The 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
Rural 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
Learn 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.
What 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.
♾️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 […]
As 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
Creating 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.
As 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
Hear from the VOLTA team about the supports available for startups and entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada. This session will explore how VOLTA helps founders build, grow, and scale their businesses. This session is part of the Tuesday Lunch & Learn series at the New Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre.
Join Volta for an evening of showcasing AI applications, knowledge sharing and collaboration at their AI Showcase and Mixer! When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle St, Suite 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 Description: Dive into the world of AI at an evening of inspiring showcases, expert insights, and meaningful connections—in partnership with DeepSense. Together with DeepSense, Volta is bringing the AI community together to spotlight real-world innovation, practical applications, and the people shaping what’s next. What’s in store: 🚀 Showcase – Experience live AI demos and projects from innovators in the field. 📚 Learn – Hear from industry experts and on how AI is being applied across real-world use cases. 🤝 Network – Connect with professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and AI enthusiasts from across the ecosystem. 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 the event 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 and DeepSense to use your image in […]
As 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
🍽️ Lunch & Learn – PSSP / NS Pension Le CDÉNÉ vous invite à une session d’information bilingue sur le Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP), maintenant accessible aux universités, municipalités, OBNL et au secteur privé. 🎤 Avec Brendon LeLievre, CEBS (NS Pension Plan Services Corporation) 🗓️ Mercredi 18 février | 12 h – 13 h 📍 Hybride : Teams ou en personne (Clare | St-Joseph-du-Moine) 👉 Inscription gratuite : https://lnkd.in/e8dWXUbR --- 🍽️ Lunch & Learn – PSSP / NS Pension CDÉNÉ invites you to a bilingual information session on the Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP), now available beyond the public sector. 🎤 With Brendon LeLievre, CEBS (NS Pension Plan Services Corporation) 🗓️ Wednesday, February 18 | 12–1 PM 📍 Hybrid: Teams or in person (Clare | St-Joseph-du-Moine) 👉 Free registration: https://lnkd.in/e8dWXUbR