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SUMMARY:Atlantic CIO Briefing
DESCRIPTION:TECHNATION works with CIO leaders from across Canada at all levels of the public sector.  After hosting a well-attended virtual CIO briefing session in June 2021\, we are back hosting a hybrid event to profile more amazing forward-thinking leaders from the Atlantic Region to discuss critical issues and to identify digital acceleration opportunities for government services (including ongoing Covid recovery and response). \nThis curated dialogue will create an open and transparent value exchange between industry and government; increased awareness of current challenges and opportunities; and identify opportunities for innovative\, citizen-centric digital solutions and collaboration\, partnership\, and co-creation. \nTECHNATION will host this important briefing with a hybrid format to allow speakers to participate from throughout the region and attendees from across Canada.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/atlantic-cio-briefing/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221013T160000
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SUMMARY:Bring It Together
DESCRIPTION:Register today for “Bring It Together” presented by Navigate Startup House. \nAbout this event \nRegister 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. \nFollowing the event\, we will be hosting a networking event at a location that is TBA- so stay tuned. \nAgenda \n10:00 am- Networking and breakfast \n10:15 am- Introduction to Navigate’s new Executive Director \n10:30 am- Introduction to the day\, Venture Capitalists and companies \n10:45 am- Pitch 1 \n11:15 am- Pitch 2 \n11:45 am- Lunch \n1:00 pm- Pitch 3 \n1:30 pm- Pitch 4 \n2:00 pm- Storytelling with Permjot Valia \n2:45 pm- Break \n3:00 pm- Building communities- a conversation with Danielle Strachman\, Bob Pelley\, Kory Hen\, Katie Arsenault and our new Executive Director. \n4:00 pm- End \n*This agenda is subject to change. \nA light breakfast and lunch will be provided. \nNavigate members will receive an exclusive discount. Please email Megan at megan@navigatestartuphouse.com for the discount code. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/bring-it-together-2/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Sydney – Waterfront\, 300 Esplanade\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P 1A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221013T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | CBDC - NOBL Information Session
DESCRIPTION:About this event \nWhat can CBDC – NOBL do for you? \nIn 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. \nQuestions are welcomed and lunch is provided! \n____________ \nDISCLAIMER: By participating in this IGNITE Atlantic event\, you understand that photos and videos may be recorded and shared for future use.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/lunch-learn-cbdc-nobl-information-session/
LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic – New Glasgow\, 345 Temperance St\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, B2H 3P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221016
DTSTAMP:20260406T181504
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SUMMARY:Halifax Innovation Challenge 2022
DESCRIPTION:Solve real business challenges and demonstrate your skills\nExplore dynamic career opportunities\nNetwork with senior leaders\nLearn from technology and innovation industry experts\n\nThe winning team for each problem statement will receive a cash prize of $1\,000. Participants are eligible for special prizes rewarded based on merit. \nWhat to expect\n\nInnovate – 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.\nExpand 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.\nBuild Your Skills – You can also participate in workshops to learn new skills for the future of work and learn about career opportunities.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/halifax-innovation-challenge-2022/
LOCATION:Saint Mary’s University\, 923 Robie St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 3C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181504
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SUMMARY:ISANS Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards
DESCRIPTION:October 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm \nIn celebration of Small Business Week\, we are hosting our third annual ISANS Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards! \nThe goal of this event is to recognize the positive impact immigrant small businesses have made on our prospering Nova Scotian economy. At the ceremony\, many immigrant businesses will be showcased\, and participants will have an opportunity to build their networks and connect with diverse business owners. To close the night\, we’ll host a reception with culturally diverse cuisine catered by immigrant businesses in Nova Scotia. \nAward categories include: \n\nInnovative Business of the Year\nImmigrant Women Entrepreneurship Network (IWEN) Entrepreneur of the Year\nSmall Business of the Year (over 2 years)\nSmall Business of the Year (under 2 years)\nSustainable Business of the Year\n\nJoin us at Halifax Public Library’s Paul O’Regan Hall for a wonderful evening of celebrating the many contributions immigrant businesses bring to our province! \nPlease register here to attend: registration form. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/isans-immigrant-entrepreneurship-awards/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, 5440 Spring Garden Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221018T110000
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SUMMARY:Speed Networking in New Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:IGNITE Northern\nOctober 18\, 2022 10:00 AM \nAs 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
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/speed-networking-in-new-glasgow/
LOCATION:IGNITE Northern Office\, 352 East River Rd\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, B2H 3P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221018T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221018T170000
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SUMMARY:Fall Into Autumn Social
