Past Events from November 14 – November 30 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Forming a Friendship with AI & Cybersecurity Basics for SMBs

Presented By: CBDC Yarmouth FREE Register for this 2-part training series offered by CBDC Yarmouth and The Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce, to learn how artificial intelligence can become your new best friend and how to stay safe in the online world! Join Rachael Mcbay for "Forming a Friendship with AI": Thursday, Nov. 14th Starting at 5:30pm Via ZOOM Join Dennis d'Entermont for "Cybersecurity Basics for SMBs": Thursday, Nov. 21st 5:30pm to 7:30pm Via ZOOM

POWER LUNCH: How to get your training online!

Halifax Chamber of Commerce Building 32 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth NS B3B 1N1 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Building 32 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth NS, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Are you ready to build an online Training Course but have no idea where to begin? Then this 1-hour power lunch session is the right place for you! In this session: You will be guided to consider the necessary steps to bring a course to life online. Whether you have an existing instructor-led program you would like to convert to online or are starting from scratch; this session has everything you need to help you consider the steps you will need to take to bring your course to life online! Takeaways for this topic: 1. Identify your course objectives and learning audience 2. Identify existing resources that can be easily adapted for your online course 3. Consider assessment and evaluation approaches for your online course 4. Review a list of delivery options for your course 5. Benefits of getting your course online quickly Rob Belliveau – Speaker Bio Robert Belliveau is the founder and president of NeonTrain, an eLearning company that helps small- and medium-sized organizations train online using the Brightspace Learning Management System. With over 20 years of experience as a firefighter with Halifax Regional Fire Emergency, Rob, as a Training Officer, led the deployment of an eLearning system across […]

Virtual Session: Work Permit Options for Nova Scotia Employers

Are you an employer in Nova Scotia? The Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership, the Cape Breton Partnership, and Immigration Lawyer, Jamie Taylor invite you to join us for a one-hour session: Work Permit Options for Nova Scotia Employers. Attendees will have a chance to hear a broad overview of the variety of options available to employers, including a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), and LMIA-exempt work permit possibilities. The session will be presented by Immigration Lawyer, Jamie Taylor, and will be moderated by Dani Mombourquette, Immigration Engagement Coordinator of the Cape Breton Partnership. Unsure of how international students, foreign workers, and prospective international candidates could fit into your workforce and fill important job vacancies? Come join us to find out how. This session is for employers only. No personal questions about individual cases will be answered.

The 2024 Atlantic Technology Summit

Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane 5657 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Discover the future at the 2024 Atlantic Technology Summit with our theme, "Innovate, Integrate, Empower - Human Centric Solutions for a Connected World." This year's focus is on pioneering innovations that prioritize human needs, seamlessly integrating diverse technologies, and empowering individuals and communities through enhanced connectivity. Join us in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as we explore cutting-edge advancements and collaborative solutions that drive a more inclusive, sustainable, and connected world. DNS members save 30% off tickets with code DNS24

Ocean Connector: Accelerating Industry Collaboration and Innovation with Digital Harbour

Colin MacLean Hall 27 Parker Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

At February’s Ocean Connector event, COVE introduced the Digital Harbour project to the marine sector. Now, nearly 10 months later, the foundation has been laid, and phase one is approaching completion. As we move forward, industry insights are essential to accelerate innovation, improve data sharing, and foster collaboration within the technology ecosystem. Join us as Patrick LeClair, COVE’s Technical Project Manager for Digital Harbour, Shayla Fitzsimmons, Executive Director of CIOOS Atlantic, and Chris Whidden, DeepSense/COVE Digital Ocean Research Chair, share the latest developments on Digital Harbour’s progress. Learn how this groundbreaking initiative is poised to make a significant impact on the marine sector and discover how you and your company can become involved in the next steps of the project. Do not miss this chance to connect and help drive the future of digital transformation in marine technology!

