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, Digital 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).

Thinking about what you’d like to learn in 2027? Now’s a good time to get it on the calendar.Registration is open for ou...
10/14/2026

Thinking about what you’d like to learn in 2027? Now’s a good time to get it on the calendar.

Registration is open for our Next Level Skills courses, with subsidized training rates available to eligible DNS members:

• CISSP Training for Cybersecurity Professionals | January 20 - March 23
• AI for Project Management | February 4 - March 11
• Digital Change Leadership Lab | March 2 - April 6
• Data Analytics and Interactive Reporting for SMEs | April 6 - May 18

Whether you’re working toward certification, exploring AI or building your leadership and data skills, there’s an opportunity to build on what you already know.

Courses start in the new year, but spaces are limited.

Explore the courses and register: https://digitalnovascotia.com/programs/next-level-skills-programs-wp-276

Have a workshop or course idea that deserves a wider audience?Digital Nova Scotia is looking to connect with trainers, c...
10/12/2026

Have a workshop or course idea that deserves a wider audience?

Digital Nova Scotia is looking to connect with trainers, consultants, educators and industry experts for future Next Level Skills training opportunities.

We’d like to hear about your area of expertise, your approach to teaching and the skills participants would take back to work. Ideas across technology, productivity, business growth and people practices are welcome.

Priority will be given to DNS members.

Share your training idea through our expression of interest form: https://forms.monday.com/forms/e5a90068ab3021921568a62ca001c470?r=use1

The Tech Forward Awards turn 10 this year, and we’d love to celebrate with you!Join us November 26 for an evening recogn...
10/11/2026

The Tech Forward Awards turn 10 this year, and we’d love to celebrate with you!

Join us November 26 for an evening recognizing the people and organizations doing great work in Nova Scotia’s tech sector. Presented by Tech@RBC, it’s a chance to catch up with colleagues, meet someone new and cheer on this year’s finalists and winners.

Get your tickets and join us as we celebrate a decade of innovation!

https://digitalnovascotia.com/tech-forward-awards

Big ideas. Big moves. Meet your Best of Tech 2026 Award finalists! 👏Sponsored by Compugen, this award celebrates organiz...
10/08/2026

Big ideas. Big moves. Meet your Best of Tech 2026 Award finalists! 👏

Sponsored by Compugen, this award celebrates organizations making their mark through remarkable growth, innovative products or major deals.

Congratulations to:

• Modest Tree
• Foundation Marketing
• Sparrow BioAcoustics

Who will take home the award? Find out on November 26 at the 10th annual Tech Forward Awards, presented by Tech@RBC. Come cheer on the finalists and celebrate a decade of Nova Scotia innovation with us!

🎟️ Make it a night out with your team: https://digitalnovascotia.com/tech-forward-awards

New member spotlight: Killam Apartment REITWhat they do: Killam Apartment REIT is a Halifax-based real estate investment...
10/07/2026

New member spotlight: Killam Apartment REIT

What they do: Killam Apartment REIT is a Halifax-based real estate investment trust that owns, operates and develops apartments and manufactured home communities across Canada.

Who they help: Killam provides housing for individuals and families at different stages of life, with properties serving a range of lifestyles and budgets.

Why it matters: Through investments in its properties, community partnerships and sustainability initiatives, it aims to create communities where residents feel safe, supported and at home.

Welcome to Digital Nova Scotia, Killam Apartment REIT!

Learn more: https://www.killamreit.com/

Know your field and love helping others learn? We’d like to hear from you.Digital Nova Scotia is looking for experienced...
10/06/2026

Know your field and love helping others learn? We’d like to hear from you.

Digital Nova Scotia is looking for experienced trainers, facilitators and subject matter experts to deliver workplace-focused training through Next Level Skills.

From AI and cybersecurity to leadership, data analytics and productivity, we’re interested in training that helps people put new skills to work. Have an idea in another area? We welcome that, too.

Priority will be given to DNS members.

Submit your expression of interest: https://forms.monday.com/forms/e5a90068ab3021921568a62ca001c470?r=use1

New Member Spotlight: eClickWise What they do: eClickWise is a globally distributed team creating digital solutions desi...
10/05/2026

New Member Spotlight: eClickWise

What they do: eClickWise is a globally distributed team creating digital solutions designed around the people who use them. Their services include website design and development, user experience research, digital strategy and learning management systems.

Who they help: Individuals building portfolios, startups launching their first websites and established organizations looking to modernize systems or strengthen their digital presence.

Why it matters: eClickWise helps organizations make their digital tools easier to use, more accessible and more effective. Through individual training and group workshops, they also help people build the skills to manage and improve those tools.

Learn more: https://eclickwise.com/

You know Digital Nova Scotia — but how well do you know the people helping guide it?In the third instalment of our Board...
10/05/2026

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

In the third instalment of our Board Spotlight series, we’re introducing you to Allison Boutilier, Chief Information Officer at Cape Breton University.

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-q-and-a-with-allison-boutilier

Our 2027 Next Level Skills lineup is here, and registration is open! Planning your professional development for the new ...
10/05/2026

Our 2027 Next Level Skills lineup is here, and registration is open!

Planning your professional development for the new year? We’ve got four courses coming up:

• CISSP Training for Cybersecurity Professionals | January 20 - March 23
• AI for Project Management | February 4 - March 11
• Digital Change Leadership Lab | March 2 - April 6
• Data Analytics and Interactive Reporting for SMEs | April 6 - May 18

Eligible Digital Nova Scotia members can access subsidized training rates across the lineup.

Courses begin in 2027, but spots are limited. If one catches your eye, register now to save your spot and start the new year with learning already on your calendar.

Explore the courses and register: https://digitalnovascotia.com/programs/next-level-skills-programs-wp-276

⏰ The countdown is on!We’re less than two months away from the 2026 Tech Forward Awards, presented by Tech @ RBC!Join us...
10/03/2026

⏰ The countdown is on!

We’re less than two months away from the 2026 Tech Forward Awards, presented by Tech @ RBC!

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of recognizing the people and organizations moving Nova Scotia’s tech sector forward. It’s a chance to connect with the community, celebrate this year’s finalists and hear the stories behind their achievements.

Help us mark a decade of innovation. Get your tickets today: https://members-digitalnovascotia.wildapricot.org/event-6629829

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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