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• B2B Sales Fundamentals for the AI Era

  • When
    20 Aug 2026
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81898867765

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  The world is changing very fast as Startups, Enterprises and Governments alike rush to adopt new technologies and apply AI to their organizations. Anyone is able to engage with a model to help prepare for customer calls, take notes, build materials and scale outreach. Has this fundamentally changed buyer behavior? If so, in what ways? In this session we’ll explore best practices for sellers in the AI era, focusing on what has changed and what has stayed the same.

  3 Key Takeaways

  • Anyone can master the science of selling
  • Tools may change but function stays the same
  • Trust is key, especially as risks escalate

  Meet your presenter - Bruno Rodrigues

  

  Bruno has spent over a decade in highly technical B2B sales, focused on establishing & growing customer relationships. This included building up multiple markets for Google Cloud (Eastern Canada & Central US), mentoring for Google for Startups Accelerators, delivering on $XM quotas & closing $XM deals.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Summer Member Mixer | Halifax

  • When
    26 Aug 2026
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Garrison Brewing
  • Spaces left
    16

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  Halifax—we’re hosting a summer networking mixer downtown on August 26 at Garrison Brewing and we'd love to see you there!

  Join fellow Digital Nova Scotia members for a relaxed evening of networking, conversation and community. Connect with tech professionals from across the sector, catch up with familiar faces and maybe even meet your next client, collaborator or industry connection.

  
  

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• AI Hot Takes: Nova Scotia tech leaders weigh in on AI's biggest debates

  • When
    27 Aug 2026
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    10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88637213742

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  Join us for a candid conversation with tech leaders as they share their unfiltered perspectives on the current state of AI, where they believe it’s headed, and what’s being overhyped, underestimated, or misunderstood. From AI agents and automation to AI ethics, adoption, regulation, and the future of work, this session dives into the bold opinions shaping the industry right now.

  Expect honest insights, lively discussion, and practical perspectives from leaders working at the forefront of innovation. Whether you’re excited, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this session will challenge assumptions and spark new ideas about the future of AI in business and beyond.

  
  

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• ALL IN 2026 — Atlantic Canada Trade Mission: From Conversation to Commercial Outcome

  • When
    03 Sep 2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Link

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  Conference success isn't measured by the number of business cards you collect — it's measured by the opportunities you create. Join us for a hands-on workshop facilitated by Jeff Allen. This session aims to prepare ALL IN delegates to confidently engage buyers, investors, and partners through purposeful conversations that build relationships and generate results. Participants will learn how to clearly communicate their value, uncover meaningful opportunities, and leave every conversation with a defined next step.

  ALL IN puts your team in the room with buyers and investors. The hard part is the conversation itself. This session gets founders ready for what actually happens in Montréal: who to target, how to introduce the company without pitching, how to quickly figure out if there is a real fit, and how to end a good conversation with a clear next step, not just a LinkedIn connection.

  Owner & Sales Coach, Sandler by Jeff Allen

  With more than 10 years of B2B technology sales experience, Jeff Allen has helped organizations accelerate growth by building stronger customer relationships and more effective sales conversations. After eight years at Cisco, where he closed more than $150 million in sales across Atlantic Canada, Jeff founded Sandler by Jeff Allen. Today, he coaches founders, sales teams, and technology companies to prospect with confidence, uncover customer needs, and turn conversations into lasting business opportunities.
  

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• PMP Exam Prep Training

  • Start
    08 Sep 2026
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  • End
    05 Nov 2026
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  • Schedule
    18 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

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  This instructor-led course will help you get the PMP training hours and preparation you need prior to taking your certification exam. Our PMI-approved instructors will guide you through key concepts and work with you to ensure success.

  The PMI Authorized PMP® Certification Prep Training content includes the following:

  • Instructor Manual/Facilitator Guide
  • Instructor Slides
  • Student Manual: Workbook with instructional content and real-world activities
  • Spotlight Videos and Media: Supplemental student materials
  • Mastery Builders: End-of-chapter knowledge checks to ensure comprehension of key concepts
  • Student Checklists: Online lists for students to ensure adequate coverage of key concepts
  • More than 200 PMP exam practice questions

  Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain:

  • 35 hours of project management education/training through this instructor-led PMP® course (part of the Set A and Set B PMP certification requirements)
  • Access to PMP study resources
  • Comprehensive understanding of PMP exam content
  • Ability to apply PMBOK guide principles
  • Proficiency in project management tools and techniques
  • Exam strategy and time management skills
  • Knowledge of PMI ethical standards

  
  

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• LevelSec | AI & IT Security Systems

  • When
    05 Oct 2026
  • Location
    Virtual Course
  • Spaces left
    43

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  As organizations increasingly adopt AI-enabled technologies, the need to secure information systems has never been greater. Over 8 weeks, this advanced course equips professionals with the practical knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and strengthen security controls across modern information systems and AI environments using internationally recognized standards.

