Events from November 23, 2022 – February 18, 2023 › Meetups › – Page 15 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Workplace Inclusion Workshop with Veronica Merryfield

Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre 606 Reeves Street, Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Cape Breton Partnership invites you to join us on November 23 for an employer-focused Workplace Inclusion Workshop. Speaker Veronica Merryfield will discuss the importance of workplace inclusion and introduce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with a focus on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The second portion of the workshop will cover how employers can work towards inclusivity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Veronica will also briefly touch upon specific topics of accessibility in the workplace. We look forward to seeing you for a great morning of learning! Agenda 8:30 a.m.: Registration opens 9:00 a.m.: Welcome & Introductions, light refreshments served 9:10 a.m: Part 1: Introduction to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): 2SLGBTQIA+ community 10:30 a.m.: Break 10:40 a.m.: Part 2: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in action: Inclusive workplace practices 12:00 p.m.: Workshop wrap-up Light refreshments will be provided. About Veronica Merryfield Veronica (Ms/she/her) identifies as intersex and transgender, drawing on her lived experience to provide training to various organizations on equity, diversity and inclusion. She is the Founder of the Cape Breton Transgender Network (www.cbtn.ca); chair at the Every Woman’s Center and CBRM diversity committee; and is on the board at the Transition House, Cape Breton Pride, Conversion Therapy Survivors Connect, and others. […]

Port Innovation at The PIER

The PIER 1209 Marginal Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

About this event Join us on November 23rd as IGNITE Atlantic welcomes you to The PIER. Through panel discussions and presentations, we will discover the potential of transportation and logistics opportunities. This will be a great time to meet some of The PIER members as they highlight vessel decarbonization, AI at ports and marine electrification. The event will be held from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at The PIER (1209 Marginal Road Rd in Halifax). Doors open at 9:30am. Refreshments and lunch will be provided! Join us for drinks and an afternoon of networking at the Garrison Brewing from 3:30-5:30 pm.  

Volta Virtual Pitch Competition

Nova Scotia, Canada

When: Wednesday, November 23, 2022 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm ADT Where: Virtual Via Zoom (you will receive log in details at 9:00am on Wednesday, November 23, 2022) Description: The Pitch Competition is an excellent opportunity to practice your three-minute pitch, fine-tune your deck, and get feedback from peers and industry experts. You will gain valuable experience presenting to investors, and potential early adopters. Plus, you never know who may be tuning in to watch! The Pitch Competition is open to Volta Residents, Network Members and anyone from the tech community in Atlantic Canada. Each competition will have a judging panel, comprised of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Judges will focus on the quality and content of the presentation, not the viability of the business. The winning pitch will receive : $500 Visa gift card Their name engraved on Volta’s Pitch Competition trophy How to apply: Apply before applications close on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 11:59pm ADT. Disclaimers: If you're unable to attend an event please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event. NOTE: By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed, and give permission to Volta […]

The 20th Annual Discovery Awards

Halifax Convention Centre 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join the celebration on November 23rd at the Halifax Convention Centre, for the 20th Annual Discovery Awards in support of Discovery Centre’s charitable mission to bring science to life through fun and interactive learning experiences. It’s a night which celebrates the driven, the doers, the curious, and the dreamers. The Discovery Awards gala commemorates the successes of researchers, innovators, and educators whose careers, passions, and accomplishments have impacted Nova Scotia’s science and technology industries as well as local and global communities. Finalists in seven categories will be honoured and recipients announced live on the biggest stage in Atlantic Canada. Be ‘wow’ed by the stories and successes of incredible finalists, test your skills with the famous science challenge and discovery demo, PLUS enjoy a delicious dinner with leaders in science and innovation in our community. Discovery Awards is the marquee annual fundraiser for Discovery Centre. Your support helps empower its charitable mission to spark curiosity, passion, and development in STEAM in Nova Scotian youth and beyond.

$225

Discovery Awards

Halifax Convention Centre 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join the celebration on November 23rd at the Halifax Convention Centre for the 20th Annual Discovery Awards in support of Discovery Centre’s charitable mission to advance science literacy through fun, interactive learning experiences. It’s a night that celebrates the driven, the doers, the curious, and the dreamers. The Discovery Awards recognize outstanding researchers, innovators, and educators who are helping to make Nova Scotia a leader in science and innovation both at home and around the world. Be part of the excitement as we honour finalists and recipients in five prestigious categories, announce this year’s inspiring Youth Award recipient, and honour this year’s inductee to the Science Hall of Fame – all on the biggest stage in Atlantic Canada! Be ‘wow’ed by ground-breaking achievements, test your skills with Discovery Centre’s famous science challenge and Discovery Demo, PLUS enjoy dinner and networking with more than 500 leaders in science and innovation. Discovery Awards is the marquee annual fundraiser for Discovery Centre. Your support helps us to achieve our charitable mission to spark curiosity, passion, and an excitement for STEAM among the youth of today who will be our leaders of tomorrow. NEW: There is a new Discovery Award category to nominate an […]

