Pictou County Partnership has the pleasure of hosting the annual Partners for Progress Conference. The 2023 conference works to support economic development throughout the province by bringing the Regional Enterprise Networks and other stakeholders and community members together for conversations surrounding a diverse spectrum of topics crucial to the growth and prosperity of our rural communities. Discussions and  development of action plans are focused on the four economic lenses: Grow Strategic Sectors: growing our share of high-paying, high growth, and high-productivity sectors. Increasing Productivity: enabling increased productivity for all sectors and businesses across the province. Planting the Seeds: investing in new ideas and entrepreneurship to grow the economy. Community Focus: ensuring all communities experience growth and prosperity. View the full schedule here!

The Black Business Initiative (BBI) and the Sobey School of Business, in collaboration with the Halifax International Stanfield Airport, proudly present the second annual Dynamic Rural Business Series: Rural Black Businesses. Join us for an insightful session where we shine a spotlight on rural black businesses, featuring inspiring discussions with their owners and fostering a supportive network. Our distinguished panelists include: •Gem Roberts serves as both a project management/operations consultant and entrepreneur. She engages in diverse projects within the non-profit sector, from initiatives like the Future of Hockey Lab to her ownership of the newly founded non-profit Alma Matters Housing Association. Based in Lunenburg County, Gem is passionate about enhancing diversity and fostering equality through institutions actively promoting cultural disparity awareness. •Dr. Ernest Asante Korankye was born in Ghana, West Africa, and has lived in Turo, Nova Scotia for more than a decade. With a background in Plant Biology from Dalhousie University, he is the founder and CEO of Asante Logistic Group Inc., transforming the logistics industry in Atlantic Canada. His commitment to the region's growth extends to Verfa Agri-food Innovations Inc., a futuristic indoor vertical farming startup, where he serves as Co-Founder, President & CEO. •Cedric Smiley has more […]

Description: Are you passionate about Generative AI and the future of Artificial Intelligence and its limitless possibilities? Join us for an evening of showcasing AI applications, knowledge sharing and collaboration at our Gen AI Mixer! Showcase: Demo Generative AI projects that you or your company is working on. Get feedback and explore potential collaborations. Learn: Hear from professionals about how they are currently using Generative AI in production environments. Network: Connect with like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, students and enthusiasts in the Generative AI space. Agenda: 6:30 - Doors Open 6:45 - Introductions from the hosts 7:00 - Gen AI demos 7:30 - Gen AI in production 7:45 - Gen AI opportunities in the region 8:00 - Wrap and Networking time 8:30 - Doors Close NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.

The Industry's Premier Cyber Security Summit CPX is back! This annual global event brings together the cyber security industry to explore the latest solutions and strategies that protect organizations in today’s complex threat landscape. Your organization’s digital transformation demands a comprehensive cyber security platform strategy to protect against the latest sophisticated exploits. We are your partner in this journey to enable you to increase the cyber resiliency of your most valuable assets – people and data – and help fortify your digital transformation. At CPX 2024, you will receive best practices and insights to secure and manage your entire security landscape, from network to cloud to endpoints, and your users and access, no matter where they are located. Our world-renowned experts will deliver keynote presentations and in-depth sessions covering: A sneak peek at our new products Our 2024 product roadmap Expert predictions to advance your security planning for 2024 Practical steps to protect your organization from advanced cyber threats Deep dive breakout sessions and workshops on Zero Trust Network Access Cloud & Network Security to address your most pressing security concerns Latest advances from our technology partners Under the hood of ThreatCloud AI, the brain behind the Check Point platform […]

GEO FORUM 2024 is a free, virtual conference happening on October 9, 2024, focused on Digital Inclusion in Nova Scotia – making sure everyone has the access, tools, and skills to be online. Hosted by GEO Nova Scotia, this event is all about bringing together people from government, industry, and community to talk about how we are closing the digital divide, together. The forum will feature a keynote, plenary session with an all-Scottish panel including the founders of the Mhor Collective who deliver Digital Champions programming across the country, and representatives from the Scottish Council of Voluntary Organizations (SCVO), which is responsible for a number of innovative digital inclusion initiatives like Connecting Scotland and Connecting to Care. The day will include breakout sessions on important topics like education, employment, and mental health. Attendees can also participate in a Digital Champions training session to gain tips, tools, and insights into helping others gain digital skills. Things wrap up in-person at the Halifax Convention Centre that evening with the Nova Scotia Digital Inclusion Awards which will be livestreamed. Whether you’re involved in policy, programming, service provision, or have another interest in digital inclusion in Nova Scotia, GEO FORUM 2024 is the place to be. It’s a great chance to learn, share ideas, and be part of the […]