Details Hey all! Our very first meetup ever will be taking place on Jan 29th from 6 pm to 8 pm at Volta inside the Volta Classroom in downtown Halifax, this event will be officially sponsored by both Unity and the ISNS. As this is the first meetup of many, this will be a bit of an unstructured meet and greet. Feel free to come and go, but I'll probably try to do official introductions/kick off around 6:30. No topic of discussion or project is too big, or too small as long as it's related to Unity! Several artists, designers and programmers from studios in HRM will be in attendance as well as ISNS members in general. If anyone has questions or needs more info feel free to reach out to me. I'd also highly encourage joining the discord channel to get the discussion pre-warmed! https://discord.gg/GgTMkXz I look forward to meeting everyone! Attend

Details An opportunity for our IT students to connect with Industry partners. Day includes workshops,panel discussions and portfolio reviews. For information or to book a table contact [email protected]   RegisterAn opportunity for our IT students to connect with Industry partners. Day includes workshops,panel discussions and portfolio reviews. For information or to book a table contact [email protected]

Description *Each teacher who attends, will recieve one free micro:bit to take back to their classroom! In addition, there will be a draw at the end of the day to send three lucky teachers home with a classroom set of micro:bits. This free, full-day workshop provides educators with the tools to explore and learn computational thinking, basic coding and artificial intelligence, while providing ideas for how to bring these into the classroom. Designed for beginners, this workshop demystifies 21st century technology by putting concepts into practice with hands on activities and simple modules that can fit into any lesson plan. Participants will leave with the confidence that they can become creators, not just consumers of technology, and that they can empower their students to do the same. What is Code Create Teach: Teacher Training? Our Code Create Teach program has introduced over 6,700 Canadian teachers to the basics of coding and computational thinking in the classroom. Already leaders in developing algorithmic literacy, Kids Code Jeunesse (KCJ) has enriched its highly successful introductory workshops to meet the challenges of understanding and teaching AI. With the participation of Canadian teachers, our mission is to develop the best teacher training program in the […]

Description Steps to Patent Your Invention with CIPO When: February 5, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm Where: Volta, Lobby Level of the Maritime Centre 1505 Barrington St. Unit 100, Halifax Lunch will be provided! Description: Are you thinking about patenting your invention? This Lunch + Learn will teach you to the ins and outs of the patent process. Upfront preparations and precautions will be discussed, so that you are better positioned to file for patent protection when the time comes. About the presenter: Dr. Cecilia Basic joined the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) in April 2019 after serving as Director of IP Management and Technology Transfer at the Florida Institute of Technology. With an extensive technical background, she has practiced intellectual property (IP) management in Canada at the University of Manitoba and the Public Health Agency of Canada, and the United States at Florida Tech, a 2020 U.S. News and World Report’s Best Global University. Cecilia has worked directly with patent and business counsel in the filing of IP protections, and has operated in the chemical, biotech, aerospace, and defence sectors, among many others, including marine. She has also drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts, including corporate research agreements, NDAs, material transfer agreements and licenses, […]

Description Why learn about AI? Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are all around us - from Siri on your iPhone and Google Map suggestions, to recommendations for purchases during your Amazon check-out. While many of us may think AI and machine learning mean more robots and self-driving cars, at a fundamental level, they are about data - and ways to make meaning of data. In this workshop, we’ll use a hands-on approach to learn how to put data to use for us in our everyday lives. During the session, you’ll learn the following: An introduction to the history of artificial intelligence and machine learning, what they mean and why it matters An introduction to data and strategies for collection, preparation, manipulation and analysis of data An introduction to machine learning models and predictive data Build your very own machine learning model to evaluate data that’s interesting to you What resources are available if you’d like to continue learning at home (and we think you will), as well as career opportunities available in the fields of AI and machine learning Who is this for? Our Ladies Learning Code workshops offer female-identified and male-identified, trans, and non-binary adults hands-on, project-based learning […]

TecSocial Help us kick off our 2020 season of TecSocial on Thursday, February 6. Come hear from Habreet Singh, former senior business manager at Amazon, who recently moved from Seattle to Sydney, as he shares some of his experiences working on product launches with the tech giant. Thursday, February 6, 2020 5:15 pm – 7:15 pm Holiday Inn Sydney 300 Esplanade Sydney  TecSocial is a monthly meeting for those with an interest in technology and entrepreneurship. It is a free event and open to the public. You’re Invited: Winter Social With all the snow this winter, we want to help you get out and make the most of it. Join us on Tuesday, February 18, at Ski Ben Eoin for a networking ski event. If you’re new to skiing or snowboarding, don’t worry – we’ve booked lessons and everything is included – all you have to do is dress for the weather. If you aren’t up for hitting the slopes, then please join us for some snacks in the Broken Buckle. Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Ski Ben Eoin 5101 NS-4 Ben Eoin Please RSVP to Holly at [email protected], and indicate if you require ski or snowboard […]

