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

GEO Forum 2026 Prize Draw Winners

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at GEO Forum 2026! Throughout each session, we drew names for a $100 Dr. Phone Fix gift card — congratulations to all of our lucky winners!

  • Jayne H.
  • Steven D.
  • Scott M.
  • Emily A.
  • Michael A.
  • Jeanne J.
  • Trisha U.
  • Mary T.
  • Baija B.
  • Karrie W.
  • Lolita W.
  • Elisabeth A.
  • Janine N.
  • Jenelle M.
  • Jackie E.
  • Amanda B.
  • Krista D.
  • Vanessa D.
  • Ila J.
  • Sheetal S.

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 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 entrepreneurship and economic growth?
  • 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?
  • What are some next steps to connect and support each other’s work?

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!