Introduction to Shopify for Small Businesses

This 1-hour webinar is designed to help small business owners kick-start their e-commerce journey with Shopify. If you are new to online selling or looking to have more information on Shopify, this session will walk you through the essential steps of setting up and managing a Shopify store, from selecting a theme to optimizing your store for growth and scalability. 1. Setting Up Your Shopify Store 2. Choose a Theme 3. Custom Design and Brand Guidelines 4. Shipping Setting 5. Order Management, Draft order 5. Creating Products and Collections 6. Page Creation and Navigation Setup 7. Shopify API and Third-Party Integrations 8. SEO and Meta Tags 9. Social Media Integration 10-Google Index 11. Domain and Store Settings 12. Working with an Agency / Add user By the end of this webinar, you will have a better understanding of how to set up and manage a Shopify store. We’ll be open to answering questions after the session to address any specific questions you may have. 3 key takeaways.. Comprehensive Store Setup: Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how to create a Shopify store from scratch, including domain setup, theme selection (free vs. paid), product management, and optimizing store navigation. Optimizing for Growth: Learn […]

Forming a Friendship with AI & Cybersecurity Basics for SMBs

Presented By: CBDC Yarmouth FREE Register for this 2-part training series offered by CBDC Yarmouth and The Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce, to learn how artificial intelligence can become your new best friend and how to stay safe in the online world! Join Rachael Mcbay for "Forming a Friendship with AI": Thursday, Nov. 14th Starting at 5:30pm Via ZOOM Join Dennis d'Entermont for "Cybersecurity Basics for SMBs": Thursday, Nov. 21st 5:30pm to 7:30pm Via ZOOM

Lunch & Learn with bdc

Joan Harriss Cruise Pavillion 74 Esplanade, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join BDC, the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Cape Breton Partnership for a Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, November 27, at the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion in the Kavanaugh Room from 11:30AM until 1:30PM. We’re excited to welcome Sean Pile, Client Partner, BDC Advisory Services and Adam Nalepa, Senior Business Advisor, Business Organizational Capabilities, BDC as our guest speakers. More than ever, recruiting and retaining talented and motivated employees is a major challenge, especially for growing companies. This often stems from poorly defined roles and responsibilities, unstructured recruitment practices, values not conveyed in the organization, an ill-defined employer brand, etc. Attendees will learn three main strategies for attracting and retaining workers to help see things more clearly. Several concepts and tools will be presented: employer branding, engagement strategies based on professional development and advancement, and the structured recruitment process. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of BDC, this event is free to Chamber Members, Cape Breton Partnership Investors, and BDC clients. If you are an Investor of the Cape Breton Partnership, click here to let us know you’d like to attend and we’ll send you your discounted ticket link! For all others, registration is $10. Available seating is limited.

Back to the Basics of UX (User Experience)

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Details This month we're going back to the basics...The Basics of User Experience. Are you curious about UX? Wondering if this field is for you? Have friends that think you just do 'graphic design'? This month's session is definitely for you. Ruby will share an overview of UX, how it's changed over the years, and aim to answer some very common questions about the field. Then we'll open it up to the audience for an open panel Q&A. AGENDA 7:30 PM Doors open, networking time 7:40 PM Introductions from Nata and Ruby 7:45 PM Back to the Basics of User Experience (UX) 8:05 PM Open panel Q&A 9:00 PM Doors close HOW TO FIND US AT VOLTA Enter at 1800 Argyle St. Proceed up the stairs or use the accessible ramp to the left of the stairs. Take elevators to the 8th floor. Go through the doors ahead. Volta is on your right. Proceed across the space. Take a left down the hallway after the projection wall. The room is ahead, to the right. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS An enormous thank you to Volta for sharing their space with us. With this venue, we can continue to grow and scale our meetups for larger audiences. SUPPORT US! We are solely […]

Canada’s AI Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities for Women

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

Canada’s AI Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities for Women Join us for an inspiring evening at the Halifax Convention Center as our panel dives into the unique opportunities and challenges for women in Canada’s AI landscape. Hear from industry leaders on career growth, overcoming obstacles, and building an inclusive future in AI. Afterward, relax and connect over nibbles and drinks at our networking session—a welcoming space to share ideas, spark new connections, and celebrate the strides women are making in AI!

TRIBE LEADERS SUMMIT 2024

Scotia Bank Centre 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Event pass $137 plus fees All purchases subject to an additional $4 per order fee. Pricing subject to change. General Admission Lower Bowl Seating Leaders Summit powered by Tribe is a premier event, bringing together students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors to celebrate technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. This year’s event will be taking place in Halifax, on November 20, 2024, during Global Entrepreneurship Week. With a strong focus on fostering connections and conversation, the Leaders Summit will provide opportunities for interaction, partnership, and dialogue with leaders shaping industries both locally and globally. An all-encompassing showcase of fireside chats, entrepreneurial spotlights and cultural performances promises to engage all attendees while inspiring and empowering the next generation of innovators.