This major event will highlight new products and services developed in our region aimed at Health and Wellness in general and, specifically, at assisting Seniors to age well in Atlantic Canada and throughout the world
Day One will be full of presentations by leading identity and digital economy experts from Canada and around the world. Day Two is slightly shorter, as an “unconference”. Drawing upon the incredible expertise of gathered attendees, participants will work together to tackle the hottest topics and thorniest issues facing the industry. Come prepared to challenge the room with the toughest “opportunities” on your plate. Register
Lunch will be provided! Cryptocurrency, a new paradigm of money, is forcing our banks to adjust. Open banking is the banks way of keeping up with the times, but will it be enough? Join the Atlantic Blockchain Company, as they take you through the steps to understanding decentralized finance (DeFi). Leave armed with a new understanding of how crypto will shape your future. This Lunch + Learn will be particularly helpful for those working in banking, financial advising, accounting, or real estate. You will learn about: Open Banking Benefits of Crypto Decentralized Finance About the Presenters: Keegan and Mrugakshee are the co-founders of Atlantic Blockchain Company. After years of technical development and personal use, Keegan and Mrugakshee decided to use their knowledge to educate the public, businesses, and government around the responsible use of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Their mission is to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology. NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed, and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or […]
Join us for an interactive discussion on an important and growing segment of the economy! On September 17th APEC released a new report Digital Technology Firms:Their Importance and Role in Atlantic Canada’s Economy The report discusses how digital technology firms in Atlantic Canada are making a significant and growing contribution to the regional economy, but several factors are impeding its full potential. On Wednesday October 2 at 10 am (AST), the report's author, Patrick Brannon, APEC's Director of Major Projects, will host a one-hour webinar highlighting the main findings. Patrick will be joined by Cathy Simpson, CEO of TechImpact who commissioned the report. Following the 40 minute presentation there will be a 15 minute Q&A session (via chat). The webinar will answer key questions about digital firms in Atlantic Canada including: How big is the digital industry and why is it so important? Is there a labour shortage in the digital industry? Is there enough financing support for firms to establish and grow? What are the emerging digital specialties where Atlantic firms are creating innovative products? What policies or strategies are most likely to facilitate their growth? This is a FREE event but registration is required - click here to register A unique link that will allow you to […]
What we're about A chance to bring together the many scattered folks living on the south shore of Nova Scotia working with or studying computer science, technology and programming to share their stories, experiences and problems! A monthly meetup of anyone even remotely curious about technology or programming. Students, hobbyists, entrepreneurs, career programmers, CTOs and video gamers this is the group for you. I'd like it to be a light fun evening that we can all come away feeling a little more connected. Personally I work in the mobile app industry for Hutch Games, and I love the art and science of programming computers so I am looking forward to hearing your stories of problems and how you solved them, or didn't!
We’re looking forward to hearing from Kyle Racki, CEO and Co-founder of Proposify - a product that helps thousands of companies improves their sales workflow.
Technology is everywhere and it’s not going anywhere. Teaching kids to code is about more than just helping children understand the technology they are using and secure employment in the future. At a fundamental level it improves problem-solving and thinking skills. We think it’s important for youth to learn to code for a few reasons: Coding is a superpower. Learning to code let’s kids build -- not just consume the technology around them like video games, websites, robots and more. Coding helps kids develop new ways of thinking and foster problem-solving techniques that gives kids a competitive advantage when applying to colleges, internships or jobs - they are valuable skills that are in high demand. Coding helps kids understand the world around them better. If we teach biology and mathematics in order to understand the world around them, then knowing the basics of how computers communicate - and how to engage with them -should be a given. Coding can help change the world empower kids to use technology as a creative tool to build solutions for problems or challenges people face everyday. Coding is fun! We want kids to experience the satisfaction and thrill of building something of their very […]
