Events for January 18, 2023 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

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ACENET Basics: Introduction to Linux

Online

Linux is the terminal interface used to enable you to use supercomputing clusters from your desktop. It's the tool you need to get your data on the clusters, run your programs, and get your data back. In this session, learn how to get started with Linux, how to create and navigate directories for your data, load files, manage your storage, run programs on compute clusters, and set file permissions. This workshop is designed for those with no prior experience in working with a terminal interface.

Free

Mandatory Breach Reporting: How to Mitigate and Respond to Privacy Breaches

Online

The second session in their Privacy series with the Office of Privacy Commissioner of Canada will introduce PIPEDA’s breach reporting requirements. Attendees will receive practical and actionable guidance regarding what breaches of security safeguards have to be reported to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, and what kind of notice organizations need to give to individuals following breaches. Attendees will also learn about their obligations to keep records of breaches, and what information needs to be included in these records.

Free

Navigating Non-Dilutive Funding

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax

When: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 12:00pm – 1:30pm Where: Volta, 1505 Barrington St, Unit 100, Halifax, NS, B3J 3K5 Description: Non-dilutive capital can play a key role in the financial strategy of a technology startup. Join us as we dive into how to navigate the challenges of accessing and leveraging non-dilutive funding through a panel discussion with experts in this space. Panelists: Valerie Caswell, Business Development Advisor, Invest Nova Scotia Forrest King, Industrial Technology Advisor, NRC-IRAP Lorie McCarthy, Vice President, Banking, RBCx Evan Radisic, Portfolio Manager, Technology Investments, ACOA

UX Salon Halifax at Third Wednesday

The Cannery 1980 Robie St, Halifax

This month, they are partnering with their friends at Third Wednesday for their first-ever joint meetup! They will be gracing their event on January 18th, Wednesday, at The Cannery. Time for some networking with fellow tech folks in Halifax! Third Wednesday is an informal gathering of interested and interesting people in the tech, media, and marketing communities in Halifax and beyond. Held on the third Wednesday of every month from 5-7:30pm, each event features 30-second intro/opportunity spots, community announcements, and a brief speaker (all around 6pm), along with a lot of unstructured time to mingle.

Free