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SUMMARY:Win Clients with Privacy
DESCRIPTION:What is stopping you from landing your next client? Or your biggest client yet? \nPrivacy helps you build trust – and that’s something you can’t buy. \nIn this 45-minute lunch and learn by Barrington Consulting\, we will show you three easy ways to use privacy to gain client trust and win clients with privacy! We will also give real examples of how some of our clients have won business by being more privacy-aware. \nIt might be the most profitable lunch hour you spend this year! \nMeet the Presenter \nLinda Bolton\, Privacy Practice Lead at Barrington Consulting \nLinda Bolton is the Privacy Practice Lead at Barrington Consulting and a Fellow of Information Privacy through the International Association of Privacy Professionals. She has completed over 80 privacy projects\, supporting companies to grow their privacy culture
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/win-clients-with-privacy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220607T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T183304Z
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SUMMARY:QT Connect Café - AJ Fernandez Rivera\, Managing Director\, Accenture
DESCRIPTION:AJ Fernandez Rivera is a Managing Director at Accenture based out of the Toronto office. AJ has been with Accenture for more than 20 years and has lived and worked in various Accenture and client locations across Asia\, Europe\, and North America. She is currently the Products and CMT Canada Technology Sales Lead\, and the Programme Lead for Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC). In addition\, AJ is the Executive Sponsor of Accenture Canada’s PRIDE ERG\, the Accenture Canada Technology I&D Lead and the North America Co-Sponsor for LGBT Leaders Learning (L3) course. \nAJ identifies as a transgender woman and is a staunch advocate of inclusion and diversity having set-up and led the very first LGBTQ+ organization in Accenture Asia Pacific region. \nAJ’s personal interests include watching foreign films\, travelling\, yoga and meditation. \nTUNE IN TO WATCH IT LIVE – Here on this page\, on YouTube\, Facebook\, or on LinkedIn !
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/qt-connect-cafe-aj-fernandez-rivera-managing-director-accenture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220607T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220607T134500
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220516T144855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T145127Z
UID:3472297-1654605900-1654609500@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Reduce\, Reuse\, Responsible Tech
DESCRIPTION:Join Digital Nova Scotia\, Ocean Start Up Project\, COVE Start Up Yard and dive into how tech can be used responsibly to minimize environmental impact and our carbon footprints. Our panelists will also explore the ways that we can add value to how we interact with the ocean and climate\, creating a harmonious ecosystem in Nova Scotia waters.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/reduce-reuse-responsible-tech/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220527T131752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T154203Z
UID:3472689-1654682400-1654686000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Technologies For Inclusive Employment\, EducatIon\, and Life
DESCRIPTION:The workforce underrepresentation of people with disabilities is well documented.At the same time\, labour and skills shortages continue to be a challenge for employers in Nova Scotia\, particularly as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. \nDistinctability provides sustainable solutions for organizations in employment\, education\, health and social care that create environments to leverage the skills and capabilities of people with disabilities and mental health support needs. \nIn this session you will learn how you can start addressing labour shortages through supportive technology. Join us on June 8th to explore strategies for inclusive employment and workforce development through people-focused assistive technology solutions and resources.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/technologies-for-inclusive-employment-education-and-life/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220516T122927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T154648Z
UID:3472260-1654689600-1654693200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Workshop: How Do Your Security Decisions Impact Your Enterprise Sales Deal?
