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PMI – ACP Certification

January 14 – February 20, 2025 Valued at $2,999 +HST, FREE for eligible DNS members Hosted by Brenda Fay, BrenDaniel Productions This program is directed to prepare participants for PMI’s Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) exam. Along the way, participants discuss and review aspects of Agile delivery extensively. With this knowledge, individuals are better able to work with Agile projects and product delivery for their organizations. This program includes 24 hours total of training which includes twelve 2-hour online classes. Participants have email access to the facilitator during and after the program, so they may discuss any Agile topics in preparation for the exam. Participants are required to attend at least 90% of the total 24 hours to get credit for the educational hours as required by PMI for the certification.  

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Break the Rules – Strategies for Sales Success in Atlantic Canada

Forget everything you know about selling. Today’s customers are more educated, oversold, and skeptical than ever. The old “closing” tactics and objection-handling strategies don’t work anymore. Instead, we’ll learn how to connect with your buyers, become a trusted advisor, and have them actually want to buy your product. Walk away with proven strategies that will elevate your sales conversations and drive results. Get ready to rethink your approach and close more deals than ever before. 3 key takeaways:  Build Trust, Not Pressure: Learn how to position yourself as a trusted advisor by genuinely connecting with buyers, which leads to stronger, lasting relationships. Modern Sales Techniques: Discover updated strategies that resonate with today’s informed and discerning customers, moving beyond outdated closing tactics. Actionable Sales Frameworks: Walk away with a clear, practical framework for handling objections and driving meaningful results in every conversation. Meet your presenter: 10+ years in B2B tech sales, Jeff Allen learned how to unlock massive growth by truly understanding customer needs and building lasting connections. His approach has consistently boosted sales and helped teams thrive in the fast-moving tech space. Today, he is excited to share the strategies behind these results.

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Third Wednesday

Atlantica Hotel Halifax 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us at Third Wednesday! Pop by and chat with Halifax's tech/media/marketing community at the Atlantica Hotel. Introduce yourself during the 30-second intro/opportunity spots, and meet a great group of interesting people to chat with. All welcome, no need to register!

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Implementing a Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) for Manufacturing

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This four-day workshop (delivered virtually over four half-day sessions) helps manufacturers define the critical success factors for designing, implementing, and utilizing a DTO. Using real-world manufacturing examples and an interactive manufacturing case study, participants learn “ready to apply” tips and techniques to model and optimize production processes, supporting operations, product costing, and overall profitability. January 20-23 9:30am-1:00pm AST DNS Non-Member - $995.00 DNS/CME & DTO Program Applicant - $700 Need a registration code? Email ila@digitalnovascotia.com

2025 Halifax Business Awards

Halifax Convention Centre 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Get ready to celebrate Halifax's business excellence at the 2025 Halifax Business Awards on January 23rd! Join in for an exciting evening that honours the bold leaders, bright innovators, and inspiring businesses throughout our community. This year’s theme, "Level Up" will transport you into a vibrant, nostalgic world of classic arcades. It's much more than just an awards gala – it’s an immersive celebration of achievement and innovation. Reserve your spot now to ensure you don’t miss out on Halifax’s most anticipated business event of the year. Let’s come together to celebrate excellence and innovation while enjoying a night of fun, networking, and recognition.

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Design Smarter, Not Harder : Tips For a Good User Experience

In this hands-on 1-hour session, we’ll explore the main design guidelines to ensure a good user experience for your digital product. You’ll learn practical strategies to identify and address common usability issues. This session will equip you with the knowledge to create a user-friendly experience. 3 Key takeaways: Understand the Guidelines: Learn how foundational design principles can help identify and resolve common usability issues in digital products. Actionable Strategies: Discover an easy-to-apply checklist to improve user experience for digital products. Gain Confidence: See real-world examples of this evaluation method being used and feel confident to apply the technique immediately. Meet your presenter.. Simon Landry, Ph.D., is a seasoned researcher with over a decade of experience in startups, academia, and healthcare. Specializing in translating advanced research into practical applications, Simon is currently a lead UX researcher at a legal tech company applying AI to solve complex problems. Passionate about simplifying complex ideas, he believes that with the right support, anyone can learn anything. Simon is driven by curiosity and a desire to create impactful, human-centered products that bridge the gap between research and real life.  

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Third Wednesday

Atlantica Hotel Halifax 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us at Third Wednesday! Pop by and chat with Halifax's tech/media/marketing community at the Atlantica Hotel. Introduce yourself during the 30-second intro/opportunity spots, and meet a great group of interesting people to chat with. All welcome, no need to register!

Virtual Event

Third Wednesday

Atlantica Hotel Halifax 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us at Third Wednesday! Pop by and chat with Halifax's tech/media/marketing community at the Atlantica Hotel. Introduce yourself during the 30-second intro/opportunity spots, and meet a great group of interesting people to chat with. All welcome, no need to register!

WEBINAR | Immigration | Permanent Residency: Consider Coming to Atlantic Canada

Canada is a big country with lots of options for immigrants. But have you considered coming to Atlantic Canada to seek Permanent Residency? Join McInnes Cooper Immigration Lawyers Morganne Foley and Elizabeth Salami for a virtual roundtable conversation about the reasons why coming to Atlantic Canada could be the best fit for you.

Virtual Event

Third Wednesday

Atlantica Hotel Halifax 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us at Third Wednesday! Pop by and chat with Halifax's tech/media/marketing community at the Atlantica Hotel. Introduce yourself during the 30-second intro/opportunity spots, and meet a great group of interesting people to chat with. All welcome, no need to register!

Virtual Event

Third Wednesday

Atlantica Hotel Halifax 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us at Third Wednesday! Pop by and chat with Halifax's tech/media/marketing community at the Atlantica Hotel. Introduce yourself during the 30-second intro/opportunity spots, and meet a great group of interesting people to chat with. All welcome, no need to register!

Virtual Event

Third Wednesday

Atlantica Hotel Halifax 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us at Third Wednesday! Pop by and chat with Halifax's tech/media/marketing community at the Atlantica Hotel. Introduce yourself during the 30-second intro/opportunity spots, and meet a great group of interesting people to chat with. All welcome, no need to register!