Atlantic Tech Summit – Second Virtual Pre-Summit Networking Event
The second of 2 Pre-Summit build up and networking events with guest speaker and discussion of the up-coming Atlantic Technology Summit. Stay tuned for more details Register
The second of 2 Pre-Summit build up and networking events with guest speaker and discussion of the up-coming Atlantic Technology Summit. Stay tuned for more details Register
Join Nova Scotia's Regional Enterprise Networks for a virtual update session for Nova Scotia's business community. This virtual session will include an update for Nova Scotia businesses featuring Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang and Department of Business Deputy Minister Bernie Miller. In Nova Scotia, Regional Enterprise Networks (RENs) are leading a collaborative approach to economic development and supporting business growth. Nova Scotia's RENs currently include the Cape Breton Regional Enterprise Network, Cape Breton Regional Municipality Regional Enterprise Network, Cumberland Business Connector, Pictou Regional Enterprise Network, Truro & Colchester Partnership for Economic Prosperity, Valley Regional Enterprise Network, and Western Regional Enterprise Network. Register
Join us for a lunch and learn featuring a lightning talk on the topic of development employment trends in 2021 OUR SPEAKER Michelle Murray Regional Manager @ Randstad Technologies Michelle Murray is the Regional Manager for Randstad Technologies, Canada's largest provider of IT Staffing Solutions. With over 20 years of IT recruitment experience focused on delivering to Atlantic Canada working with clients and candidates covering all areas of IT. Register
The Atlantic Technology Summit is moving online Mark your calendar for the 2nd annual Atlantic Technology Summit, the East Coast’s premiere technology conference. On November 18th, 2020 senior leaders, executives, and industry experts will take to the virtual stage for this one-day event you won’t want to miss. Join us online to discover how technology is impacting our region, learn about exciting new advances and strategies to leverage technology for your organization and expand your professional network. General Admission Tickets Include: 27+ Sessions covering the latest technology trends, informative discussions and panels with industry leaders Build your own agenda - attend the session that most interest you Access to live keynotes with Q&A Participation in live discussion forums with other technology professionals Passport Program to win prizes from our exhibitors Network and connect with other attendees Live Engagement with our exhibitors and sponsors, learn about their latest products and services Full access on any device anywhere with both our web and mobile apps Register
Accelerate your journey to market with a Lunch & Learn presented by Innovative Solutions Canada, the Emera ideaHUB and Volta Gear. Accelerate your journey to market! As the single largest purchaser of Canadian goods and services, the Government of Canada has a unique opportunity to support the growth of Canadian innovators and entrepreneurs. Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) is a government program that helps innovators by funding R&D and testing prototypes in real-life settings. ISC has two streams with a combined funding of over $140 million dedicated to Canadian innovators who want to start, grow, and get to market. Innovators keep their IP and departments get their hands on cutting-edge products and services. Challenge Stream: If your business has a solutions to one of our challenges, you could get up to $1.15M in funding to prove your concept and build your prototype. Browse our open challenges here! Testing Stream: If you have a late-stage, pre-commercial innovation, you could have the opportunity to land a sale and get it tested with the Government of Canada! Join us for a presentation and Q&A to learn about ISC’s funding opportunities! Register
Join us for the final event in Fall 2020 Women Leading Startups: Fireside Chat Series! There is a lot of exciting momentum going on in the startup community in Atlantic Canada and this is your chance to be part of it! If you are currently an entrepreneur, considering starting your own business or want to use your skills to solve a problem but don’t know where to start, this series is for you! Join a safe community each month to hear from established women leading high growth startups in Canada. Ask questions, network with your peers, get advice and exchange ideas. There will be one fireside chat each month. It will run 12:00 pm Atlantic time/12:30 pm NL time for one hour on Sept 29, Oct 20, and Nov. 24. Attend one chat or all three! This series is supported and coordinated by the Canadian Ecosystem Gathering (CEG) in partnership with entrepreneurship centres in the following Atlantic Canadian universities: University of Prince Edward Island Cape Breton University Dalhousie University University of New Brunswick Saint Mary's University Mount Saint Vincent University Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship (Memorial University) We value diversity and inclusion and want to make sure we provide space for everyone interested […]
Women are still earning 13.3% less than their male counterparts; it’s time to close the wage gap, negotiate + receive equal pay. Since 1998, the wage gap has only decreased by five-and-a-half per cent, leaving women in Canada currently earning 13.3 per cent less than their male counterparts. The issue of pay equity is complex, with many influencing factors, particularly in male-dominated fields such as technology. Only a portion of the wage gap can be explained by measurable impacts such as education, occupational distribution, part-time work and work interruption. Other factors are more difficult to measure and make up the unexplained portion of pay inequity. On Tuesday, November 24, beginning at 4:00pm, join Genevieve MacInnis and Volta, to learn: how to negotiate a fair salary to ask your employer for a raise how to recognize gender biases in the workplace, and better understand how they impact pay how societal pressures influence behaviours and can put women at a pay disadvantage the importance of setting clear boundaries and expectations Register
