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SUMMARY:Modern trends in data and analytics
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about what it takes to work in the exciting world of tech? Interested in different career paths\, but not sure where to start? Virtusa is hosting a series of tech-focused webinars to help students and recent graduates learn more about the industry trends and what opportunities await! \nGet familiarized with terminologies that apply to a modern data platform\, the lifecycle of data from ingestion to consumption\, technology and architecture evolution\, and what organizations are looking to do with data. \nOur panel will share industry trends in data and analytics\, how technologies are adapting to increasing demands and complexity\, and what lies ahead in the future.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/modern-trends-in-data-and-analytics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220305
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T125853Z
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SUMMARY:SocialNext Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION:SocialNext is virtual conference dedicated to bringing Canada’s top minds in digital marketing\, social media and online advertising together for two full days of 25+ live online presentations\, networking\, Q&A sessions and a few other surprises. \nIt’s the opportunity to continue your professional development and to ensure your company’s digital voice is ready for whatever 2022 might bring. \nThe first three hundred tickets come with our incredibly popular conference box which is shipped directly to you and allows you to engage in a way that makes our conferences completely unique. \nThe first twenty Digital Nova Scotia members to register for the conference will receive 50% off their ticket! All remaining members will receive 15% off. Please contact brianna@digitalnovascotia.com for your discount code.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/socialnext-virtual-summit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences,DNS Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220304
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T164825Z
UID:3468815-1646265600-1646351999@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:NEXT Nova Scotia Business Growth Summit
DESCRIPTION:NEXT is a one-day virtual conference that promotes and empowers Nova Scotia businesses. Businesses just like yours. \nWhether your business is large or small\, there is always opportunity to become a more innovative and profitable organization. At NEXT\, we are looking ahead to the new best practices in our ever-changing business climate. \nJoin us for a day of insights\, networking\, and learning from the comfort of your computer. Connect with industry peers and partners to find out more about the programs and services available to support your business. Sign up for one or more of our many interactive workshops offered throughout the day. Hear from business experts who have the insider knowledge on how to be more globally competitive. \nIt’s all happening one day only. Did we mention it’s free? Mark your calendars for March 3\, 2022.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/next-nova-scotia-business-growth-summit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220216T183817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T144913Z
UID:3468987-1646301600-1646305200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Pillar Content Strategy Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Interested in getting your business to show up near the top on Google? this is the Webinar for you! Our expert Melanie Taljaard will teach you the latest tricks of the trade in this webinar. \nLearn how to craft a content marketing strategy that both humans and search engines will love. \n BY THE END OF TODAY’S TRAINING\, YOU WILL \n\nLearn about Topic Cluster Methodology\, a new approach to SEO\nUnderstand how to build a pillar page\nKnow how to use HubSpot’s new Content Strategy tool\nWe will be learning about building a framework for creating topic clusters and pillar pages.\nWe will be digging into content marketing and developing remarkable content that will take our inbound marketing to the next level.\nTogether we will: brainstorm\, plan\, and create effective content for your business.”
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/pillar-content-strategy-presentation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220228T194638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T194638Z
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SUMMARY:Investor Readiness with Concrete Ventures
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar\nOn March 3 at 12 PM AST on Zoom\, join Patrick as he dives into venture capital. He will touch on: \n\nHistory of venture capital (VC)\nHow does VC work and why does that matter?\nHow has VC evolved over time?\nThe process of raising venture capital\nAdvice to make sure you’re well prepared\n\nIf you’re a startup founder that’s curious about where investment can take your business\, you won’t want to miss this session! \nAbout Concrete Ventures\nConcrete Ventures is a $17m+ pre-seed venture capital fund based in Atlantic Canada. They find great ideas and founders in Atlantic Canada that are ready to build massively scalable businesses and work with them to grow their businesses. \nAbout Patrick Hankinson\nPatrick Hankinson has the perfect mix of operating and investing experience that can truly help scale companies. He was a co-founder of Tether\, which grew into a multi-million dollar profitable business. He was also a founder of Compilr\, which was acquired by lynda.com and subsequently LinkedIn. \nHe is a key member of the East Coast startup community as a mentor and investor. He has personally invested in 14 companies and is actively involved in a number of local entrepreneurial organizations. He has also served on various boards. \n_____________________ \nDISCLAIMER:\nBy participating in this IGNITE Atlantic webinar\, you understand that this webinar will be recorded and shared for future use.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/investor-readiness-with-concrete-ventures/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220303T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220303T143000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220228T183847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T183847Z
