The Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA), in partnership with the Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia (OTCNS), DEFSEC Atlantic TM, the Government of Canada and the Atlantic provinces, invites you to join us for a unique virtual experience at ADS Expo Atlantic 2020. A joint endeavour to highlight the capabilities, strengths and challenges of the Atlantic Canadian Aerospace, Defence and Security industry as it transitions through and past COVID-19 challenges. The regional ecosystem is extremely diversified, including specialization in Shipbuilding, Sensor Technologies, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO), In-Service Support, Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Training & Simulation, and many other sub-sectors.   ADS Expo Atlantic 2020 will help fill the networking void with a safe and meaningful exchange of ideas and opportunities to connect with colleagues and new potential partners. A user-friendly system and the warm Atlantic Canadian feel you are used to will be evident during this event. Aggressively priced to maximize participation; this first ever Atlantic Canadian Defence Industry Virtual Event is scheduled to include: Virtual Trade Show Booths with opportunity to engage in real-time, with booth holders Industry Presentations including OEMS (both live-streamed with Q&A and pre-recorded) Canadian Federal and Provincial Government Participation and Presentations (both live-streamed with […]

In collaboration with Digital Nova Scotia, the 2020 Symposium Committee of the Atlantic Provinces Chapter of ISACA is pleased to announce its fall event – IT Security & Risk Symposium is being held virtually this year on November 2-3, 2020. With the the fallout from the COVID-19 epidemic in 2020, we felt running a virtual event was the safest course of action. Even though we are running a virtual event, we have pulled together an amazing program with industry-leading speakers and a multitude of ways to collaborate and meet colleagues locally and from around the world virtually! As a nonprofit, global membership association for IT and information systems professionals, ISACA is committed to providing its diverse constituency of more than 140,000 professionals worldwide with the tools they need to achieve individual and organizational success. The benefits offered through our globally accepted research, certifications and community collaboration result in greater trust in, and value from, information systems. Through more than 200 chapters established in more than 80 countries, ISACA provides its members with education, resource sharing, advocacy, professional networking, and a host of other benefits on a local level. Members rely on ISACA for resources that enhance their skills, expand their […]

Throughout COVID-19, many businesses realized they weren’t quite ready for a digital transformation. Now is the time to reassess business models to identify new revenue streams, decrease or manage costs effectively, consider current and potentially new technology, so that businesses can transform to build resilience and reach their growth potential. Register now for BDO’s Rethink Virtual Conference, a unique and exciting event for mid-market business owners and executives from the M&D, technology, retail, real estate, and private equity sectors. You will hear business leaders, data scientists, researchers, and industry experts discuss how to leverage opportunities during these challenging times. There will be individual sessions that focus on specific industries including manufacturing, technology & life sciences, retail & consumer business and real estate & construction. Click here to learn more about the plenary and breakout sessions. Featured Keynote Speakers Pat Kramer, CEO, BDO Canada David Patchell-Evans, CEO, Goodlife Walter Flaat, Chief Data Officer, Dentsu Data Labs Register

The Wonder Women Conference brings together bold and ambitious women to connect, educate, inspire and empower one another to take on new and expanded roles in work, community and life. Wonder Women is proud to offer diverse female-led content featuring local, professional superheroes. We invite you to build meaningful relationships with women across all industries while participating in engaging workshops and hearing from a panel of local leaders on successes and challenges of women in business. Together, we strive to create a community of inclusivity that ultimately encourages all women to own their ambition, break down barriers, and unleash their superpowers. Let’s lift each other up – the world needs women working together now more than ever. All superheroes welcome – regardless of gender! THE WONDER WOMEN CONFERENCE HAS GONE VIRTUAL! We want to ensure all attendees feel safe and comfortable at our upcoming Wonder Women conference, and with restrictions still evolving, we have decided to make our February 19th 2021 conference entirely virtual. This won't be just another zoom webinar! We are working with our AV partners to make this virtual experience exciting, engaging and uplifting for all. The conference host and speakers will be streamed live from the […]