ICTC's Digital Think Tank invites you to a virtual panel discussion on FDI & the Post COVID Economy You’re invited to join Alexandra Cutean, Senior Director of Research & Policy at the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), along with her distinguished panel of guests as they dive into foreign direct investment (FDI) and growing our tech ecosystems. In 2018, just 12% of Canadian startups (out of thousands assessed by the University of Toronto Impact Centre) met the criteria needed to grow to “world-class size” and maintain current growth trajectories. Although funding for startups is available through a variety of government grants, attracting high-quality foreign direct investment to Canada is essential. This investment can grow the pool of financial and technical resources available for local startups with an existing track record of success to become high-performing scale-ups. Beyond financial resources, high-quality FDI can also be a method for Canadian startups to gain knowledge, business expertise, and access to critical distribution networks and international markets. This virtual panel discussion will delve into the topic: Foreign direct investment (FDI) and tech ecosystem growth Our distinguished panel consists of: Jaap Slothouwer ,Country Director Canada, Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) Chris Chen , Head of Investment Promotion […]
SAVE THE DATE: We're back on Nov.27 at noon NST with another re-engineering your oceans career event! Save a space in your calendar now on Friday, Nov. 27 to hear inspiring stories from entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada as they discuss career pivots and all of the resources that helped them re-engineer their careers. At this virtual fireside chat moderated by Cathy Bennett, you’ll hear from: Jamie Sangster – CEO & founder of LeeWay Marine Ashley Noseworthy – CEO of Edgewise Environmental Andrew Sinclair – CEO and founder of TrajectorE & TotaliQ Turn to the BLUE ECONOMY for ever-expanding and entrepreneurial careers Are you looking to re-engineer your career? Projected to be worth $3-trillion by 2030, the blue economy offers plenty of opportunities. Now is the time to catch that next wave. Pivot your technology and engineering skills to take advantage of the exciting career opportunities ocean entrepreneurship offers. Whether it’s solving problems in traditional ocean industries or focusing on solutions in the burgeoning blue tech and cleantech areas, starting up an ocean company has never had more potential. You’ll also discover countless outstanding support programs and organizations to help you succeed. Opportunities include innovations in traditional sectors like oil and gas or fisheries and aquaculture, as well as in newer […]
If you are between the ages of 12 to 19, with interest in technology and entrepreneurship, join us for the next Hoist session on Nov. 28! What is Hoist? Hoist is a technology club for youth between the ages of 12 to 19 with interest in technology and entrepreneurship. What Happens at Hoist? Learn: Learn from experts in the business on the topic for the month. Lunch: Individually packaged refreshments will be provided to those attending. Hack: Build or design something, apply what you just learned. Discuss: Reflect and discuss the day: what did you find challenging, or exciting? Chill out and talk to your pals – new and old – about what you created. Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat today! Attendees must practice social distancing and wear a mask while moving around the space. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. You may remove your mask ONLY when seated. Furniture cannot be moved. If, at the time of this session, you have travelled outside of the Atlantic Canada bubble without completing the mandatory 14-day isolation period , come in contact with someone who may have COVID-19, come in contact with someone self-isolating or are showing […]
Are you a startup curious about cybersecurity best practices? If so, be sure to join us on Wednesday, December 2 at 12:00pm. Join us at 12:00pm on Wednesday, December 2, where you will hear from Robert Davidson, Director, Data Analytics + Research at ICTC about Cybersecurity for Startups. In the day and age of hackers and digital information leaks, protecting yours and your customers' personal data has never been more important. There are a variety of security measures, best practices and regulations that are required to safeguard and secure your company's information, to better prevent against data leakage online. During this lunch and learn, Robert will cover: How to protect your company's personal information How to protect your customer information What security measures/best practices should be taken when creating your tech product What regulations are required when handling third-party personal information Best safe practices for your team/startup Potential impact of proposed Federal data privacy legislation Register
Panel Discussion & Networking Event Join us for a virtual event that includes a 30-minute panel discussion covering the tech sector in 2020, followed by an opportunity to make connections with an online networking session. This event is open to DNS members, students, and anyone involved in Nova Scotia's tech sector. Panel Moderator: Jenn Priske, Senior Executive, REDspace Panelists: Tyler Farmer, Manager, Business Transformation and Partnerships, ICTC Jen LaPlante, Executive Director, DeepSense Meghann Coleman, Vice President of Programming and Partnerships, VOLTA Panel Discussion Topics: Shifts in the tech sector in 2020 Emerging technologies Lessons learned in 2020 and what comes next Event Schedule: 3:15PM - 3:30 PM: Opening Remarks 3:30 PM - 4:00PM: Panel Discussion 4:00 PM - 5:30PM: Networking Register Now