  Through real-world case studies and applied exercises, participants will explore how to implement and evaluate ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 42001:2023, identify system vulnerabilities, manage AI-related risks, and develop actionable security improvement roadmaps. Rather than focusing on coding or AI development, the course emphasizes governance, oversight, and operational security for professionals responsible for protecting organizational systems.

  Designed for working professionals, this eight-week course combines weekly live instruction with flexible, self-paced learning, allowing participants to immediately apply concepts within their own organizations. Participants will also have opportunities to expand their professional network through optional industry panels, networking sessions, and career development programming offered as part of the LevelSec experience.

  Ideal for:

  • Cybersecurity and IT professionals
  • Professionals supporting AI systems or data platforms
  • Risk and compliance practitioners
  • Public sector and regulated industry staff
  • Professionals responsible for overseeing secure information systems

  Course Details:

  • Mondays from 12 - 2 PM EST

  Developed in partnership with the University of Waterloo, LevelSec provides advanced, industry-aligned training for professionals ready to lead. Participants gain practical, career-focused knowledge designed to address today's evolving cybersecurity landscape while building the strategic skills needed to protect modern organizations.

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  This program is made possible through funding from the National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) and Nova Scotia's Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• LevelSec | Cybersecurity Governance & Risk Management

  • When
    09 Oct 2026
  • Location
    Virtual Course
  • Spaces left
    45

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  Cybersecurity leaders need more than technical expertise: they need the ability to communicate risk, influence decision-makers, and build security strategies that support organizational goals. Over 8 weeks, this advanced course prepares experienced cybersecurity and IT professionals to bridge the gap between technical operations and executive leadership.

  Participants will gain hands-on experience applying leading governance and maturity frameworks, including NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, and CMMI, while developing practical skills in cybersecurity governance, enterprise risk management, strategic planning, budgeting, and executive communication. Throughout the course, learners will build a comprehensive organizational cybersecurity roadmap, culminating in an executive-ready presentation based on a real or simulated business environment.

  Designed for busy professionals, the course blends weekly live instruction with flexible, self-paced learning, making it easy to balance career development alongside full-time work. Participants will also have access to optional networking opportunities, expert panels, and career development sessions as part of the broader LevelSec program.

  Ideal for:

  • Cybersecurity and IT professionals
  • Risk, governance, and compliance practitioners
  • Security architects and operations leads
  • Technical professionals preparing for leadership roles
  • Professionals responsible for communicating cybersecurity risk to executives or boards

  Course Details:

  • Fridays from 12 - 1:30 PM EST

  Developed in partnership with the University of Waterloo, LevelSec provides advanced, industry-aligned training for professionals ready to lead. The program combines internationally recognized frameworks, applied learning, and expert instruction to help experienced professionals confidently lead cybersecurity strategy and organizational resilience.

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  This program is made possible through funding from the National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) and Nova Scotia's Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 2026 Tech Forward Awards

  • When
    26 Nov 2026
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    5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
  • Spaces left
    179

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  The 2026 Tech Forward Awards, presented by Tech@RBC, are back and ready to ignite inspiring conversations and showcase the ever-expanding tech community in Nova Scotia. 

  This night is about celebrating our innovative changemakers, bold ideas, diverse voices and local organizations building our province's tech sector. 

  Connect with a community of peers, share ideas, and strengthen the ties that make our community so special.  

  The Tech Forward Awards presented by Tech@RBC features 8 unique awards:

  • 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

  
  

  AGENDA

  Cocktail reception: 5:00pm-6:30pm

  Dinner and Awards Ceremony: 6:30pm

  Closing remarks: 9:00pm

  
  

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  Photography and video recording will take place at this event. By attending, you consent to being photographed and/or filmed, and to the use of these materials by Digital Nova Scotia for promotional, marketing, and communications purposes.

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  The gala is on the second floor of the Museum. Elevators are located near the entrance.

  
  

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