DESCRIPTION:Join Volta + Software Secured on Wednesday\, June 8\, 2022 at 12:00pm ADT for How Do Your Security Decisions Impact Your Enterprise Sales Deal \nAbout this event\nWhen: Wednesday\, June 8\, 2022\, 2022 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm AST \nWhere: Virtual via Zoom ( log in details will be included in your Eventbrite confirmation email) \nDescription: \nEnterprise customers are demanding more security requirements from their vendors than ever before. When digital demand skyrocketed with the onset of the pandemic\, the risk of serious cyberattacks soared as hackers infiltrated more large-sized company networks through targeting clients or partners. As you can imagine\, your security decisions now have huge implications on the likelihood of closing enterprise deals. Join us for a discussion on what enterprises look for when vetting possible tech vendors and the best practices to start implementing so that you stand out against your competition. We’ll also introduce you to vendor security questionnaires: the tool that most enterprises use to weed out their most secure tech vendors from the most risky.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/workshop-security-decisions-impact/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220602T125021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T125021Z
UID:3472900-1654689600-1654693200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Beyond Unification: How CNAP Should Reduce Cloud Security Risk
DESCRIPTION:By now\, every security team understands that unification is the first step to securing their workloads in the cloud. Disparate niche solutions are impossible to manage\, with differing security needs at different points in the cloud tech stack and for different types of microservices at different points in the SDLC. Unification can’t be the end goal\, though\, because cloud security teams are still struggling with alert fatigue\, friction with DevOps and manually trying to prioritize where their attention and remediation is required. In this webinar\, we will examine how to reduce cloud security risk and eliminate existing complexity in the cloud\, by using smarter unification tools that can help security professionals reduce risk in the cloud and DevOps teams to remain empowered and agile. \nIn this webinar you will learn: \n\nHow to pull business objectives into the security alert prioritization process\nWhy establishing an asset’s effective security policy in the cloud is critical to risk elimination\nHow to eliminate friction with DevOps teams and turn your organization’s security into an innovation enabler
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/beyond-unification-how-cnap-should-reduce-cloud-security-risk/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220526T181127Z
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UID:3472670-1654711200-1654718400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Halifax Data Science Meetup – June 2022
DESCRIPTION:Details\nHi everyone\, \nLong 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! \nWe 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. \nPizza and refreshments will be provided \n*** \nSpace 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! \n*** \n1.- Generating Refuted Claims and the Importance of Critical Statements in NLP Pipelines \nSpeaker: Domenic Rosati\, Senior Research Scientist\, scite.ai \nBio: Domenic’s research focuses on natural language understanding and reasoning in scientific texts and how to improve scientific discovery and evaluation with AI. \nAbstract: 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 \nUnfortunately\, LLMs have been shown to be prone to “hallucination” that is they make up claims that are either irrelevant to the task at hand or unfactual. This prevents LLMs from being used in safety critical domains such as Scientific and Medical NLP.\nHowever\, most work has focused on a paradigm of verification of outputs (Gophercite\, WebGPT\, ect.) which has been shown to improve factuality benchmarks only slightly. \nThis talk will review work on improving factuality of LLMs by focusing on the refutation of outputs and why generating testable and critical statements from a model’s outputs is a useful paradigm for improving safe and interpretable deployment of LLMs. \n2.- An Intro to Data for Good \nSpeaker: Michelle Sinville\, Community Lead\, Data for Good Maritimes \nBio: Michelle is an analytical thinker who enjoys using data to tell a story to a variety of audiences. She is an energetic and detail-oriented project scheduling consultant\, specializing in biotech and pharmaceutical projects for Turner & Townsend. Michelle is also committed to building a thriving community through various volunteer initiatives. \nAbstract: Are you looking for a way to use your data science skills for a good cause? Data for Good Maritimes is a branch of Data for Good\, a Toronto-based non-profit that processes the data of other non-profits for free as a charitable service. Michelle will present a number of case studies from our recent projects\, as well as an overview of how we engage with local nonprofits \nSee you there!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/halifax-data-science-meetup-june-2022/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220525T153216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T153831Z
UID:3472594-1654768800-1654772400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:How to Deal with Negative Feedback on Social Media
DESCRIPTION:With thousands of customers connected to your social media accounts\, negative comments are unavoidable. Whether it’s a dissatisfied customer or the victim of a misunderstanding\, how you handle the customer complaints largely determines your online credibility. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn how to look at negative comments as an opportunity to convert dissatisfied customers into loyal fans. \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/how-to-deal-with-negative-feedback-on-social-media/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220526T122434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T165000Z
