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SUMMARY:Selecting the Right Project Management Tool for Your Team
DESCRIPTION:Are you in need of a new project management platform for your organization? Are you overwhelmed by all the options available and the overly aggressive sales pitches for platforms that over promise and underdeliver? The Capstone Project Solutions Inc. team has got you covered with our very own PMO Broker. PMO Broker has been designed to take the stress out of selecting a project management platform. \nUsing their team of experts\, Capstone will work with you by combing through the wide variety of project management platforms until they find the solution that best fits your needs. Are you interested in learning how Capstone does this for their clients? Cynthia Giles\, Capstone’s President & CEO\, will be sharing how the in-depth PMO Broker process works and the additional features that are available to you through PMO Broker. \nAfter this webinar you will: \n\nKnow when is the right time to select and implement a new project management platform. Do your projects require a project management platform and is your team ready?\nLearn about Capstone’s PMO Broker and how their team of experts can help find the right project platform for you\, your team and your business.\nLearn that the PMO Broker has been created to make the process of finding and implementing a new project management simple for you. Leave the work to us!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/selecting-the-right-project-management-tool-for-your-team/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Virtual Hiring Fair - Senior Developers
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our speed-interviewing event and find your next great tech team member (or three)! You’ll do five-minute speed interviews with dozens of vetted senior developers with diverse backgrounds and technical skills. All candidates have at least 7 years of work experience and have been screened by our team. \nWhat To Expect \n\nYou get to interview many candidates and shortlist a selection for more detailed interviews later.\nCompany Pitch – This is an optional one minute pitch about your company to all the candidates.\nLive Networking – Talk face-to-face with dozens of senior developers for five minutes each. More in-depth interviews can easily be scheduled through VanHack after the event ends.\nFireside Chat- All our virtual events kick off with a fireside chat with inspiring leaders covering a variety of diversity and inclusion\, HR and technology topics.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/virtual-hiring-fair-senior-developers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220520
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
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SUMMARY:apply(conf) 2022
DESCRIPTION:apply() is a free virtual interactive event on data engineering for applied machine learning. \nIt is geared for data and ML teams to discuss the practical data engineering challenges faced when building ML for the real world. Participants will share best practice development patterns\, tools of choice\, and emerging architectures they use to successfully build and manage production ML applications. \nAgenda includes: \n\n40+ deep dive live tech talks\n4 Hands-on workshops/tutorials\nNetworking with speakers/attendees\nPost-event social (in-person) in NYC and San Francisco\nFood\, swags and prizes\n\nFeatured speakers: \n\nChip Huyen from Stanford University\nMatei Zaharia\, Co-Founder from Databricks\nSmitha Shyam\, Director of Engineering from Uber\nShreya Shankar from UC Berkeley – RISELab\nMike Del Balso\, Co-Founder from Tecton\nWaleed Kadous\, Head of Engineering from Anyscale\nManoj Agarwal\, Architect Fellow from Walmart Global\nCary Goltermann\, Machine Learning Engineer from Primer.ai\nand 30+ more.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/applyconf-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Meetups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220518T150000
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UID:3471847-1652882400-1652886000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Tech Wednesdays with NPower Canada
DESCRIPTION:More than 80% of NPower Canada alumni secure employment or enroll in higher education within 6 months of graduating\, with 30-40% already placed into jobs upon completing training. Graduates launch digital careers in roles such as Help Desk Agent\, Data Analyst\, QA / Tester and Business Systems Analyst with companies like TELUS\, Accenture and CIBC. \nNPower Canada is a registered charity launching underserved young adults ages 17-30 into meaningful digital careers. NPower Canada’s virtually delivered programs provide youth with 15 weeks of no-cost\, part-time tech skills training\, including industry certifications\, complemented by employability skills coaching and wraparound supports (including bus pass\, interview clothing and laptops/WiFi based on financial need). Program participants are also connected directly with employers\, job retention supports and five years of alumni services including continued education and mentorship. \nYouth do not need any prior background in tech to apply. They must have completed their high school\, Dogwood or GED\, and be eligible to work in Canada. NPower Canada prioritizes serving lower-income\, un/underemployed youth who are female-identified\, IBPOC\, 2SLGBTQ+\, newcomers and youth with disabilities. \nJoin us to learn more and apply early to avoid waitlist for the upcoming start date: https://npowercanada.ca/youth/
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/tech-wednesdays-with-npower-canada-2/2022-05-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220518T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220518T170000
