you are unable to attend any of the event 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/coffee-community-and-co-work-3/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Bridging Marine Excellence w/ AI-Driven Observability
DESCRIPTION:AI observability foundations\, real-time visibility\, public sector and defense outcomes\, plus a Dynatrace demo for strategic innovation. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Overview\nJoin PureLogic and Dynatrace for a private session exploring how AI-driven observability is helping organizations gain real-time visibility across increasingly complex environments. Set against the backdrop of Atlantic Canada’s marine innovation ecosystem\, this event will highlight how observability supports mission-critical operations across both public and private sectors\, including defense. \nThroughout the day\, attendees will learn about the foundations of AI Observability\, the value of real-time insights for strategic decision-making\, and how public sector customers are using Dynatrace to improve performance\, resilience\, and innovation. The session will also include live demonstrations showing how observability can help organizations respond to operational challenges\, modernize with confidence\, and build a stronger common operating picture. \nEvent Details\nWhen: Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM\nWhere: Colin McLean Hall\, COVE | 27 Parker Street\, Dartmouth\nTheme: Bridging Marine Excellence with AI-Driven Observability
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/bridging-marine-excellence-w-ai-driven-observability/
LOCATION:COVE\, Colin MacLean Hall\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Training
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SUMMARY:Spring Dinner: AI in Practice: Working Smarter
DESCRIPTION:The fourth industrial revolution is here\, and it’s changing how we do business\, how we interact with each other\, and how we learn. To make sure Halifax is ready and able to take full advantage of this exciting opportunity\, join the Halifax Chamber of Commerce at the 2026 Spring Dinner for a discussion on real-world applications of AI. Speakers will highlight how Nova Scotia-based organizations are already using AI to drive productivity\, innovation\, and impact through practical and human-centred approaches. \nLearn how AI is being applied across sectors in Nova Scotia while recognizing effective AI adoption depends on human skills like strong critical thinking\, ethics\, and leadership. You’ll hear from experts on broad reflections on AI and the future of work\, and move into a conversation on tangible success stories\, starting with the adoption of AI in post-secondary education to increasing productivity for local companies. \nFeaturing presentations from: \n\nMatt Symes\, Symplicity Designs\nPractical examples of how AI tools are being used in business today for productivity\, systems improvement\, and making a difference in the bottom line. \n\nMike Smit\, Dalhousie University Faculty of Management\nHow educational institutions are adapting to AI\, how it’s changing how and what we learn\, and the ways we can ensure the next generation has the skills they need. \n\nKaren Bedard\, PhD\, FCCMG (fellow of the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists) \nMolecular and Cyto Geneticist\, IWK Clinical Genomics Laboratory \nAssociate Professor\, Dept of Pathology\, Dalhousie University \nHow AI is enhancing research and healthcare possibilities by increasing capacity: creating new jobs\, more opportunities\, and high-level qualified\, expert jobs \n\nVictor Martinez\, Lead Data Analytics (Precision Medicine)\, IWK Health \nHow AI is enhancing research and healthcare possibilities by increasing capacity: creating new jobs\, more opportunities\, and high-level qualified\, expert jobs
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/spring-dinner-ai-in-practice-working-smarter/
LOCATION:Halifax Convention Centre\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Formally Verified AI: What Machine-Checked Proofs Reveal About LLM Compression
DESCRIPTION:Speaker \n​Sean Simms \n​Founder & CEO\, Manazo Labs (HarmonicQ Inc.) — Halifax\, Nova Scotia \n​Most AI research is tested by running experiments and comparing results on standard tests. But what happens if you check a published AI method using strict\, formal math instead of just experiments? This talk walks through a real example: we used the Lean 4 proof system to mathematically verify Google Research’s TurboQuant method. The full proof includes 8 files and 58 machine‑checked results\, with no gaps or assumptions. While doing this\, we also fixed three issues in the original paper: we improved one of the constants by 43%\, we put a clear limit on an assumption that was previously left open‑ended\, and we proved that one of the design choices in the method is actually the best possible. The talk ends with a live demo showing how these verified results can be used in real AI systems. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/formally-verified-ai-what-machine-checked-proofs-reveal-about-llm-compression/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Marketing Your SME on a Budget: Practical Strategies for Growth
DESCRIPTION:SME’s often face the challenge of growing their brand with limited marketing budgets. This practical workshop is designed to help business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and marketing managers learn how to maximize their impact without overspending. Participants will explore cost-effective marketing strategies\, including leveraging social media\, building strong customer relationships\, creating engaging content\, and using free or low-cost digital tools. \nThrough real-world examples and hands-on exercises\, attendees will discover how to identify their target audience\, craft compelling messages\, and prioritize the marketing activities that deliver the highest return on investment. The workshop will also cover how to measure results and adjust strategies to ensure continued growth. