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
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?
WEDNESDAY:
DAY TWO
- 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?
Presented with Support From
Thanks to the generous support of our corporate, organizational and government partners, GEO Forum 2026 and the Nova Scotia Digital Inclusion Awards are free to attend!
Eastlink
Dr. Phone Fix
Government of Nova Scotia
Digital Nova Scotia
The Countdown to Connection
Pre-register now to stay up-to-date on all the details!