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UID:3471797-1652889600-1652893200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:QueerTech Partnership Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in partnering with QueerTech. We’re excited to get to know you! \nWhy partner with QueerTech? \n\nBuild your employer brand within the queer community\nGain access to the Queer in Tech talent pool\nEngage your employees and be part of our community\nHelp us Queer the tech ecosystem\n\nRegister today for our info session to learn about: \n\nWho we are\nWhom we serve (QueerTech community breakdown)\nHow we can support your talent acquisition teams\, D&I teams\, and ERG leads\nWhy partner with us\nWhat Programs do we offer\nMany companies like Google\, Shopify\, BDC\, Oro Health\, OSEDEA\, Moment Factory\, and many more partner with QueerTech to invest in the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Canada. Together we are committed to Queer The\nTech Ecosystem by increasing 2SLGBTQ+ representation in tech\, supporting our community to advance their career in tech and launch tech business.\n\nWe look forward to meeting you and\, hopefully\, welcome you to the QueerTech family as a new Partner 🙂
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/queertech-partnership-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220518T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220518T193000
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UID:3472353-1652895000-1652902200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Online Business Development Training: Networking through BNI
DESCRIPTION:Do you need to grow your business? Never has it been so easy to network and do business worldwide! \nBusiness Network International (BNI) is a leading\, global business-networking and referral organization for small businesses. BNI currently provides referrals and networking opportunities to about 270\, 000 members worldwide. \nPlease join Dalene Allen\, Executive Director of BNI Nova Scotia\, to learn more about BNI’s positive\, supportive\, and structured environment to develop and exchange quality business referrals. And\, find out how BNI can help you grow your business through networking! \nIn this session\, you will learn about: \n\nWhat BNI is and how it works\nHow to increase business prospects\nGreat networking opportunities\nProfessional development options\nHow to get business referrals and explore new opportunities\nAnd more!\n\nTo attend this session\, you must: \n\nBe an ISANS business client\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+\n\nFor more information\, and to register\, please contact: \nSuhel Shaikh | 902-406-7793 | business@isans.ca
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/online-business-development/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220518T120803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T123419Z
UID:3472381-1652958000-1652961600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Scale Without Sacrifice: How to Unshackle Yourself from Sanity-sucking Algorithms\, Fruitless Fads\, and Over-hyped Social Media “Gurus”
DESCRIPTION:This Free Webinar Is for You If… \n\nYou’ve invested in complicated launches that flopped … and you’re not sure exactly how to tweak them for success.\nYou’ve regretted handing over your power to Facebook Ad agencies and other “experts” who force you into campaigns that don’t fit your brand …or deliver results.\nYou’ve already spent significant time\, money\, and energy on branding deep dives designed to clarify your niche… yet you still stumble to define your business’ magic.\nYou’ve ignored your gut and followed the latest hacks\, fads\, and cringe-worthy viral trends…right down a road to nowhere.\nYou’re a seasoned entrepreneur who doesn’t fit into group programs geared to newbies. Not your first rodeo? Then this is definitely for you.\n\nIn just 90 minutes\, you’ll discover: \n\nThe secret to defying all the algorithms\, all the time. (Hint: it doesn’t even have to do with marketing!)\nHow to bulletproof your ad campaigns. Become immune to finicky platforms\, shifting trends\, and changing business models.\nThe “hidden in plain sight” scaling opportunity you’re probably missing. Overlooking this is the #1 mistake I see even the most savvy women make!\nHow to harness the timeless power of “bottom-up” growth …so you NEVER have to follow fads and learn some goofy Instagram hand dance.\nThe hidden gold in your offer. (You can mold it into a full-blown jewel business!)\nThe fatal flaw Facebook ads reveal about your business. Plus\, how to turn your biggest fails into your most powerful win.\nHow to master the art of attracting leads. Flip the script and discover how to get your audience to chase you.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/scale-without-sacrifice-how-to-unshackle-yourself-from-sanity-sucking-algorithms-fruitless-fads-and-over-hyped-social-media-gurus/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220519T140000
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UID:3472060-1652965200-1652968800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Ocean Farming - Quality & Capacity
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cape Breton Partnership and Nova Scotia Community College for the fourth Ocean Farming session in a FREE five-part series: Ocean Farming – Quality & Capacity on Thursday\, May 19\, 2022 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. \nThe session will feature panel presentations and discussions with Michelle Theriault\, Director of Université Sainte-Anne’s Marine Research Centre and satellite campus in Petit de Grat\, NS\, Ashley Sprague\, Manager Seafood Services at Perennia\, and Giulia Pereira\, Sea Farm Operations Faculty\, Department of Technology & Environment at Nova Scotia Community College. The session will be moderated by Dan Lane\, Interim Director – Lobster Quality Research & Innovation Centre de recherche marine\, Université Sainte-Anne. He is also a Professor Emeritus at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ocean-farming-quality-capacity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220521
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SUMMARY:Josh's Benefits Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Halifax chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our newest initiative “Surge – Growing vibrantly together.” The Chamber recognizes the need to create opportunities for those who face various systemic barriers within the business community. It is our ongoing priority to ensure participation amongst the broader\, more diverse business community. As part of our Diversity\, Equity\, Accessibility\, and Inclusion (EDAI) action initiative\, we plan to obtain 100 new members from underrepresented groups by providing a 1-year complimentary membership to those who qualify! \nJoin us for a virtual information session with Josh Creighton\, our Community Engagement Specialist\, to learn more about how you can leverage your Chamber membership to save money\, gain exposure\, make connections\, and drive change.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/joshs-benefits-meeting/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220517T130306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T125534Z
