Why Microsoft on AWS When: Wednesday Oct 5, 2022 Program: 2 - 4 PM ADT Happy Hour: 4 - 6 PM ADT Location: The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse, 5136 Prince Street, Halifax Join Amazon Web Services, CDW, and NorthBay Solutions to learn why AWS is the best cloud solution to run your Microsoft workloads! For 10 years, AWS and NorthBay have been working together to help customers untangle the complex world of software licensing in the Cloud. AWS and NorthBay will discuss and demonstrate that a partnership with us offers a cost-effective and low-risk way to transition traditional on-premise workloads into the Cloud. Ultimately, this will build your confidence in choosing AWS as a preferred Cloud platform for Microsoft workloads. Then you will interact with a group of panelists, discussing the “Art of the Possible” as you hear how customers transverse from legacy on-premise workloads or another Cloud offering onto AWS. Finally, we look forward to getting to know you better with a fun and social LIVE happy hour. Agenda 1:30 PM Registration 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Cloud Economics 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM Why AWS for Microsoft Workloads 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM How NorthBay helps customers transition […]

Register today for “Bring It Together” presented by Navigate Startup House. About this event Register now for a reverse pitch style event, taking place October 13th. We will have startups who have been invested in, pitch their ideas and investors will tell the audience why they invested in the companies. Following the event, we will be hosting a networking event at a location that is TBA- so stay tuned. Agenda 10:00 am- Networking and breakfast 10:15 am- Introduction to Navigate’s new Executive Director 10:30 am- Introduction to the day, Venture Capitalists and companies 10:45 am- Pitch 1 11:15 am- Pitch 2 11:45 am- Lunch 1:00 pm- Pitch 3 1:30 pm- Pitch 4 2:00 pm- Storytelling with Permjot Valia 2:45 pm- Break 3:00 pm- Building communities- a conversation with Danielle Strachman, Bob Pelley, Kory Hen, Katie Arsenault and our new Executive Director. 4:00 pm- End *This agenda is subject to change. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Navigate members will receive an exclusive discount. Please email Megan at megan@navigatestartuphouse.com for the discount code.  

About this event What can CBDC - NOBL do for you? In this 1 hour presentation, join Shannon from CBDC - NOBL, for a dynamic information session to help support your startup. Learn about how to start a business, how to get access to capital, and what supports are available to help individuals become successfully self employed. Shannon will also speak to CBDCs and NOBL in particular, as well as some of the provincial programs that are targeted for start ups such as Self Employment Benefits, START program, etc. Questions are welcomed and lunch is provided! ____________ DISCLAIMER: By participating in this IGNITE Atlantic event, you understand that photos and videos may be recorded and shared for future use.

Solve real business challenges and demonstrate your skills Explore dynamic career opportunities Network with senior leaders Learn from technology and innovation industry experts The winning team for each problem statement will receive a cash prize of $1,000. Participants are eligible for special prizes rewarded based on merit. What to expect Innovate - You will work in small teams to develop original solutions to real business challenges and present them to executive leaders from our sponsors and the Nova Scotian academic community. Expand Your Network - Meet technology and innovation industry experts, leaders from our sponsors and academia and connect with like-minded students! In addition to the opportunity to collaborate and innovate with fellow students, all participants will have access to exclusive networking opportunities with executives from RBC and IBM and will have the unique ability to make a difference in your local community. Build Your Skills - You can also participate in workshops to learn new skills for the future of work and learn about career opportunities.

IGNITE Northern October 18, 2022 10:00 AM As part of Small Business Week 2022, IGNITE is partnering with The Mentoring Plus Strategy to host Speed Networking - where entrepreneurs can circulate between knowledgeable and experienced business mentors with years of expertise across multiple industries. This fast-paced, unique mentoring experience allows participants to get a seat at the table with a mentor to discuss career and professional development topics. To participate, please email Monica Rivers at monica@igniteatlantic.com

In partnership with Startup Zone and Food Island Partnership, IGNITE Atlantic is hosting this workshop to support and encourage the discussion surrounding automation in the food industry. We are hosting this event as part of IGNITE’s Food Automation Series, which aims to foster open communication and promote innovation in regards to food automation in rural communities. The event will take place at Startup Zone in Charlottetown to showcase some of the latest food industry innovations happening locally. We hope to see you there!

About this event When: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm ADT Where: Volta, 1505 Barrington St, Unit 100, Halifax, NS, B3J 3K5 Description: Hear from Marie Hogan, Director of Business Development, Mitacs . Mitacs is a national not-for-profit that helps your organization identify opportunities to innovate, connects you with expertise from our universities and colleges, and doubles your investment to bring on research interns. Many organizations use Mitacs programs to leverage their R&D budgets and build their recruitment pipelines. You can learn more about us here: https://www.mitacs.ca/en/industry. Learn more about how to align these programs to your challenges and opportunities, and how to get the most out of Mitacs’ network of researchers and accessible funding. The session will focus on: Research & Innovation Collaborations – Building your recruitment pipeline in partnership with Post-Secondary Institutions Student, Recent Grad, and Post-Doc Founders of Start-Ups – Funding research related to your company International Programming – Travel to an incubator abroad to explore potential market opportunities NOTE: By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed, and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials. NOTE: If you're unable to attend any of our events […]

Octobers's Halifax Third Wednesday tech/media/marketing meetup is Wednesday, October 19th from 5-7:30pm. We'll have our 30-sec intro/opportunity spots, networking, and lots of cool peeps from the Halifax tech community!