Past Events from March 7 – April 17 › DNS Events › – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

The Whys and Hows of Machine Learning

Join Mat Larade as he gives an introduction to machine learning and what it can do for you and your organization’s analytical tools. He will begin by defining machine learning and basic terminology, before dispelling a few common myths. He’ll then discuss the internal resources you should ideally have in place from the outset of a project. He’ll also briefly outline some of the costs and processes to build the cornerstone of machine learning - a data pipeline - and talk about some of its specific parts and their respective challenges. Finally, Mat will discuss the cost-benefits associated with starting a machine learning project, and ways to help safeguard its success and sustainability, before ending with a discussion of some of the common pitfalls to avoid from a managerial perspective. This is a beginner session oriented to business owners and project managers curious to learn more about machine learning, or who may have an idea that involves machine learning, but don’t know where to begin. About the Presenter Mat Larade, Research Consultant at ACENET Mat joined ACENET in 2019 as a Research Consultant specializing in applied machine learning. He hails from Cape Breton, but has made his home on Prince […]

Adapting to the No-Office Normal

Information, privacy professional, and frequently offsite consultant Victoria McIntosh invites businesses to learn effective methods for allowing staff to work from home, in-office, or across the country while still protecting information assets. Deployment of remote security management differs from office programs, but the goal remains the same. Security, in-house or offsite, aims for timely access by the right users to accurate information. We want to allow entry to information resources for verified staff while shutting out external threats. For organizations, this means a plan for what staff needs to access, and how they can protect it from where ever they choose to work. About the Presenter Victoria McIntosh, Information and Privacy Professional, and Owner of Information in Bloom Management Services Victoria McIntosh is an information and privacy professional in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Holding a Masters in Library and Information Science, she puts the pieces together. Certified as an IAPP Information Privacy Technologist, Victoria brings privacy expertise to operations. She is keen on foundational privacy and security practices, enjoying opportunities to discuss and educate others with conversations, presentations, and material development. Presently, Victoria operates under her freelance consulting firm: Information in Bloom Management Services. REGISTER

Rural Women in the Tech Sector: A Free Workshop Series

In today's world, the internet is forever changing, we now have access to information at our fingertips. This change in the ability to gather information, has created a demand that industries are having trouble keeping up with. Thus it has become a high growth industry, always looking for talented individuals at multiple levels. However, this industry is lacking diversity with the main focus on women. With a growing industry there can be challenges, but also some sweet benefits. These can include remote work opportunities, livable wages, flexible work hours, and great benefits package. Designed for women in Southwest Nova Scotia, the workshop will begin the week of September 20, 2021 and will be held via Zoom twice a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) for three weeks from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. REGISTER NOW  

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 [email protected] for your discount code. Register

Accepting Payments in Crypto: Is the future of payments here?

Cryptocurrency makes the headlines when Bitcoin breaks a certain price, but in this webinar, you will learn about an important aspect of crypto that doesn’t make it to the news - a means of accepting payments from an international audience. Join Keegan Francis and Mrugakshee Palwe, Crypto Educators at Go Full Crypto and expand your cryptocurrency knowledge. In this webinar you will learn; - How to accept payment in crypto - Fees incurred during crypto payment transactions - How to pay taxes on income received in crypto About the Presenters Keegan and Mrugakshee have a deep fascination with how the fabric of money connects the world. This has led them to create content on how money in the form of cryptocurrency can be used to the advantage of individuals and businesses alike. They opted out of traditional finance in the summer of 2020 and have since been exploring and educating on how you can too. REGISTER

2021 Annual General Meeting

The Board of Directors and the staff of Digital Nova Scotia are pleased to invite you to our 2021 Annual General Meeting. We will celebrate some of our successes from the past year, and elect our new Board Directors. This year’s AGM will be conducted online through Zoom. All are welcome to attend, and we look forward to joining us! REGISTER