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Halifax Data Science Meetup – June 2022

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Details Hi everyone, Long time no see!, we are excited to announce that we are back at organizing Data Science presentations for the benefit of the whole professional, academic and enthusiastic community! We have two interesting speakers lined up for this coming June! We'll meet up at 6:00 pm on Wednesday June 8th, and kick off talks shortly after. Pizza and refreshments will be provided *** Space is limited so be sure to RSVP. Also please cancel your RSVP in case you find you are not coming, regardless of how close to the meetup date you find out! *** 1.- Generating Refuted Claims and the Importance of Critical Statements in NLP Pipelines Speaker: Domenic Rosati, Senior Research Scientist, scite.ai Bio: Domenic’s research focuses on natural language understanding and reasoning in scientific texts and how to improve scientific discovery and evaluation with AI. Abstract: With the advent of Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT3 that perform at almost human levels without any fine tuning on many NLP (Natural Language Processing) benchmarks, a new line of research has emerged trying to assess the safety of these models by assessing the factuality and faithfulness of their outputs Unfortunately, LLMs have been shown to […]

Ocean Farming – Innovation & Readiness

Online

Join the Cape Breton Partnership and Nova Scotia Community College for the fifth and FINAL Ocean Farming session in the FREE five-part series: Ocean Farming – Innovation & Readiness on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. The session will be moderated by Tim Menke and Gene Kersey, Co-founders and Directors of Arc of the Coast Eastern Cape Breton Co-operative Alliance, who both possess extensive knowledge of the sector in the region. Presenting panelists include Charlene LeBlanc, Aquaculture Consultant & Owner of LeBlanc Seeded Lines, Ernie Porter, Owner of Town Point Consulting, and Bailey Moritz, Program Coordinator, World Wildlife Fund. This event is part of the Cape Breton Partnership's and Nova Scotia Community College’s Ocean Farming Series, bringing our local Cape Breton - Unama'ki business community together to hear from industry experts on a range of topics important to the success and growth of the ocean farming sector on Cape Breton Island. This is the last webinar in the five-part series. To be notified of future events, news, and updates from the Cape Breton Partnership, click here and subscribe to our newsletter and updates.

FITTskills International Market Entry Strategies

Online

Nova Scotia Business Inc., in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, is pleased to offer FITTskills International Market Entry Strategies.   This course will run 4 days: Monday, June 6, 2022 - 9 am – 12:30 pm Friday, June 10, 2022 - 9 am – 12:30 pm Monday, June 13, 2022 - 9 am – 12:30 pm Friday, June 17, 2022 – 9 am – 12:30 pm   Ensure your success in new markets by conducting proper research, selecting the most effective entry strategy and implementing it efficiently. The International Market Entry Strategies course examines what individuals in organizations need to know and do to ensure the success of new international ventures. You will learn how to research market entry options, analyze them, and then select the most effective strategy for your needs. With this knowledge in hand, you will also discover how to implement and manage your new market entry strategy and build a successful future in your new market. For more information, please contact: Yuliya Demish [email protected] 902.221.5138 DOWNLOAD FULL COURSE OUTLINE

FITTskills International Market Entry Strategies

Online

Nova Scotia Business Inc., in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, is pleased to offer FITTskills International Market Entry Strategies.   This course will run 4 days: Monday, June 6, 2022 - 9 am – 12:30 pm Friday, June 10, 2022 - 9 am – 12:30 pm Monday, June 13, 2022 - 9 am – 12:30 pm Friday, June 17, 2022 – 9 am – 12:30 pm   Ensure your success in new markets by conducting proper research, selecting the most effective entry strategy and implementing it efficiently. The International Market Entry Strategies course examines what individuals in organizations need to know and do to ensure the success of new international ventures. You will learn how to research market entry options, analyze them, and then select the most effective strategy for your needs. With this knowledge in hand, you will also discover how to implement and manage your new market entry strategy and build a successful future in your new market. For more information, please contact: Yuliya Demish [email protected] 902.221.5138 DOWNLOAD FULL COURSE OUTLINE

Verschuren Centre Q&A

Online

Join us on June 14th to learn more about the Verschuren Centre! About this event Topic: Verschuren Centre Q&A Join us to learn more as we hear from Dr. Beth Mason, CEO of Verschuren Centre, an industrial solutions development and deployment centre, advancing sustainable resource management in their key fields of expertise - Renewable energy, Bio-processing, Aquaculture, and Carbon Materials. The Centre was established to facilitate a transition to a green and circular economy through supporting innovative clean technology commercialization. Through the Centre's collaborative approach and cutting-edge pilot scale test facilities, clients can develop their IP while connecting with partners, markets, and business development support to reach their market. Dr. Mason will talk about the company's path within the bioeconomy, their unique value within the bioeconomy, and their experience with the Careers in Sustainability program! Where: Join us virtually! Participants will receive a Zoom link closer to the event! When: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 10:00-11:00 AM AST About the Program: The Careers in Sustainability program, a joint initiative of the Nova Scotia Innovation Hub and IGNITE, is raising awareness about Nova Scotia’s bioeconomy and its many benefits, including creating clean, low-carbon products from underutilized resources while providing new and […]

CEED | Accelerator Orientation

Online

Event Details Join us to for our 45 minute online CEED | Accelerator Orientation where you will discover more about the program curriculum and the eligibility criteria. Accelerator is for you if... You are poised for accelerated growth after a successful start-up launch. Or maybe youre trying to catch up with rapidly increasing customer demand and facing increasingly complex challenges.   Through 6 intensive sessions, tailored to small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs), you are guided by entrepreneurial advisors with extensive expertise in starting, scaling, and empowering businesses.   Additional Information What makes this program impactful? Managing accelerated business growth demands a different approach than a starting a business. Scaling and accelerating your business is a complex and challenging process, requiring industry knowledge, and wisdom and experience from industry professionals. Learn More     Special Instructions Prerequisite to the Accelerator Program Online - You will require a device equipped with camera, speakers and a mic.