Description An Intro to The Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program When: February 12, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm Where: Volta, Lobby Level of the Maritime Centre 1505 Barrington St. Unit 100, Halifax Lunch will be provided! Description: Have you heard about the Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit Program? The program uses tax incentives to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to conduct research and development in Canada. On February 12, join us for a Lunch + Learn with Paul Farmer, as he explains the program and how it can help your company. He will explain everything from project categories, how the CRA defines an SR&ED project (versus an R&D project), eligibility criteria, what costs can be claimed, filing due dates, what needs to be submitted, and CRA’s processing timelines. About the presenter: Paul Farmer With more than 25 years experience with the SR&ED program (including five years at the CRA reviewing claims), Paul is recognized as an expert in preparing and defending SR&ED claims. Paul’s extensive experience and in-depth knowledge enables him to successfully claim millions of dollars in annual tax credits for client companies involved in: Telecommunication Manufacturing Software and Application Development Internet, eCommerce and Social Media […]

Description An Intro to The Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program When: February 12, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm Where: Volta, Lobby Level of the Maritime Centre 1505 Barrington St. Unit 100, Halifax Lunch will be provided! Description: Have you heard about the Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit Program? The program uses tax incentives to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to conduct research and development in Canada. On February 12, join us for a Lunch + Learn with Paul Farmer, as he explains the program and how it can help your company. He will explain everything from project categories, how the CRA defines an SR&ED project (versus an R&D project), eligibility criteria, what costs can be claimed, filing due dates, what needs to be submitted, and CRA’s processing timelines. About the presenter: Paul Farmer With more than 25 years experience with the SR&ED program (including five years at the CRA reviewing claims), Paul is recognized as an expert in preparing and defending SR&ED claims. Paul’s extensive experience and in-depth knowledge enables him to successfully claim millions of dollars in annual tax credits for client companies involved in: Telecommunication Manufacturing Software and Application Development Internet, eCommerce and Social Media […]

Join our free webinars to learn more about this opportunity! 5 mornings, 5 businesses, 5 challenges or ideas, 2 Design-Thinking facilitators = Business Innovation Lab A space to learn, experiment, collaborate, test results. You'll leave with new skills, new tools, new connections and ready to implement well-tested ideas and solutions.   You'll learn: the basic of Design Thinking tools you can use right away to increase your business success what the Business Innovation Labs are all about Webinar Dates: Feb 10, 12-1PM Feb 12, 2-3PM Feb 18, 1-2PM Feb 20, 12-1PM Feb 20, 3-4PM   Register

Join our city’s largest network of young professionals for Fusion Halifax’s annual Speed Networking event—Networking at Night. About this Event Join our city’s largest network of young professionals for Fusion Halifax’s annual Speed Networking event—Networking at Night, on Thursday, February 20 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Emerging and established leaders will gather in one room at Halifax Distilling Co. to connect and create lasting ties. If you have been hesitant to go to networking events before, this one will help you break through and make the connections you seek. This is a structured networking event where you will connect with others in a series of brief exchanges during a set period of time; expanding your business connections while having fun! Are you an emerging leader? Are you an established leader? Are you craving connection? Let’s bring out the best Halifax has to offer! Ages 19+ Cash Bar available. ——— This event venue is wheelchair accessible. Fusion Halifax aims to promote a culture of accessibility, inclusivity, and mutual respect at all our events. We want everyone to feel included and welcome. If you have questions about how we can make this event more accessible to you, please don't hesitate to […]

Details Join us Tuesday, Feb 18th for the 6th Halifax ReactJS Meetup. Connect with industry colleagues during an evening of networking and learning from local react experts. Sponsors: REDspace https://redspace.com/ Schedule: 6:30-6:45 - Networking 6:45-7:15 - Talk #1 - React Design Patterns for 2020 By Lee Dauphinee 7:15-7:45 - Talk #2 - React Spring 101 (Animations) By Lauchlan Chisholm 7:45 - 8:15 - Talk #3 - React 360 By Rafael Ferraz 8:15 - 8:45 - Talk #4 - React Native : A Practical Overview Ali Hashemi 8:45-9:00 - Networking Location: Volta, 1505 Barrington St unit 100 · Halifax, NS Hosts: Lee Dauphinee & Terry Smith + The Halifax React Meetup Team Thank you to the following folks who have been helping us organize the Halifax React Meetups: Lauchlan Chisholm Simon Achkar Alanna MacNevin Brad Jobe If you’re passionate about ReactJS, use it in your everyday work, or want to learn more about it then this is the group for you. Future Meetups will include lightning sessions, presentations, and networking with like-minded developers. Big thanks Volta for letting us use their space this time around. We will be in the main space on the first floor. No alcoholic drinks allowed. Attend