UID:3469354-1646314200-1646317800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Making a Difference Speaker Series: Manufacturing the Future with Jayson Myers
DESCRIPTION:Brilliant Labs is pleased to announce our next speaker series with Jayson Myers\, CEO of Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)\, the industry-led community behind Canada’s most transformative advanced manufacturing projects. \nAdvanced manufacturing is changing how people live\, and you could play a leading role in making that happen. From fighting climate change to tackling food insecurity\, it means a good career building an even better future. \nJoin NGen for a discussion on how robotics\, artificial intelligence\, virtual reality\, and other advanced manufacturing “tools of the trade” are helping to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. Attend this presentation to learn about Careers of the Future and the limitless and rewarding opportunities for Canada’s youth. \nVisit careersofthefuture.ca to explore how you can kick-start your career journey today.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/making-a-difference-speaker-series-manufacturing-the-future-with-jayson-myers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220224T191850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T191850Z
UID:3469257-1646316000-1646319600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:How We Use React
DESCRIPTION:React Developers – one week to go! Our team of experts is hopping on Twitter Space to talk about all things #React at REDspace. \nJoin us here next Thursday\, March 3rd at 2:00pm AST ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JHKIu6
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/how-we-use-react/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220307
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220131T192131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T192131Z
UID:3468196-1646352000-1646611199@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Shannex Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in improving long-term care in Canada? Do you want a chance to tackle current\, real-world challenges using current health data? \nThen register for the Shannex Hackathon hosted by Pulse\, Dalhousie’s Health Innovation Sandbox! \nWork in interdisciplinary teams to develop data-driven solutions to current\, real-world problems \n\nRegister individually or with a team (up to 5 people per team)\nOpportunity to win a summer 2022 internship with Shannex after the event\nGift card prizes to be won\n\nStudents from all faculties and departments are encouraged to apply. \nPlease register by February 23\, 2022
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/shannex-hackathon/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220308T100000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220209T140120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T140120Z
UID:3468713-1646730000-1646733600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:ADVANCE: International Women’s Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate International Women’s Day this year\, we created Women to Watch – Entrepreneurs Building Our Communities; a video contest open to all Nova Scotian women in business. \nThe Centre for Women in Business along with RBC\, our event’s Gold Sponsor\, are asking for video submissions of no longer than 60 seconds\, from Nova Scotian women business owners and entrepreneurs who want to share about themselves\, their businesses\, and what being a woman in business in 2022 means to them. \nOn Tuesday\, March 8\, 2022 from 9-10 a.m. we will gather virtually to reveal the contest winners and share in a light celebration of International Women’s Day and the incredible community of women we serve.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/advance-international-womens-day-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220204T143910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T143949Z
UID:3468551-1646733600-1646737200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Report Automation
DESCRIPTION:Reporting can be time consuming\, met with resistance\, and underused. This webinar will provide practical tips and tricks for making reporting more valuable for all stakeholders. \nAfter this webinar you will know how to; \n\nSimplify data tracking and data entry\nSave time when interpreting reports\nDesign a framework to guide your reporting processes\n\nMeet your presenter\nKevin D’Aguiar\, \, Principal Consultant/Owner of Matters of Data \nWith over 22 years of experience as an Analytics professional\, Kevin owns and operates an analytics consulting business\, Matters of Data Inc. He has a passion for building Data Culture and improving Data Maturity. Kevin has provided value for clients spanning a variety of industries including Finance\, Travel and Tourism\, Tele-Communication\, Retail\, and Construction. \nAbout Matters of Data Inc. \nMatters of Data Inc. provides Analytics consulting to businesses who want to grow using data-driven insights. With specialized knowledge in Data Storytelling\, Data Literacy Improvement\, and Digital Analytics\, Matters of Data Inc. can partner with companies in need of consulting\, workshops\, or those looking for a more “hands-on” approach to solving their Data challenges.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/report-automation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220308T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220308T173000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220307T145752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T145752Z
UID:3469659-1646757000-1646760600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Cyber Protection: Securing the student experience
DESCRIPTION:K-12 schools have become the most targeted sector for ransomware – making cyber protection a top priority among school boards to ensure a safe environment for students. \nHow can you stay ahead of tomorrow’s security challenges in the face of constant attack? Is there a viable way of limiting the exposure due to the surge in external devices logging onto the school infrastructure? \nCompugen has brought together industry leaders to discuss current best practices and emerging innovations that seek to address the biggest security challenges in education. If you are an IT leader\, educator or decision-maker\, this session is for you. \nIn this one-hour session\, we’ll cover the following trending topics: \n\nCybersecurity: How to improve cyber resiliency and mitigate pervasive cyber threats such as ransomware\nProtecting personal information: Key strategic considerations for protecting both students and educator’s sensitive data from unauthorized access\nBeyond IT security: Keeping students safe online