UID:3472351-1653037200-1653044400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Online Workplace Culture Workshop: Recruitment and Interviews – Intercultural Barriers and Solutions (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Immigrants bring skills\, experiences and perspectives that can make your workplace more competitive and responsive to your market. We’ll offer you the tools\, examples\, and personal support your organization needs so immigrant colleagues can shine! \nOur workshops are highly interactive with breakout rooms\, Google Jamboards\, and other activities to engage participants. \nIn this 90-minute workshop for staff\, managers\, and directors with interest in recruitment and interviews\, we identify barriers that interfere with effective recruitment and interviewing for immigrant newcomers\, and we propose solutions. \nTo register\, please: \n\nEmail wcp@isans.ca\nEnsure you have access to a laptop or a desktop computer with functioning audio and video\, as well as a space suitable to engage and learn\n\nIf you would like more information about this workshop\, please contact: \n\nPaul Pickering\, 902-406-8693\, ppickering@isans.ca; or\,\nJordan Remedios\, 902-406-4089\, jremedios@isans.ca
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/online-workplace-culture-workshop-recruitment-and-interviews-intercultural-barriers-and-solutions-part-1-2022-05-21/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220520T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
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UID:3472477-1653058800-1653062400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Free Online Workshop: Banking in Canada
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to participate in the upcoming\, online workshop presented through the Zoom web conferencing service. \nThis series will give you essential information about banking in Canada\, and it will cover topics such as: \n\nOpening an account: Chequing\, saving\, newcomer account\nBank services: credit cards\, loans\, mortgage\, credit score\nRegistered accounts: RRSP\, TFSA and RESP\nLending money: Mortgage\, line of credit and credit cards\n\nFor more information\, and to register\, please contact: \nMohammad Al Masalma | malmasalma@isans.ca
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/banking-in-canada/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220425T132430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T144059Z
UID:3471389-1653386400-1653390000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:The True Cost of a Cyber Breach
DESCRIPTION:Business Interruption\, loss of reputation and financial burden are all burdens associated with a cyber breach\, but what is the true cost? \nExperiencing a cyber breach can cause a number of issues such as\, business interruption\, loss of reputation and could mean a large financial burden in the case of having to make a ransom payment. But what is really the true cost of a cyber breach? \nAfter this webinar you will understand: \n\nRansom payments are not the only cost of an attack.\nBusiness interruption can be more costly than the ransom\, and is being sublimated by insurers.\nReputational damage and notification expenses need to be part of the math at the front end when buying insurance.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/the-true-cost-of-a-cyber-breach/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220524T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220524T173000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220519T124237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T124237Z
UID:3472424-1653408000-1653413400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:WTWT: Negotiating your Worth
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, May 24\, 2022 at 4:00pm ADT Negotiating your Worth – Encouraging women in tech to confidently say “Show me the Money”. \nAbout this event\nWhen: Tuesday\, May 24\, 2022 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm ADT \nWhere: via Zoom (you will receive a link with your confirmation) \nDescription: \nStudies show women are more likely than men to underestimate their professional worth and are less likely to negotiate salary or ask for a well-deserved pay increase. This has a huge impact on our disposable income\, quality of life\, retirement savings and even our overall health and stress levels. \nJoin us to learn how to: \n\nEvaluate your money mindset\nCalculate your professional value\nThe art of making an assertive ask\nRed flags a company is not treating you fairly and possibly never will\n\nFacilitator: \nGenevieve MacInnis is known for her strategic thinking and her ability to connect with individuals across all levels of the organization. She is highly skilled at asking thought provoking questions and having candid conversation to address tough issues. \nHer style is dynamic\, stimulating change by helping others learn how to be more self-aware\, practice conscious leadership and build authentic relationships based on honesty and trust. \nGenevieve has an extensive background in Human Resources with over 20 years of experience. She is the owner of Inspired Change Consulting\, providing services in the areas of employee engagement\, leadership development and implementing change.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/wtwt-negotiating-your-worth/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220331T173359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T173512Z
