Events for February 27, 2025 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry
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Build a Cohesive Brand Identity: Let Your Customers Love You

Discover the art of crafting a personal brand that stands out and resonates. Learn how to align your values, skills, and image to create a cohesive identity that builds trust and loyalty. This session will guide you in defining your unique value, communicating effectively, and connecting emotionally with your audience. Turn customers into advocates by making them love what you stand for. Perfect for professionals and entrepreneurs aiming to elevate their influence. 3 key takeaways: Craft Your Unique Value Proposition Build Emotional Connections Maintain Brand Consistency Meet your presenter: Marc Zirka CEO of Strategy Up An experienced strategist and entrepreneur in the business field focusing on technology and ICT as an enabler to any vertical.  Marc has been running his own consulting firm Strategy Up, which he established in 2014. Strategy Up is 100% Canadian company based in Halifax (Nova Scotia), where he is advising and assisting Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) and startup companies to become successful.

NSCC Information Technology Job Fair 2025

5685 Leeds St Halifax, NS Nova Scotia

NSCC's largest college-wide Information Technology career event is here! Students will find a wide variety of professional development, industry networking and career opportunities, while industry will meet some of the best upcoming talent. The IT Job Fair is open to industry recruiters, presenters and NSCC students and alumni to discover amazing opportunities and network with potential future employers, professional associations and programs. Information for industry The IT Job Fair is an in-person event with limited virtual sessions for all NSCC IT students across the province. Whether you are hiring today or will in the future, our students want to know more about your organization and potential careers. Connect with our talented students and alumni from across NSCC campuses all on the same day. Students from the following programs have been invited to attend: Business Intelligence and Analytics Cyber Security Full Stack Application Development IT Data Analytics IT Database Administration IT Generalist IT Programming IT Programming for Artificial Intelligence (AI) IT Programming for Internet of Things (IoT) IT Systems Management and Security IT Web Programming Advantages for industry Connect with a large pool of potential candidates, including current students, soon-to-be graduates and alumni who are all job ready on day one. […]

Newcomer entrepreneurs: Find government support for your business

You’ve got the dream, and we’ve got the tools to help you bring it to life. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow, we’re here to make your journey as a newcomer entrepreneur smoother . Join us for a free webinar on February 27, 2025, at 1:30 pm (ET) to learn about government resources that may help you on your journey as a business owner in Canada. Here’s what you’ll discover: Powerful business tools: Free digital platforms to support you as you start, grow, and scale with confidence. BDC newcomer entrepreneur tools: Tailored support to turn your vision into reality. Expert advice: Tips, insights, and strategies to help you tackle the challenges of starting and growing a business . Why attend? This is more than just a webinar—it’s your chance to connect with experts, ask questions during our live Q&A, and discover opportunities that can set you apart.

Expanding Your Influence: A UX Leader’s Journey

1800 Argyle Street 801 Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 Nova Scotia

Moving into UX leadership requires more than just great design skills — it's about influence, relationships, and strategic thinking. In this talk, Angela Duggan will share her journey from an individual contributor to VP, including key actions that helped her grow her career. She explores common fears and imposter syndrome, offering strategies to overcome them. Angela will also share practical tips on preparing for leadership, building strong professional relationships, and leveraging mentorship to support career growth. This session offers real-world insights for anyone looking to take the next step in their UX career.  Agenda 7:00 PM Doors open, networking time 7:15 PM Introductions from Nata and Ruby 7:20 PM Expanding Your Influence: A UX Leader's Journey with Angela Duggan 7:50 PM Q&A 8:15 PM Networking and wrap-up 8:30 PM Doors close Speaker Bio Angela Duggan is a user experience expert with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. Starting as a web developer, she quickly moved into UX, specializing in B2B applications across web, desktop, and mobile. As the VP of User Experience at BeyondTrust, Angela grew the UX team from 3 to 30, driving a shift from siloed product teams to a unified, research-driven design culture. Passionate about UX advocacy and leadership, Angela excels at building strong […]