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SUMMARY:Executive Lounge: Dual-Use Technologies
DESCRIPTION:This event is by invitation only.\nIf you are interested in attending\, please reach out to Derek at derek@digitalnovascotia.com. Proceed to registration if you have received an access code. \n— \nIn partnership with DeepSense\, We are excited to bring together senior leaders from industry\, government\, and research to explore how Nova Scotia’s technology sector can support Canada’s defence priorities and national sovereignty. \nAs defence\, security\, and commercial innovation increasingly overlap\, dual-use technologies\, solutions with both civilian and defence applications are becoming critical to Canada’s economic resilience and security strategy. This executive-focused event creates a space for meaningful dialogue\, relationship-building\, and practical insights into how companies can engage with Canada’s defence ecosystem. \nHosted at The PIER in Halifax\, this Executive Lounge will feature expert panel discussions\, short presentations\, and curated networking opportunities designed to connect decision-makers with defence expertise and government partners. \n— \nSpecial guests for this event include: \nShan Gu | Founder and CEO @ Foci Solutions\nShan leads a boutique software engineering and applied AI organization with team members located across Canada from Halifax to Vancouver. Foci has been working with public and private sector clients around the world to build market leading software solutions since 2015. Prior to founding Foci\, Shan was a technology executive with a large global consulting organization\, holding several leadership positions in the Cyber Security and Enterprise Architecture practices. \n  \nChris Curtis | Chief Business Officer @ Syncrasys.ai\nSyncraSys was founded to address a problem that security and operations teams face every day: turning large volumes of visual data into clear\, timely decisions when stakes are high and time is limited. Chris is a commercial leader and cofounder with 25 years of business development experience in construction and telecommunications across North America\, the Middle East\, and the High Arctic. Leads revenue\, partnerships\, and market expansion at Syncrasys Actively supports the skilled trades through committee work with the Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council. \n  \nVince Myers | Defence Innovation Secure Hub (DISH) Implementation Lead @ Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)\nDr. Vincent Myers is leading the implementation of the Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH) within the newly established BOREALIS Joint Program Office at DRDC. He is working on a number of initiatives\, including the establishment of Defence Innovation Secure Hubs which will permit government\, academia\, industry as well as Allied partners to collaborate in a secure environment to accelerate the delivery of advanced capabilities to DND/CAF. He previously spent four years with NATO’s Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) in Italy before returning to DRDC’s Atlantic Research Centre (ARC) in Halifax\, where he led the Naval Mine Warfare group. In 2017\, he became Head of the Maritime Systems Experimentation and Analytics Section and later served as Acting Chief Scientist for ARC (2024–2025). He also led the development of ARC’s implementation plan for the $4.23B NATO Modernization S&T initiative. \n  \nGeorge Palikaras | President & COO @ Arken\nArken was founded by engineers and domain experts who saw generic AI fail in regulated industries where trust and explainability are critical. They built Arken as a governed\, multi-agent intelligence platform that analyzes complex documents\, validates against domain frameworks\, and provides fully traceable\, evidence-backed conclusions. Today\, Arken supports high-stakes teams across five regulated sectors where accountability is essential. George leads the team at Arken and has experience as a deeptech entrepreneur with Nasdaq-scale growth and $40M+ revenue experience\, 11 M&A integrations\, and deep operating fluency across public markets\, IP\, and complex legal frameworks. \n  \nRob Smith | VP Technology\, Digitization & Interoperability @ Calian\nRob is the VP Technology\, Digitization & Interoperability for Calian. Rob has been working on C5ISRT integration/interoperability solutions for the last 30 years – for large system integrators and as a small business owner. Rob is one of the technical leaders for the newly announcement Calian VENTURES – Canada’s defence innovation orchestrator\, focused on helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) scale their defence technologies into deployable capabilities for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and allied markets. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/executive-lounge-dual-use-echnologies/
LOCATION:The PIER 1209 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events
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SUMMARY:PIER Member Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate member successes\, major outcomes\, and working together on solutions in supply chain and logistics.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/pier-member-day-2025/