Description Powering research + development with Mitacs When: February 19, 2020 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm Where: Volta, Lobby Level of the Maritime Centre 1505 Barrington St., Unit 100, Halifax Lunch will be provided! Description: Are you interested in growing your business and advancing your innovation goals at a reduced financial cost? If so, join us for a Lunch + Learn on February 19 at noon to learn more about Mitacs, a national research-funding agency dedicated to solving business problems and driving innovation in Canada. Kathleen Mifflin, a Business Development Specialist for Mitacs, will provide an overview of the programs they offer that allow you to access international markets, maximize your investment in research and development, and/or reduce your risk of accessing and hiring research expertise. In this Lunch + Learn, we will explore some of these programs in detail, hear from businesses who have successfully executed research projects with the help of Mitacs, and answer any and all questions on how to get started on your own project! The Presenter: Kathleen Mifflin, works as a Business Development Specialist for Mitacs. Having graduated with a Master’s from Dalhousie University, she has close ties to the school and the various state-of-the-art research facilities that it […]

Come learn about how and why buildings and infrastructure are being modelled in 3D, and how virtual models are aiding data analysis and systems monitoring to impact decision making! EVENT DESCRIPTION: GANS is hosting an all-day professional development seminar on 'Digital Twins Technology and Building Information Modelling (BIM)'! The GANS Professional Development Days provide all community members with an opportunity to network and hear the experiences of specialists within a unique geospatial field. Each Professional Development Day Event will focus on a new field or area for each, to showcase the overall impact of the geomatics sector on every function in our economy and society. WHEN: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:30pm WHERE: Halifax Central Library, Spring Garden Road, Halifax (Room 301) ATTENDANCE FEE: Attendance costs $75 or $60 for GANS members. Please note that in an attempt to keep the registration fee as low as possible, lunch will not be provided (though there are many terrific pubs and eateries within easy walking distance of the library!). Act fast - space is limited! For more information, feel free to contact us by email at [email protected]. SPEAKER INQUIRIES: Interested in speaking? Do you have experience with digital twins technology or building information […]

Come learn about how and why buildings and infrastructure are being modelled in 3D, and how virtual models are aiding data analysis and systems monitoring to impact decision making! EVENT DESCRIPTION: GANS is hosting an all-day professional development seminar on 'Digital Twins Technology and Building Information Modelling (BIM)'! The GANS Professional Development Days provide all community members with an opportunity to network and hear the experiences of specialists within a unique geospatial field. Each Professional Development Day Event will focus on a new field or area for each, to showcase the overall impact of the geomatics sector on every function in our economy and society. WHEN: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:30pm WHERE: Halifax Central Library, Spring Garden Road, Halifax (Room 301) ATTENDANCE FEE: Attendance costs $75 or $60 for GANS members. Please note that in an attempt to keep the registration fee as low as possible, lunch will not be provided (though there are many terrific pubs and eateries within easy walking distance of the library!). Act fast - space is limited! For more information, feel free to contact us by email at [email protected]. SPEAKER INQUIRIES: Interested in speaking? Do you have experience with digital twins technology or building information […]

VolVEvent Information Description Pitch Competition Powered by Cox & Palmer This Pitch Competition is open to Volta Residents, Network Members and anyone from the tech community in Atlantic Canada. This Pitch Competition, powered by Cox & Palmer, is an excellent opportunity to practice your pitch, fine-tune your deck, and get feedback from peers and industry professionals. You will also gain valuable experience presenting to investors, and potential early adopters. Plus, you never know who may be sitting in the audience! Each competition will have a judging panel, comprised of entrepreneurs, potential investors and community leaders. Judging will be based on the pitch, not the business, and will focus on the presentation quality and content. Stay tuned for a list of companies pitching and judges. The winning Pitch will receive: 1) $500 Visa Gift Card 2) Name engraved on Volta’s "I've got 99 problems but my pitch ain't one" trophy 3) Cox & Palmer swag bag Lunch and refreshments will be served! How to Apply to Pitch: Fill out this form to apply for a slot to pitch. Space for pitching companies is limited. Please visit here for a list of regulations. Applications are due by Wednesday, February 19 at 11:59pm. Applications will be reviewed and only […]

Want more commissions? More gallery shows? Passive income? This workshop is for you! About this Event Attention artists! Do you have a website for your work, but it’s not getting the attention it needs? Do you want to put your art online, but aren’t sure where to start? Are you ready to get more commissions, more gallery shows or a larger following? Then it’s time to step away from the computer and get to planning. Wait… what? This workshop will not teach you how to build or edit a website. That’s not what you need right now. What you need is to connect the dots between your goals as an artist and making your website work harder to achieve them. When you have clarity on what you need to achieve, then building/updating becomes 100x easier. And faster. Realize the full potential of your website, because your art deserves it! This workshop is for any artist, no matter the condition of their website, their technical skill level or their art practice. What we will cover Understanding the purpose of your website as it applies to your goals Peer review of your homepage for instant feedback and ideas The right way to set […]

The ISNS Febuary 2020 Mixer! Join us at Chain Yard  Urban Cidery on Thursday, February 27 at 6:30PM, for game development and animation discussion, great appetizers and a chat with our president.