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/cyber-protection-securing-the-student-experience/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220208T152127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T152127Z
UID:3468642-1646762400-1646769600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:WomenHack
DESCRIPTION:WomenHack is a community that empowers women in tech through events and jobs. We aim to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace. \nWomenHack is a community that empowers women in tech through events\, jobs\, and reviews. We aim to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace for all. Our diversity recruiting events target some of the most talented women in tech which include software developers\, designers\, and product talent. \nOur virtual events are kicked off on the Welcome Stage with keynotes\, followed by our signature rapid-interviews through our online video matching platform. Our virtual events can be just as effective as our in-person events since you’ll have the opportunity to connect with more candidates. \nBRING DIVERSITY\, EQUALITY\, AND INCLUSIVENESS INTO TECH \nWe invite you to join us in working towards the vision of equalizing the playing field in the tech industry while building mutually benefitting from an inclusive team.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/womenhack/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220309T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220218T175645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T175645Z
UID:3469108-1646820000-1646823600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Breaking into Tech: A Female Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Join Digital Nova Scotia\, resulta\, REDSpace\, Wattpad\, Verb Interactive and Dash Hudson at March’s TalkingTech event “Breaking Into Tech: A Female Perspective” in celebration of International Women’s Day! We hope to see you there! \nFeaturing the voices of: \n\nJenn Priske\, Senior Executive at REDSpace\nKatie Wright\, Senior Engineering Manager at Wattpad\nMeghan Henneberry\, Manager of Recruitment at Dash Hudson\nBrianne Bezanson\, Project Manager at VERB Interactive\nSasha Kosanov\, Head of Human Resources at resulta\nWith Moderator\, Teyawna Stewart\, Director of Human Resources at resulta
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/breaking-into-tech-a-female-perspective/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220309T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220304T145918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T151043Z
UID:3469553-1646820000-1646823600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Cyber Security Basics for E-commerce
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of why and how bad actors typically attack small business websites and how to prevent your business from becoming a victim of these vicious\, anonymous attacks. In this webinar\, Joel Arbuckle from Arbuckle Media will help you familiarize yourself with the types of attacks\, what to look for\, how to know when you’re under attack\, and what to do before\, during and after an attack has taken place. You will learn how to set up prevention methods\, how to monitor for threats\, the basic steps to undertake when you find yourself under attack and the policies and procedures you can put in place with your staff and team in order to prevent the spread of threats. \nThis webinar is offered in partnership between Tourism Nova Scotia and Digital Nova Scotia through DigiPort\, a one-stop-shop of interactive services and educational opportunities to help tourism businesses develop digital marketing skills and access professional support to improve their online presence.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/cyber-security-basics-for-e-commerce/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220310T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220304T180817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T180817Z
UID:3469622-1646910000-1646915400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Startup Bootcamp: Fundraising 101 for Founders
DESCRIPTION:Volta & Silicon Valley Bank present a four-part virtual startup bootcamp focused on Fundraising for Founders. \nReady to raise? From Fundraising Basics to Signing the Agreement (and everything in between)\, join Laith Shukri\, Sr. Market Development Manager from Silicon Valley Bank in Canada for a four-part virtual panel series designed specifically for startup Founders in Atlantic Canada. \nSilicon Valley Bank has invited guest speakers and ecosystem experts to help you break down the fundraising process so that you can scale your innovation with the right partners in your corner.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/startup-bootcamp-fundraising-101-for-founders/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220307T132726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T132726Z
UID:3469655-1646913600-1646917200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:The New #Marketing Madness: To Dos and To Don’ts
DESCRIPTION:This session will offer attendees an honest and frank conversation around marketing dos and don’ts in this pandemic/epidemic world. \nThe New #Marketing Madness: To-Dos and To-Don’ts \nFinding\, engaging and offering “the right” customer a reason to “choose you” should be every business’s challenge. Companies with the mindset “build it and they’ll come” will not survive in this pandemic/epidemic world we now live in. They need to dig deep and understand ‘human’ needs\, be honest and unique in their positioning and promise\, and ensure ongoing value and appreciation that brings people back. \nWith countries now settling into a post-Covid world\, significant shifts in human behaviour and demands due to the pandemic\, evolution of technical services that have streamlined the purchase process\, and this new age of audience engagement\, companies need to be more effective with their marketing efforts. \nBeing good doesn’t work anymore. Being better through creative\, focused\, and relevant marketing activity delivers success. \nWithout understanding\, you underdeliver. Without clarity\, there’s confusion. Without focus\, you fail.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/the-new-marketing-madness-to-dos-and-to-donts/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220310T142232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T142232Z