UID:3472622-1654779600-1654783200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Stewart McKelvey Member Webinar – Software Licensing
DESCRIPTION:Our June Member Webinar will be hosted by Stewart McKelvey: Software Licensing – Focus on SaaS Agreements. \nThis session will cover key topics relating to SaaS Agreements such as scope of the license\, data ownership\, audit rights\, service level commitments and remedies\, SaaS management\, limitations of liability (essentially\, tips on what to say and what not to say in your SaaS agreement). \nMeet the Speaker\nSusan Norman \n\nSusan specializes in advising on mergers and acquisitions\, corporate transactions\, financings\, tax planned corporate reorganizations and commercial agreements. She has worked extensively in the mining\, oil and gas\, construction and information technology sectors. She works with clients on a broad range of issues including incorporating new companies\, drafting contracts\, reviewing lease agreements\, preparing franchise and license agreements and securing financing. \nSusan has extensive experience advising clients in relation to option agreements\, joint venture agreements\, royalty agreements and aboriginal partnership agreements. She has extensive experience in advising early-stage and established players\, together with investors\, on shareholders’ agreements and corporate governance\, share options\, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. In addition\, she has an large client base that relies on her for advice on commercial services contracts and cloud-related contracts such as SaaS agreements\, together with software licensing and related intellectual property commercialization contracts. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/technl-member-webinar-software-licensing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220603T173827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T173827Z
UID:3472962-1654779600-1654783200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Modernizing Legacy Applications
DESCRIPTION:In a constantly digitally evolving market\, you need to stay ahead of the curve. Technology disruptions occur at the speed of light\, and application modernization is the need of the hour. Learn to embrace application modernization to achieve organizational agility and business transformation goals to stay relevant and ahead of your competitors. \nVirtusa offers a smart app modernization solution using OmniDeq™ which is developed by CloudHedge\, a preferred platform in the market for accelerating app modernization of legacy applications. \nVirtusa’s strong credentials in cloud engineering and DevOps and superior domain expertise deliver better ROI and business value to customers in their cloud transformation process. Virtusa’s expertise coupled with CloudHedge’s AI backed app modernization technology together give an excellent value proposition to enterprise customers in their modernization journey. Virtusa is hosting a joint panel discussion with guest speakers from CloudHedge and Forrester to empower you to fast-track your enterprise application modernization journey. \nWhat’s in it for you: \n\nLearn how to fast-track modernization by 50% with an automated end-to-end application modernization journey\nLearn more about how to drive ROI through the cloud by modernizing while migrating\nLearn how to drive continuous transformation through containerization and microservices architecture
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/modernizing-legacy-applications/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220609T193446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T193446Z
UID:3473165-1654855200-1654858800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:From the Great Resignation to the Great Re-imagination
DESCRIPTION:Join us in a discussion about the importance of hybrid work strategies and culture when facing the Great Resignation. This event is in partnership with WIRED Consulting. \nAs the global pandemic has eased\, employees have used this as a trigger to re-evaluate their work/ life balance\, their wellbeing\, and aspirations for their professional lives. \nFor many\, an expectation of a return to pre-2020 working patterns has led them to reconsider their career choices and source more flexible roles that allow them to rebalance life and work. These roles offer a more flexible structure to their working patterns\, providing them with the autonomy to be the best version of themselves at work and at home – something that\, in turn\, benefits their employer. We refer to this way of working as “hybrid work”. \nSupport for hybrid work has become a huge trigger to both attract and retain the best talent\, increase productivity\, and allow organisations to thrive in today’s dynamic world. The implications for those that fail to embrace this new reality are immense. So\, how can brands get this right? \nIn this live event our panel will discuss: \n\nWhat today’s employees are really looking for from the hybrid world of work\nThe tools and techniques that brands can use to better attract and retain talent\nHow organisations can foster a thriving culture in a hybrid world\nMitigating the risks of greater autonomy\nLessons-learnt by brands with a deep heritage in hybrid work
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/from-the-great-resignation-to-the-great-re-imagination/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220510T184929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T175200Z
UID:3472010-1655200800-1655204400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:New Website? No Stress
