Events from May 15 – May 29 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

The Future of the Cybersecurity Workforce Symposium

The annual The Future of the Cybersecurity Workforce Symposium brings together thought leaders from industry, government, academia, and non-profit organizations to address the community’s cybersecurity education, training, and workforce needs. This event provides an opportunity to share best practices from around the world and across sectors in order to build the workforce we need to confront cybersecurity risks today and in years to come.   For a limited time only* you can take advantage of two offers, in addition to their regular single price ticket option. 1 Symposium pass for $250 3 Symposium passes for $600 – a savings of $150 5 Symposium passes for $900 – a savings of $350 Please use this link to take advantage of either of these savings opportunities ITAC Cyber Symposium Savings Bundles. To purchase single passes and take advantage of your relationship with the DNS, please click here to register and select Academics, Not-For-Profit, Government rate.   Who Will Attend? Employers and hiring managers who need to recruit, hire, develop, and retain a skilled cybersecurity workforce Advisors to students, job-seekers, and employees seeking careers in cybersecurity Providers of training content and learning environments Suppliers of industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity Managers of workforce development programs Organizers of community economic development […]

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Info4Impact: What the heck am I measuring? 5 key metrics any business can use (and understand!) in Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a powerful tool for making business decisions, but at times it can seem overwhelming. Do we really need to know everything about the platform in order to harness its power? What sort of decisions does it actually help us make? In her years as a web consultant, Alison K has seen the powerful outcomes of decision-making based on traffic data. Now, that may sound about as exciting as long division, but this session is all about linking business goals to our websites, using Google Analytics as our crystal ball. In this lunch and learn, Alison will focus on 5 key metrics that any website owner can benefit from. Even if you’ve never opened the platform before, or are tired of tech jagon, this session will give clear context of what it means to measure users. You can’t focus on the bars and charts unless you know your “why” with Google Analytics. Secure my seat! About Alison Knott: Known as everyone's favourite hyperactive web nerd, Alison K. (formally Eraserheader Design) helps her clients dive into the data that matters. An international creative tech speaker, Alison is passionate about the intersection of web, creativity and business. Her main mandate: […]

Lunch Presentation Series

Learn to use technology tools (e.g., web analytics, blockchain, cybersecurity) to help you build your business over this month-long series offered in partnership by NSCC and Navigate Startup House. You can choose to attend only the sessions that are most relevant or come for the whole series. The series includes: October 2 – Web Analytics October 9 – Knowing Your Business in Real Time October 16 – Blockchain October 23 – Cybersecurity October 30 – AI in HR Register

National Retail Innovation Awards

Join us at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront as we recognize three outstanding organizations for their work within the retail space. Individual tickets are $86.25 Table of 8 - $575.00 prices include taxes If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or call 902-229-1707. Button Text

2019 IT Security & Risk Symposium

The 2019 Symposium Committee of the Atlantic Provinces Chapter of ISACA is pleased to announce its fall event – IT Security & Risk Symposium being held in Halifax, Nova Scotia on November 4-5, 2019 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. As a nonprofit, global membership association for IT and information systems professionals, ISACA is committed to providing its diverse constituency of more than 140,000 professionals worldwide with the tools they need to achieve individual and organizational success. The benefits offered through our globally accepted research, certifications and community collaboration result in greater trust in, and value from, information systems. Through more than 200 chapters established in more than 80 countries, ISACA provides its members with education, resource sharing, advocacy, professional networking, and a host of other benefits on a local level. Members rely on ISACA for resources that enhance their skills, expand their professional knowledge and connect them with a vibrant community of peers. As such, the Atlantic Provinces chapter is hosting this two-day event to promote education and networking between our members and non-members.

