DNS Events

Name: Cultural Insights: Understanding First Nations in Atlantic Canada
Start: 2024-10-08T10:00:00-03:00
End: 2024-10-08T12:00:00-03:00

June 2024
Featured June 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am ADT

Seeds of Change: Innovations in Agri-Tech

Online

Join Digital Nova Scotia as we discuss how technology in agriculture is fostering innovation, increasing efficiency and sustainability, and eliminating barriers in the agri-tech space. Meet our Panelists Richelle Brown Redden | Senior Economic Development Officer, Valley Regional Enterprise Network Jeff Mckinno | SVP, Network Development, TruLeaf Jennifer Burns | National Sales & Marketing Manager, Truro Cannabis Gregg Curwin | President & CEO, Novagevity
July 2024
Featured July 16, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ADT

DNS Cape Breton Member Mixer | Breton Brewing

Breton Brewing 364 Keltic Drive, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join Digital Nova Scotia at our first Cape Breton mixer! The event will be held at Breton Brewing on Tuesday, July 16 for an evening of networking, sharing insights and forging connections. Whether you're a current DNS member or just curious about what we offer, this is the perfect chance to meet fellow members and learn more about us.
Featured July 17, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ADT

Skills for Hire Atlantic Halifax Meet-Up at Volta

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, Canada

Join us for an evening of networking and insight into the tech industry right here in Halifax! You'll have the chance to meet your Teaching Assistants, the SFHA team, industry professionals, and fellow students from the area. This event is also a great opportunity to explore a tech workspace and make valuable connections. Refreshments will be provided.
Featured July 25, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ADT

DNS Rooftop Summer Mixer Hosted by ESO

ESO 99 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Get ready to mix, mingle, and make memories at our member- exclusive Rooftop Summer Mixer, hosted by ESO! Join Digital Nova Scotia and ESO on Thursday, July 25th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for a sun-soaked evening with fellow Digital Nova Scotia members! Enjoy delicious snacks, refreshing drinks, and great entertainment, all while taking in the stunning views of the Halifax Harbour. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to network with fellow DNS members! Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot!
August 2024
August 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am ADT

Unlocking the Power of Salesforce CRM

Online

Discover how to maximize your organization's use of Salesforce CRM in this comprehensive session. We'll explore key features, best practices, and advanced techniques to streamline your sales processes, enhance customer relationships, and boost productivity. Topics include customizing dashboards, automating processes, and integrating third-party apps. Whether you're new to Salesforce or looking to take your usage to the next level, you'll leave with practical strategies to unlock the full potential of this powerful platform. 3 Key Takeaways Leverage data for informed decisions. Automate business processes for increased efficiency. Customize Salesforce for your business. Meet your presenter.. Prag is the President and Salesforce Architect of Skilled Cohort, a strategic Salesforce Registered Partner. He is one of the four Salesforce MVPs in Canada, a 7-time Dreamforce speaker (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023), a 3-time TDX speaker, and is well-known for his expertise in Rev Ops and Salesforce Security.
August 21, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm ADT

Halifax Third Wednesday

The Cannery Kitchen & Social 1980 Robie St, Halifax, NS, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

#Halifax Third Wednesday with Digital Nova Scotia & friends is this coming Wednesday, August 21st, from 5-7:30pm at the Atlantica - enjoy some summer libations with Halifax's #tech/media/marketing community - see image for details!
Featured August 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ADT

Revolutionizing Marketing with AI: A Hands-on Workshop

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, Canada

Join Doug Belding, a creative direction and design specialist, as he demonstrates the power of AI in transforming marketing strategies. This interactive workshop will guide attendees through the process of using AI tools to create a series of bespoke marketing assets tailored to their campaign needs. Discover how to integrate AI seamlessly into your creative processes to enhance storytelling and drive engagement. 3 Key Takeaways.. Practical AI Integration: Learn how to incorporate AI tools into your marketing strategy to enhance creativity and efficiency. Custom Campaign Assets: Gain hands-on experience in creating personalized marketing assets using advanced AI technologies. Future Trends: Understand the future of AI in marketing and how to stay ahead of the curve in digital storytelling. Meet your presenter: Hi, I'm Doug Belding, a creative direction and design specialist skilled in making AI accessible and reassuring for clients. I blend innovative AI tools with creative strategies to enhance brand stories and marketing effectiveness. With over 15 years of expertise, I lead creative teams toward groundbreaking achievements, redefining digital creativity and storytelling through AI, AR, and VR. Join me in shaping the future of storytelling where technology meets art.
September 2024
Featured September 5, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ADT

Digital Nova Scotia’s 2024 Annual General Meeting & Networking Event

The Board of Directors and the staff of Digital Nova Scotia are excited to invite you to our 2024 Annual General Meeting! Join us as we celebrate our achievements and elect new Board Directors. We offer two ways to participate: In Person: Visit one of our four locations across the province for networking, light refreshments and door prizes. Virtually: Tune in online from the comfort of your home. Regardless of how you choose to join us, your presence is valued. Let’s come together to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to seeing you there! Join us in person: Halifax - Sponsored by McInnes Cooper, Purdy's Wharf, 1969 Upper Water Street #1300 McInnes Cooper, Halifax New Glasgow - Sponsored by IGNITE Atlantic, 345 Temperance St, New Glasgow Mahone Bay - Mahone Bay Centre, 45 School St, Mahone Bay Sydney - Membertou Trade & Convention Centre, 50 Maillard St, Membertou OR join us virtually, Zoom link opens at 3:45pm!
Featured September 17, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am ADT