DESCRIPTION:Having a new website built can be a stressful prospect\, whether it’s your first or fifth. Who do you talk to? What sort of information will they need? How do you know they’ll do a good job? \nIn this webinar\, Kyle Kelly of Swarms of Things will give you a framework to use to decide each of those and more. You’ll learn what you need to consider and decide beforehand so that you are prepared and not blindsided. \nAfter this webinar you will know: \n\nHow and why to control your assets\nWhy it is important that your website represents you accurately\nHow to locate the right team to create your site
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/new-website-no-stress/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220603T174406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T174406Z
UID:3472964-1655204400-1655209800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:B2B Vital Signs & The Science of Sales
DESCRIPTION:Join Introhive for an engaging webinar featuring Forrester Principal Analyst\, Anthony McPartlin where we’ll unpack: \n\nHow you can capture and transform buyer engagement data into actionable insights\nThe types of insights that can be emitted and actioned\nHow to evaluate the vendor landscape and identify the technology that is right for your organization\n\n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/b2b-vital-signs-the-science-of-sales/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220615T120710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T120710Z
UID:3473298-1655211600-1655218800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to MATLAB Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you will learn how MATLAB can be used to visualize and analyze data\, perform numerical computations\, and develop algorithms. Through live demonstrations and examples\, you will see how MATLAB can help you become more effective in your work. This session is targeted at those who are new to MATLAB. However\, experienced MATLAB users may also benefit from the session\, as the engineer will cover some tips and tricks from the newer MATLAB releases. Some of the highlights include: \n\nAccessing data from many sources (files\, other software\, hardware\, etc.)\nUsing interactive tools for iterative exploration\, design\, and problem-solving\nAutomating and capturing your work in easy-to-write scripts and programs\nSharing your results with others by automatically creating reports
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/introduction-to-matlab-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220505T143633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T154748Z
UID:3471881-1655215200-1655218800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Cyber Security Basics for E-commerce & Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Arbuckle Media is an award-winning digital agency with their ear to the ground\, raising businesses up with powerful branding executions. Founded in Halifax\, Nova Scotia in 2016\, their mission has always been simply to help our clients accomplish their marketing objectives\, both big and small. \nUnderstand the basics of why and how bad actors typically attack websites and how to prevent your business from becoming a victim of these vicious\, anonymous attacks.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/cyber-security-basics-for-e-commerce-small-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220609T122615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T122632Z
UID:3473103-1655215200-1655218800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Hiring Remote Tech Talent 101
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THIS EVENT \nIn a competitive hiring landscape\, industry leaders are looking beyond their borders to hire remote tech talent\, ready to work in their time zones. \nIn this session\, VanHack’s remote hiring experts will provide an introduction into how companies both big and small\, can seamlessly and successfully hire remote tech talent from across the globe. \nJoined by Remote\, a VanHack strategic partner – the session will also address frequently asked questions around how companies can hire\, pay\, and manage global talent. \nAlso hear from JobGet who has made the jump\, share their journey\, and made 8 successful remote hires. \nThe session will cover: \n\nThe VanHack Remote Hiring Process\nHow Remote helps with global payroll\, benefits\, taxes and compliance\nVanHack Customer Success: JobGet
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/hiring-remote-tech-talent-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220614T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220525T123358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T164755Z
UID:3472585-1655229600-1655233200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:CEED | Accelerator Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nJoin us to for our 45 minute online CEED | Accelerator Orientation where you will discover more about the program curriculum and the eligibility criteria. \nAccelerator is for you if… \nYou 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. \n  \nThrough 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. \n  \nAdditional Information\nWhat makes this program impactful? \nManaging 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. \nLearn More \n  \n  \nSpecial Instructions\nPrerequisite to the Accelerator Program \nOnline – You will require a device equipped with camera\, speakers and a mic.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ceed-accelerator-orientation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220615T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220513T183031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T180517Z
UID:3472237-1655287200-1655290800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Essential Branding for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Every company\, large or small\, has the same challenge – communication. Companies need to communicate with their potential customers\, peers and partners. I’ll walk you through what key decisions you need to make\, and stick with\, so you can work with and feel confident about your brand for years to come.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/essential-branding-for-entrepreneurs-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T124134Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Info Session on Opportunities for Canada at Gamescom 2022
