Events for May 31, 2022 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry
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Thinking Outside the Algorithm: Explore the Opportunities of Code in 2022

Online

Join Digital Nova Scotia & Dalhousie University in celebration of Here We Code Month as we tear into how tech makes projects possible that help save lives, entertain, or open doors. Our panelists will also explore the role that diversity plays in tech and innovation, and what the future of code may look like. Meet the Panel Moderator: Yara Ahmed, 3rd year Bachelor of Applied Computer Science student at Dalhousie University Panelists: Will Yang, Chief Executive Officer at Differo Ltd. Emily Boucher, Executive Director at Techsploration Mo Abdolell, CEO & Founder, Densitas Inc. Jess Shortt, Digital Director, Shortstop Agency Devin Slauenwhite, Tools Lead, Hutch Games

How to Hire and Relocate Tech Talent

Online

In this session, VanHack’s Global Mobility and Immigration experts will provide an overview of Canada’s Global Talent Stream program and how employers can source and hire from VanHack’s 370K tech community and relocate global hires to Canada ✈️ You will walk away with an understanding of: What is the Global Talent Stream Program (GTS) Who is eligible for the GTS How long does the process take How to relocate talent to Canada The VanHack team will also be sharing useful resources and considerations for employers looking to hire talent from abroad.

Black Start-Up Project Atlantic Roadshow: New Glasgow

IGNITE Northern Office 352 East River Rd, New Glasgow

Join us for Tribe Network’s Black Start-Up Project Atlantic Roadshow! As part of our Black Start-Up Project launch and community outreach, we will be hosting a roadshow event series across Atlantic Canada between April and May. RSVP today! Tribe is inviting Black entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to network, eat and talk about challenges and opportunities to help inform Tribe Network’s Black Start-Up Project programs and services that will propel Black entrepreneurship and innovation forward. Why should you attend? Network with local Black leaders and aspiring business owners. Engage with Black change-making panellists in an interactive Q & A. Share your perspectives and experiences as a Black entrepreneur in a safe forum to help inform the Black Startup Project. Who can attend? This event is open to Black community members with entrepreneurial ambitions and Black entrepreneurs with established businesses who want to access training workshops, capital, networking opportunities, entrepreneurial support and more! Note: If you require accommodations, wraparound services, assistance or have dietary restrictions, please email [email protected].

Spring Social: Meet & Greet

The Oxford Taproom 6418 Quinpool Rd, Halifax

Details We're so glad you've joined UX Salon Halifax. We are really passionate about connecting the UX community and beyond. During our Meet and Greet, we'll discuss things like how often we should meet and where and topics we want to learn about in the next few months. Finally, it'll be great to get some face time with our members and network.