UID:3470616-1653465600-1653498000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Hackergal’s 11th National Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Hackergal is a charitable organization that inspires girls across Canada to explore the opportunities in code. \nWith women vastly underrepresented in the tech industry\, Hackergal strives to inspire a new wave of Canadian female coders to bring equality to the booming industry. \nHackergal’s Hackathon Program is designed to encourage learners to achieve their full potential through 6 Future-Ready Competencies. Learning to code and making a difference through technology goes beyond programming knowledge and skills. That’s why these core competencies equip girls with the ability to meet the complex demands of diverse contexts and be successful in their everyday lives and in their future. \nWe believe that every girl can thrive when they are given the opportunity to tell their story and share their voice. We want to champion them along the way!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/hackergals-11th-national-hackathon/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Programs,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220520T132102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T132102Z
UID:3472486-1653487200-1653494400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Online Business Development Training: Start a Successful Small Business in Canada
DESCRIPTION:ISANS and RBC are pleased to facilitate this important training session for current or aspiring business owners. In this two-part training session\, you’ll hear from George Gerges\, financial Advisor at RBC\, who will teach you everything you need to know to start and grow your business in Canada. \nOur goal is to help you and help our community to prosper! \nIn Part 1\, “Starting and Planning your Business\,” you will learn about: \n\nMaking sure your business idea will fly\nFinding the money to start and control of your cash\nAll the legal stuff you need to know\nHelp & Advice\n\nIn Part 2\, “Financing and Growing your Business\,” you will learn about: \n\nHow Financing can help your business\nShort term and long term financing\nReasons to grow and focusing on customers\nDiversifying\, funding\, resources and help\n\nTo attend this session\, you must: \n\nBe an ISANS business client\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+\nAttend both training dates – Part 1 on May 25 and Part 2 on June 1\n\nFor more information\, and to register\, please contact: \nSuhel Shaikh | 902-406-7793 | business@isans.ca
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/start-a-successful-small-business-in-canada/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220526T230000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220512T115547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T134542Z
UID:3472068-1653559200-1653606000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Choosing the Right Website Building Platform for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Building a website doesn’t have to be a daunting or time-consuming task. Website building platforms offer a relatively easy and inexpensive alternative to hiring a web designer. However\, there are many platforms available and choosing the best one\, or the right one for your business\, is not that easy. \nThis webinar will give you the information to find the best website building platform for your business. \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/choosing-the-right-website-building-platform-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220526T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220510T184317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T184317Z
UID:3472006-1653577200-1653584400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:techNL Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate a year of incredible energy\, growth and momentum in the tech sector. \ntechNL is hosting it’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday\, May 26th from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Emera Innovation Exchange. We will be showcasing highlights from the fiscal year January 01 2021 – December 31\, 2021. Voting is being done entirely online and ahead of time. \n3:00 – 3:30 – Open to Members ONLY\n3:30 – 4:00 – Highlights from 2021\, Stakeholders welcome to join\n4:00 – 5:00 – Meet our new CEO Florian Villaumé + Networking Social with light hors d’oeuvres to close out the afternoon. \nBe sure to register using Eventbrite. Registrants will receive an email with their ticket and instructions in the days leading up to the AGM.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/technl-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220519T123400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T123400Z
UID:3472425-1653915600-1653919200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:SEO Brunch - May 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for SEO Brunch\, an invite-only peer group of SEOs (and SEO adjacent professionals) on the last Monday of every month. Learn valuable SEO tips & share knowledge with a group of like-minded individuals! \nWhat is SEO Brunch? \nSEO Brunch is a meet-up of people who are interested in Search Engine Optimization. The community varies from professionals who have worked in the space for a long time to those new to the industry. \nSome regular attendees include: \n\nseasoned SEO professionals\naffiliate marketers who generate a large portion of their traffic and sales from organic search\nnew-to-the-industry marketers tasked with improving their companies organic visibility\nbusiness owners that want to improve traffic to their website\nprofessionals with other marketing specialties who want to align their approach to SEO\nthose that are always curious and want to learn
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/seo-brunch-may-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Meetups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220531T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220505T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T142927Z
UID:3471873-1653991200-1653994800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Thinking Outside the Algorithm: Explore the Opportunities of Code in 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join Digital Nova Scotia & Dalhousie University in celebration of Here We Code Month as we tear into how tech makes projects possible that help save lives\, entertain\, or open doors. Our panelists will also explore the role that diversity plays in tech and innovation\, and what the future of code may look like. \nMeet the Panel\nModerator: \n\nYara Ahmed\, 3rd year Bachelor of Applied Computer Science student at Dalhousie University\n\nPanelists: \n\nWill Yang\, Chief Executive Officer at Differo Ltd.\nEmily Boucher\, Executive Director at Techsploration\nMo Abdolell\, CEO & Founder\, Densitas Inc.\nJess Shortt\, Digital Director\, Shortstop Agency\nDevin Slauenwhite\, Tools Lead\, Hutch Games