UID:3469852-1646917200-1646920800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Ocean Farming Series - Food Security & Environmental Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cape Breton Partnership and Nova Scotia Community College for the second Ocean Farming session in a FREE five-part series: Ocean Farming – Food Security & Environmental Sustainability on Thursday\, March 10\, 2022 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. \nThe session will feature panel presentations and discussions with Stacey McCarthy\, Marketing & Communications Manager\, Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia\, Alicia Lake\, Executive Director\, Cape Breton Food Hub\, and Allison McIsaac\, Biologist of Eskasoni Fish & Wildlife Commission. The session will be moderated by Amanda Mombourquette\, Community Innovation Lead at Nova Scotia Community College. \nThis 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.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ocean-farming-series-food-security-environmental-sustainability/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220311T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220303T184933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T185750Z
UID:3469534-1647010800-1647014400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:ICTC's WIL Digital Student Wage Subsidy Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Wage subsidy support for hiring students. ICTC’s WIL Digital student wage subsidy program currently provides up to $7500 per eligible student and has supported more than 500 students across \nAtlantic Canada this year in full and part- time positions of varying duration. Join ICTC’s Atlantic coordinator\, Tim Perron\, at one of the WIL Digital workshops this spring to hear more about this program and how it can help you make student part of your talent strategy. The next workshop session is March 11 with Melanie Little\, CEO & Founder of NS Startup vLife. Melanie will share her experience of hiring her first student and talk about the ICTC application process. Don’t miss this session and be sure to check out the vLife site at https://vlifeapp.ca/
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ictcs-wil-digital-student-wage-subsidy-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220315T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220315T103000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220311T153643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T153705Z
UID:3469906-1647336600-1647340200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Immigration Information Session for Tech Companies
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Use Immigration Programs to Meet your Hiring Needs! \ntechNL and the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) are hosting an information session for tech sector companies in Newfoundland and Labrador. \nIf you are a tech sector employer\, you can attend for free and learn about Canada’s economic immigration programs and resources to help you attract\, hire\, and retain global tech talent. \nJoin OIM Officer\, Kamrul Islam\, for the 60-minute virtual information session on March 15\, 10-11am NST. \n\nAtlantic Immigration Program: Following the success of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot\, the government announced the creation of a permanent program in 2022. This program was designed to help employers in Atlantic Canada hire qualified foreign workers to support growth in Atlantic Canada and international graduates who want to stay in the region after graduation. Learn about this new permanent program\, which will continue to be a flagship regional economic immigration program in the Atlantic Provinces.\nResources for employers: Learn about the wide variety of resources and how they can support you in hiring and retaining foreign talent.\nRecruiting Global Talent: Recruitment for global talent can seem overwhelming\, however this session will provide clarity on how you can begin your search.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/immigration-information-session-for-tech-companies/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220314T175304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T175336Z
UID:3469969-1647356400-1647360000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:March Indigenous Coffee Break featuring IndigiMall
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our March Indigenous Coffee Break. Featuring special guest\, IndigiMall! \nWEKH Indigenous Coffee Break Series – 2022\, provides monthly\, 1-hour long sessions that connect aspiring and established Indigenous women entrepreneurs (IWEs) directly with\, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous\, ecosystem support organizations. These sessions aim to bring awareness to the resources and opportunities available to IWEs in various industries\, regions\, and sectors across the traditional lands and territories that make up what is known as Canada. \nThese sessions are designed to create a safe space for IWEs to ask questions and seek the support they need during any stage of their entrepreneurial journey. Please note that each session is unique\, and topics may be explored either in a broad or specific format. Please refer below for more detailed information regarding this particular session. \nWe hope to see you there! \n*Our use of the term women is inclusive\, including cis women\, trans women\, Two Spirit\, genderqueer\, gender fluid\, and non-binary folks. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/march-indigenous-coffee-break-featuring-indigimall/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meetups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220315T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220126T194141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T194141Z
UID:3468023-1647367200-1647370800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:What does IT expect from upcoming graduates / candidates?
