Events from October 1, 2025 – September 4, 2019 – Page 6 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

DEFCON Halifax October Meet-Up

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, Canada

🎤𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: Identity-First QA: PAM Habits to Harden LLMs & RAG Presented by Aastha Singh, a QA Manager at BeyondTrust. In this session, Aastha will share innovative methods for protecting advanced systems by demonstrating how principles from Identity-First QA and Privileged Access Management (PAM) can be adapted to harden Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. 🔍 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 📅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: 6:30 PM – Doors Open + Networking 6:55 PM – Welcome 7:00 PM – Aastha Singh’s Talk 7:30 PM – Q&A 8:00 PM – More Networking 8:30 PM – Wrap-Up 📸 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀-𝗨𝗽: Photos will be taken during the event. If you RSVP but can no longer attend or are feeling unwell, please let us know. Special thanks to Volta for hosting us […]

WOMEN FOUNDERS IN Halifax!

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, Canada

​Calling all women founders in Halifax, Nova Scotia! ​Join us for an intimate evening designed exclusively for women building companies in our vibrant Halifax startup ecosystem. ​What to Expect: ​Founder Stories & AI Success Cases: Hear from local women founders who've successfully integrated AI into their businesses - real stories, practical insights, and measurable results. ​Live AI Demonstrations: Watch as speakers show exactly how they use AI tools to scale operations, improve customer experience, and drive growth. ​Strategic Networking: Connect with fellow women founders facing similar challenges and opportunities in dedicated networking sessions. ​Exclusive Community Access: Join our private Slack group to continue conversations, share resources, and support each other beyond this event. ​Interactive Q&A: Get your specific AI questions answered by founders who've been where you are. ​Perfect for founders who are: ​Building tech or tech-enabled companies in Halifax/HRM ​Curious about practical AI implementation (not just theory) ​Looking to connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs locally ​Ready to learn from peer experiences and real case studies ​What You'll Leave With: ​Proven AI strategies from successful local founders ​New connections within Halifax's women founder community ​Access to our ongoing Slack community for continued support ​Actionable next steps for your own AI journey ​This is a small, […]

Business & Breakfast: The Path to Succession Planning

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront 300 Esplanade, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join the Cape Breton Partnership and the CBRM Regional Enterprise Network for our next Business & Breakfast Session focusing on Succession Planning! Succession planning is a critical step in ensuring the long-term success of your business. This session will feature practical insights from MacMullin Law, Sifnakis Group / IG Private Wealth Management, and ViewPoint Realty, covering the legal, financial, and real estate considerations you need to prepare, plan, and transition your business with confidence. Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Location: Holiday Inn Sydney - Mariner Ballroom This cost-free session will include a breakfast, a subject matter expert panel discussion, opportunities for Q&A, and networking with our guests. Register here today: https://cape-breton-succession-planning.eventbrite.ca

GEO Forum 2025

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, Canada

GEO FORUM 2025 Join us on Wednesday, October 8 for GEO Forum 2025 — a free, hybrid event hosted by GEO Nova Scotia that brings together government, community, and industry partners to explore how we’re closing the digital divide across our province. We're putting the finishing touches on an engaging lineup with final details coming soon—stay tuned! In-person sessions will also be available virtually.

POWER LUNCH: Business Interrupted: How to Prevent the Cyber Attack That Stops You Cold

Business Interrupted: How to Prevent the Cyber Attack That Stops You Cold Practical cybersecurity insights, without the jargon. Cyber threats aren't just an IT problem they're a business problem. In this Lunch & Learn, you'll discover the essential protections every business should have in place to reduce risk, save money, and keep operations running smoothly. Delivered in plain English, this session will cut through the technical noise and give you practical steps you can act on right away. You'll also leave with a cybersecurity standards guide you can take back to your team and put to use immediately. Presented By About the Presenter: Andrew Woodworth President and CEO of Digital nGenuity Consulting Inc Andrew Woodworth is the President and CEO of Digital nGenuity Consulting Inc., a managed IT and cybersecurity services firm serving businesses across Atlantic Canada and Bermuda. With more than 25 years of executive leadership in technology, Andrew has led IT strategy and operations for organizations in banking, insurance, reinsurance, government, and consulting. He has held senior roles including Vice President of IT at Butterfield Bank, and Senior Vice President and Global Head of IT at Ariel Reinsurance. In these positions, he successfully guided transformational IT projects, established centers of excellence, […]

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Third Wednesday

Atlantica Hotel Halifax 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us at Third Wednesday! Pop by and chat with Halifax's tech/media/marketing community at the Atlantica Hotel. Introduce yourself during the 30-second intro/opportunity spots, and meet a great group of interesting people to chat with. All welcome, no need to register!

Better Safe than Sorry, Eh: Competition Law 101 for Small Business Week

Many small business owners don't know about competition law. For those who do, it can be hard to know how it applies to their business. In celebration of Small Business Week, join this webinar hosted by the Competition Bureau to learn about:   Why competition law matters to small businesses and entrepreneurs How the Competition Bureau helps protect and promote competition How to protect your business with compliance measures   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.

Free

Finclusiv Edge Community Launch

Westin Nova Scotia Hotel 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us for an evening of fintech inclusion. Networking with industry professionals, hear from sponsors and speakers, participate in interactive discussions, and build connections toward a more inclusive financial ecosystem here in Halifax.

$20 – $25

Tech NL: Innovation Week 2025

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