Events

Why is fixing digital products never as simple as it seems? Join Volta and Jamie Gerrard as he shares lessons from 24 years of helping companies create better digital experiences for their customers. Jamie will explain why improving how people use websites, apps, and other digital products isn't just about making things look better – it's about understanding how companies really work. Drawing from real projects, Jamie will share: Why quick fixes often don't solve the real problem How to spot what's actually causing user frustration Understanding what it takes to create lasting improvements This talk is perfect for anyone wanting to make their company's digital products easier. It offers practical tips you can start using right away. Whether you're a designer, manager, or just interested in making better digital products, you'll leave with clear steps to improve how people interact with your company's products.

The Halifax Chamber's annual Economic Engine Forum is back! Join us for our third annual Economic Engine Event: Unlocking Productivity on March 18th, 2025. This event intends to showcase a positive, realistic, and optimistic narrative of where Nova Scotia’s economy is heading through the perspective of political leaders, industry experts, and economic professionals.  With this year’s forum focusing on Nova Scotia’s wanning productivity levels, we intend to explore how our region can unlock private sector investments, leverage new technologies, and reduce internal trade barriers. Highlights of the day include: Fireside chat with HRM CAO Cathie O'Toole and Mayor Andy Fillmore Unlocking Private Sector Investment Panel AI Adoption Discussion Canadian Leadership in the Clean Growth Economy with Canadian Climate Institute's Sachi Gibson