Past Events from March 11, 2021 – November 10, 2021 › Conferences › – Page 4 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Women Entrepreneurship Conference: Financing Pathways

An official event of the Women Entrepreneurship Conference; a free, month-long event series, presented by the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) in partnership with Women Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC). Financing women entrepreneurs’ is a necessary step to creating an equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem, but research shows that women entrepreneurs face barriers to financing at the societal, organizational, and individual level. This session will look at Canada’s funding ecosystem map and highlight some of the innovative models getting capital into the hands of women entrepreneurs. Register

Women Entrepreneurship Conference: Ecosystem Progress and Challenges

An official event of the Women Entrepreneurship Conference; a free, month-long event series, presented by the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) in partnership with Women Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC). The women entrepreneurship ecosystem has changed tremendously since Canada first committed to supporting women entrepreneurs as part of their bold vision for the country’s economic growth and inclusion. In this session we’ll review the goals of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, celebrate the achievements of the ecosystem, discuss challenges and ask the critical question: where do we go from here? Register

Women Entrepreneurship Conference: State of Women Entrepreneurship 2021

An official event of the Women Entrepreneurship Conference; a free, month-long event series, presented by the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) in partnership with Women Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC). Closing out our month-long conference, we’ll share a first look at the results of WEKH’s annual report, The State of Women Entrepreneurship 2021. This report synthesizes government, academic, and expert research to highlight some of the structural barriers facing diverse women entrepreneurs in Canada and examines how the COVID-19 pandemic affected women. Register

Inbound Marketing Fundamentals

A Hubspot Academy-created presentation delivered by Melanie Taljaard, a Hubspot Agency Partner and Hubspot Certified Trainer. This interactive session will provide a solid understanding of inbound fundamentals. Attendees will learn how their marketing can adapt and evolve to match buying behaviors. Learn inbound marketing techniques that range from content creation to social promotion to converting and nurturing leads and beyond. By the end of this session, you’ll be well on your way to having a solid understanding of how to create marketing tactics that match your buyer’s behaviors, meeting them where they are at in the buying cycle. Who is this for? Inbound Professionals Marketers You do not need to be a Hubspot user to participate. Content will be relevant to non-Hubspot users. What you'll learn: Learn about inbound marketing techniques Develop understanding of core tactics of inbound marketing Advance your skills as an inbound marketer Presenter details Melanie Taljaard is the owner and principal marketer at More in Store Marketing Solutions. She has been working as a marketing professional for more than 20 years, helping motivated business leaders in the service sector. Being the first Hubspot provider in Halifax, NS, Melanie has grown her business and dedicated her expertise […]

BDO Healthcare Virtual Conference: Optimizing Your Business Lifecycle

Join industry leaders, BDO professionals, and external speakers in this half-day exploration of Canada's rapidly growing and evolving healthcare industry. We will continue to update the schedule of the day to include panel presentations and sessions of varying topics. Register

Silver Economy Summit 2021

The Silver Economy Summit will showcase the contributions of older adults in our province and the positive social and economic impact of their work. The Summit will help older adults to gain an understanding the trends, needs and interests of an aging demographic and highlight the opportunities within this growing population. If you are interested in finding your "Why", or how older adults in our province are making social and economic impacts - this conference is for you. If you are working full or part-time, or looking for opportunities to connect to your community to volunteer, start a business, or retire with a purpose - this conference is for you. If you are interested in learning more about the opportunities and possibilities for older adults, and participating in the conversation - this conference is for you. There is no registration cost for this virtual event. Register

H2O: Home to Overseas Conference & Exhibition

The Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia  (www.otcns.ca) in partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia and COVE (Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship:  http://www.coveocean.com)  is pleased to present the H2O: Home to Overseas Conference on Monday, June 7 to Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Home to Overseas Conference, Industry Showcase and Exhibition, (www.h2oconference.ca) is rapidly becoming Canada’s premier event for the ocean technology sector  and is attracting significant international participation (14 countries, represented in 2019). Ocean technology being defined as an horizontal sector covering the technologies applicable to such vertical sectors as marine defence, marine energy (offshore extractive and renewable), marine environmental monitoring, marine transportation, aquaculture, fisheries and marine tourism. The H2O Conference is an ideal event to engage with Canada’s ocean technology industry. Register

Halifax Index 2021

The Halifax Index is Halifax Partnership’s comprehensive report on Halifax’s annual economic and community progress. Eagerly anticipated, the Index tracks Halifax’s vital signs across major themes: people, labour, investment and innovation, affordability and quality of place, and includes an analysis of rural Halifax and an annual report on Halifax’s Economic Growth Plan for 2016-21. This year’s Index includes insights into the economic impacts of COVID-19 and the pace of Halifax’s recovery. We look forward to having you join us. Highlights Welcome and kick-off from Mayor Mike Savage and Wendy Luther, President & CEO, Halifax Partnership Halifax Index presentation: Halifax's Economy: Pandemic, Recovery, and Beyond from Ian Munro, Chief Economist, Halifax Partnership Special guest presentation on COVID-19's Economic Impacts: World View and Halifax’s Recovery in Context, Benjamin Tal, Managing Director and Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC Focused presentations on Halifax startups from Entrevestor’s Peter Moreira, City Matters Survey from MQO Research’s Lianne Sarson, and on Halifax’s Real Estate Market from Halifax Partnership’s Jigme Choerab.   REGISTER

Social At Home: Thrive

The conference that keeps Canadian digital marketers and communications professionals ahead of the trends and at the top of their game... is moving online. After three incredibly successful online conferences, SocialAtHome returns for our fourth online event! This will be your opportunity to ensure your company’s digital voice is ready for whatever 2021 might bring. It's time we look forward. Let's do it together. Tap into your audiences, dig into your analytics, and push beyond your comfort zone to power your strategies, up your tactical game, and deliver results. For the past five years, SocialWest, SocialEast and SocialCentral have brought thousands of people together, and with SocialAtHome Summit, we’ll be continuing to offer unprecedented opportunities for networking and professional development, just from the safety of your home. The first twenty Digital Nova Scotia members to register for the conference will receive 50% off their ticket! All remaining members will receive 15% off. Please contact brianna@digitalnovascotia.com for your discount code. Register

Canadian Defence Security and Aerospace Exhibition Atlantic

DEFSEC Atlantic, presented by the Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association, is a major networking opportunity for the Aerospace, Defence and Security industries - the second largest of its kind in Canada. Focused on showcasing Atlantic Canadian opportunities, the show's worldwide reach creates partnership potential for all attendees. Incorporating elements of both a trade show and a defence procurement conference, it provides access to "the right people" in an engaging and professional setting. All attendees have opportunities, through our B2B/B2G program, social events & communications tools, to interact with all levels of defence, industry and government participants. REGISTER

Excellence in Business Awards

Annually, the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrates and honours local businesses and business leaders who have demonstrated outstanding business excellence. We recognize achievement with 12 Excellence in Business Awards and 5 People’s Choice Awards. Inductees are nominated within the community and selected by a judging committee comprised of 10 members from local business organizations through the CBRM. REGISTER

Savvy – Virtual Marketing Conference

Online

An exclusive one-day virtual conference designed for the savviest social media marketers and executives. Hear insights from industry leaders on the social channels, formats, and strategies propelling the top brands of today to greatness, how to inspire audiences to action in the age of social commerce, and the importance of leveraging data-driven creative every step of the way.