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.
From hands-on hustle to high-impact leadership—grow with intention. Redefine your role. Scale your impact. Lead beyond expertise. Learn how to shift from expert to effective leader through the key challenges founders and new leaders face and the essential leadership skills necessary to lead teams with confidence and clarity. 3 Key Takeaways Understand the mindset shift needed to move from expert to leader. Learn the common pitfalls new leaders and founders face in effectively leading teams and organizations. Learn the key leadership skills and capabilities for becoming a highly effective leader. Meet your Presenter - Jennifer Wincey As the Founder of AdaptPath, Jennifer brings 20+ years of leadership and HR expertise to help startups and scale-ups build purpose-driven, high- performing teams. Specializing in org design, leadership development, HR, and design and conduct impactful training programs on leadership, feedback, and culture to align people strategy with business growth.
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, […]
Most businesses focus on engaging customers, but true loyalty starts long before, and continues long after that moment. In this interactive online session, Roger Mader, Chief Client Officer at Myra Media and former Global CMO of Subway, will introduce the 5E Customer Experience Model: Entice, Enter, Engage, Exit, and Extend. You’ll learn how to map the full customer journey from first contact to long-term loyalty, create smooth transitions between each stage, and identify the often-overlooked touchpoints that make the biggest difference. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or customer experience leader, this session will give you a practical framework for building lasting customer relationships and increasing lifetime value.
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!
Join us Oct 16 in New Glasgow for an inspiring talk with Rashmi Prakash, CEO of Aruna Revolution. Refreshments provided! Date and time Thursday, October 16 · 6 - 8pm ADT Location IGNITE Atlantic - New Glasgow 345 Temperance Street New Glasgow, NS B2H 3P7 About this event Business • Startups Date & Time: October 16th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: IGNITE New Glasgow Refreshments provided Description: Join us for an inspiring evening as part of the IGNITING Women in Business Speaker Series, featuring Rashmi Prakash, CEO and Co-Founder of Aruna Revolution. Rashmi is a visionary entrepreneur who is transforming menstrual health through sustainability and innovation. With a background in electrical and biomedical engineering, she co-founded Aruna Revolution to tackle the environmental impact of traditional menstrual products by creating compostable pads made from natural plant fibers and agricultural by-products. In just three years, Rashmi has guided Aruna from concept to award-winning success—securing investment on Dragons’ Den and winning the $100,000 Impact Investment Prize at Startupfest 2025. Her mission is clear: to build a future where healthcare solutions not only reduce environmental harm but also promote equity and accessibility for all. Why Attend: Gain insights from Rashmi’s entrepreneurial journey in launching a purpose-driven startup. Learn how intellectual […]
In today’s tech environment, traditional sales strategies are losing their edge. This session explores how sales professionals can adapt to economic shifts, AI disruption, and evolving buyer behaviours. Learn how to recalibrate your approach to drive revenue and stay competitive. 3 Key Takeaways Understand how leaner budgets, fewer resources, and SEO shifts are reshaping the top of the funnel Learn how to pivot sales strategies to respond to constrained buying environments and evolving markets Discover actionable tactics to use both modern and old-school techniques to reach more prospects and close more deals Meet Your Facilitator - Mary Jane (MJ) Leslie Mary Jane (MJ) Leslie is the owner of Chapter 3 Ltd., a consulting company that specializes in helping start-up companies and small businesses overcome obstacles and achieve growth objectives. With a background in communications and a career spent building start-up companies, MJ works with clients to identify gaps and improve business operations within marketing, client care, sales operations, and communications. Prior to founding Chapter 3, MJ held the role of Chief Growth Officer for LifeRaft, a threat intelligence SaaS company. She focused on how to leverage open-source intelligence for security programs from enterprise clients to investigative firms. During her tenure at […]
Discover Futurpreneur’s mentorship & financing for young founders. Thu, Oct 23, 12–1 pm at IGNITE Yarmouth. Lunch provided. Date and time Thursday, October 23 · 12 - 1pm ADT Location IGNITE Atlantic 208 Main Street Yarmouth, NS B5A 1C7 Good to know Highlights: 1 hour, In Person About this event Business • Startups Join us for a practical Lunch & Learn with Futurpreneur—a national nonprofit that supports young entrepreneurs with startup financing, mentorship (up to two years), and resources to plan, launch, and grow. You’ll learn what programs exist, who’s eligible, and how to get started—plus tips on making the most of mentorship and funding pathways. Lunch is provided. What you’ll learn: An overview of Futurpreneur’s core offerings (financing, mentorship, tools & workshops). Eligibility basics and how the application process works (especially for ages 18–39). Program pathways and supports for diverse founders (e.g., Indigenous and Black entrepreneur programs, side-hustle support). How to prepare a strong application and leverage mentorship for the first 24 months. Who should attend: Early-stage founders, side-hustlers, and aspiring entrepreneurs—especially those exploring mentorship and accessible financing options. (Futurpreneur programs primarily serve ages 18–39 who meet eligibility.) Otni Chinenere Business Development Manager, Futurpreneur Canada Otni supports aspiring entrepreneurs across […]
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.
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.
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Register now for the TECH7 Summit! In-person tickets are extremely limited and capped at two per organization. On October 28, TECHNATION invites you to the 2025 TECH7 Summit - live in Ottawa and online. This high-stakes event, held during Canada’s G7 Presidency, brings together top government and industry leaders to address the most pressing digital challenges of our time, from AI adoption and cybersecurity to trade and digital infrastructure resilience. This year’s Summit builds on the TECH7 2025 Joint Declaration. The theme Building Trust and Accelerating AI Adoption aligns directly with Canada’s G7 priorities and offers a rare opportunity to influence global digital policy at the highest level. Join 200+ senior government officials, tech executives and global experts for high-impact dialogue and actionable collaboration on: Responsible AI adoption and governance Cyber-resilient infrastructure Harmonized digital trade policy Trust-building across public and private sectors Summit Details Date: Tuesday, October 28 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Cinq à Sept networking reception to follow) Location: Ottawa / Virtual (Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa) Event Details | Agenda | Registration Please note: in-person tickets are extremely limited and are capped at two per member organization to ensure broad industry representation. Ticket Pricing: In-Person: $600 (members only until Sept 30) Register In-Person Government […]