FITTskills International Market Entry Strategies

Online

Nova Scotia Business Inc., in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, is pleased to offer FITTskills International Market Entry Strategies.   This course will run 4 days: Monday, June 6, 2022 - 9 am – 12:30 pm Friday, June 10, 2022 - 9 am – 12:30 pm Monday, June 13, 2022 - 9 am – 12:30 pm Friday, June 17, 2022 – 9 am – 12:30 pm   Ensure your success in new markets by conducting proper research, selecting the most effective entry strategy and implementing it efficiently. The International Market Entry Strategies course examines what individuals in organizations need to know and do to ensure the success of new international ventures. You will learn how to research market entry options, analyze them, and then select the most effective strategy for your needs. With this knowledge in hand, you will also discover how to implement and manage your new market entry strategy and build a successful future in your new market. For more information, please contact: Yuliya Demish [email protected] 902.221.5138 DOWNLOAD FULL COURSE OUTLINE

Hoist North Preston: Virtual Reality

North Preston Community Centre 44 Simmonds Road, North Preston, Nova Scotia

Join us on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 12:30pm for what will be a fun and interactive workshop with virtual reality. About this event When: Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm Where: North Preston Community Centre, Multipurpose Room, 44 Simmonds Road, North Preston, NS What is Hoist? Hoist sessions are led by industry experts and are designed to help teens explore and expand their interests in technology and entrepreneurship. Workshops develop skills in areas like design, coding, game development, and much more. Hoist sessions take place one Saturday a month (with the exception of July, August and December) and are targeted for teens ages 12 to 19. Topics change each month and are based on current trends, as well as the needs and interests of Hoist participants. This helps make each session unique and fun for the participants. June's Topic: Virtual Reality Join Volta and the team from Nearby Planet VR for a fun and educational session on virtual reality. You will learn about the many applications VR can be used for and a quick history lesson before getting the opportunity to have fun with the VR headsets. What Happens at Hoist? Lunch A healthy light lunch will […]

Online Computer Training: LinkedIn

Online

Level: Beginner Number of Sessions: 1 Session Length: 3 hours In this hands-on course, you will learn how to: Create your LinkedIn account Build your professional identity online. Discover professional opportunities, business deals, and new ventures. Learn about LinkedIn vocabulary and basic functions. For more information, and to register, please contact: Hosam Al-Sheikh Ali | 902-406-4317 | [email protected]

Deep-Dive Technical Workshop – Simplify Cloud Network Security on AWS

Online

Simplify cloud network security on AWS with Check Point AWS Immersion Day Thursday, July 7 2022 | 9am-12pm PST / 12-3pm EST Join this 3-hour deep-dive, hands-on workshop with Check Point cloud security experts. They will walk you through a step-by-step process of building a secure enterprise scalable topology protected by CloudGuard and AWS Gateway Load Balancer (GWLB). After each small configuration step, you will have the time to follow the same step on your own AWS account. In case you experience any issues, the Check Point teams will assist you during the course of the workshop. In addition, we will present you: Best practices for securing your AWS and hybrid-cloud deployments Tips and tricks to streamline your daily operations Requirements: Access to an AWS account in which you will be able to perform the deployment Some experience with configuring VPC/Subnets/Routing/EC2/LB Looking forward to welcoming you! The Check Point team

Marketing Strategy Writing Program Halifax: Marketing Strategies SUCK.

This is Marketing 99 Portland Street, Unit 208, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

It’s not just you. It’s true, 9 out of 10 dentists hate marketing strategies* Try a new way with 20 year marketing professional Neil in Downtown Dartmouth. Communicating is very expensive. If you’re serious about communicating effectively, then you know it’s a serious investment. So why can’t we get serious about our marketing strategies? Because they suck. (did we mention this?) Here’s 3 reasons why they suck 1: So much uncertainty. Where to start. What to include. What to leave out. How much to invest... 2: Too much time. If we know where to start, how do we find the time 3: They kill creativity. Tell your unique story within these character limits. Ugh. We know. And we can help. This program includes:   Reusable Fully Customized Take Home Marketing Strategy Template   Customized Marketing Strategy (or a clear 1st draft depending on scale)   Expert Advice throughout with 30 day and 90 day follow-up   Lights, cameras + content creation time in studio   Convenient FRI / SAT / SUN scheduling for fuller focus   3-Day Catered In Person, Downtown Dartmouth Course Itinerary What you will learn in the course Day 1 Learn the building blocks of a marketing […]