IP 101, AI & Software inventions & Essential Tips for Trade Secrets

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax

Hosted by Volta and Springboard, this virtual and in-person session focuses on IP for startups. Join the hosts for an engaging and practical session on the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP) with special focus on AI & Software inventions, and discover essential tips for protecting your trade secrets. Whether you’re a startup founder, researcher, or growing company, this session will provide valuable insights into safeguarding your innovations and building a strong IP strategy. 🎁 Special Bonus Kushal will be available for 1-on-1 meetings with companies on March 16. Spots are limited — book a session during Office Hour Mondays to receive tailored guidance for your business. Speaker Kushal Shah Associate & Patent Lawyer Gowling WLG Kushal Shah is a lawyer and registered patent agent in the at Gowling WLG. He works closely with patent agents in the life sciences group, and high tech groups, supporting the drafting and prosecution of patent applications across areas such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical formulations, artificial intelligence, software platforms, clean technology, diagnostics, and medical devices. As an internationally trained patent agent and lawyer, Kushal brings experience advising startups, universities, and multinational organizations. His work spans international patent protection strategies across jurisdictions such as the United States, Europe, China, the Middle East, […]

From Proofs to Programs: How Abstract Math Becomes Real Software

The Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 430 Nova Scotia

Mathematics is the foundation of computer science, but its role is not always visible. This workshop brings together faculty researchers and an industry consultant to explore how abstract mathematical ideas turn into algorithms, software, and real-world applications. The session concludes with a hands-on Python segment led by Sahil Chawla, a Solutions Consultant at GSTS, showing how mathematical thinking directly translates into code used in industry.  Date: March 16th, 2026 Time: 6:00-8:00PM Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 430