DESCRIPTION:Information session on Canada @ gamescom 2022. Séance d’information sur le Canada @ gamescom 2022. \nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThis is an info session to learn more about the opportunities for Canadian companies at gamescom 2022. \nCanada @ gamescom includes the following activities: \n\nB2B opportunities online and at gamescom\nFree accounts on MeetToMatch – the Cologne Edition\nPitch Sessions on MeetToMatch\nCanada Pavilion at gamescom\n\n***** \nIl s’agit d’une session d’information pour en apprendre davantage sur les possibilités offertes aux entreprises canadiennes à la gamescom 2022. \nLe Canada @ gamescom comprend les activités suivantes : \n\nOpportunités B2B en ligne et à la gamescom\nComptes gratuits sur MeetToMatch – the Cologne Edition\nSessions de pitch sur MeetToMatch\nPavillon du Canada à la gamescom
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/webinar-info-session-on-opportunities-for-canada-at-gamescom-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T140952Z
UID:3472877-1655298000-1655301600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Technation Health Webinar with Accenture
DESCRIPTION:All in for Transforming Canadian Healthcare \nIn the last year\, Accenture surveyed over 1\,800 Canadians\, interviewed several healthcare leaders\, and engaged with local and global Accenture health leaders to produce a comprehensive portrait of citizens’ perception of our healthcare system and a set of key call to create the system that Canadians want and need. \nJoin Accenture’s Health Industry Lead Jimmy Yang as he shares results and recommendations from the report\, with a look ahead to key trends that will shape the healthcare system of the future. \nJune 15\, 2022\n12noon – 1:00 p.m. EDT\nFree for TECHNATION Members & Government Employees \nREGISTER NOW\nLink to report: https://www.accenture.com/ca-en/insights/health/all-transforming-canadian-healthcare
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/health-webinar-with-accenture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220614T161301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T161631Z
UID:3473267-1655384400-1655388000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Gardiner Centre Member Webinar – Employee Retention
DESCRIPTION:Our next Member Webinar is presented to you by the Gardiner Centre – Employee Retention \nIn the dynamic labour market\, retaining employees is critical to the stability and growth of organizations and businesses. Losing key employees costs employers in many ways including recruitment and lost productivity. An employee retention strategy is an intentional process that encourages employees to remain with their employer. There are many interdependent elements to an employee retention strategy. \nThis session will focus on: \n\nThe importance of employee engagement on retention\nThe key elements of a strategy that contribute to employee retention\nThe impact the global pandemic has had on employee retention\nConsiderations for improving your employee retention strategy as we emerge from the pandemic\n\nMeet the Speaker: Lynn Best \nLynn Best is a skilled\, experienced facilitator who is passionate about supporting the achievement of organizational goals and employee development. Lynn holds a Master’s Degree in Adult Education\, two undergraduate degrees in Arts and Post-Secondary Education\, and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching. Lynn also holds a number of certifications including Myers Briggs Personality Indicator\, True Colors™\, and Coaching Out of the Box™. Lynn’s talent is creating trusting\, collaborative partnerships and learning environments directed at achieving results while infusing humour\, challenge\, and accountability. \nShe is currently the President of CreAction Consulting\, facilitating workplace learning and employee development. Lynn has worked in a wide variety of industries supporting organizations and employees achieve their goals. \nRegister NOW!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/gardiner-centre-member-webinar-employee-retention/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220616T153000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220531T125158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T125158Z
UID:3472818-1655388000-1655393400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Supplier Diversity in Atlantic Canada
DESCRIPTION:We are witnessing unprecedented disruptions in supply chains around the globe and Canada is not an exception. Almost all sectors are diligently focusing on innovation\, security\, nearshoring and yes\, even diversity and inclusion\, creating new opportunities for women-owned businesses to grow and succeed. \nTo be clear: they need YOU and your innovative solutions now more than ever before! \nThis is why WBE Canada is partnering with the Centre for Women in Business to host a virtual webinar focusing on supplier diversity in Atlantic Canada and how women-owned businesses can navigate through these procurement opportunities and help shape companies in the post-pandemic economy. \nJoin us to learn… \n\nWhy supplier diversity is an important strategy for Canada’s economic recovery\nHow to turn what you already know\, love and do into profits\nHow buying organizations can become more innovative by improving diversity and inclusion in their supply chains\nWhat’s next for Canada’s supply chains\n\nYour questions answered \n\nDate: June 16\, 2022\nTime: 2:00 – 3:30 pm AT | 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET\nFormat: online – Zoom\n\nClaim your FREE seat and be part of the growing success of supplier diversity! \nREGISTER HERE! \nFor more information:\nhttps://wbecanada.ca/event/supplier-diversity-in-atlantic-canada/ \nRegistration:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L2nBmTZaSdewegog9DA8Uw