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nWhen: Tuesday\, October 18\, 2022 from 3:30pm – 5:00pm ADT \nWhere: Volta\, 1505 Barrington St\, Unit 100\, Lobby Level\, Halifax\, NS \nDescription:\nAs the leaves turn and the temperatures cool\, let’s get together and celebrate this beautiful time of the year. \nHighlights will include: \n\nHot chocolate and cider station\nSweet treats\nMini gourd painting\n\nWe hope to see you there to mingle\, enjoy some seasonal treats and share tips on where to take the best fall colours pictures in Halifax. Flannel is encouraged! \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/fall-into-autumn-social/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
CREATED:20220721T130011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T172356Z
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SUMMARY:PEI Food Automation Showcase
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe event will take place at Startup Zone in Charlottetown to showcase some of the latest food industry innovations happening locally. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/pei-food-automation-showcase/
LOCATION:Startup Zone\, 31 Queen Street\, Charlottetown\, PEI\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221019T130000
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SUMMARY:Using Mitacs Funding Opportunities to Build Your R&D Recruitment Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nWhen: Wednesday\, October 19\, 2022 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm ADT \nWhere: Volta\, 1505 Barrington St\, Unit 100\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3K5 \nDescription:\nHear from Marie Hogan\, Director of Business Development\, Mitacs . \nMitacs 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. \nLearn 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. \nThe session will focus on:\n\nResearch & Innovation Collaborations – Building your recruitment pipeline in partnership with Post-Secondary Institutions\nStudent\, Recent Grad\, and Post-Doc Founders of Start-Ups – Funding research related to your company\nInternational Programming – Travel to an incubator abroad to explore potential market opportunities\n\nNOTE: 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. \nNOTE: If you’re unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/using-mitacs-funding-opportunities-to-build-your-rd-recruitment-pipeline/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221019T190000
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SUMMARY:Third Wednesday - October 2022
DESCRIPTION:Octobers’s Halifax Third Wednesday tech/media/marketing meetup is Wednesday\, October 19th from 5-7:30pm. \nWe’ll have our 30-sec intro/opportunity spots\, networking\, and lots of cool peeps from the Halifax tech community!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/third-wednesday-october-2022/
LOCATION:The Cannery\, 1980 Robie St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
CREATED:20221003T132216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T132216Z
UID:3478000-1666198800-1666207800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:THIRD WEDNESDAYS
DESCRIPTION:October’s Halifax Third Wednesday tech/media/marketing meetup is this Wednesday\, October 19th from 5-7:30pm. \nWe’ll have our 30-sec intro/opportunity spots\, our friends from Digital Nova Scotia\, and lots of cool peeps from the Halifax tech community!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/third-wednesdays-2/
LOCATION:The Cannery\, 1980 Robie St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221021
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
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SUMMARY:Digital Government & CX Roadshow 2022
DESCRIPTION:Roadmap to a Successful Digital Transformation \nAs service delivery moves further into the virtual realm\, a strong digital transformation strategy is paramount for all levels of government. Identifying the needs of citizens\, gaining trust through reliable and secure services\, and striking the right balance between innovation and practicality is essential to success and progress. \nDesigning digital services which are accessible\, inclusive and citizen-centric is an absolute must. By committing to inclusive and innovative design\, the public sector can create exceptional products and services. To achieve this\, internal buy-in and a culture that is receptive to change is paramount. Embracing a digital mindset and adopting the technologies to facilitate change is key to success. \nTo optimize your digital transformation journey\, Digital Government & CX Roadshow 2022 will bring together public sector leaders to explore the most efficient strategies to help you gain internal buy-in and develop a roadmap for your digital transformation. This series will head to 5 Canadian cities\, from coast to coast\, to highlight emerging trends\, future opportunities\, and the barriers to successful digital transformation.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/digital-government-cx-roadshow-2022/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221020T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn | Dashboard Marketing
DESCRIPTION:About this event \nWhy the %$#& do I need to worry about marketing? \nIf you aren’t thinking about or planning to add marketing to your overarching strategy\, your business will fail. If you’re executing marketing tactics without a strategy\, your business will stall and stagnate. If you aren’t tracking and reacting to your marketing efforts\, you’re wasting money. This workshop will be a no-nonsense discussion around marketing\, and offer attendees a guideline to develop an effective\, impactful\, and results driven marketing strategy that can evolve with the growth of any business. We will dive into how important marketing is to the success of all areas of your organization; how it is ingrained in both acquisition and retention approaches; and how to recognize and react to both success and/or failure. We will explore 3 key components of any successful marketing strategy – brand\, customer and category. Each extremely important\, and something every organization needs to continually focus on. We will also offer insight\, advice and a framework to help build\, expand or rework anyone’s marketing strategy. Companies or community groups – be it startups\, early stage to well-established – will benefit from this fresh\, frank and unique perspective. \nIn this 1 hour presentation\, join Sean from Dashboard Marketing\, for a dynamic information session on how to market your startup. \nQuestions are welcomed and lunch is provided! \n____________ \nDISCLAIMER: By participating in this IGNITE Atlantic event\, you understand that photos and videos may be recorded and shared for future use \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/lunch-learn-dashboard-marketing/
LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic – New Glasgow\, 345 Temperance St\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, B2H 3P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221020T160000
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CREATED:20220906T133329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T133338Z
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SUMMARY:Entrevestor Live: East Coast Startup Success
DESCRIPTION:Entrevestor Live is a half-day hybrid event dedicated to the greatest successes in the Atlantic Canadian startup community. \nDispelling the myth that #StartupAtlantic features only early-stage companies\, Entrevestor Live showcases the growth-stage companies that have had major funding rounds\, exits or gained a global presence. \nWhat’s more\, our conference is designed to maximize the time and budget of our customers. Its three-hour duration means you can attend without surrendering a day or more of your precious time. (People in Halifax will still benefit from a networking session after the program.) And it’s priced so that even early-stage founders can attend\, either in person in Halifax or online from anywhere. \nIf you’re an investor\, Entrevestor Live will show you what’s happening in Atlantic Canadian startups – in the most successful companies\, those companies poised to join the top tier\, and the emerging sectors. If you’re a founder\, the program will help you understand how the best companies got where they are. Either way\, this is a must-see event. \nWe’re delighted to partner with Volta\, Canada’s East Coast Innovation Hub\, which has agreed to host Entrevestor Live. A networking session will follow the event at Volta.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/entrevestor-live-east-coast-startup-success/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
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SUMMARY:ROAD TO ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMUNITY SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION:Road to Economic Prosperity Community Summit \nJoin the Halifax Partnership for the second annual African Nova Scotian Road to Economic Prosperity Summit where the community will share and celebrate progress made on The Road to Economic Prosperity Action Plan – a five-year collaborative strategy developed and owned by the African Nova Scotian community to advance economic development and community priorities. \nDATE\nFriday\, October 21\, 2022\, 8:30am-3:00pm \nPRICE\nFree \nVENUE\nThe Prince George Hotel \nADDRESS\n1725\nMarket Street\, Downtown Halifax\nB3J 0B7\nNova Scotia\nCanada
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/road-to-economic-prosperity-community-summit/
LOCATION:The Prince George Hotel\, 1725 Market st.\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 0B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
CREATED:20221014T144427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T144427Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop on Ethical Design: Reflection and Action
DESCRIPTION:Details\nThis month\, we are doing a workshop for some hands-on learning! 👋🏻 \nJoin us on Monday\, October 24th as we think together and discover with Nata Kostenko. \nBig tech scandals\, deceptive patterns\, data privacy issues… We hear about unethical practices all the time. But what exactly does it mean to “work ethically”? And how can you do it in a human-centred way? \nIt all starts with reflecting on our thought patterns and learning how to voice our concerns. We need to find our North Star and equip ourselves with tools to act against injustice (and keep our sanity). \nThis is a practical workshop where we will explore ways to incorporate ethics into your work process. We will play with some tools\, talk about existing barriers to ethical action\, and go through concrete examples you might encounter in your daily work. \nCome as you are and let us untangle this knot together! \nNata is a service designer and design researcher at Tilt the Scales. Every day she balances her belief in the power of design to make a difference with the urge to hide from the world’s problems. \nThis is a FREE event thanks to our friends at Volta and ResMed. There will be time for some Q&A and networking. \nThe meetup will take place in Volta’s mezzanine floor classroom. The classroom is a bit tricky to access at the moment due to ongoing building renovations\, so here are some tips to get there safely (some photos are on the event album as well): \n\nEnter the building through the doors at the corner of Salter and Barrington Streets.\nOnce inside\, proceed down the hallway until you see a set of elevators on the far end.\nIn the elevators\, choose L for Lobby. Sign in with security at the lobby.\nTransfer to a second set of elevators just down the hall in the lobby. Choose M for Mezzanine.\nOn the mezzanine floor\, proceed down the hall until you see the classroom.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone! 👏
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/workshop-on-ethical-design-reflection-and-action/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221026T180000
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SUMMARY:WTWT : Visioning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nWhen: Wednesday\, October 26\, 2022 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm \nWhere: Volta\, 1505 Barrington St\, Mezzanine Classroom\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3K5 \nJoin Volta and Natalie Frederick-Wilson from the Centre for Women in Business for a visioning workshop. \nNatalie will guide participants through a visioning exercise that will help you establish a clear mission and vision and build confidence in your plan to start and grow your business. By participating in the session\, you will be able to describe your business’ value proposition\, articulate your vision for the future\, and know what steps to take next to create a business with a firm foundation. \nAbout the speaker:\nNatalie Frederick-Wilson is an entrepreneur\, mentor\, business development professional\, MSVU student entrepreneurship\, program lead who joined the Centre for Women in Business at Mount St. Vincent University\, in October 2019 with a goal to inspire women and students to go from innovative idea to start-up\, and beyond. She does this by connecting them to the right business advice\, engaging business owners in strategic business conversations\, and training. \nNatalie holds a certificate in Business Development and in Leadership and Innovation from Dalhousie University and has extensive experience in business automation\, strategic business planning and customer service management. As an American immigrant of Afro-Caribbean descent\, Natalie believes that helping others succeed is the greatest form of service.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/wtwt-visioning-workshop/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
