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CEED | INCUBATOR ORIENTATION TheHubNS

Online

Event Details Join us to for our 45 minute online CEED | Incubator Orientation where you will discover more about the program curriculum and the eligibility criteria. Incubator is for you if... You've always dreamed of having your own business, but you're not sure how to plan, launch or finance it. Additional Information What makes this program impactful? The CEED | Incubator Program brings aspiring entrepreneurs together to validate their ideas and work as a group to make those ideas reality. It’s about active, dynamic conversations for those with any business background, to promote experiential learning, peer collaboration and critical thinking. The discussions push every participant to examine their business concepts to understand their potential. Special Instructions Online - You will require a device equipped with camera, speakers and a mic.  

GoSec 2022

Montreal Montreal, Canada, Canada

From September 7-8, 2022, cybersecurity industry colleagues from across North America will gather to network, share information and collaborate on programs that deliver immediate benefits to everyone in attendance. Both in-person at the Montreal Convention Center and online through the virtual event, this conference will deliver compelling content on a wide variety of security topics, as well as the chance to share ideas and learn about the latest trends in security technology. Where Enjoy the vibrant culture and delicious dining in Montreal, QC, as security professionals gather to network, share knowledge and socialize in one of Canada’s top destination cities! Who Should Attend IT / security industry professionals and leadership, risk management and compliance professionals and leadership, anyone with an interest in defending against threats. When September 7-8, 2022 – two days of action-packed keynotes and more than 30 sessions where speakers will cover everything from hacking, advanced threats and vulnerability management to machine learning and artificial intelligence. Tickets Get a full conference hybrid pass that includes both in-person and virtual participation for only $200. Virtual-only passes are available for $150. Register Here

$150

Halihax September Event: An Evening About Data Science

Wattpad 1877 Hollis St, Halifax

Join us this month for three talks by leading technologists focused on the topic of data science About this event The future of computing revolves around data: how we create it, organize it, and most importantly, how we can use it to improve society. During this event, we’ll hear from three leading technologists about current techniques to personalize algorithms, the most relevant open source technology in the data science space, and what opportunities can be made with the vast amounts of data we deal with. This event will be held at the Wattpad offices in downtown Halifax, with snacks and refreshments provided by Halihax. Our Speakers Gordon Shotwell Data Scientist & Product Manager @ Socure Gordon is a data scientist and product manager at Socure, where he helps data people build better software. Rima Al Shikh Founder & CEO @ Begin.ai Rima is a founder & executive with 4x exits; she is a data scientist and the inventor, founder & CEO behind Begin.ai, a startup that aims to revolutionize how AI is developed and deployed and bring AI to every application. Fernando Pena-Silva Load Forecaster @ Nova Scotia Power Fernando has been working in Data Science ever since his statistical […]

$11.62

Speed Networking with BNI and CEED

Ceed 7071 Bayers Road Suite 225, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

ARE YOU LOOKING TO INNOVATE, CREATE, SCALE/EXPAND your business idea.... CEED IS WHERE THE CONVERSATION STARTS! Our goal is to help build successful and innovative businesses contributing to a vibrant and entrepreneurial Nova Scotia. CEED is proud to be part of a community of like-minded ecosystem organizations, brought together by recognizing opportunities to create impact and an underlying passion for entrepreneurship. CEED presents, Speed Networking with your fellow CEED members and BNI Members. BNI is successful business networking organization with Members and Chapters in over 75 countries, we want you to leverage our network to the best of your ability. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your network and build meaningful connections. Form deeper, productive, meaningful connections. Practice your networking skills. Meet like-minded individuals in a friendly environment at the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development. In this event, you will have a chance to: Connect with professionals in a speed networking style Foster new relationships Master networking skills and discover new opportunities Don't miss this unique networking event! Happening at CEED on September 13th from 5 PM - 7 PM. Register now to reserve your spot! This event is FREE! Light refreshments will be available.

LUNCHEON: Nova Scotia’s Net-Zero Future

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Keynote with Minister of Natural Resources Canada, The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson The Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will address members of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to share his views on Canada’s approach to enhancing energy security, accelerating our energy transition and creating sustainable jobs. Minister Wilkinson will outline how the recently announced Regional Energy & Resource Tables will inform place-based strategies that will enable all regions of Canada to receive the significant economic benefits associated with the global transition to a net-zero economic future, in partnership with Provinces, Territories, indigenous communities, industry and academia. Presented by: Minister of Natural Resources Canada, The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson was first elected as the Member of Parliament for North Vancouver in 2015. He has previously served as Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard. Raised in Saskatchewan, Minister Wilkinson spent more than 20 years in the private sector, holding leadership positions with a number of companies dedicated to the development of green technologies. Minister Wilkinson’s work as CEO of both QuestAir Technologies and the former BioteQ Environmental Technologies (now BQE Water), in addition to his role as […]

LUNCHEON: Nova Scotia’s Net-Zero Future

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Keynote with Minister of Natural Resources Canada, The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson The Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will address members of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce to share his views on Canada’s approach to enhancing energy security, accelerating our energy transition and creating sustainable jobs. Minister Wilkinson will outline how the recently announced Regional Energy & Resource Tables will inform place-based strategies that will enable all regions of Canada to receive the significant economic benefits associated with the global transition to a net-zero economic future, in partnership with Provinces, Territories, indigenous communities, industry and academia.

