VOLTA

Name: Coffee, Community, and Co-work
Start: 2026-03-25T09:00:00-03:00
End: 2026-03-25T17:00:00-03:00
Location: VOLTA

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February 2026
DEFCON Halifax February Meet-Up

February 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AST

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

Overview Join DEFCON Halifax on Feb 5th at Volta! Network and hear Jay H talk about Anti-Hate OSINT as an OSINT Case Study: From AI to Job-Seeking DEFCON Halifax – February Meet-Up 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, February 5th, 2026 🕡 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Volta, Halifax 🎤 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: Presented by Jay Heisler, a former Voice of America reporter, the only Canada-based reporter at the time, and currently a freelance journalist for London Politica, who has taught citizen journalism remotely to veterans in the US. Jay will present a talk titled 'Anti-Hate OSINT as an OSINT Case Study: From AI to Job-Seeking,' exploring the world of AI through OSINT. 🔍 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 🤝 Community-Powered and Proudly Sponsor-Free DEFCON Halifax aims to create an environment free from sales pitches. We […]
Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre Builders Hours

February 6 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm AST

Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre 500 George Street #suite 200, Sydney, NS, Nova Scotia, Canada

Every Friday afternoon, the Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre opens its doors for Builder Hours with a Volta team member Shri. When: Every Friday from 2:00pm - 4:30pm Where: Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre, 500 George St., Suit 200, Sydney, NS, B1P 1K6 Description: Join us every Friday for Builder Office Hours at the Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre, a relaxed, drop-in space for people who love to build. From 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM, the Innovation Centre opens its doors to founders, engineers, designers, product thinkers, students, and curious builders at any stage. Whether you’re working on a side project, refining an early-stage startup, or just exploring new ideas, this is a place to co-work, share progress, and learn from others. Volta team member will be on-site throughout the afternoon for conversation, feedback, and practical guidance. Bring your laptop, ask questions, demo what you’re building, or simply plug into the local builder community.
IGNITE Lunch & Learn with Volta

February 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm AST

Cape Breton Business Innovation Centre 500 George Street #suite 200, Sydney, NS, Nova Scotia, Canada

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.
AI Showcase and Mixer

February 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm AST

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

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 […]
Q1 2026 – QT Connect Meetup Halifax

February 18 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm AST

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

✨Explore the Future, Together Join Queertech at the QT Connect Meetup in Halifax, hosted by Volta Effect. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships in a welcoming, inclusive space where tech and community come together. Date: Feb 18, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM AT Location: VOLTA - 1800 Argyle St Unit 801, Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 How to find us: Volta is located in the Armoyan Centre, overlooking Grand Parade and the Halifax Harbour. Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting out, this meetup offers a welcoming space for everyone. Enjoy engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and a chance to unwind with fellow professionals. We don't want ticket costs to be a barrier to joining us in this discussion. We have scholarship and volunteer tickets available. To sign up for a scholarship ticket or to volunteer, fill out this form. Event Schedule & Agenda 5:00 pm Registration & Networking 5:45 pm QT & Partner Welcome and Announcements 6:00 pm QT Inclusive AI 6:45 pm Ask & Offer 7:00 pm Open Networking 7:45 pm Event Closes Community Asks & Offers Need support from the community (mentorship, looking for a job, connections)? Have resources to provide to the community (mentorship, office […]
Build with v0 (by Vercel) – Halifax Edition!

February 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm AST

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

What if you could rebuild your favourite childhood game in an hour? Not a perfect replica. Something weirder. Something that makes people laugh when they play it. On February 19th (Thursday), that's exactly what v0 and Volta are doing. 👉 THEMES (Pick any or both): ✅ A Game: Recreate a classic game from your childhood, but make it weird (Think: Snake, Tetris, Pong, Space Invaders, Pac-Man – but with your own twist) ✅ A Real Problem: Solve an actual personal problem (You're terrible at staying in touch, remembering things, making decisions - Build a tool that helps) 👉 WHO IS THIS FOR: ✅ Students ✅ Professionals curious about AI-assisted development ✅ Anyone enthusiastic about games ✅ People who've only used ChatGPT and want to see what else is possible 👉 WHAT YOU GET: ✅ Free V0 $10 credits from Vercel ✅ Chance to demo your build ✅ Pizza + pop on the house 👉 What to bring: ✅ Laptop. ✅ Curiosity. ✅ Willingness to build something in public. Super excited to meet you there! ✌️
SR&ED 101 Masterclass & Workshop

February 20 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm AST

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

Join Volta for an engaging overview of the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive (SR&ED) Program. When: Friday , February 20, 2026 from 12:00pm - 2:00pm AST Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle St., Unit 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 or Virtual via Zoom (login details in your confrimation email) Description: Join Volta for an engaging overview of the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive (SR&ED) Program. On average, SR&ED provides more than $4.1 billion in tax credits to over 18,000 claimants annually through over 21,000 claims. Learn how to access SR&ED investment tax credits, and how the program supports innovative Canadian businesses with their R&D projects. We will guide you through eligibility criteria, qualifying expenditures, and the free tools and services available to help you navigate the claim submission process with ease. Part 1: SR&ED Program Overview Part 2: Tools & Services Workshop NOTE: If you are unable to attend the event please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows the team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.
March 2026
Vibe Coding Meetup

