June 8, 2026
Digital Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce the return of the Tech Forward Awards—celebrating a milestone 10th year of recognizing the people, companies and ideas driving Nova Scotia’s thriving tech sector forward.
Presented by Tech@RBC, a longstanding champion of innovation and growth in our community, this year’s awards promise to be bigger and more inspiring than ever. The 2026 celebration will take place at a new venue—the iconic Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21—on November 26, 2026. RBC’s continued support has played a key role in elevating this event into one of the province’s premier celebrations of digital excellence.
“Our Halifax Innovation Hub is quickly becoming a centre of excellence for Tech@RBC, and supporting the Tech Forward Awards helps us strengthen that ecosystem,” said Chris Phillips, Senior Vice President, Global Functions Technology, RBC. “We’re backing the organizations and people doing real work in emerging technologies—the kind of work that moves our firm forward and strengthens the region’s tech sector.”
The Tech Forward Awards bring together leaders, innovators, and emerging talent from across Nova Scotia to spotlight the bold thinkers, diverse voices and groundbreaking organizations shaping our digital future.
“It’s always exciting to see how many inspiring and innovative people, organizations and leaders are nominated,” says Owen Sagness, Digital Nova Scotia CEO. “Every year, the level of excellence in our province’s tech community grows, and I look forward to celebrating this year’s successes.”
Nominations are open now across eight distinct awards, each recognizing outstanding contributions to Nova Scotia’s tech sector:
- Talent Champion Award
- Tech for Good Award, sponsored by CGI
- Thinking Forward Award, sponsored by Propel
- Provincial Spotlight Award, sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia
- Best of Tech Award, sponsored by Compugen
- One to Watch Award, sponsored by Dash Social
- Role Model Award
- Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award, sponsored by Nova Scotia Power
Winners will be announced live at the Tech Forward Awards ceremony on November 26, 2026 at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.
Individuals and organizations can be nominated by peers, employers or through self-nomination.
Submit a nomination: https://digitalnovascotia.com/programs/tech-forward-awards/
Purchase early-bird tickets: https://members-digitalnovascotia.wildapricot.org/event-6629829
Join us as we celebrate a decade of innovation, and the next generation of leaders shaping Nova Scotia’s digital future!
For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to Kayla McManus, Member Engagement Manager.