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SUMMARY:Intro to the Site Editor and Templates
DESCRIPTION:Details\nIt’s here! Another hybrid event\, so you can choose online or in person at Volta\, 1505 Barrington Street\, Unit 100\, Halifax. We will be in the classroom on the mezzanine level. \n7:00: Room opens\n7:15: Intro to the Site Editor and Templates. The Site Editor gives you the ability to modify templates\, template parts and also customize the style of your entire site. \nWhat we will cover: \n\nhow you can use Styles to modify the site-wide style of your site\nwhat templates are and a breakdown of their parts\nhow to modify templates or create new ones\nhow to assign templates to individual posts and pages\n\nBio:\nKimberly Charron is a Certified Online Business Manager\, who helps busy coaches\, bloggers\, and creatives free themselves up to concentrate on their zone of genius by managing their day-to-day projects\, operations\, team members\, and metrics\, so they don’t have to. She brings with her many years of experience offering writing\, editing\, social media/marketing management\, and tech services (especially WordPress)\, plus a background in music\, theatre\, education\, and admin. \n8:00: The in-person event will split off from the online event\, each to have their own “Happy Hour”\n9:00: Meetup Ends \nFor those attending online\, link and password will be emailed at 4 PM ADT the day of the event to all those who register. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/intro-to-the-site-editor-and-templates/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221027T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
CREATED:20221006T162054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T163617Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Big Growth - October 2022
DESCRIPTION:BE INSPIRED | LEARN FROM EXPERTS | MAKE A PLAN | BUILD A NETWORK\nWe are pleased to announce we are bringing back our Small Business Big Growth Summit on Thursday October 27th. \nBringing connection\, information\, and inspiration to the Halifax business community. Participants will learn from the best of the best\, with industry experts in brand development\, risk reduction\, talent acquisition\, diversity and inclusion\, leveraging global markets\, and securing capital. \nThis conference is structured so that small business owners can build a tangible plan to strengthen their business and achieve their goals with the help of our industry experts. \nWhat to Expect from the Summit? \nIF YOU ARE…\n\nA small business owner/entrepreneur\,\nLooking to grow your business\,\nIn need of a strategy expert to help enhance your goals\,\nReady to take your business to the next level…\n\nTHEN THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU\nLast year\, 97% of surveyed attendees said that the Summit helped them to identify a challenge or opportunity for their business and 98% said they would definitely attend again. \n“This event helped me to see where I am right on track and identify areas where I can improve. It also helped me to make connections for future opportunities.” – Survey Respondent\n​​”The summit was an excellent use of time. It was run very professionally despite everyone being out of practice for live events. It was good to see people in person again. Thank you for running a safe and timely event with great messaging.” – Survey Respondent\n​”I had a fantastic time. Took a lot of notes and feedback to my teams. Handed out lots of business cards and was able to meet alot of individuals I have been working with and put a face to the name. 5/5.” – Survey Respondent \nDON’T MISS OUT\, SAVE THE DATE! \nREGISTRATION OPENING SOON
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/small-business-big-growth-october-2022/
LOCATION:Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21\, 1055 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 4P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
CREATED:20221014T144758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T144758Z
UID:3478292-1666886400-1666893600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Ocean Connector: Integrating ESGs into your business
DESCRIPTION:About this event \nThere is a rising expectation to integrate environmental\, social\, and governance (ESG) factors into company strategy and decision-making. Small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) are increasingly aware of the benefits of integrating ESGs into their operations – especially as they aim to secure investment and seek export opportunities. \nWith virtually every company being linked to another in some way\, the ESG issues that impact one company will inevitably have an impact on the whole supply chain. Successful integration of ESG will lead to improved risk management\, operational performance\, reputation and employee engagement. \nJoin us to learn more about ESG adoption\, the benefits it offers\, and the role it plays in supporting inclusive\, sustainable growth in the transition to a low-carbon economy. \nMEET THE SPEAKER \nNancy Foran\, FCPA\, FCMA\, C. Dir. is President and Founder of Nova Scotia-based ESG Partners Inc\,\, providing guidance to companies\, investors\, boards of directors and leadership teams as they incorporate ESG factors into strategies that create long-term\, sustainable value. \nWith extensive local and international experience\, she has worked with start-ups through to multinational organizations\, investors\, government and regulators\, and has navigated regional\, national and international complex\, multi-stakeholder environments.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ocean-connector-integrating-esgs-into-your-business/
LOCATION:COVE\, Colin MacLean Hall\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
CREATED:20221017T124530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T124530Z