Digital Twinning: Optimizing Processes Through Digital Modelling

This seminar explores the growing field of Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) and how these concepts and technology are being used to model organizational resources that impact operations management, planning, and cost/profitability analysis. DTO modeling also provides valuable insights into understanding resource capacity management, identifying business process optimization opportunities, and designing improved operational costing & budgeting strategies. The webinar will also demonstrate how a Canadian DTO technology can empower business leaders with highly visual interactive DTO models which support a collaborative decision-making approach. The presentation also provides an understanding on how to create and maintain DTO models that enable joint “what-if” scenario-planning for more accurate operational and financial forecasting. These DTO concepts and benefits will be demonstrated using actual DTO Use Cases from the service, manufacturing and healthcare industries. 3 Key Takeaways.. Understand how DTO modeling concepts support business process optimization and enhanced product/service/customer profitability analysis. Recognize the role and value of DTO technology for business modeling Appreciate the benefits organizations have seen in implementing DTO models Meet your presenter.. Mike Haley is President and Founder of Landmark Decisions Inc., a Nova Scotia based management consulting firm providing worldwide “Performance Alignment” facilitation, training, and implementation services. The prime focus of […]
Featured September 17, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ADT

DNS Waterfront Mixer Hosted by Humankind Global Recruitment

Salt Yard Social 1599 Lower Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

*This event is exclusively for PAID DNS members. Humankind Global Recruitment has teamed up with Digital Nova Scotia to bring you a member-exclusive Waterfront Mixer on September 17th at The Salt Yard Social! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring live music by one of Halifax's most popular bands, The East Enders, delicious food, and an open bar—courtesy of Humankind Global Recruitment, as they celebrate their entry into the Nova Scotian business community. This is the perfect opportunity to network in a relaxed setting on the beautiful Halifax Waterfront, enjoy live entertainment, and connect with one of our newest members! To further demonstrate their commitment to the community, Humankind Global Recruitment will also be matching cost of food throughout the night as a donation to Feed Nova Scotia, helping to support local charities in need. Don't miss out on this fantastic event on Tuesday, September 17th, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you there!
October 2024
Featured October 2, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am ADT

Strategic Management of Intellectual Assets

Join us on Wednesday, October 2nd at 10:00 am and learn about the importance of Strategic Management of Intellectual Assets. In this session, we’ll talk about how IP helps a company gain competitive advantage and how to reduce risks and create value from your IP assets as part of your overall business strategy. Meet your presenter.. Stewart is a Partner in the Halifax office. Stewart brings over 15 years of experience in commercial litigation with a focus on contractual, shareholder, trade-mark, copyright, and patent litigation, as well as medical defence litigation, and professional regulation. Stewart’s IP practice includes trade-mark application and prosecution, trade-mark opposition practice, trade-mark infringement opinions and litigation, patentability opinions, patent infringement opinions and litigation, and domain name disputes. Stewart obtained his Bachelor of Science in physics from St. Francis Xavier University and his Master of Science in physics from the University of Guelph. Stewart worked in radiology imaging software before obtaining his law degree from Dalhousie University in 2003. Stewart practiced IP litigation in Toronto and was in-house IP counsel at Ballard Power Systems in Vancouver, before returning home to join Cox & Palmer in 2010. Stewart has been recognized nationally as a Lexpert “Rising Star: Leading […]
Featured October 8, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ADT

Cultural Insights: Understanding First Nations in Atlantic Canada

This workshop aims to enhance cultural competence and awareness among Non-Indigenous organizations that serve and work with First Nations and Indigenous communities in Atlantic Canada. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the cultural traditions, values, and histories of these communities, fostering respectful and effective interactions. The training will cover key aspects of cultural sensitivity, communication strategies and the importance of building trust and mutual respect. 3 Key Takeaways.. Building Bridges of Understanding: “Join us in enhancing cultural competence and awareness to foster respectful and effective interactions with First Nations and Indigenous communities in Atlantic Canada Cultural Sensitivity Matters: “Gain deeper insights into the rich cultural traditions, values, and histories of Indigenous communities. Learn how to communicate with sensitivity and build trust.” Commitment to Reconciliation: “Be part of the journey towards reconciliation. Enhance your cultural competence and contribute to a more inclusive and respectful society.” Meet your presenter.. Arthur ‘Dave’ Miller is a 48-year-old Mi’kmaq Sexual Health activist , Educator, and motivational speaker with over 15 years experience, working with and supporting many service organizations across Canada in both paid and volunteer capacities. His work spans Global organizations who are most focused on research and community engagement. Dave is a community builder, a […]

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