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DNS September Member Mixer presented by Chapter 3

Oxford Taproom 6418 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 1A8 Oxford Taproom 6418 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, NS, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join Digital Nova Scotia and Chapter 3 on September 28th for our FREE in-person Member Mixer! Bringing Lessons Learned in Entrepreneurship, with a special guest! Meet DNS members new and old, we also invite those curious about what it’s like to be a DNS member to attend and learn more! Please note, space is limited please register to confirm your attendance AGENDA 5:00pm Reception & Registration 6:00pm Opening Remarks & Guest Speaker 6:30pm Give out door prizes & Closing remarks GUEST SPEAKER: Arthur Harrison, Jazz Cabbage co-founder Arthur has over 15 years of graphic design and brand creative experience spanning multiple industries. From large enterprise, nation-wide marketing with Charm Diamond Centre to leading design & UX for local technology start-up success story STI Technologies Ltd., he understands the power of authentic brand messaging and marketing needs. Arthur is now one of the co-founders of Canada's first net zero emissions cannabis producer, Jazz Cabbage, where he wears many hats as the company continues to expand and grow. 

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SEO Brunch

CoWork Halifax 6156 Quinpool Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

SEO Lunch and Learn Join us for a bite-sized dive into the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Whether you're an old hand at SEO or just dipping your toes in, our community is a vibrant mix, tailored to provide insights for all levels. This Month's Highlight: Meet Michael MacMillan, a seasoned SEO with twenty-plus years in digital marketing. The latter half of his career journey saw him focusing intently on SEO strategy, becoming a cornerstone in the realm. Michael's forte lies in navigating the intricate technical challenges B2B software and service firms face. His fingerprints are behind the SEO success stories of titans like Mode Analytics, Clearbit, and Proposify. Distinguished for marrying a keen problem-solving acumen with creativity, Michael has sculpted SEO blueprints for global B2B SaaS brands. Beyond strategizing, he is passionate about mentoring – guiding waves of marketers and budding SEO talents to excellence. About the space: CoWork Halifax is designed to provide a working environment that best suits your style. From Shared CoWorking spaces to private offices, their rooms provide everything you need to get your work done and stay inspired. All attendees will receive a FREE CoWorking Day Pass to use anytime in October. Who Should Attend? […]

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Upskilling your career in tech with fundamentals of IOT

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The training will cover fundamentals of Internet IOT and how it is revolutionizing organizations to deploy efficient and fast solutions with connecting devices using various IOT services. Join us for the training to know how the IOT fundamentals can help you excel in your career or grow your business 3 Takeaways Learn how IOT is changing the digital space What are the different IOT solutions available How implementing IOT solutions can help businesses Meet your presenter...             Rishabh is a Subject Matter Expert at CloudThat. He has 5+ years of total industry experience spanning across software development, tech support and corporate training. He has more than 3 years of teaching experience and is a Microsoft certified instructor. He is also certified in DevOps, Azure Development as well as Software Development Fundamentals by Microsoft. He has delivered trainings for TCS, Infosys, Honeywell, Publicis-Sapient, Wells Fargo, Mphasis, Accenture, KPMG, HCL, and Microsoft which include Software Development Fundamentals, AZ-204, AZ-400 and custom outlines like ADF on ADO, Terraform on Azure, AKS , Winning the App Platform (Microsoft TAW) & API Fundamentals (AWS).

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Tech Sales Plus Information Session

Tech Sales Plus is a career-building program designed to upskill learners to become qualified and contribute to an innovative technology industry. Applications for Cohort 3 are now open! The program will begin the week of October 23, 2023 and run for 14 weeks, including a 2-week break for the winter holidays. This virtual session will provide you with additional information, such as what you’ll learn, time requirements and more. If you're unable to attend our session on Wednesday, October 4, we will have another one on Wednesday, October 11.

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Tech Sales Plus Information Session

Tech Sales Plus is a career-building program designed to upskill learners to become qualified and contribute to an innovative technology industry. Applications for Cohort 3 are now open! The program will begin the week of October 23, 2023 and run for 14 weeks, including a 2-week break for the winter holidays. This virtual session will provide you with additional information, such as what you’ll learn, time requirements and more.

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2023 Digital Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting & Networking Social Event

McInnes Cooper 1969 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Board of Directors and the staff of Digital Nova Scotia are pleased to invite you to our 2023 Annual General Meeting, where we'll celebrate achievements, welcome our new CEO and elect our new Board Directors. Join us in person at one of our four locations across the province and enjoy some networking, light refreshments and door prizes, or tune in virtually. No matter how you choose to participate, we'd love to have you.  Let's come together to look at what has been, and what will be. All are welcome to attend, and we look forward to seeing you!  Join us in person at: Halifax - Sponsored by McInnes Cooper, Purdy's Wharf, 1969 Upper Water Street #1300 McInnes Cooper, Halifax New Glasgow - Sponsored by BRAEVR Media, BRAEVR Media office, 191 Temperance Street, New Glasgow Yarmouth - Sponsored by word-craft, 260 Main St, Yarmouth Cape Breton - Sponsored by Navigate Startup House, 37 Nepean Street, Sydney OR join us virtually, Zoom link opens at 3:45pm!          