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SUMMARY:Search Inside Yourself (SIY) Keynote
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nWhen: Wednesday\, November 2\, 2022 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm ADT \nWhere: Volta\, 1505 Barrington St\, Unit 100\, Mezzanine Classroom\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3K5 \nDescription:\nAn inspiring introduction to the mindfulness-based emotional intelligence training program developed at Google and backed by cutting edge research in the field of neuroscience\, this practical presentation helps to improve focus and empathy to harness individual and team engagement and potential. \nIt’s through developing our intrapersonal and interpersonal intelligence that individuals and organizations can build a culture of effective leadership and strong collaboration. The SIY program teaches how and where to use our attention to foster peak performance and flow\, both for ourselves and within our teams. \nThis session including lunch will provide attendees with practical tools for focus\, self-awareness and resilience. \nFacilitator: Bryan W. Burns \nBryan is President of HRO Core Inc. and a Certified Teacher with San Francisco based Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI). Search Inside Yourself (SIY) programs were born at Google and teach tools for focus\, self-awareness and resilience. Bryan has also worked in the field of emotional intelligence and has decades of experience practicing and teaching mindfulness and yoga – initially connecting with mindfulness as a sprint canoer. He has a Masters in E-Commerce from Dalhousie and has been an entrepreneur for 20 years. Nowadays he still loves paddling his SUP board when he’s not with his family Ella and one year old baby Jasper. \nhrocore.com provides human resource services\, including dedicated fractional HR\, to support growing businesses and is in the early stages of developing scalable technology to support the mindfulness\, health and wellness of individuals and organizations. \nNOTE: 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. \nNOTE: If you’re unable to attend any Volta events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/search-inside-yourself-siy-keynote/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
CREATED:20220808T170329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T144025Z
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SUMMARY:SocialEast
DESCRIPTION:The conference that keeps Canadian digital marketers and communications professionals ahead of the trends and at the top of their game. \nSocialEast is returning for its third year\, and the conference you know and love will be bigger than ever\, with twice as many theatres\, twice as many speakers\, and twice as many opportunities to connect with Atlantic Canada’s best digital marketers and communications pros. \nBe confident that your digital voice is saying all the right things to all the right people. Tap into your audiences\, dig into your analytics\, and push beyond your comfort zone to power your strategies\, up your tactical game\, and deliver results. \nTickets on Sale August 10th\, 2022 \nWhat to Expect \n\n1 day of 14+ exceptional speaker sessions to choose from\nA choice of two epic speaker experiences every hour\n2 evenings of networking and community-building\nA cinematic experience with 50-foot screens and surround-sound\n\nDynamic Speakers\, Cutting-Edge Insights \nOur presenters have done the work — the budgeting\, strategizing\, management and reporting — so they know what it takes to build a successful social media and digital marketing strategy. Their experience\, enthusiasm and commitment to elevating the Canadian digital marketing industry is what sets SocialEast speakers apart. \nDNS Members can receive $50 off their registration! Email Leah Clarke at leah@digitalnovascotia.com for your code
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/social-east-2/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences,DNS Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
CREATED:20220725T174712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T174712Z
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SUMMARY:How a Certification Can Get You That Promotion
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Registration\nTopic \nHow a Certification Can Get You That Promotion \nDescription \nEarn a Dal certificate and an international accreditation at the same time. Learn more about our certificates in project management\, change management and more\, and the accreditations you can earn once you’ve completed your training with us. We’ll walk you through how our certificates save you time in getting that certification you need to boost your career prospects. \nTime \nNov 8\, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/how-a-certification-can-get-you-that-promotion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221109T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
CREATED:20221109T144049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T144049Z
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SUMMARY:IGNITING Rural Entrepreneurship: A Series w Futurpreneur & Tightline Anchor
DESCRIPTION:When and where | Date and time \nWed\, 23 November 2022\, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM AST \nLocation \nIGNITE Atlantic – New Glasgow 352 E River Rd New Glasgow\, NS B2H 3P7 \nAbout this event \nWe’ve partnered with Futurpreneur to highlight successful rural entrepreneurs and to discuss the many resources available to other rural entrepreneurs. Join us at IGNITE New Glasgow on November 23rd to hear from Greg Linton\, co-founder of Tightline Anchor\, who will give a brief history of his business and discuss the benefits and opportunities that lie within rural entrepreneurship. \n____________ \nDISCLAIMER: By participating in this IGNITE Atlantic event\, you understand that photos and videos may be recorded and shared for future use. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/igniting-rural-entrepreneurship-a-series-w-futurpreneur-tightline-anchor/
LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic – New Glasgow\, 345 Temperance St\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, B2H 3P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221111
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
CREATED:20221024T164810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T164810Z