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will leave with actionable ideas\, practical tools\, and a simple marketing plan they can immediately apply to promote their SME effectively—even on a tight budget. \nPrioritize High-Impact\, Low-Cost Channels \nLearn how to focus your limited budget on marketing activities that deliver the greatest return\, such as social media\, email marketing\, partnerships\, and word-of-mouth strategies \nCreate Consistent\, Valuable Content \nDiscover how simple\, authentic content can build trust\, attract customers\, and strengthen your brand without requiring expensive campaigns or large teams \nMeasure What Works and Optimize \nUnderstand how to track key marketing metrics and use free or affordable tools to evaluate performance\, refine your strategy\, and continuously improve result \nMeet Your Presenter –  Alison Knott \nAlison Knott is the founder of Alison K Consulting; a marketing consultancy with a commitment to supporting small but mighty teams who put good into the world get more visibility. \nSince 2014\, Alison has been helping B2B teams market their nuanced\, sensitive\, or complex subject matter offerings. By addressing messaging\, capacity\, and technology simultaneously in her strategic work\, she helps both for-profit and non-profit team members connect their marketing efforts to their sales pipeline and mission. As a queer business owner\, Alison has an affinity for attracting and working with underrepresented folk in sectors such as mental health\, executive training\, life sciences\, HR\, community development\, government relations\, education\, philanthropy\, and sustainability. \nStartup Ecosystem Advisor \nAlison holds marketing advisory and mentor roles for national cohorts such as CQCC Out for Business\,  Business + Arts’ artsvest program\,  Lab2Market (Founders Council)\,  The Forum E-Series\, Grow Now\, and Digital Skills For Women+. \n  \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/marketing-your-sme-on-a-budget-practical-strategies-for-growth/
LOCATION:The PIER 1209 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events,Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260505T170000
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SUMMARY:DNS Member Mixer - Spring Social
DESCRIPTION:Join Digital Nova Scotia for a Member Mixer in Dartmouth! This in-person\, member-exclusive evening at Nine Locks is one you won’t want to miss.  \nWhether you’re a new to Digital Nova Scotia or a seasoned member\, this is your chance to meet your fellow members\, form new connections\, and foster lasting relationships.  \nRegister now to reserve your spot. \n*This event is open to Digital Nova Scotia Members with a Professional Membership level or higher.  \nTo learn more about joining or upgrading\, contact Kayla at kayla@digitalnovascotia.com. \n_____ \nParking: Nine Locks parking lot \nAccessibility: The event is on the main floor \nEvent Code of Conduct
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/dns-member-mixer-spring-social/
LOCATION:Nine Locks Brewery\, 221 Waverley Road\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Meetups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260505T120000
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SUMMARY:From Data to Insight: Practical Statistical Modeling
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop introduces participants to statistical modeling in R\, one of the most widely used languages for statistical computing and data analysis. Statistical models are fundamental tools for understanding relationships in data\, supporting evidence-based decision-making\, and building reliable analytics and AI workflows. \nThe workshop will guide participants through the key steps of a typical statistical analysis process: exploring data\, building statistical models\, interpreting model results\, and communicating findings through clear visualizations. Participants will learn how to implement basic statistical models in R and create informative graphs to better understand and present their results. \nThe session is divided into two parts. The first session focuses on the conceptual foundations of statistical modeling\, including model assumptions\, interpretation\, and how statistical thinking supports reliable analysis. The second session focuses on hands-on coding in R\, where participants will build models\, generate visualizations\, and organize their analysis into a reproducible statistical report using R Markdown. \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have practical experience using R to perform statistical analysis and will produce a structured analytical report that integrates code\, results\, visualizations\, and interpretation. This workflow helps ensure analyses are transparent\, reproducible\, and easy to communicate to collaborators and stakeholders. \n3 Key Takeaways \n\nUnderstand the importance of statistical modeling in data analysis\nGain hands-on experience building models and visualizations in R\nLearn how to create a reproducible statistical report using R Markdown\n\nMeet Your Presenter – Joy Liu \nI’m a data-driven researcher with experience turning complex datasets into clear\, accurate insights using R\, SQL\, and advanced analytical tools. \nI enjoy optimizing statistical models\, improving data quality\, and communicating technical information in a way that bridges the gap between professionals and customers. \nI’m passionate about using strong research skills\, clear technical writing\, and continuous learning in AI-supported innovation to help companies make better\, more informed decisions.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/from-data-to-insight-practical-statistical-modeling/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Webinar,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T113000
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SUMMARY:Export Café Series: Germany
DESCRIPTION:Gain actionable insights\, practical considerations\, and trusted contacts to successfully enter and thrive in this market \n\n\n\n\nPart 3: Germany — Europe’s Innovation Powerhouse in Life Sciences \nDiscover new markets for your business through Life Sciences Nova Scotia (LSNS)’s Export Café Series: Unlocking New Growth Opportunities Abroad in 2026. LSNS\, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub\, is pleased to host their third market‑focused session. Each instalment in this hybrid educational series highlights a global market with strong potential for life sciences collaboration and strategic expansion opportunities for Nova Scotia companies. \nThis session will focus on Germany- one of the world’s most robust life sciences markets\, driven by a dense network of biotechnology\, pharmaceutical\, and medical technology organizations supported by advanced research institutions. \nIn this session\, Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service will guide participants through the German market landscape\, exploring business culture\, opportunity areas\, and strategic pathways for Canadian life sciences companies. A partner panel will follow\, highlighting programs and supports available to help Nova Scotia organizations expand their business or R&D presence in Europe’s largest economy. \nLearn how to position your business for global success in 2026 and beyond.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/export-cafe-series-germany/
LOCATION:1344 Summer St\, Halifax\, NS B3H 0A8\, 1344 Summer St\, Halifax\, NS\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 0A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260514T120000
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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
DTSTAMP:20260419T092452
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260520T190000
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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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