Celebrating a Year of Growth in Tech with Digital Nova Scotia

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Celebrating a Year of Growth in Tech Join us for an engaging panel of industry leaders as we hear stories, successes and milestones of 2022. Our panelists will share benchmark business growth moments, trends they see coming, and more!  This is the perfect opportunity to come together and connect before the holidays, we'll have a hot chocolate station, treats, and festivities. We can't wait to see you!  Special thank you to our friends and partners at Volta for hosting us.  Panelists Adline Noronha, CGI Adline Noronha, CGIAdline is a seasoned leader with 20 years of rich experience in leading strategic IT engagements. Her expertise is in leveraging IT to complement enterprise strategies and business operations. Adline is a Certified Program Manager with extensive experience in technical program management, IT service delivery, ERP implementation, business process modelling, management consulting, PMO set-up, operations planning for multimillion-dollar programs. Adline is also an advocate and enlighten leader on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is focused on building inclusive equitable spaces, inspiring inclusive behavior and cultivating culture to Thrive at CGI. Marty Stevens, Believeco An experienced marketing professional, Martha (Marty) has extensive experience in government and public sector environments. Prior to moving into professional services […]

Workplace Inclusion: Newcomer Workshop for Employers

Eltuek Arts Centre, Gallery 209 170 George Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

About this event The Cape Breton Partnership invites you to join us on December 13 for Workplace Inclusion: Newcomer Workshop for Employers. Part one of the workshop will include guests from the Cape Breton Partnership and YREACH Cape Breton who will provide employers an overview of supports and services that they can implement to help support their staff that are new to the Island (newcomers). Part two of the workshop, is an interactive group activity with lots of “aha” moments - led by Paul Pickering from Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS). This session will help employers take vital next steps, to increase awareness and skills for better retention, especially of international employees. We look forward to seeing you for a great morning of learning! Light refreshments will be provided. About the Speakers: Paul Pickering, Coordinator, Intercultural Workplace Program, ISANS The Intercultural Workplace Program at Immigrant Services of Nova Scotia (ISANS) is a fully funded, employer-focused service. Employer with a presence in Nova Scotia receive training and support to hire retain immigrants for the long-term. Intercultural skills, awareness and knowledge, with an Equity, diversity and inclusion foundation form the backbone of the services, which include in-person and virtual workshops, […]

Breakfast: Innovative Robotics with QEII Foundation

Halifax Convention Centre 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax is at the forefront of robot-assisted surgery. Thanks to generous donations to the QEII Foundation, the QEII Health Sciences Centre is now home to four surgical robots, transforming surgical care on a national stage. Join us for an interactive panel discussion to discover the technological innovations that are happening right here in Halifax. Hear from the medical experts who perform these life-changing robotic surgeries and who are leading its cutting-edge research. No longer an ideal confined to science fiction, robot-assisted surgery is becoming a treatment option for more medical conditions than ever before — from spinal care to joint replacements — and Halifax is paving the way. Learn how robotics are revolutionizing healthcare and meet the donors and business leaders, like you, who’ve made robot-assisted surgery a reality for our communities.

EHCC’s Annual Members’ Holiday Party

SHOOTERS BAR & GRILL 194 HWY 2, Enfield, Nova Scotia, Canada

EHCC Members are invited to the EHCC’s Annual Members’ Holiday Party. Please join us for a drink, good food, door prizes, and the great company of fellow members! Please RSVP to info@ehcc.ca by December 6th. Hope to see you there!

Holiday After Hours

The Halifax Club 1682 Hollis St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Celebrate the Holidays with BNI at the Halifax Club! Join us for an evening of great networking and fantastic food at the Halifax Club - a historic landmark where business networking has been going on since 1862. If you haven't been to the club since the restoration ? It is amazing. Don't miss out on the last Business After Hours of 2022!

Third Wednesday – December 2022

The Cannery 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia

November's Halifax Third Wednesday tech/media/marketing meetup is Wednesday, November 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!

Discover Vietnam

Nova Scotia, Canada

DISCOVER VIETNAM February 18 - 27, 2023 $3,199* CAD YOUR TRIP INCLUDES: Round trip international airfare from Toronto Pearson International Airport 4-and 5-star hotel accommodations 3 meals each day Deluxe tour busses with A/C Fluent English-speaking tour guides Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary *Price reflects shared occupancy, add $800 CAD for single occupancy room. Important information:​ $400 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot. Final payments due on October 15, 2022. Travel to and from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is NOT included. Gratuities and personal shopping are not included. Valid passport is required - passport must be valid for 6-months past travel dates. Visa is required - Citslinc will secure visas for all travellers, add ~$100 for visa fees. Price includes fees for all activities on the itinerary. Ready to book your trip?

$3199