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SUMMARY:QT Conference
DESCRIPTION:It is time !\nQueerTech is hosting its first-ever conference and we’re bringing together our QTs (members) for a multi-sensory\, interactive\, and immersive two-day experience. We invite you to join us on a journey of professional self-discovery where we will welcome you to a safe space to encourage you to overcome your current professional obstacles and achieve your full potential as a QT. \nWe hope you will join us\, lose yourself in the experience and find yourself on the way! \nThrough lively workshops\, inspiring conversations\, and expert-led panels\, we’ll deliver three guided experiences tailored to our audience over the two days. \nOur goal is to organize a hybrid and totally integrated experience. With the physical experience taking place in Toronto and the virtual experience being powered by Brella . \nDATES\nThursday November 10 and Friday November 11 \nDetailed agenda to come in September 2022 \nDIARY\nCheck out the latest version of the Conference agenda here! \nTake a look at all of our speakers and special sessions\, and start building your schedule. \nLOCATION – TORONTO\, ON\nThe QT Qonference will be hosted by Microsoft at its offices inside the CIBC Square tower. With beautifully designed spaces and sweeping city views\, this hub created to inspire innovation is sure to be an incredible source of inspiration for our in-person attendees and provide the integrated infrastructure to build a bridge with our virtual audience. \nMicrosoft Canada Head Office\nCIBC Place\n81 Bay Street\, 44th Floor\nToronto\, ON M5J 0E7 \nWHO IS QONFERENCE FOR?\nHEARINGS\nAccess to technology \nStudents\, professionals transitioning to technology\, and people looking for their first role in the tech industry. Typically\, these are early-career individuals looking to network\, prepare for interviews\, secure an internship or entry-level position\, and benefit from mentorship. \nEmerging Leaders \nProfessionals with 2-3 years of professional experience who are looking to progress their career to the next phase\, whether it is a managerial\, director or executive position. Most are looking for management and leadership training\, coaching skills\, management skills\, peer connection and support\, and general professional development. Many seek out their peers and counterparts within the industry to share learning and development opportunities. \nEncourage the entrepreneurial spirit \nThese are typically early-stage entrepreneurs who are in the ideation or seed-funding stage and looking to launch their tech or tech product. They seek to develop their network\, increase their entrepreneurial knowledge\, access capital and understand alternative financing possibilities.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/qt-conference/
LOCATION:Microsoft Canada Head Office\, 81 Bay Street\, 44th Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 0E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221110T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
CREATED:20221025T144408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T144408Z
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SUMMARY:Business & Breakfast: Taking Your Business Online
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cape Breton Partnership for a conversation over a FREE breakfast with Digital Nova Scotia\, Scotia Logic and Samson Digital. \nAbout this event\nJoin the Cape Breton Partnership\, Digital Nova Scotia\, Scotia Logic IT & Development\, and Samson Digital for the next Business & Breakfast: Taking Your Business Online\, to take place Thursday\, November 10 at the Island Nest\, from 8 a.m. – 9: 30 a.m. \nAgenda\n8 a.m. – Registration\n8:15 a.m. – Breakfast served\n8: 30 a.m. – Presentations begin \nThis is your chance to hear from industry experts about the importance of having an online business. \nPre-registration is required to attend. \nThis event is part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Breakfast & Business series\, bringing our local Cape Breton – Unama’ki business community together to hear from industry experts and professionals on a range of topics important to the success and growth of businesses of all sizes. To be notified of future events\, news\, and updates from the Cape Breton Partnership\, click here and subscribe to our newsletter and updates. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER: FRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 4\, 2022 \nAbout Digital NS\nOur organization began as the Software Industry Association of Nova Scotia (SIANS) and later became the Information Technology Industry Alliance of Nova Scotia (ITANS)\, before re-branding to be the Digital Nova Scotia that we are today! We’re a non-profit organization that is dedicated to growing and developing Nova Scotia’s digital technologies industry – facilitating connections\, providing professional development and capacity-building opportunities\, and promoting our digital sector. Originally incorporated in 1989\, Digital Nova Scotia has been leading our industry for 30 years. To learn more\, visit https://digitalnovascotia.com/. \nAbout Scotia Logic\nFor over 30 years our technical team has been providing best-in-class IT services to businesses and government offices throughout Nova Scotia. Our services include General IT (hardware/software) troubleshooting and maintenance. To learn more\, visit: https://scotialogic.ca/. \nAbout Samson Digital\nHere at Samson.Digital we are driven by innovation. We love to come up with new solutions for your business through a host of digital marketing strategies. Our main objective is to help you grow your online presence and to exponentially increase traffic to your website\, converting to new customers. We help craft brands\, logos and content which will give you a strong voice in the digital marketplace. To learn more\, visit: https://samson.digital/. \nCOVID-19 Protocols\nWe are committed to the health and safety of our attendees. As such\, attendance for this event is limited\, so please register as soon as possible. \nWe further ask that if you feel unwell that you refrain from attending. \nMore Information \nFor more information\, please contact the Cape Breton Partnership at info@capebretonpartnership.com or 902-562-0122. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/business-breakfast-taking-your-business-online/
LOCATION:The Island Nest\, 2334 NS-206\, Arichat\, Nova Scotia\, B0E 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221110T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