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/thinking-outside-the-algorithm-explore-the-opportunities-of-code-in-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220531T144500
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220516T145714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T145739Z
UID:3472308-1654005600-1654008300@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:How to Hire and Relocate Tech Talent
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, VanHack’s Global Mobility and Immigration experts will provide an overview of Canada’s Global Talent Stream program and how employers can source and hire from VanHack’s 370K tech community and relocate global hires to Canada ✈️ \nYou will walk away with an understanding of: \n\nWhat is the Global Talent Stream Program (GTS)\nWho is eligible for the GTS\nHow long does the process take\nHow to relocate talent to Canada\n\nThe VanHack team will also be sharing useful resources and considerations for employers looking to hire talent from abroad.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/how-to-hire-and-relocate-tech-talent/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220520T134322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T154414Z
UID:3472490-1654092000-1654099200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Online Business Development Training: Start a Successful Small Business in Canada
DESCRIPTION:ISANS and RBC are pleased to facilitate this important training session for current or aspiring business owners. In this two-part training session\, you’ll hear from George Gerges\, financial Advisor at RBC\, who will teach you everything you need to know to start and grow your business in Canada. \nOur goal is to help you and help our community to prosper! \nIn Part 1\, “Starting and Planning your Business\,” you will learn about: \n\nMaking sure your business idea will fly\nFinding the money to start and control of your cash\nAll the legal stuff you need to know\nHelp & Advice\n\nIn Part 2\, “Financing and Growing your Business\,” you will learn about: \n\nHow Financing can help your business\nShort term and long term financing\nReasons to grow and focusing on customers\nDiversifying\, funding\, resources and help\n\nTo attend this session\, you must: \n\nBe an ISANS business client\nHave a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+\nAttend both training dates – Part 1 on May 25 and Part 2 on June 1\n\nFor more information\, and to register\, please contact: \nSuhel Shaikh | 902-406-7793 | business@isans.ca
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/start-a-successful-small-business-in-canada-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220527T131243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T154358Z
UID:3472685-1654164000-1654167600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Accelerating Accessibility for Businesses
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. \nFor employers\, adopting a mindset that forefronts equity\, inclusion\, and belonging in recruitment\, retention\, engagement\, communication\, training\, and everyday workplace practices is key to building a bridge between a skilled and valuable labour pool and proven gaps in the labour market. \nThis means moving beyond the built environment to include different ways of recruiting\, communicating with\, training\, and engaging employees. \nJoin Sea Change CoLab for a free virtual workshop to: \n\nDefine disability\, accessibility\, inclusion\, and belonging\, and identify how these concepts apply in your workplace.\nExplore Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act and its impact on workplaces.\nIdentify barriers to accessibility through first voice case studies and scenarios.\nIntegrate the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as one framework for accessibility that removes barriers.\nDevelop strategies for creating an accessible and inclusive workplace and culture.\n\nCome to this session and leave with a toolkit of resources to accelerate accessibility in your workplace!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/accelerating-accessibility-for-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Programs,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220614T162625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T162702Z
UID:3473276-1654250400-1654254000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:What Search Data Can Tell You About Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:Topic:  \nShare of Search – What Search Data Can Tell You About Your Brand \nDescription: \nMarketing experts have found a connection between online searches for your business and your business’s total sales in relation to overall industry sales (or your market share). In this webinar\, you’ll learn what it means to measure your search volumes and how to use that information to monitor and improve awareness of your business. \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. \nTime: \nJun 23\, 2022 10:00 AM in Halifax \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/3473276/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220413T173315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T173316Z
UID:3471157-1654596000-1654599600@digitalnovascotia.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220603T183304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T183304Z
UID:3472971-1654596000-1654599600@digitalnovascotia.com
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:20260617T202603
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:20260617T202603
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:20260617T202603
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:20260617T202603
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:20260617T202603
CREATED:20220526T181127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T154735Z
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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