The J Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management & Entrepreneurship is pleased to welcome Keegan Francis and Mrugakshee Palwe, co-founders of Atlantic Blockchain Company to our Lunch & Learn Speaker Series, presented by RBC. After the 2017 crypto bubble, ponzi schemes, mishandling of keys, and misapplication of blockchain gave this technology a bad name. Keegan and Mrugakshee, both Computer Science graduates, recognized the supreme innovation in blockchain technology and the positive and impactful implication it would bring to the world of finance, among others. They founded the Atlantic Blockchain Company in November, 2018, as a blockchain training and consultation company. Their goal is to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology. Join us on Tuesday, October 8th, in the TME Seminar Room (H224) from 12:30PM to 1:20PM for perspectives on blockchain technologies! Event location:University of New Brunswick Button Text
DemoCamp is an annual event for the regional technology and startup community to come together and share what they’ve built
Technology-driven agricultural experimentation. Iterative product testing. Validated machine learning. Pivot. Pivot. Pivot. Welcome to the ag-tech startup world of Teric Greenan and Nexus Robotics . With Nexus Robotics, Teric is applying Artificial Intelligence to building a reliable and cost-effective way to produce crops. Their autonomous robot R2-Weed2 is capable of cutting and spraying weeds, fertilizing crops, and collect data about growing conditions. Teric will talk about his team’s start up journey, and the amazing technological innovations they are applying to revolutionize agriculture as we know it. Jeremy Lutes, Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Dr Daniel Silver, Acadia Institute for Data Analytics will be our tour guides for this fireside chat. Organized in cooperation with Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre & Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce & Acadia Institute for Data Analytics Register
Join us for the first ever Atlantic Canada NASA Space Apps hackathon challenge! Participants from across Atlantic Canada are welcome to register for this FREE 48 hour challenge designed by NASA and the CSA and hosted at Dalhousie University'S ShiftKey Labs. The event Award Categories special guest speakers and mentors, exciting tech prizes for the best submissions, as well as the chance to win national and international recognition and prizes. Digital Nova Scotia is proud to sponsor this event! Learn more
New artificial intelligence (AI) models are published daily and the hardware required to use AI is increasingly becoming more accessible and usable, yet most companies and start-ups have not had the opportunity to leverage more advanced analytics to optimize their operations or product and service offering. Join DeepSense to learn about how ocean-related companies can build and leverage their proprietary data to best position for competition. You will learn about some of the barriers to AI exploration and adoption and how DeepSense may be able to help you identify and create use cases for your own business. DeepSense was created to bring together companies in the ocean space and data and ocean scientists to develop commercially-useful predictive models, analytical prototypes, and applications for use in the blue economy. Executive Director of DeepSense, Jennifer LaPlante, has a strong background in innovation and analytics, including creating the first corporate innovation outpost at Volta labs. With a goal of encouraging more diversity in data science, she co-organizes the Halifax chapter of Women in Machine Learning. Register
"Amanda Somers and Warren Jones are Product Designers at MindSea Development with 10+ years of designing for mobile startups, specializing in native app design and health tech. They have chosen to give a talk on R.A.T. (Riskiest Assumption Test) entitled, “Why your RAT is the real MVP.” You will learn: What is a R.A.T? How to identify and squash your riskiest assumptions How other companies have conducted R.A.Ts How to work a R.A.T into your product roadmap There will be time allocated for open table discussion (workshop) to expose your startup’s R.A.T. Itinerary: 6:00-6:30 Networking 6:30-6:35 Opening comments and Intro by Juliana Kroscen 6:35-6:55 "UX Deep-Dive: Why your R.A.T (the Riskiest Assumption Test) is the real MVP " by Amanda Somers and Warren Jones 6:55-7:20 Q&A and R.A.T. workshop: An open table discussion (workshop) to expose your startup’s R.A.T. - so bring your start-up ideas! (this may extend a bit longer depending on how many questions/ideas from the audience). 7:20- 7:25 Prizes 7:25-8:00 Networking and cleanup (no obligation to help with clean up, but if you have a few min and can lend a helping hand, it is always appreciated :-). register
SocialEast is an exciting, one-day conference designed for those working in communications, marketing and social media. SocialEast is created by the same people who created SocialWest, which is Western Canada’s largest social media and digital marketing conference, Attendees experience sessions and panels lead by the industry’s foremost experts from across the country. Over the course of SocialEast, our speakers will share the elements of truly successful social media and advanced digital strategies for businesses big and small. This year’s speakers will address brand strategy, influencer marketing, story-telling, creative strategy and more. Social East are offering DNS members $50 off tickets to SocialEast 2019! Go to our Eventbrite page Click “Tickets” Click “Enter Promotional Code” Enter code: DNS50 Once discount is applied, continue registration Learn more at www.socialeast.ca Digital Nova Scotia is pleased to support this event. find out more