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/supplier-diversity-in-atlantic-canada/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220616T153000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220613T130652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T130652Z
UID:3473233-1655388000-1655393400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Supplier Diversity in Atlantic Canada | Diversité des fournisseurs au Canada atlantique
DESCRIPTION:Disclaimer: This event will be in English \nWe are witnessing unprecedented disruptions in supply chains around the globe and Canada is not an exception. Almost all sectors are diligently focusing on innovation\, security\, nearshoring and yes\, even diversity and inclusion\, creating new opportunities for women-owned businesses to grow and succeed. \nTo be clear: they need YOU and your innovative solutions now more than ever before! \nThis is why WBE Canada is partnering with the Centre for Women in Business to host a virtual webinar focusing on supplier diversity in Atlantic Canada and how women-owned businesses can navigate through these procurement opportunities and help shape companies in the post-pandemic economy. \nThis webinar will benefit… \n\nWomen-owned businesses selling or wanting to sell to large corporations and governments\nCorporations and governments eager to discover how to include more women-owned businesses in their supply chains\nChampions and supporters of women-owned businesses\n\nWhat you will learn… \n\nWhy supplier diversity is an important strategy for Canada’s economic recovery\nHow to turn what you already know\, love and do into profits\nHow buying organizations can become more innovative by improving diversity and inclusion in their supply chains\nWhat’s next for Canada’s supply chains
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/supplier-diversity-in-atlantic-canada-diversite-des-fournisseurs-au-canada-atlantique/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220617T130241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T130241Z
UID:3473379-1655463600-1655481600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum
DESCRIPTION:The City of Toronto’s Small Business Enterprise Centre (Enterprise Toronto) is hosting a virtual event which will focus on various aspects of women entrepreneurship. There will be panel discussions that will feature organizations who are focused on addressing the systemic barriers that limit the growth of women –owned enterprises. You will also hear from Toronto-based women entrepreneurs who have successfully accessed support that has helped them to expand their businesses and from organizations who are helping women to break barriers and achieve success in non-traditional Sectors. \nIf you require accommodation\, please notify us by email at least 2 weeks before the event date at enterprisetoronto@toronto.ca. To cancel the accommodation\, we require 5 business days’ notice before the event date.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/womens-entrepreneurship-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220618T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220524T142856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T142856Z
UID:3472553-1655555400-1655560800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Hoist North Preston: Virtual Reality
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 18\, 2022 at 12:30pm for what will be a fun and interactive workshop with virtual reality. \nAbout this event\nWhen: Saturday\, June 18\, 2022 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm \nWhere: North Preston Community Centre\, Multipurpose Room\, 44 Simmonds Road\, North Preston\, NS \nWhat is Hoist?\nHoist 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. \nHoist sessions take place one Saturday a month (with the exception of July\, August and December) and are targeted for teens ages 12 to 19. \nTopics 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. \nJune’s Topic: Virtual Reality\nJoin 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. \nWhat Happens at Hoist?\nLunch \nA healthy light lunch will be provided. Should there be any dietary restrictions or food allergies please let us know when registering and we will do our best to accommodate. \nLearn \nAt the beginning of the session the industry expert will teach you about the subject\, how it works and what key features you need to know to apply your skills. \nCreate \nSpend the rest of the afternoon applying the lessons and skills that you’ve just learned! Mentors will be available during this time to help. \nDiscuss \nReflect and discuss events of the day with your new friends\, considering what aspects of the workshop you found challenging\, exciting\, and how you plan on using your new skills in the future. \nDisclaimers: \nAlthough masks are not required\, they are strongly recommended. \nIf you’re unable to attend an event please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event. \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.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/hoist-north-preston-vr/
LOCATION:North Preston Community Centre\, 44 Simmonds Road\, North Preston\, Nova Scotia\, B2Z1A3
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220620T180251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T180325Z
UID:3473479-1655712000-1655744400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:WEBINAR | The Legal Case for Supporting Gender Diversity @ Work
DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR | The Legal Case for Supporting Gender Diversity @ Work \nThe current labour crunch is only strengthening the business case for building a workplace that’s welcoming to diverse employee pools – including gender-diverse employees. But there’s also a legal case for employers to do so – and legal consequences for employers that fail to meet those obligations. Why do employers have a legal obligations to create a safe and healthy workplace for gender diverse employees? What steps can employers take to support a gender-inclusive workplace – and fulfill their legal obligations? How can failure to do so lead to legal liability for employers? \nJoin McInnes Cooper Labour & Employment Lawyers Amanda Nash and Brittany Keating for an invitation-only virtual roundtable conversation\, led by your questions\, about the legal case for you to support gender diversity in your workplace. \nWHEN: Thursday\, June 23\, 2022 \nTIME: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. AST | 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. NST \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/webinar-the-legal-case-for-supporting-gender-diversity-work/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220620T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220614T162336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T162336Z
UID:3473271-1655746200-1655755200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Mount Saint Vincent Alumni Association Annual General Meeting (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Mount Saint Vincent Alumni Association Annual General Meeting (Hybrid) \n\nMonday\, June 20\, 2022 @ 5:30 pm\nMcCain Centre\, Room 105\, MSVU Campus\nRecognition Dinner to follow\n\nRegistration required. \nIf you have any additional questions about the event\, please email alumni@msvu.ca \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/mount-saint-vincent-alumni-association-annual-general-meeting-hybrid/
LOCATION:McCain Centre\, Mount Saint Vincent University\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220617T162425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T162425Z
UID:3473409-1655820000-1655823600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Future-proofing Your Trademark Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Topic: \nFuture-proofing Your Trademark Strategy \nDescription: \nGiven rapid growth and increased competition within the technology and digital innovation sector\, adopting a trademark for your organization can feel like walking into a minefield. \nHaving the foundation of a carefully executed trademark strategy can elevate your brand\, prevent misuse by others\, and become a valuable marketing tool in navigating the increasingly crowded world of trademarks. Whether you are intending to keep it local or have a view to global expansion\, developing an understanding for what a trademark is\, best practices for choosing and protecting your trademark\, and what you can do to reduce your risk of inadvertently stepping on others’ toes\, are vital for any organization. \nJoin us for a 60 minute talk with industry thought leaders from McCarthy Tétrault and Swift Medical where through case studies and examples we will look at: \n\nSelecting a trademark that can be protected\nHow to manage your risk of trademark infringement\nDevising a trademark strategy for current and future business goals\nLessons learned in setting brand direction\n\nPresenters: \n\nVincent Yip\, Partner\, McCarthy Tétrault LLP\nAmy Fong\, Counsel\, McCarthy Tétrault LLP\nJon Tower Akerman\, VP Marketing\, Swift Medical\n\nTime: \nJun 21\, 2022 10:00 AM in Vancouver
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/future-proofing-your-trademark-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220607T123450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T141445Z
UID:3473022-1655899200-1655902800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Secrets to Getting the Most out of HubSpot
DESCRIPTION:About this event \nRegardless of the complexity of your HubSpot instance\, there’s one thing Ali and her team hear more than anything else: “We know we should be getting more out of HubSpot\, but (insert reason why here).” \nWhether it’s lack of time\, know-how\, poor strategy\, or a lack of understanding how the modules work together at the various starter/pro/enterprise levels\, this is a common challenge for organizations of all sizes. But it doesn’t have to be. \nIn this presentation\, Ali will discuss: \n\nCommon obstacles that HubSpot admins\, users\, and teams face\nTips and strategies for overcoming these challenges\nBest practices to prevent issues in your HubSpot instance down the road\nSimple hacks that will help you get more out of the platform\nPlus\, Ali will give you a sneak peek into how she and her team have used video to drive their own leads through HubSpot and nearly 1M views on YouTube!\n\nSpeaker \nAli Schwanke \nAli Schwanke is the founder of Simple Strat\, a platinum HubSpot Solutions partner and cohost of the popular YouTube series “HubSpot Hacks”. She’s a go-to expert in B2B marketing strategy and content\, and a well-known expert on all things HubSpot. She and her team help clients wrangle this beast of a platform to get better results\, save time\, and simplify their sales\, marketing and service tech…
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/secrets-to-getting-the-most-out-of-hubspot/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220623T230000
DTSTAMP:20260618T002744
CREATED:20220527T141929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T141929Z
UID:3472691-1655978400-1656025200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Share of Search – What Search Data Can Tell you About Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:Marketing experts have found a connection between the search volume of your brand and brand market share. Peter Woodward will be sharing some of these findings and discussing what it means to use this measurement to help monitor and improve your brand.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/share-of-search-what-search-data-can-tell-you-about-your-brand/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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