• DEFCON Halifax November Meet-Up

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

    Join DEFCON Halifax on Nov 6th at Volta! Network and hear Levi Ogbaje talk about the skills and mindset you need to break into CyberSecurity

  • Pitch to Renewal: Product Partnership Cycle

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

    Great products don't thrive in isolation, they grow through the teams who sell, support and champion them every day. join us for a lively panel discussion wth Sandra, Sarah and Sarah, where we'll explore how collaboration across teams like these drive product success.

  • Paper to Pixels

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

    The Evolution of Animation from Traditional Hand-Drawn to the Digital Pipeline of the Modern Age About this event Science & Tech • Science Join us for an exciting event focused on the dynamic world of animation, where tradition meets innovation! Paper to Pixels is an exclusive event exploring how the art of animation has evolved from its roots in hand-drawn sketches to the sophisticated digital pipelines of today. Whether you're a seasoned animator, aspiring creator, or just an animation enthusiast, this event will illuminate the technological breakthroughs that have transformed the industry. We'll take you through the journey of animation production. Discover how advanced programs and new animation techniques have not only increased productivity but also unlocked new creative possibilities for artists and storytellers. Don't miss this chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at how innovation and imagination come together in the world of animation! 6:00PM – 6:15PM: Welcome & Registration 6:15PM – 6:20PM: Sponsor Speech 6:20PM – 7:00PM: Presentation 7:00PM – 7:45PM: Networking 7:45PM – 8:00PM: Program End

  • Halihax Data Science Meetup

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

    2 Speakers and Social event. Pizza and Pop included. Join us for an evening of Data Science talks and networking!

  • GEO Forum 2025

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

    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.

  • WOMEN FOUNDERS IN Halifax!

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

    ​Calling all women founders in Halifax, Nova Scotia! ​Join us for an intimate evening designed exclusively for women building companies in our vibrant Halifax startup ecosystem. ​What to Expect: ​Founder Stories & AI Success Cases: Hear from local women founders who've successfully integrated AI into their businesses - real stories, practical insights, and measurable results. ​Live AI Demonstrations: Watch as speakers show exactly how they use AI tools to scale operations, improve customer experience, and drive growth. ​Strategic Networking: Connect with fellow women founders facing similar challenges and opportunities in dedicated networking sessions. ​Exclusive Community Access: Join our private Slack group to continue conversations, share resources, and support each other beyond this event. ​Interactive Q&A: Get your specific AI questions answered by founders who've been where you are. ​Perfect for founders who are: ​Building tech or tech-enabled companies in Halifax/HRM ​Curious about practical AI implementation (not just theory) ​Looking to connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs locally ​Ready to learn from peer experiences and real case studies ​What You'll Leave With: ​Proven AI strategies from successful local founders ​New connections within Halifax's women founder community ​Access to our ongoing Slack community for continued support ​Actionable next steps for your own AI journey ​This is a small, […]

  • DEFCON Halifax October Meet-Up

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

    🎤𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: Identity-First QA: PAM Habits to Harden LLMs & RAG Presented by Aastha Singh, a QA Manager at BeyondTrust. In this session, Aastha will share innovative methods for protecting advanced systems by demonstrating how principles from Identity-First QA and Privileged Access Management (PAM) can be adapted to harden Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. 🔍 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 📅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: 6:30 PM – Doors Open + Networking 6:55 PM – Welcome 7:00 PM – Aastha Singh’s Talk 7:30 PM – Q&A 8:00 PM – More Networking 8:30 PM – Wrap-Up 📸 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀-𝗨𝗽: Photos will be taken during the event. If you RSVP but can no longer attend or are feeling unwell, please let us know. Special thanks to Volta for hosting us […]

  • Atlantic Executive Briefing

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

    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 […]

  • Tech Startup Showcase

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

    Presented by ShiftKey Labs, and Volta, in partnership with Dal Innovates. Join ShiftKey Labs and Volta for an exciting evening of insights and connection at the Tech Startup Showcase! As part of Innovation Week, this event offers a unique opportunity to step off-campus and experience one of Halifax’s leading startup support organizations. Attendees will be invited to learn more about local startups, engage in customer discovery interviews, watch demos, and test out prototypes. This event is open to students, professionals, and anyone interested in the startup space. Attendees will be invited to learn more about local startups, engage in customer discovery interviews, watch demos, and test out prototypes Select Innovation Week – Startup Showcase to Register If you’re a start-up interested in showcasing, reach out to us at info@shiftkeylabs.ca The space is accessible by elevator, and specific accessibility requests can be made during registration.

  • Right Tool, Right Task: Navigating AI with Precision

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

    Speaker: Jaswanth Tata / Murtaza Lookmanji AI is everywhere—and so is confusion. This practical, no-hype session shows you how to match the right tool to the right task so you get the right outcome. We’ll demystify agents, chatbots, copilots, visualizers, and automation platforms, compare their strengths and limits, and give you a simple decision framework you can reuse at work tomorrow. Expect crisp selection criteria, real Halifax use‑cases, red‑flag questions for vendors, quick evaluators (ROI, risk, privacy), and a takeaway matrix mapping common roles and workflows to proven tools. Leave with a vetted shortlist, smarter guardrails, and the confidence to say “no” to shiny‑but‑wrong AI choices.   CODE OF CONDUCT Agenda: 6:00PM – 6:15PM: Welcome & Registration 6:15PM – 6:20PM: Sponsor Speech 6:20PM – 7:00PM: Speaker Presentation 7:00PM – 7:45PM: Networking 7:45PM – 8:00PM: Program End

    Free