Grow your career and strengthen your professional development by partaking in this worldwide event, happening for the first time in Atlantic Canada! With a theme of "Empowering Change through Knowledge", participants will be able to explore tracks like Leadership and Empowerment, Entrepreneurship and Emerging Tech, Humanitarian Activities, and much more! Panel discussions, keynote speakers, and workshops will encourage you to contemplate, discuss, and learn more about aspects of diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. The summit will feature tracks including Humanitarian Activities, Leadership and Empowerment, Entrepreneurship and, Emerging Technologies, and Educational Activities. Check out our website which includes our program at https://wieilshalifax2019.ca. By attending the Women in Engineering International Leadership Summit, you will be able to: Network with engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, social activists, politicians, and business leaders Expand your knowledge Craft your communication and interpersonal skills Collaborate on approaches to attain welcoming workplace cultures Celebrate successes in building equity and inclusion Discover humanitarian projects that match your skills and interests Find inspiration by staying tuned to business trends and market changes Become a member of IEEE for a discount on pricing, or check out https://wieilshalifax2019.ca/registration/ for other options. Get your tickets today! For further inquiries, please contact the team at [email protected] Join us in sparking long-term, […]
Why learn about Gamemaking? From Checkers, to Super Mario Bros, to Angry Birds… we think games are awesome! Kids Learning Code is excited to combine the power of play with basic design and programming skills in this hands-on workshop. This experience offers learners the opportunity to create their very own digital games in a super fun environment. Using Scratch, a beginner level programming environment, imagination will come to life in a new and digitally engaging form. Learners will also be introduced to Scratch's amazing online community, sloganed: "Imagine, Program, Share," where they will have the opportunity to upload their game for anyone on the web to download and play! At the end of the workshop, each learner will also have a chance to beta test their game with their peers. Each Gamemaking with Scratch workshop has the same flow, but different activities. Come and create a new game every time! What will I have learned by the end of this workshop? Create algorithms in Scratch Design sprites in Scratch Use conditionals to control what happens in my project Use loops to make things happen more than once Use variables to track things in my project Use the Scratch account I […]
At CNSM, we are focused on what matters most to managing networks and services. As AI technologies have disrupted numerous industries, how can it help us not only sense–but shape–the future of management? The 15th International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM) is inviting authors to submit original contributions in the network and service management research area. CNSM 2019 is a selective single-track conference, covering all aspects of the management of networks and services, pervasive systems, enterprises, and cloud computing environments. CNSM 2019 will focus on the theme "Embracing the New Wave of AI". The core track is accompanied by a series of workshops and poster sessions. Papers accepted and presented at CNSM 2019 will be published in the conference proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore and IFIP Digital Library. Authors of selected papers accepted for publication in the CNSM 2019 proceedings will be invited to submit an extended version of their papers to the IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management. DNS is proud to sponsor this event. http://cnsm-conf.org/2019/index.htmlLearn more
Elisa Chiu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisachiu/) operates at the intersection of tech innovation, investment and cross-border business development. She sailed from Wall Street as a hedge fund trader overseeing US$1 billion+ assets, and found her calling in Silicon Valley working around early stage entrepreneurs. In 2017, Elisa founded Anchor Taiwan (http://www.anchortaiwan.com/) to "bring the world to Taiwan through entrepreneurship." She works with top founders and executives from Y Combinator, 500 Startups, Microsoft, Uber, Intel and many more for their strategic partnership and market exploration in Asia. As a part of Anchor Taiwan's expansion, Elisa set up Anchor Venture Partners, an early stage investment platform to combine her passion for startups and her expertise in capital markets. Elisa was awarded 40 Under 40 Girls in Tech in 2018, and recognized as one of the 30 Women Power by New Taipei City Government in 2019. Event Outline: Join the Pitch Training session to learn more about why some of the world’s most prominent companies like Ring, Peloton, and even Tesla have leveraged Taiwan for their success. How did they do it? What are the opportunities should you take advantage of? During this informative and interactive webinar, you will learn about: Your readiness for Asian market […]
In August, Andrew Burke gave a talk about a big project he had done last year with React Native. In September, he demonstrated some of the difficulties involved in getting a React Native project started and running on multiple devices. Finally this month he will show you why all the work is worth it, leading a workshop on how to actually build applications in React Native. He'll cover how to build components and assemble them into full-featured applications, the importance of State and Props, and finally how Redux can be used for better state management. Depending on the reliability of the internet, attendees will be able to follow along in the "Expo" virtual environment. Register