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about what it takes to work in the exciting world of tech? Interested in different career paths\, but not sure where to start? Virtusa is hosting a series of tech-focused webinars to help students and recent graduates learn more about the industry trends and what opportunities await! \nTechnology is driving deep transformation in commerce\, healthcare\, drug discovery\, communications\, and others. At the center of all these transformations lies the power of building products and services that are innovative and driven with core capabilities in data\, storage\, compute\, and modern tech architectures. Every industry is looking for bright engineers\, data scientists\, UX experts\, and other vital positions that help shape the future of technology.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/what-does-it-expect-from-upcoming-graduates-candidates/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220317T114000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220301T165737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T113709Z
UID:3469399-1647517200-1647518400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Chair Yoga for Busy Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Setting time aside to practice mindfulness can be difficult with a busy schedule. On March 17th\, join Katelyn of Innergy Corporate Yoga for an accessible Chair Yoga Session! \nLearn some foundational Chair Yoga poses that can be done at your desk even on a busy work day. These poses and movements will help you gain energy throughout your day\, increasing productivity. This session will help calm your mind and decrease stress. It may even help decrease stiffness in your neck\, shoulders and back.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/chair-yoga-for-busy-professionals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220302T151612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T151714Z
UID:3469420-1647518400-1647522000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Search Intent: the key to successful SEO (and digital marketing)
DESCRIPTION:Think SEO is only about pleasing the Google Gods? Nope! Learn what search intent really means from a customer attraction perspective. Plus\, how the fundamentals of search fits into marketing and sales funnels. Not the jargony SEO talk you were expecting\, but the marketing insight you need to attract people who don’t know about you… yet. Join Alison K as she breaks down what search intent really means from a customer attraction perspective!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/search-intent-the-key-to-successful-seo-and-digital-marketing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220318T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220314T114756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T114756Z
UID:3469932-1647615600-1647619200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:ICTC's WIL Digital Student Wage Subsidy Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join ICTC’s Atlantic Regional coordinator and learn about ICTC’s WIL Digital wage subsidy program that\nhelps employers make students part of their talent strategy. Subsidies up to $7000 expected to be\navailable this summer for both full-time and part-time positions\, co-op positions and any other position\nthat provides students the opportunity to practice skills relevant to the digital economy. \nSpecial Guest on March 18\, Liza Robinson\, Team Lead for ICTC’s application review team\, will join\nme for a panel discussion about how you can help ensure your application is processed quickly \nRegister here for the session that fits your schedule\, Fridays at 3:00 Atlantic until April 29 (excepting\nGood Friday).
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ictcs-wil-digital-student-wage-subsidy-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220322T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220131T194642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T194642Z
UID:3468225-1647943200-1647946800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Tips for Increasing Engagement on Your Social Media Posts
DESCRIPTION:Social media isn’t just about posting consistently about your company\, it’s about making meaningful connections and sparking conversations with your customers. You could cross your fingers and hope that people engage with your posts\, or you could have a strategy that’s guaranteed to boost your company’s impact on social media. Ingrid Deon from word-craft will give you loads of tips on how to create social media content that racks up plenty of comments\, likes\, clicks and shares. \nAfter this webinar you will know; \n\nHow to measure social media engagement\nHow to increase engagement with clear calls to action\nHow to create valuable and shareable content\n\nMeet your Presenter\, Ingrid Deon\, CEO of word-craft \nIngrid Deon is the CEO of word-craft inc.\, a social media marketing agency located in Yarmouth County. She specializes in organic social media strategy\, content creation and community management\, and works with clients such as Nestlé Canada\, Manulife Bank and Kraft Heinz Canada. She started her career as a journalist but switched over to social media when she was offered an opportunity to work at a digital marketing agency. Talking to people about social media\, female entrepreneurship and knitting are what lights Ingrid up!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/tips-for-increasing-engagement-on-your-social-media-posts/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220308T144219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T144219Z