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MindFrame Connect Presents: Employee Mentorship

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Compiled by extensive research and discovery of founders and business leaders from across Canada, this session details the key principles of mentorship at work and how they can be implemented in everyday practice in business and in life. The session will also cover individual and team resilience; highlighting the importance of embedding these skills as a founder, leader and employee. Webinar Takeaways: 1. Mentorship in the workplace leads to increased job satisfaction and employee retention for both mentors and mentees and is a proven strategy to support a sense of belonging in your workplace. 2. Globally, top entrepreneurs and founders credit mentorship relationships with some of the most insightful learnings they received while developing and managing their ventures. Research tells us that entrepreneurs who engage in mentorship increase their skills in opportunity recognition, coachability, and resilience – even reporting the development of more profitable ventures than those without mentors. 3. Mentors within your organization can guide mentees to useful tools in the organization, problem-solving models, and past instances of similar issues. Meet your Presenter.. Brice Scheschuk, CPA, CA is the Managing Partner of Globalive Capital. He was a co-founder and CFO of WIND Mobile as well as CEO of Globalive […]

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Innovative Leadership & Adapting to the Changing Landscape

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Capstone's Strategic Operations Manager, Katie Macham, will guide you through the essential facets of innovative leadership and demonstrate the impact it can have on your organization. Innovative leadership acknowledges the rapidly changing landscape of business and the need for adaptability. Katie will address that innovation isn't a singular process, but a multifaceted approach that involves integrating various leadership styles. This webinar will encourage you to adapt your approach to the specific needs of your organization and the individuals you are leading. 3 Takeaways 1. What is Innovative Leadership and why it is so important in today's business landscape. 2. How to implement Innovative Leadership using the 3 E's: Engage, Empathize, Empower. 3. Some simple techniques to engage and empower your hybrid workforce using Innovative Leadership. Meet your presenter.. As the Strategic Operations Manager, Katie orchestrates the flow of daily operations at Capstone Project Solutions. She brings her expertise in overseeing areas including Human Resources, Strategy & Growth Projects, Customer Relations, and Business Advancement Strategies.

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Talking Tech: The Human Element in Cybersecurity

Join Digital Nova Scotia and our lineup of expert panelists on October 31, 2023, for a virtual panel discussion on "The Human Element in Cybersecurity." In today's digitally connected world, where technology evolves rapidly, human factors remain a significant contributor to cybersecurity breaches. This discussion will shed light on the pivotal role that humans play in cybersecurity vulnerabilities and breaches, while offering insights and practical strategies for individuals and organizations to fortify their defenses against cyber threats.

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The Ethics and Risks of AI in Business

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Artificial Intelligence promises to transform how we work and affect every level of business operations. With this degree of impact there are ethics and risk factors to consider. This workshop begins with a basic explanation of AI, some of the ways it is currently, and will be, used in business operations. We’ll then explore some of the high-level ethical considerations in adopting AI and risk factors associated with AI tools. 3 Takeaways A basic understanding of what AI is and some of the emerging AI tools for businesses Understand some of the high level ethical considerations when adopting AI into operations Understand some common risk factors to look for when assessing AI tools Meet your Presenter Iaian Archibald is an entrepreneur and consultant who helps professional service companies understand the impacts and opportunities associated with AI. He’s spent much of his life studying how technology enables social change and was co-founder of a marina management software company (sold, 2020). He has a specialization in AI for Business from Wharton.

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LinkedIn: Kickstart your Job Search

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Did you know that there are over 58.4 million companies listed on LinkedIn, with more than 15 million open job listings. Did you know that 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to vet potential candidates and search for talent! LinkedIn is no longer optional and considered to be the most trusted social media tool for recruiters. That is why now is the time for you to kickstart your job search by understanding LinkedIn jobs, LinkedIn Recruiter and Recruiter Lite and how to get through the AI pipeline, tips, and strategies to enhance your job search, and a better understanding of what attracts and convinces recruiters the most to spend some time visiting your LinkedIn profile. In this workshop, learn how to think like a recruiter and how they would search for your kind of talent. So, this is the time to learn how to really get their attention! 3 Takeaways Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to partner with the LinkedIn search algorithm Apply strategies that show recruiters you have a worthy profile with skills and qualifications Learn search techniques and the basics of LinkedIn Recruiter tools and process Meet your presenter... Shelly Elsliger is an engaging, global-recognized LinkedIn Trainer […]

THE 2023 TECH FORWARD AWARDS

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3J5 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The 2023 Tech Forward Awards presented by RBC features 8 unique awards designed to celebrate, highlight and recognize organizations, and owners/individuals who are making a difference in the ICT sector in Nova Scotia. These awards feature our Digital Diversity Awards, which were established in 2016 to promote and inspire individuals who have been historically underrepresented in Nova Scotia’s tech sector*. Together we are recognizing that diversity is fueling innovation in our province, and the impact and influence of leaders in our community. Nominees in all categories may be self-nominated, nominated by industry colleagues, or nominated by their employers or organizations. Recognizing organizations and individuals who are making a difference in Nova Scotia’s technology sector.