TECHNATION has been collaborating with Government Information Technology Ontario (GovTechON) to design and co-host an event that brings industry and government together to identify technology enablers and collaborate for future resilience. From 24/7 cyber security to innovative tech, driving cloud adoption, and addressing technical debt, we know technology will continue to play a critical role in enabling the government’s transformation mission. How can we work together to enable smarter, faster, better services for Ontarians? More details to come on speakers and presentations. Thursday, December 8, 2022 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. In-Person in Toronto | Hybrid Option Available Members In-Person $95 | Virtual $50 Non-Members In-Person $195 | Virtual $80 VIP Sponsor Reception to follow REGISTRATION OPEN FOR TECHNATION MEMBERS Registration for non-members will open the week of November 28

When and where Date and time Tue, 13 December 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST Location Online About this event Let us set you up for success in the New Year. Join us for 'Decoding LinkedIn', and enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card! Interviews slow down over the Holidays, which makes this the perfect time to work on updating your LinkedIn profile. We at Lighthouse Labs are here to help. We would like to invite you to our LinkedIn workshop where we help you optimize your profile for maximum exposure in 2023! We know you got what it takes to excel in your desired field. We want to invite you to a workshop that focuses on helping you shine amongst the competition. Our Lighthouse Labs graduates have benefited from these workshops over the years, and we now want to extend this invitation to you at no cost and help you in your career exploration and job search. Come find out how we can help! Spots are limited and you don’t want to miss this one.

When and where Date and time: Tue, 13 Dec 2022, 6:30 PM AST Location: Online About this event Celebrate our first round of START programming with us and cheer on the top 15 pitch participants at AYA Day! Everyone is welcome to join this virtual event. Over the last 3 months, START program participants have participated in expert-led, intensive workshops and online learning content. We have supported aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs through relevant and accessible programming, free mentorship from Black business experts, and bi-weekly peer support sessions. We have learned so much during the last few months, and now it’s time to share with you! What to Expect at AYA Day Watch the top 15 pitches selected by our judges and learn more about their entrepreneurial journey. Hear expert feedback that you may be able to incorporate into your own business. Support Black entrepreneurs and share your feedback on their pitches. Celebrate the first offering of the START program and learn more about what’s coming next. Cheer on our top 15 pitches We started this pitch competition to give Black entrepreneurs the chance to practice pitching in a safe space and to provide an incentive-based program that helps Black founders […]

Connect with Black entrepreneurs across Atlantic Canada and get peer support on your ideas at our bi-weekly Black Founders Lunch. Join other Black founders from across Atlantic Canada during our bi-weekly Black Founders Lunches! Every second Tuesday, beginning September 20th, we’re bringing together Black entrepreneurs to connect and discuss in a safe and confidential space any questions you may have pertaining to entrepreneurship, your business ideas, business planning and growth, resource sharing and more. How do I participate? Ask for or share resources or network connections. Find collaborators and build partnerships. Discuss your wins from the past week. Offer support for other Black founders. Share your goals and build peer accountability. Bring a pitch deck and ask for feedback. Black Founders Lunch is an open space for you to bring any of the challenges you’re working through or to offer other entrepreneurs advice based on your experiences and knowledge. Draw on the extensive network of knowledge within our community of Black entrepreneurs in various industries and levels of experience. Some guiding questions: What is one goal you want to achieve within the next 2 weeks? Which problem area of business has been causing the most friction over the past 2 […]

  What is High Performance Computing (HPC) and what can it do for me? How can ACENET help? Used across many sectors to tackle analyses too large or complex for a desktop, or to achieve improved efficiency over a desktop, this session takes participants through the preliminary stages of learning about high performance computing (HPC) and computing clusters, and how to get started with this type of computing. It then reviews software packages available for applications, data analysis, software development and compiling code. Finally, participants will be introduced to the concept of parallel computing to achieve much faster results in analysis. This session is designed for those with no prior experience in HPC, and are looking for an introduction and overview.

Linux is the terminal interface used to enable you to use supercomputing clusters from your desktop. It's the tool you need to get your data on the clusters, run your programs, and get your data back. In this session, learn how to get started with Linux, how to create and navigate directories for your data, load files, manage your storage, run programs on compute clusters, and set file permissions. This workshop is designed for those with no prior experience in working with a terminal interface.

The second session in their Privacy series with the Office of Privacy Commissioner of Canada will introduce PIPEDA’s breach reporting requirements. Attendees will receive practical and actionable guidance regarding what breaches of security safeguards have to be reported to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, and what kind of notice organizations need to give to individuals following breaches. Attendees will also learn about their obligations to keep records of breaches, and what information needs to be included in these records.

Shell scripting helps you save time, automate file management tasks, and better use the power of Linux. You’ll learn how to use the command line to carry out repetitive tasks, extract information from files quickly, combine commands in powerful ways, learn about job scripts, shell variables and looping commands, and capture a workflow so you can re-use it easily. Save time, reduce errors, and use Linux more effectively. This workshop is designed for either new High Performance Computing (HPC) users who are familiar with working in a Linux environment, or for experienced users seeking to get more out of shell scripting. It is one of the core courses to help users get up and running on ACENET. Prerequisite: ACENET Basic Series Introduction to Linux, or previous experience with Linux.