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Science & Sustainability Speed Networking Event
Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB) 5793 University Ave, Halifax, NS, CanadaTake the opportunity to showcase your organization's impressive work, discuss potential career paths, and inspire fresh talent! Event details Date: February 5th, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Collaborative Health Education Building, Room 170 More details will be sent to registrants closer to the event.
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DEFCON Halifax February Meet-Up
VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, CanadaOverview Join DEFCON Halifax on Feb 5th at Volta! Network and hear Jay H talk about Anti-Hate OSINT as an OSINT Case Study: From AI to Job-Seeking DEFCON Halifax – February Meet-Up 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, February 5th, 2026 🕡 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Volta, Halifax 🎤 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: Presented by Jay Heisler, a former Voice of America reporter, the only Canada-based reporter at the time, and currently a freelance journalist for London Politica, who has taught citizen journalism remotely to veterans in the US. Jay will present a talk titled 'Anti-Hate OSINT as an OSINT Case Study: From AI to Job-Seeking,' exploring the world of AI through OSINT. 🔍 What’s This All About? DEFCON Halifax is your local hub for hackers, tinkerers, and cybersecurity pros. Whether you're just curious or deep in the field, you're welcome here. Come to learn, connect, and be part of Halifax’s growing infosec community. 💡 Why You Should Come: Meet fellow hackers, makers, and defenders Learn about the latest security trends and best practices Share knowledge in a laid-back, pressure-free environment No sponsors. No sales. Just real people and real conversations 🤝 Community-Powered and Proudly Sponsor-Free DEFCON Halifax aims to create an environment free from sales pitches. We […]
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Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre Builders Hours
Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre 500 George Street #suite 200, Sydney, NS, Nova Scotia, CanadaEvery Friday afternoon, the Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre opens its doors for Builder Hours with a Volta team member Shri. When: Every Friday from 2:00pm - 4:30pm Where: Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre, 500 George St., Suit 200, Sydney, NS, B1P 1K6 Description: Join us every Friday for Builder Office Hours at the Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre, a relaxed, drop-in space for people who love to build. From 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM, the Innovation Centre opens its doors to founders, engineers, designers, product thinkers, students, and curious builders at any stage. Whether you’re working on a side project, refining an early-stage startup, or just exploring new ideas, this is a place to co-work, share progress, and learn from others. Volta team member will be on-site throughout the afternoon for conversation, feedback, and practical guidance. Bring your laptop, ask questions, demo what you’re building, or simply plug into the local builder community.
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Collect. @ ShiftKey
Shiftkey Labs 426-6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaCollect. is bringing its creative and collaborative energy to ShiftKey and creating a space where students who are interested in computer science and tech can focus, create, and connect directly with professionals and innovators already involved in the Collect. community. Whether you’re building a technical project, exploring a startup idea, or diving into a personal passion, this event offers the time, tools, and environment to make meaningful progress, surrounded by people who share your drive. You’ll work through two focused deep-work sessions using the Pomodoro Method, a productivity approach that helps you stay engaged through structured intervals of concentration and rest. Between sessions, you’ll have the chance to meet and collaborate with peers and industry guests from the Collect. network. The event wraps up with an optional showcase where participants can share what they’ve been working on and connect over ideas, feedback, and inspiration. Schedule: 1:00 PM — Kickoff & Introductions Share your goals and what you’re working on. 1:15 PM — Deep Work Block #1 (50 min) Work independently or collaborate with others, followed by a 10-minute break. 2:15 PM — Deep Work Block #2 (50 min) Continue building momentum, followed by another 10-minute break. 3:15 PM — Demos & Closing Show your […]
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Industry Showcase: Global Relay
The Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 430 Nova Scotia, CanadaThe Industry Showcase with Global Relay Date: Monday February 9, 2026 Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm Location: Room 430 Slonim Conference Room, Goldberg Computer Science Building Registration: Click here to register Benefits of attending: Learn about the organization’s operations Discover upcoming job and training opportunities Learn about a Halifax based company
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Rural Mentor Network Social | Yarmouth
IGNITE Southern 208 Main St., Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, CanadaRural Mentor Network Social Join IGNITE for a warm and welcoming gathering for retirees, near-retirees, and anyone 55 Plus. Enjoy treats while discovering how your knowledge, skills and life experiences can support local youth, entrepreneurs, and community members. What to Expect: • Meet current mentors and hear their stories • Learn easy ways to get involved at your own pace • Connect with other local retirees
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Export Development Program | Lunch & Learn
Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre 500 George Street #suite 200, Sydney, NS, Nova Scotia, CanadaLearn about Invest NS’s Export Development Program (EDP) and how it supports businesses looking to grow beyond Nova Scotia. Join Invest NS for an overview of the Export Development Program (EDP). Learn how the program supports Nova Scotia businesses looking to expand into new markets through funding, guidance, and resources. This session is part of the Tuesday Lunch & Learn series at the New Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre.
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Show me the money! Competition Law 101 & SME Financing Market Study
OnlineWhat businesses need to know about competition law, and how to participate in the Competition Bureau's market study! Access to competitive financing is critical for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) to succeed and grow. Join the Competition Bureau for an informative webinar that will cover the basics of competition law and discuss our ongoing market study on SME financing. You’ll learn: Why competition law matters to small businesses and entrepreneurs How the Competition Bureau helps protect and promote competition What a market study is, why we conduct them, and how they promote robust competition How to participate in our study and share your perspective to help shape the future of competition in Canada About the Competition Bureau The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that protects and promotes competition for the benefit of Canadian consumers and businesses. Our actions are guided by the principle that competition is good for Canadians. Competition drives lower prices and innovation while fueling economic growth.
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Halifax – Agentics Foundation Meetup
Tribe Network 1717 Barrington Street, 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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AI Discovery Series: Halifax
FeaturedVOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, CanadaAs technology continues to advance, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are often the ones left behind—not due to lack of ambition, but lack of access, time, and practical support. This one-day, in-person workshop is designed to close that gap by giving Nova Scotia SMEs the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to begin using AI in meaningful, cost-effective ways. Delivered by Digital Nova Scotia, in partnership with local ecosystem organizations and AI experts, this hands-on workshop provides a practical introduction to artificial intelligence—what it is, how it works, and how it can be applied directly to everyday business operations. Workshop topics: Make AI Work Better for You (Even If You’re Not Technical) Getting AI to do the Work for You AI Agents: Automate Your Knowledge Work This workshop includes complimentary breakfast and lunch
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Creating Memorable Experiences
VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, CanadaCreating Memorable Experiences is about how people experience products, services, and organizations in real life. The talk covers the full journey, from first impressions and getting started to everyday use and support. Using real examples, it shows how paying closer attention to people’s needs, questions, and frustrations helps teams better understand their users and make clearer, more thoughtful decisions. This session is for anyone involved in building, delivering, or supporting products and services who wants a deeper understanding of the people they’re creating experiences for. Speaker: Jamie Gerrard, Founder, 20/20 Digital Jamie Gerrard is the Founder and Principal Consultant at 20/20 Digital. With over 20 years of experience across product, service, and UX design, he works with organizations that rely on complex software and services to improve how those systems work for the people using them. Over the past eight years, Jamie’s work has focused on enterprise software and services. He has worked across banking, healthcare, law, higher education, tech startups, government, and earlier in his career, travel and tourism, with a focus on understanding real-world use and where experiences break down.