CREATED:20221026T133614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T133614Z
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SUMMARY:BOB: How to Raise Capital (BlueGreen Edition)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, November 10\, for Start-Up Yard at COVE’s Business Over Breakfast. Listen to a select group of VCs share the best tactics to use when ocean and clean technology founders approach them for a raise. \nBreakfast: 8:00am – 8:30am\nTalk: 8:30am – 9:30am \nSPEAKERS:\nSally Ng \nSally is the founder and CEO of The Triple Effect\, which focuses on developing best practices in corporate innovation\, entrepreneurial community development\, and technology coaching. Currently\, Sally is an executive-in-residence at East Valley Ventures. Previously\, she was CEO at a new social enterprise called Tribe Network and a senior director at Highline Beta. \nSally has led multiple corporate innovation venture teams within Fortune 1000 companies\, applying strategy and execution to help companies grow beyond their core. Over the years\, she has worked with organizations such as Brightspark Ventures\, National Angel Capital Organization and a number of others that enable the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nSally has actively been involved with the start-up community through her work with Techstars Startup Weekend and has travelled around the world facilitating events. She recently completed a six-year term serving on the national board of directors for the Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)\, a charity with an asset portfolio of $7B across a network of 191 local community foundations. \nSally has been part of multiple committees and was the co-chair of the strategic opportunities committee. She also gives back to her community by serving on the Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) board of directors as part of the executive committee and serves on the Inspirit Foundation board of directors. \nRob Barbara \nRob has spent 17 years working in investment management and capital markets and as an entrepreneur. Most recently\, he spent 11 years at Burgundy Asset Management\, a leading global investment management firm. While at Burgundy\, he founded its sister company\, Beaujolais Private Investment Management. When he left Burgundy in 2013\, Rob was a senior vice president responsible for private client business and was a board director. \nPreviously\, Rob worked at TD Securities in various capital markets roles. As an entrepreneur\, he was president and co-founder of a medical IT start-up\, eSalveo\, which was sold in 2001. \nRob received his MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business\, and his undergraduate and masters degrees (Economics) from Queen’s University. \nJennifer Fuccillo \nJennifer is an investment analyst at Innovacorp\, where she supports the organization’s mission to find\, fund and foster innovative start-ups striving to change the world. Her focus is on identifying attractive angel\, pre-seed and seed investment opportunities relating to the future of food and sustainable materials from the land and ocean\, and supporting the growth of the industrial biotech\, agritech\, and oceantech sectors in Nova Scotia. \nJennifer is also passionate about supporting women-led start-ups and investments that are sustainable and make a positive impact on society. In her role\, she identifies prospective investments and conducts all aspects of the investment review\, approval\, and closing cycle\, such as screening opportunities\, analysis\, due diligence\, and making recommendations to the investment team. \nPrior to joining Innovacorp\, Jennifer spent over a decade as an entrepreneur\, founding businesses in Canada and the United States spanning plant-based foods\, retail\, e-commerce\, and product innovation from design to production. Her volunteer experience includes mentorship and collaboration with community improvement organizations and business incubators. \nJennifer holds a bachelor of design from NSCAD University and an MBA from the Saint Mary’s Sobey School of Business. \nThursday\, November 10\, 2022\n8:30 am – 9:30 am (light breakfast from 8:00 am – 8:30 am)\nThe Bays at Innovacorp\n1 Research Drive\, Dartmouth \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/bob-how-to-raise-capital-bluegreen-edition/
LOCATION:The Bays\, 1 Research Drive\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
CREATED:20221021T133032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T133032Z
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SUMMARY:A toast to Halifax tech | Welcome FreshBooks to its new home in Halifax
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nNova Scotia is becoming one of Canada’s leading technology and innovation hubs. For the first time in generations\, Nova Scotians can stay where they love (no offense\, Ontario)\, and the best and brightest from other parts of the country and around the world are flocking to Canada’s ocean playground. \nBuilding on this momentum\, FreshBooks — a Canadian-founded global tech unicorn — is putting down roots in Nova Scotia with a goal of hiring at least 50 new FreshBookers across Research & Development\, Sales\, Customer Support\, and more in the coming years. To celebrate\, FreshBooks has teamed up with Halihax to bring the city’s technology community together on November 10th in a truly Nova Scotian way — for a kitchen party on the waterfront. \nThis event will bring local technology and business leaders together to meet\, socialize\, and learn from one another: \nJeff Andersen\, co-founder of Halihax\, will introduce the Halihax organization\, history of the community\, and give a first look at the results from the 2022 Halihax Community Survey. \nAmanda Jacob (Design)\, Richard Schaefer (Engineering)\, and Carmine De Leon (Product Management) from FreshBooks will share the ups (and downs) of building one of the company’s newest product launches\, Chart of Accounts\, proving that accounting software is anything but boring. \nDrinks and appetizers will be available. \nCome join us as we celebrate FreshBooks’ new home in the province. \nQuestions:\nIf you have questions about the event — or if you’d just like to say hello to the FreshBooks team — please reach out to events@freshbooks.com \nFreshBooks\, a leading cloud accounting software\, is changing the way business owners manage their books. Loved by paying users in 160 countries\, FreshBooks is known for 10x Stevie award-winning customer support. With 500+ employees worldwide\, FreshBooks has raised more than $250 million dollars in funding\, and has ambitious plans to continue its global expansion. \nTo learn more about FreshBooks’ open roles\, check out the company’s careers page. \nHalihax\, a wordplay on Halifax and Hacking\, is a community organization based in Halifax\, NS with a mission to inspire\, connect\, and grow the technology community of Atlantic Canada. Founded in 2014\, Halihax provides an online channel for discourse\, hiring\, and a recurring calendar of meet-ups and events to connect the broader Halifax startup and technology community. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/a-toast-to-halifax-tech-welcome-freshbooks-to-its-new-home-in-halifax/
