GEO Forum 2026

GEO Forum 2026

Digital Inclusion:
The Super Social Determinant of Health

Join us Tuesday, October 20 through Thursday, October 22 for GEO Forum 2026 — a free, virtual event hosted by GEO Nova Scotia that will bring government, community, and business together to explore the impacts of the digital divide and how it can be closed in Nova Scotia, across Canada, and other parts of the world.


Dates: October 20-22, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM (ADT) each day
Location: Virtual via Zoom

Forum Agenda

We’re building an exciting lineup of speakers and panelists for GEO Forum 2026.
While those details are still coming together, you can explore the key themes and topics we’ll be diving into each day below!

TUESDAY:
DAY ONE

Digital Inclusion:
Health & Wellbeing
  • How does digital inclusion influence access to health services?
  • How does digital inclusion shape access to housing and transportation?
  • How does digital inclusion support social connection and engagement?
  • How does digital inclusion impact
    emergency response?
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WEDNESDAY:
DAY TWO

Digital Inclusion: Prosperity & Opportunity
  • How does digital inclusion open doors to
    education and training?
  • How does digital inclusion create opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship?
  • How does digital inclusion drive
    economic growth and development?
  • How does digital inclusion enable more effective government service delivery?

THURSDAY:
DAY THREE

Digital Inclusion: Canada & the World
  • How is digital inclusion a priority for governments?
  • How are different countries addressing digital inclusion?
  • How can we integrate cyber security into digital inclusion efforts?
  • What are some next steps to connect and support each other’s work?

The Countdown to Connection

Pre-register now to stay up-to-date on all the details!

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