LOCATION:The PIER 1209 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Women in Machine Learning/Data Science Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are truly looking forward to engaging with Ashley Wu\, of the Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) is an independent\, not-for-profit organization responsible for assessing all property in Nova Scotia for tax purposes. Learn how Ashley’s team uses machine learning to help make assessments more efficient and accurate.\nJoin us to learn\, connect and make the world better.\nWiMLDS has a mission to support and promote women and gender minorities who are practicing\, studying or are interested in machine learning and data science.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/women-in-machine-learning-data-science-meetup-4/
LOCATION:The PIER 1209 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:AI Safety Solution Project: Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, September 5 join Ryan Grant\, Manager of Operations and Projects at The PIER\, and Corey Gleason\, Deputy Harbour Master for the AI Safety Solutions Project – Lessons Learned. \nFriday\, September 5 \n1209 Marginal Rd. Halifax \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. \nLunch provided \nHYBRID OPTION – link will be shared the day before the event. \n  \nThrough The PIER and the Port Opertations Centre\, the AI Safety Solution Project set out to collect data through AI and machine learning\, beginning in late January 2024. The information collected enabled the Halifax Port Authority to explore data-driven solutions which might reduce the frequency and severity of lost time and reportable traffic incidents. \nBy sharing lessons learned we’re demonstarting our value towards continuous improvement which acknowledges project successes\, helps us prevent the repetition of past mistakes and ultimately strengthens future project outcomes. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ai-safety-solution-project-lessons-learned/
LOCATION:The PIER 1209 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Surface: Fixing Real UX Problems
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on in-person workshop goes beyond surface-level UX fixes to solve real digital experience problems. Learn how organizational structure impacts user experience while gaining concrete evaluation tools to apply immediately. Through guided exercises with real examples\, identify true user pain points\, prioritize high-impact improvements\, and align stakeholder needs with user goals. Leave with actionable methods for creating UX solutions that solve underlying problems rather than just addressing symptoms. Perfect for anyone involved in digital product decisions. \nKey Takeaways\n\nUnderstand why fixing UX requires a holistic approach that addresses organizational structure and design elements. Learn to identify when surface-level changes aren’t enough.\nLearn practical diagnostic techniques to identify high-impact UX issues and develop a balanced improvement strategy that delivers immediate wins alongside meaningful long-term solutions.\nCreate an actionable framework for aligning stakeholders across your organization and overcoming common barriers to implementing effective UX improvements.\n\nYour Presenter: Jamie Gerrard\, Founder of 20/20 DIGITAL\nJamie Gerrard\, Founder of 20/20 Digital\, helps organizations improve digital product and service experiences. With expertise in research\, design\, marketing\, and operations\, he tackles challenges from multiple angles in the travel and tourism\, financial services\, healthcare\, and technology sectors while sharing knowledge through speaking and coaching.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/beyond-the-surface-fixing-real-ux-problems/
LOCATION:The PIER 1209 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250513T170000
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SUMMARY:Here We Code: Networking Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Connect with students who want to begin their careers in tech! \nJoin us\, Shiftkey Labs and SuperNOVA on May 13th at the PIER for the Here We Code: Networking Mixer from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. \nYou’ll have the opportunity to connect with students\, potentially meet some future employees and provide advice for those launching their new careers in tech. Hear career and academic goals\, listen to a panel of upper year students\, alumni\, and industry professionals\, and much more. \nDon’t miss this chance to connect\, network\, explore your options\, and get to know the future of the tech industry! 🧑‍💻🎓🤝 \nClick here to register.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/here-we-code-networking-mixer/
LOCATION:The PIER 1209 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250125T150000
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SUMMARY:Game Jam Next 2025
DESCRIPTION:IGNITE is thrilled to host Game Jam NEXT once again\, January 25\, at both IGNITE locations! In partnership with ShiftKey Labs and Dalhousie\, this event is designed to ignite the creativity of students in grades 7 through 12 in Nova Scotia! Join thousands of students worldwide who all have one goal: make a really cool game! 👾🎮🕹️ 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/game-jam-next-2025/
LOCATION:The PIER 1209 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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