LOCATION:Waterfront Warehouse\, 1549 Lower Water Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 1S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTSTAMP:20260406T181505
CREATED:20221024T165144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T165144Z
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SUMMARY:QT Conference
DESCRIPTION:It is time !\nQueerTech is hosting its first-ever conference and we’re bringing together our QTs (members) for a multi-sensory\, interactive\, and immersive two-day experience. We invite you to join us on a journey of professional self-discovery where we will welcome you to a safe space to encourage you to overcome your current professional obstacles and achieve your full potential as a QT. \nWe hope you will join us\, lose yourself in the experience and find yourself on the way! \nThrough lively workshops\, inspiring conversations\, and expert-led panels\, we’ll deliver three guided experiences tailored to our audience over the two days. \nOur goal is to organize a hybrid and totally integrated experience. With the physical experience taking place in Toronto and the virtual experience being powered by Brella . \nDATES\nThursday November 10 and Friday November 11 \nDetailed agenda to come in September 2022 \nDIARY\nCheck out the latest version of the Conference agenda here! \nTake a look at all of our speakers and special sessions\, and start building your schedule. \nLOCATION – TORONTO\, ON\nThe QT Qonference will be hosted by Microsoft at its offices inside the CIBC Square tower. With beautifully designed spaces and sweeping city views\, this hub created to inspire innovation is sure to be an incredible source of inspiration for our in-person attendees and provide the integrated infrastructure to build a bridge with our virtual audience. \nMicrosoft Canada Head Office\nCIBC Place\n81 Bay Street\, 44th Floor\nToronto\, ON M5J 0E7 \nWHO IS QONFERENCE FOR?\nHEARINGS\nAccess to technology \nStudents\, professionals transitioning to technology\, and people looking for their first role in the tech industry. Typically\, these are early-career individuals looking to network\, prepare for interviews\, secure an internship or entry-level position\, and benefit from mentorship. \nEmerging Leaders \nProfessionals with 2-3 years of professional experience who are looking to progress their career to the next phase\, whether it is a managerial\, director or executive position. Most are looking for management and leadership training\, coaching skills\, management skills\, peer connection and support\, and general professional development. Many seek out their peers and counterparts within the industry to share learning and development opportunities. \nEncourage the entrepreneurial spirit \nThese are typically early-stage entrepreneurs who are in the ideation or seed-funding stage and looking to launch their tech or tech product. They seek to develop their network\, increase their entrepreneurial knowledge\, access capital and understand alternative financing possibilities.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/qt-conference-2/
LOCATION:Microsoft Canada Head Office\, 81 Bay Street\, 44th Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 0E7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:UX Research: From Insight to Impact
DESCRIPTION:Details \n👋🏻 We cannot believe it. We’re at the last UX Salon Halifax meetup of 2022. Thank you to all those who have supported us\, both virtually and in person! It’s been so wonderful to connect with our community again. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, November 29th at 7:30 PM as we hear and learn from Dr. Simon Landry\, a Senior UX Researcher with Thomson Reuters. \nThe aim of UX is to meet the end user’s needs through the best experience possible. Often\, the best way to understand the end user’s needs is through UX research (UXR). However\, for UXR (and the product) to reach its full potential\, research must only be the start of a process that goes from insight to impact. \nIn this talk\, we’ll explore a new 6-step framework to guide UXR insights to measurable end-user impact. This presentation will share how to identify and fill gaps in product knowledge\, effectively communicate your insights\, and measure your impact on the end user. You will learn about the theory and practice to feel confident using the framework. \nSimon is a researcher with over a decade of experience working on human perception. His background includes a Ph.D. in human perception\, working in startups\, academia\, and healthcare. Throughout all this\, his focus has been generating real-world impact from research. He is currently a senior UX researcher with Thomson Reuters\, working on legal technology products. \nConnect with Simon at www.drsimonlandry.com\, on Twitter @drsimonlandry or\, on LinkedIn \nThis is a FREE event thanks to our friends at Volta (Volta – Canada’s East Coast Innovation Hubhttps://voltaeffect.com) and ResMed. There will be time for some Q&A and networking. \nThe meetup will take place in Volta’s mezzanine floor classroom. Here is the best way to access the classroom: \n\nEnter the building through the front steps on Barrington Street.\nOnce inside\, head up the escalators. Check-in with security at the lobby.\nHead down the hall and use the elevators. Choose M for the Mezzanine.\nOn the Mezzanine floor\, proceed down the hall until you see the classroom.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone! 👏
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ux-research-from-insight-to-impact/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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