Experience the city-wide music takeover. Every year, Halifax Pop Explosion Music Festival & Conference is dedicated to bringing some of the best and most exciting artists on the scene to Halifax. The Music Festival October 23-26, 2019 Venues throughout Halifax HPX is a festival of live music discovery. For 27 years, we’ve been dedicated to helping music fans explore the local, national, and international scene, and discover their next favourite bands. Visit our website to check out the lineup so far. Buy your festival wristband now or get tickets for individual shows! find out more
Join us for this networking event, connecting engaged teachers with passionate tech leaders! Register now to reserve your spot! Nova Scotia's tech sector is thriving, and if you've ever wanted a glimpse into what a career in tech for your students could look like - this is your opportunity to get it! We're bringing together high school teachers and industry leaders to talk tech, network and build connections. This event is free to attend and includes light refreshments! We encourage you to join us, and bring your colleagues too! About the Opening Doors Project: This event also celebrates the completion of the Opening Doors Project. Opening Doors was the first of its kind project here in Nova Scotia and we're beyond proud of its success. We know that teachers are passionate about preparing students for their best future and providing them with as many resources and options as possible - and we'd like to help. The Opening Doors Project has been designed to build capacity, comfort, and resources for high school teachers when talking about tech and the careers available in this exciting, fast-paced, growing sector. In celebration of the project, we are inviting educators to join us for an […]
GameDev Atlantic was created to celebrate and help grow the game development industry in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. Already a centre for innovation and technology, the conference seeks to strengthen the connections and communication between game studios, developers, and students. GDA is entering into its second year, this time taking place in a new venue in the heart of downtown Halifax. GDA is a joint endeavour by members of both Interactive Society of Nova Scotia and Hal-Con Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Gaming Convention. Learn more
Our last meet up before the Atlantic Technology Summit will be an open community discussion about the conference. We will be discussing the schedule, panels/presentations, call for day of volunteers, a prize draw for free tickets and looking for general feedback from our community. Hope you can make it and look forward to your help in making this the best event possible. Register
Join SURGE and Guy Earle, president of IObIO as we explore various scientific hardware that you can program for your own projects! Mondays 12:30-1:30 at SURGE - Life Science Centre Room 2660 Oct 7 - Control Strategies for your Prototype with Arduino and LabVIEW Introductory session on simple methods for connecting with an Arduino and practical examples of control and automation. (‘Practical examples of automation’ include positioning an item in 3D space, presenting custom stimulus on a user input event, deterministic P.I.D. and feedback loops, collecting rigorously timed data and more; all with computer or smart device control.) Demonstration includes the control and feedback of a stepper motor with options for several sensor inputs. This session is designed to showcase the limitless solutions in robotics and automation / control that are available and with the right tools, very accessible. As this is the first class in the series, we will be introducing the concept of Data AcQusition (DAQ Systems) and highlighting the DAQ’s role in science and R&D. There will be several examples of current technology, legacy systems and a deeper dive into the capabilities and limitations of the inexpensive Arduino platform and its associated peripherals. First of many sessions, […]
Join us for this networking event, connecting engaged teachers with passionate tech leaders! Register now to reserve your spot! Nova Scotia's tech sector is thriving, and if you've ever wanted a glimpse into what a career in tech for your students could look like - this is your opportunity to get it! We're bringing together high school teachers and industry leaders to talk tech, network and build connections. This event is free to attend and includes light refreshments! We encourage you to join us, and bring your colleagues too! About the Opening Doors Project: This event also celebrates the completion of the Opening Doors Project. Opening Doors was the first of its kind project here in Nova Scotia and we're beyond proud of its success. We know that teachers are passionate about preparing students for their best future and providing them with as many resources and options as possible - and we'd like to help. The Opening Doors Project has been designed to build capacity, comfort, and resources for high school teachers when talking about tech and the careers available in this exciting, fast-paced, growing sector. In celebration of the project, we are inviting educators to join us for an […]
