Digital Nova Scotia

Digital Nova Scotia The voice of Nova Scotia's Digital & Information Technology Industry

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of an innovative and expanding digital technologies industry for Nova Scotia. We serve our member organizations by promoting opportunities and networking events, developing industry skills through training opportunities, sharing ideas and information and providing advocacy on important policy issues. Originally incorporated in 1989, Dig

ital Nova Scotia has been serving the Nova Scotia industry for over 20 years. Our organization began as the Software Industry Association of Nova Scotia (SIANS) and later became the Information Technology Industry Alliance of Nova Scotia (ITANS).

New member spotlight: Quicklyster Virtual Services What they do: Help businesses improve customer service, streamline op...
09/05/2026

New member spotlight: Quicklyster Virtual Services

What they do: Help businesses improve customer service, streamline operations and adopt AI and automation in practical, responsible ways.

Who they help: Growing businesses looking to strengthen customer support, automate repetitive work and give their teams more time to focus on growth.

Why it matters: By combining human support with smart technology, Quicklyster helps businesses respond faster, reduce operational gaps and deliver a more consistent customer experience.

Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Quicklyster Virtual Services!

Learn more: https://quicklyster.com/home-3133

Last call for early-bird tickets! 🚨Today is your final chance to get the best price for the 2026 Tech Forward Awards, ha...
09/04/2026

Last call for early-bird tickets! 🚨

Today is your final chance to get the best price for the 2026 Tech Forward Awards, happening on November 26 at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.

Join us for an evening celebrating the incredible people and organizations shaping Nova Scotia’s tech sector — with eight award categories, great company and plenty of opportunities to connect.

Early-bird sales end tonight, so don’t wait: https://members-digitalnovascotia.wildapricot.org/event-6629829

You know Digital Nova Scotia — but how well do you know the people helping guide it?In the second instalment of our Boar...
09/04/2026

You know Digital Nova Scotia — but how well do you know the people helping guide it?

In the second instalment of our Board Spotlight series, we’re introducing you to Ashley MacInnis, Senior Manager, Regional Marketing at Doane Grant Thornton LLP.

Learn more about her career journey, the experiences that have shaped her leadership and why she chooses to give back to Nova Scotia’s tech community through Digital Nova Scotia.

Read the full Q&A on our blog: https://digitalnovascotia.com/news/board-spotlight-qa-with-ashley-mcinnis/

How cyber ready is your business, really? Join us and Fortinet at The PIER on September 23 for an engaging Lunch & Learn...
09/03/2026

How cyber ready is your business, really?

Join us and Fortinet at The PIER on September 23 for an engaging Lunch & Learn designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses. Together, we’ll explore the cybersecurity risks, gaps and priorities your organization should be thinking about before an incident happens.

Through real-world scenarios and guidance, you’ll learn which questions to ask, where your organization may need to strengthen its approach and how everyone can play a role in navigating the unexpected.

Come for the insights, stay for food and networking — lunch is on us!

Learn more and register: https://members-digitalnovascotia.wildapricot.org/event-6807960

09/03/2026

Are your marketing numbers actually telling you what you need to know?

In the newest episode of All Hands on Tech, we sit down with Mira Media Agency for a candid conversation about looking beyond the biggest numbers, connecting with the right audiences and navigating today’s increasingly competitive digital landscape.

The episode is out now! Listen to the full conversation: https://digitalnovascotia.com/all-hands-on-tech/

Great workplaces give great people a reason to stay — and that deserves to be celebrated!The Talent Champion Award, spon...
09/01/2026

Great workplaces give great people a reason to stay — and that deserves to be celebrated!

The Talent Champion Award, sponsored by Hanatech Inc, recognizes a Nova Scotia organization going above and beyond to attract and retain tech talent through strong hiring practices, positive workplaces and meaningful opportunities for career growth.

Thank you, Hanatech, for helping us celebrate the organizations making Nova Scotia an even better place to build a career in tech!

The 10th annual Tech Forward Awards, presented by Tech@RBC, take place November 26 at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 — and early-bird ticket prices are only available until Friday!

Get your tickets before prices increase on September 4: https://digitalnovascotia.com/programs/tech-forward-awards/

Eight weeks. Six locations. More than 100 campers. ✅🤖💻🎮Another summer of Digital Discovery Camps is in the books, and w...
09/01/2026

Eight weeks. Six locations. More than 100 campers. ✅🤖💻🎮

Another summer of Digital Discovery Camps is in the books, and we couldn't have done it without our returning Epic Gigabyte Sponsor, REDspace, and all of our camp mentors.

Delivered in partnership with the Discovery Centre, these camps introduce youth across Nova Scotia to fields such as coding, game development, robotics and cybersecurity through hands-on activities and opportunities to learn directly from professionals working across the province’s tech sector.

Read more about how REDspace continues to inspire young innovators on our blog: https://digitalnovascotia.com/news/redspace-continues-to-inspire-young-innovators-through-digital-discovery-camps/

Digital Discovery Camp is delivered with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

Starting over in Canada meant finding her confidence all over again.Through Digital Skills for Women+, Andrea Ureña expl...
08/31/2026

Starting over in Canada meant finding her confidence all over again.

Through Digital Skills for Women+, Andrea Ureña explored digital marketing and AI, became more comfortable in professional settings and began using her skills to promote her small business.

“I just started to feel again the same person who was back home.”

As the next cohort prepares to begin in just a few weeks, read how the program helped Andrea find her confidence, community and voice again: https://digitalnovascotia.com/news/starting-over-in-canada-and-finding-her-power-through-digital-skills-for-women/

New member spotlight: Iguanasan’s AI Dojo Inc.What they do: Designs practical technology solutions tailored to how each ...
08/28/2026

New member spotlight: Iguanasan’s AI Dojo Inc.

What they do: Designs practical technology solutions tailored to how each business works, including strategic IT planning, workflow automation and custom development.

Who they help: Businesses looking to overcome technology challenges, streamline their operations and receive straightforward IT advice in plain language.

Why it matters: The right technology should make running a business easier. Iguanasan’s AI Dojo helps organizations improve efficiency, reduce costs and get more from their systems—with AI used when it’s the right tool for the job.

Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Iguanasan’s AI Dojo Inc.!

Learn more: https://theaidojo.ca/

Our CEO, Owen Sagness, spent last week in Taiwan as a Canadian co-lead of the 2026 U.S. and Canada Visitor Leadership Pr...
08/27/2026

Our CEO, Owen Sagness, spent last week in Taiwan as a Canadian co-lead of the 2026 U.S. and Canada Visitor Leadership Program.

The trip offered a firsthand look at Taiwan’s innovation ecosystem and some useful insights for Nova Scotia’s tech sector—from turning research into real-world opportunities to the potential for collaboration in AI, clean energy and ocean technology.

Read the full recap on our blog: https://digitalnovascotia.com/news/from-semiconductors-to-ocean-technology-what-nova-scotia-can-learn-from-taiwans-innovation-ecosystem/

Address

201-1875 Upper Water Street
Halifax, NS
B3J1S9

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(902) 809-5332

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