Name: Third Wednesday
Start: 2025-01-15T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-01-15T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Atlantica Hotel Halifax

November 2024
November 27, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm AST

Back to the Basics of UX (User Experience)

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, Canada

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 […]
November 28, 2024 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 pm AST

DEFCON Halifax November Meet-Up

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, Canada

Join us on November 28th at 6:30 PM at Volta for our final meet-up of the year and network with cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts! We're excited to have Brandon S. return for a feature talk titled "The Internet of Sh*t: When Your Toaster Joins a Hacker Club" 🤖💀A talk about the increasing rise in 'smart' devices. 💡 Why You Should Attend: ✅ Connect with like-minded cybersecurity professionals ✅ Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends ✅ Share insights and knowledge in a relaxed, no-pressure environment No sponsors. No sales pitches. Just good conversations and valuable connections! 🤝 ✨Agenda: 📌6:30 PM - Doors Open, #Networking 📌 6:55 PM - Welcome & Introductions 📌7:00 PM - Brandon's Talk 🎙 📌 7:30 PM - Q&A 🧐 📌8:00 PM - More Networking 📌 8:30 PM - Event Wrap-Up Special thanks to Volta for hosting us in their awesome venue! 🙏 We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones!⚠️ 📸 Reminder: Photos will be taken during the event. If you RSVP but can't make it, please let us know. 🔥 Get your ticket now and close the year with meaningful connections and great insights.
November 28, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm AST

Canada’s AI Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities for Women

Halifax Convention Centre 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!
December 2024
Featured December 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am AST

Mirror your Business: A Blueprint for creating a Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO)

This webinar explores the growing field of Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) and how an established 8-step implementation methodology can help any organization enhance process understanding, optimize performance, reduce costs, and drive strategic improvements. It covers tips and techniques for: Identifying the right focus for your DTO model Analyzing current processes and data for maximum impact Designing and building a precise DTO model Validating results for actionable insights Leveraging the DTO for continuous improvement and future planning You'll also learn how to sustain DTO modeling to continually unlock the full potential of mirroring your business. 3 key takeaways.. Learn the steps to create a DTO, from modeling focus to building and validating your DTO for strategic insights. Discover how a DTO boosts process understanding, cuts costs, and drives continuous improvement. Understand how to maintain and evolve your DTO for ongoing insights and sustained benefits. Meet your presenter.. Mike Haley is President and Founder of Landmark Decisions Inc., a Nova Scotia based management consulting firm providing worldwide “Performance Alignment” facilitation, training, and implementation services. The prime focus of the company has been to supply guidance on the development of strategic, operational, and financial “Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO)” models […]
Featured December 12, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm AST

DNS Holiday Member Mixer

Suite 201, 1875 UPPER WATER ST Suite 201, 1875 UPPER WATER ST, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

REGISTRATION FULL! Click "Register" to add yourself to the waitlist. Get ready to sleigh into the merry season with us at our Holiday Member Mixer! ✨Join us on December 12th from 4 – 7 pm at our brand-new office in Historic Properties—we’re decking the halls, adding some sparkle, and can’t wait to welcome you to our new space! Indulge in a festive evening where you can sip, snack, and schmooze with other DNS members. Mingle over merry treats, swap stories, and make meaningful connections that will carry you right into the new year! Don’t be a Grinch—get yourself on the Nice List and register today! Let’s jingle all the way to 2025 with great company, lots of laughter, and plenty of holiday cheer. *This event is currently open exclusively to Digital Nova Scotia Members with a Professional Membership level or higher.
December 17, 2024 @ 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm AST

Bowling into the Holidays with UX Salon Halifax

Bowlarama 3459 Desmond Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Details Come join us for a casual holiday networking event at the Bowlarama! This event has cost of $10 per person and has a limited number of spots. RSVP early! More details to follow.
December 18, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm AST Recurring

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!
January 2025
January 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm AST

Industry Showcase: Ubisoft

Ubisoft Halifax 1505 Barrington St #1200, Halifax, NS, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Details coming soon! 📅
January 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AST

Academy UP: SQL Foundations (2/4)

Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Excited to share that we're launching a new certification program in SQL in January! Led by Vishwa Patel, this program offers you the chance to learn the basics of SQL and get hands-on experience. This free certification program is offered through ShiftKey Academy Up, generously supported by Cognizant.
Featured January 14 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm AST

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.
Featured January 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am AST

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.
January 15 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm AST Recurring

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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