UID:3469708-1647961200-1647964800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Blue Carbon Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, March 22\, to learn about blue carbon and hear from start-ups who have products that reduce or store carbon in the ocean \nBlue carbon is the term for carbon captured by the world’s ocean and coastal ecosystems. Our ocean and coasts provide a natural way of reducing the impact of greenhouse gases on our atmosphere\, through sequestration of this carbon. \nKeynote \nKen Buessler\, Senior Scientist\, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (www.whoi.edu) \nKen is a senior scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution who specializes in the study of natural and manmade radionuclides in the ocean. He has served as chair of the marine chemistry and geochemistry department at WHOI\, as executive scientist of the US joint global ocean fluxes planning and data management office and two years as an associate program director at the US National Science Foundation\, division of ocean sciences\, chemical oceanography program. In 2009\, Ken was elected fellow of the American Geophysical Union and in 2011\, he was noted as the top cited ocean scientist by the Times Higher Education for the decade 2000-2010. \nStart-ups \nMo AlGermozi\, CEO & President\, Graphite Innovation & Technology (www.grapheneenterprise.ca) – Graphite Innovation & Technology (GIT) has an innovative marine coating that is environmentally friendly\, easily cleaned\, does not require the application of primer underlayers and proven to reduce vessel costs and emissions. \nMike Kelland\, CEO\, Planetary Technologies (www.planetarytech.com) – Planetary Technologies (formerly Planetary Hydrogen) is developing technology to produce hydrogen while removing carbon from the air and restoring ocean chemistry. \nMarc D’Entremont\, CEO & Founder\, Katchi – Katchi focuses on precision fish harvesting. Its first technology is a dynamically controlled net that prevents seabed destruction by trawlers. \nChuck Toombs\, CEO & Founder\, Oregon Seaweed (www.oregonseaweed.com) – Oregon Seaweed is on a mission to provide low impact\, high nutrient\, fresh foods to the world. They believe that healthy\, fresh ingredients do not have to come at a cost to the environment. In fact\, alternative sources of protein like seaweed can help our world heal.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/blue-carbon-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220322T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220303T182628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T182628Z
UID:3469531-1647975600-1647979200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Halihax March Virtual Event: Data Science Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join us this month for a moderated panel on the topic of data science. \nThe 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 speak with three leading technologists about the current techniques for gaining insights from data\, ethical and privacy issues related to data collection\, and the key challenges in building intelligent applications.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/halihax-march-virtual-event-data-science-edition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220323T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220311T162919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T162938Z
UID:3469917-1648027800-1648033200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Women in Communications & Technology - Atlantic Chapter Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Women in Communications & Technology – Atlantic Chapter Launch Event\, March 23\, 2022 at 9:30 AM. \nCome learn more about WCT from founder Joanne Stanley\, and network with incredible women across our Atlantic provinces. \nAs part of the launch event\, we’ll enjoy a fireside chat with Julia Rivard Dexter\, Co-Founder and CEO of Shoelace Learning and Adrienne Power\, WCT Atlantic Board Co-Chair and Financial Advisor\, Edward Jones. Julia and Adrienne will discuss how their experience as female Olympians has shaped them as professionals and share takeaways to help attendees bring that purpose-driven mindset to your day-to-day. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/women-in-communications-technology-atlantic-chapter-launch-event/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Meetups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220324T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220304T150214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T152249Z
UID:3469562-1648116000-1648162800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:8 Step Traffic Growth Approach
DESCRIPTION:Want to attract guests and customers who are already thinking about your services? Wondering how SEO\, social media and newsletters work together to bring leads? \nParticipants are lead through an 8-step process that turns existing content into website traffic magnets. Complete with tips\, tricks and treats to save time and generate content ideas.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/8-step-traffic-growth-approach/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T193140
CREATED:20220322T120635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T120635Z
UID:3470164-1648123200-1648130400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:The Why's and How's of Machine Learning
DESCRIPTION:What do you need to need to make a machine learning project successful? \nHow can you make smart decisions about setup and execution of a machine learning project? How should you hire and support the staff working on the project? We hope to provide clear\, thoughtful answers to these\, and other common questions to get you thinking about whether machine learning is a technology that you and your company or group should think about investing in. We will discuss topics like data collection\, the trade-offs involved in choosing a model\, and what to expect from a successful project\, as well as how to salvage useful by-products and skills when projects don’t go as planned. \nThis is a beginner session oriented to business owners and project managers curious to learn more about machine learning\, or who may have an idea that involves machine learning and want to know where to begin. \nThis session will take place on: \nThursday\, March 24th – 12:00pm – 2:00pm (Atlantic time) \nYou do need to have a laptop with a Mac\, Linux or Windows operating system (not a tablet\, Chromebook\, etc). \nParticipants must register using their institutional / organizational email address (not a personal email\, ie. gmail) \nInstructions how to join will be sent out one day prior to the start of the event to those who’ve registered with an institutional or organization email.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/the-whys-and-hows-of-machine-learning-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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