The annual The Future of the Cybersecurity Workforce Symposium brings together thought leaders from industry, government, academia, and non-profit organizations to address the community’s cybersecurity education, training, and workforce needs. This event provides an opportunity to share best practices from around the world and across sectors in order to build the workforce we need to confront cybersecurity risks today and in years to come. For a limited time only* you can take advantage of two offers, in addition to their regular single price ticket option. 1 Symposium pass for $250 3 Symposium passes for $600 – a savings of $150 5 Symposium passes for $900 – a savings of $350 Please use this link to take advantage of either of these savings opportunities ITAC Cyber Symposium Savings Bundles. To purchase single passes and take advantage of your relationship with the DNS, please click here to register and select Academics, Not-For-Profit, Government rate. Who Will Attend? Employers and hiring managers who need to recruit, hire, develop, and retain a skilled cybersecurity workforce Advisors to students, job-seekers, and employees seeking careers in cybersecurity Providers of training content and learning environments Suppliers of industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity Managers of workforce development programs Organizers of community economic development […]
The annual The Future of the Cybersecurity Workforce Symposium brings together thought leaders from industry, government, academia, and non-profit organizations to address the community’s cybersecurity education, training, and workforce needs. This event provides an opportunity to share best practices from around the world and across sectors in order to build the workforce we need to confront cybersecurity risks today and in years to come. For a limited time only* you can take advantage of two offers, in addition to their regular single price ticket option. 1 Symposium pass for $250 3 Symposium passes for $600 – a savings of $150 5 Symposium passes for $900 – a savings of $350 Please use this link to take advantage of either of these savings opportunities ITAC Cyber Symposium Savings Bundles. To purchase single passes and take advantage of your relationship with the DNS, please click here to register and select Academics, Not-For-Profit, Government rate. Who Will Attend? Employers and hiring managers who need to recruit, hire, develop, and retain a skilled cybersecurity workforce Advisors to students, job-seekers, and employees seeking careers in cybersecurity Providers of training content and learning environments Suppliers of industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity Managers of workforce development programs Organizers of community economic development […]
Google Analytics is a powerful tool for making business decisions, but at times it can seem overwhelming. Do we really need to know everything about the platform in order to harness its power? What sort of decisions does it actually help us make? In her years as a web consultant, Alison K has seen the powerful outcomes of decision-making based on traffic data. Now, that may sound about as exciting as long division, but this session is all about linking business goals to our websites, using Google Analytics as our crystal ball. In this lunch and learn, Alison will focus on 5 key metrics that any website owner can benefit from. Even if you’ve never opened the platform before, or are tired of tech jagon, this session will give clear context of what it means to measure users. You can’t focus on the bars and charts unless you know your “why” with Google Analytics. Secure my seat! About Alison Knott: Known as everyone's favourite hyperactive web nerd, Alison K. (formally Eraserheader Design) helps her clients dive into the data that matters. An international creative tech speaker, Alison is passionate about the intersection of web, creativity and business. Her main mandate: […]
Learn to use technology tools (e.g., web analytics, blockchain, cybersecurity) to help you build your business over this month-long series offered in partnership by NSCC and Navigate Startup House. You can choose to attend only the sessions that are most relevant or come for the whole series. The series includes: October 2 – Web Analytics October 9 – Knowing Your Business in Real Time October 16 – Blockchain October 23 – Cybersecurity October 30 – AI in HR Register
Join us at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront as we recognize three outstanding organizations for their work within the retail space. Individual tickets are $86.25 Table of 8 - $575.00 prices include taxes If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or call 902-229-1707. Button Text
The 2019 Symposium Committee of the Atlantic Provinces Chapter of ISACA is pleased to announce its fall event – IT Security & Risk Symposium being held in Halifax, Nova Scotia on November 4-5, 2019 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. As a nonprofit, global membership association for IT and information systems professionals, ISACA is committed to providing its diverse constituency of more than 140,000 professionals worldwide with the tools they need to achieve individual and organizational success. The benefits offered through our globally accepted research, certifications and community collaboration result in greater trust in, and value from, information systems. Through more than 200 chapters established in more than 80 countries, ISACA provides its members with education, resource sharing, advocacy, professional networking, and a host of other benefits on a local level. Members rely on ISACA for resources that enhance their skills, expand their professional knowledge and connect them with a vibrant community of peers. As such, the Atlantic Provinces chapter is hosting this two-day event to promote education and networking between our members and non-members.