March 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ADT

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

Join us for this months Vibe Coding Meetup! When: Monday, March 9 , 2026 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle St., Unit 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 Description: Join Volta for the next Vibe Coding Meetup with Sam Silver, where you'll explore one of the most powerful ways to level up your AI-assisted development workflow: Custom Rules Files for Vibe Coding. In this session, you’ll learn how to create and use .cursorrules and claude.md files — persistent instruction sets that act as the “brain” behind your AI coding assistants. These configuration files automatically append themselves to every prompt, giving you a consistent, reliable foundation for all of your AI-generated code. Plus, there will be a special walkthrough from Jonathan Seller, who will demonstrate how he uses Spec-Driven Development with Speckit — a workflow that turns clear specs into structured, repeatable execution with AI. Whether you’re building solo, collaborating in a team, or juggling multiple projects, custom rules files ensure your AI tools always understand your: Tech stack Coding standards & style guides Architectural patterns Component structures Naming conventions Project-specific workflows No more repeating the same instructions. No more inconsistent code. Just faster, clearer, more predictable development with AI. Speaker: Jonathan […]
IP 101, AI & Software inventions & Essential Tips for Trade Secrets

March 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ADT

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

Hosted by Volta and Springboard, this virtual and in-person session focuses on IP for startups. Join the hosts for an engaging and practical session on the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP) with special focus on AI & Software inventions, and discover essential tips for protecting your trade secrets. Whether you’re a startup founder, researcher, or growing company, this session will provide valuable insights into safeguarding your innovations and building a strong IP strategy. 🎁 Special Bonus Kushal will be available for 1-on-1 meetings with companies on March 16. Spots are limited — book a session during Office Hour Mondays to receive tailored guidance for your business. Speaker Kushal Shah Associate & Patent Lawyer Gowling WLG Kushal Shah is a lawyer and registered patent agent in the at Gowling WLG. He works closely with patent agents in the life sciences group, and high tech groups, supporting the drafting and prosecution of patent applications across areas such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical formulations, artificial intelligence, software platforms, clean technology, diagnostics, and medical devices. As an internationally trained patent agent and lawyer, Kushal brings experience advising startups, universities, and multinational organizations. His work spans international patent protection strategies across jurisdictions such as the United States, Europe, China, the Middle East, […]
Red Bull Basement: AI Networking Night at Volta

March 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ADT

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

Join Red Bull at Volta, Halifax's premier AI startup incubator, for an inspiring evening centered around Red Bull Basement—a global platform empowering the next generation of innovators to develop and launch bold ideas accelerated by AI technology. Learn about the 2026 edition of Red Bull Basement and hear from 2024 Canadian National Winner Ryan Stephen, who will share his experience building and pitching EstateLynx at the 2024 Global Finals in Tokyo. Connect with fellow students and aspiring entrepreneurs, expand your network, and learn how to apply for Red Bull Basement—all while enjoying complimentary professional headshots, a DJ, light bites, and Wiiings. 🕔 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and get inspired! Dress Code: Business Casual Please note: This event is being photographed and/or videotaped. Space is limited — secure your spot using Eventbrite. Learn more about Red Bull Basement here Event Partners: Microsoft AMD Red Bull Ventures
AI Showcase and Mixer

March 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ADT

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

Join Volta for an evening of showcasing AI applications, knowledge sharing and collaboration at the AI Showcase and Mixer! When: Tuesday, March 24, 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 Springboard Atlantic. Together with Springboard Atlantic, 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 Dr. Suresh Neethirajan Dr. Suresh Neethirajan develops AI-driven digital twins for dairy and poultry farming to improve sustainability, animal welfare, and emissions management. His work combines computer vision, multimodal sensing, and satellite data to monitor livestock health and benchmark greenhouse gas emissions at farm and regional scales. By […]
Coffee, Community, and Co-work

March 25 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ADT

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

Need a change of scenery while you work? Join Volta for Coffee, Community and Co-Work! When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 9:00am - 5:00pm Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle St., Unit 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 Description: Need a fresh workspace to fuel your focus? ☕✨ Come spend the day at Volta for Coffee, Community & Co-Work on Tuesday, February 24 from 9:00am - 5:00pm. This isn’t a structured event—just an open invitation to bring your laptop, settle in, and enjoy a change of scenery with harbour views, bottomless coffee, and good company. Here’s what you’ll enjoy: ✅ Workspace access all day—set up for an hour or stay until closing ✅ Complimentary coffee, tea, and treats to keep you energized ✅ A relaxed co-working vibe with founders, innovators, and professionals No agenda. Just a space to work, connect, and recharge your productivity. NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows the team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.

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