The AI for Accessibility Student Challenge is an exciting opportunity for students to use their skills and creativity to develop innovative technologies that improve the lives of people with disabilities. The kickoff event will be held virtually and is the perfect chance for students to learn more about the challenge. During the event, attendees will hear from marketer, speaker and tech influencer Joel Hansen. Joel is the Head of Marketing and Community at LOI Venture, Founder of JJ Ventures, 2-Time TEDx Speaker and Marketing Advisor who has generated over 20 million views online. Joel will bring exclusive insights via case studies on startups that have succeeded in their respective industries and tips on innovating with intention. Register now for the AI for Accessibility Student Challenge Kickoff event and join them on the journey to create a more inclusive and accessible world.

They are targeting Indigenous post secondary or recent graduates from across Canada, but everyone is welcome. The event will be a virtual, two-hour Career Fair with an opening speaker, panel discussion, career fair expo booths and networking rooms. We encourage you and your organization to consider supporting this important initiative as they strive to support alternative and diverse pathways to talent in Canada. They will also be working with strategic community partners to ensure this event is a success. Register Now!

TECHNATION’s Executive Briefing event series offers an open and transparent value exchange between industry and government. Working with government leaders from across Canada, we will bring forward-thinking leaders from the Atlantic Region to discuss critical issues and to identify digital acceleration opportunities for government services. Confirmed Speakers: David Greenfield, CIO, Halifax Harbour Bridges Jennifer LaPlante, Chief Growth & Investment Officer, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Jonathan Veale, Vice President, Strategic Infrastructure and Development, Build Nova Scotia Derrick Whalen, Director, Information & Technology Services, Halifax Port Authority (HPA) Network with influential government and industry leaders and engage in thoughtful conversation as we collaborate to drive digital transformation and procurement modernization.

TECH7 Summit | October 28, 2025 | Ottawa, ON | Hybrid Pour la version française, cliquer ici On October 28, TECHNATION will host the 2025 TECH7 Summit, convening government leaders, industry executives and experts to engage in dialogue and shape policies that advance democratic resilience, digital security, and inclusive economic growth in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. As Canada hosts the 2025 G7 Presidency, the Summit will build on the 2025 TECH7 Joint Declaration released in June and focus on the overarching theme of Building Trust and Accelerating AI Adoption, while aligning with and complementing Canada’s G7 goals. Summit Details: Date: Tuesday, October 28 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Cinq à sept to follow) Location: Chateau Laurier, Ottawa / Virtual Due to limited tickets, we are offering first access to TECHNATION members until September 30th. To ensure fair access beyond sponsors, we are limiting the first round of tickets to two per member company. If you are a member and would like more tickets or you are a non-member and would like to attend, please send an email to Christine Leonard at cleonard@technationcanada.ca to be added to the wait list. IN-PERSON Registration IN-PERSON: $600 (member only until Sept 30)   Member Registration IN-PERSON GOVERMENT: Free – please contact grp@technationcanada.ca to […]

TECHNATION convenes Canadian public sector leaders to drive meaningful change. At their upcoming Executive Briefing, they're spotlighting bold leaders from the Atlantic Region to explore critical issues and identify opportunities for digital transformation across government services. This curated dialogue is more than just a discussion — it’s a forum for strategic collaboration, transparent value exchange between industry and government and insight-driven action. Location: Volta – 1800 Argyle St Unit 801, Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 DNS is proud to support this event, and DNS Members can access the TECHNATION member pricing for this event.  Member In-person Ticket – $90.00 Non Member In-Person – $110.00 Members Virtual Ticket – $40.00 Non-Member Virtual Ticket – $60.00  Government Employees Complimentary Network with influential government and industry leaders, and engage in thoughtful conversation as we collaborate to drive digital transformation and procurement modernization. Speaker Bios Jennifer LaPlante Deputy Minister of the Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions Government of Nova Scotia Jennifer LaPlante joined the Government of Nova Scotia after working more than two decades in digital transformation, data governance and artificial intelligence. Much of her work has focused on the intersection of technology, innovation, and public impact. She is passionate about harnessing technology to […]

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 Register In-Person Government - Free – please […]