BIPOC Atlantic Job Fair

Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre 15 Lakelands Boulevard, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Diversity Employment Network (DEN) has always been about helping organizations build a workforce with a culture on inclusion. Join us on September 15, 2022, as we host our first ever BIPOC Atlantic Job Fair, in partnership with Feed Nova Scotia. As an organization, Feed Nova Scotia is early on in its journey to becoming a fair and equitable employer. To start creating positive social change, Feed Nova Scotia has sought out opportunities, such as this partnership with DEN, to support the development of stronger DEI practices in organizations across the provinces through learning, collaboration, and advocacy. At this full day event attendees will hear from guest speakers on topics related to workplace diversity, equity and inclusion highlighting how diverse teams are stronger teams. The job fair will include employer booths making it easy to showcase opportunities and meet with workforce-ready attendees fostering connections that may lead to hiring. This is for organizations who see diversity as one of its core values and are committed to building equitable and inclusive workforces, now and into the future. It’s about creating a space for BIPOC job seekers, where different backgrounds will be accepted and celebrated. When we work together, we work better. […]

Back to School, Back to Business Lunch

Ela Greek Taverna 150 Hector Gate, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Let's get connected! Back to School Time = Back To Business The kids are back in school and that means it's time to get back to work! What better way to get back into the swing of things but a luncheon with other like-minded business individuals in Halifax? Join KA Social Media Consulting on September 16th from 11:30am-1:30pm at Ela Greek Taverna in Dartmouth Crossing (Private room) and make new business connections. This is a FREE event but space is limited and you must RSVP in advance. You are responsible for the cost of your own lunch. Agenda: 11:30am- 12:00pm Networking 12:00pm- 1:00pm Order Lunch & Introductions 1:00pm Final Words & Call to Action

Rowe Networking Night 2022

Dalhousie Student Union 6136 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Each fall, Management Career Services (MCS) welcomes Canada's top employers from a wide variety of industries to participate in a lively evening of professional networking with hundreds of students from our Commerce Co-op, Management, and Corporate Residency MBA programs. Employers join us on campus to meet and recruit Dalhousie business students while promoting their brand. Students showcase their skills and experience, making industry connections that could lead to future job opportunities! Rowe Networking Night is open to employers in all industries and students in all years of the Commerce Co-op, Management, and CRMBA programs. Students: to register, you must use your Dalhousie University email. Masks are strongly recommended.

The Bookkeeping Bootcamp

IGNITE Labs Yarmouth 208 Main St, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

The Bookkeeping Bootcamp will take place on Tuesday afternoons between September 20 to November 22, 2022. Each class is in person. Classes are 4 hours per week (1 - 5pm). The course is 10 weeks long. Classes are held at Ignite Labs in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Participants are expected to attend a minimum of 80% of all sessions. Attendance is limited to 12 participants. Participants must either own a business or be in a management position. The Bookkeeping Bootcamp is a FREE professional development course. The course is supported by Nova Scotia Workplace Education, Yarmouth CBDC and Ignite Labs. The instructor is Julie Walters, owner of Pathfinder Bookkeeping & Tax. Pathfinder’s mission is to: provide knowledge and support to small businesses in rural Atlantic Canada, allowing you to grow and spread wealth.

Trade Mission to Nunavut Trade Show and Conference

AWG Complex and Aqsarniit Hotel Iqualuit, Nova Scotia, Canada

Event Overview Are you interested in expanding your company’s export reach into Northern Canada? Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) is currently recruiting Nova Scotia companies interested in being a Co-exhibitor within the Nova Scotia Pavilion at the Nunavut Trade Show & Conference taking place in Iqaluit, Nunavut from September 20–22, 2022. The Nunavut Trade Show and Conference is Northern Canada’s largest annual business-to-business event, bringing together all levels of government, Inuit Corporations, Nunavut & southern businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs for three days of powerful networking. The conference sessions cover Nunavut’s most pressing issues and developments covering topics such as economic development support and opportunities, innovation, infrastructure, energy, fisheries, partnerships, and much more. With over 100 exhibitors and 400 delegates this show is a must for anyone doing business in Nunavut. As a Co-exhibitor in the Nova Scotia Pavilion, each company will receive: Two exhibitor passes - one of which will be upgraded to a full delegation pass Space for a pop-up banner (to be provided by the company) Invitation to the Nova Scotia Meet and Greet, Nova Scotia’s private networking reception with potential buyers and partners Company profile listing in the Nova Scotia Participating Company Directory (company to provide profile and logo)

$575

Atlantic CIO Briefing

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Hybrid Event | October 6, 2022 from 9:00 – 10:30 am EDT | 10:00 – 11:30 am ADT Two ways to attend this exciting session – in-person or virtually! 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). This 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. TECHNATION will host this important briefing with a hybrid format to allow speakers to participate from throughout the region and attendees from across Canada. Speakers: Natasha Clarke, Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Associate Deputy Minister (ADM) at Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services, Government of Nova Scotia Dr. Gail Tomblin Murphy VP Research and Innovation and Discovery and Chief Executive Nurse, Nova Scotia Health Authority In-person Attendance: Date: October 6, 2022 Location: VOLTA 505 Barrington […]