AI and Machine learning in the Ocean with DeepSense

Lunch will be provided! Learn about how artificial intelligence and machine learning is being applied in the ocean sector. DeepSense was created to support organizations with resources, both technology infrastructure and skilled researchers, to solve big data challenges at ocean-related organizations. By partnering companies with skilled academic researchers, those working in the ocean space have the opportunity to fully explore AI and machine learning to more easily use data to make decisions, optimize operations or better use data to create new products and services. DeepSense projects help companies develop commercially-useful predictive models, or design and test analytical prototypes and applications for use in the blue economy. DeepSense is a partnership between ACOA, the NS Government, Dalhousie University, IBM and the Ocean Frontier Institute. About the Presenter: Jennifer LaPlante is the Executive Director of DeepSense. She has a strong background in technology and innovation. As the creator of the first Corporate Innovation Outpost at Volta, she has experienced firsthand the challenges with guiding an organization on how to do things differently. Jen has an BA from Bishops, an MBA from Dalhousie and is currently completing an MSc in Computing and Data Analytics at Saint Mary’s University. With a focus on increasing […]

First Wednesday South Shore Tech

Mark Hewitt has kindly offered to give an introductory talk on Quantum Computing. The talk with cover the basic principles of quantum principles, uses of quantum computing, through to where QC is going in the future. It should be a very interesting evening - hope you can make it! RSVP if you are interested! Register

The Art of Resilience : A Panel Discussion with Dal Entrepreneurs

Join Startup YHZ and ideaHUB for October’s YHZ Meetup. Meet like-minded individuals who are passionate about growing their businesses from idea to execution, and learn more about the available resources for supporting and scaling startups. This month we will chat with emerging and resilient student entrepreneurs to learn how they transitioned from academia to building their own successful startups. Where did they get the idea? What challenges and adversity are they currently facing? What resources and networks have helped them succeed? Discover all this and more at the DAL T Bar, Wednesday, November 6 between 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Agenda: 5:30PM - 5:50PM | Networking 5:50PM - 6:00PM | Sovereign Insurance - How do you define resiliency? 6:00PM - 7:00PM | The Art of Resilience : A Panel Discussion with Dal Entrepreneurs 7:00PM - 7:30PM | Networking Sovereign Insurance is a proud supporter of Startup YHZ. Panelists: Colin Ross | Co-founder & CEO at Acoubit Communications Hamed Hanafi | President, Director of R&D, NovaResp Technologies Dane George | P.Eng., M.ASc., Rayleigh Solar Tech Mo AlGermozi | Co-Founder/ Clean Tech Entrepreneur in Materials & Energy Moderated By: Dr. Clifton Johnston | Associate Professor & NSERC Chair in Design Engineering Dr. Hamed […]

Mapping Growth

Mapping Growth : we are focused on goal setting, planning and mindset My name is Dave Reynolds and I have over 15 years of business development experience ranging from launching and developing new products, to refining sales strategies for companies all over Atlantic Canada My focus in business development recently has been targeted at growing sales teams, defining goals and structuring plans to support short term objectives and long term destinations. The Rumin8 Group’s goal with every client is to be able to take them from where they are to where they want to go at any stage of business! The day will be focused on three areas: 1. Business Development Mindset - Defining proactive business development vs. Reactive. This section creates a realization of how you need to look at business development before you even act on it. 2. Goal Setting - we separate the good goals from the great goals. We give structured processed on how to create short term and long term goals and keep them aligned. During the presentation we will give the mechanics and tracking to properly deliver a goal to your team and how to manage it at all levels. 3. Planning - Without […]

Workshop for SMEs: Intellectual Property Strategy in the Space Sector

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) are co-hosting a workshop for SMEs currently involved in space activities and to SMEs of high technology sectors interested to do so. The global patent filing related to various areas of the space sector has consistently grown over the last 40 years, according to the report Patents in Space recently released by CIPO. It has been recognized that in general, firms that protect their intellectual property (IP) are more likely to increase their revenues through leveraging of their IP assets, than those that do not. SMEs that patent their invention have a stronger tendency to become high-growth firms and to export. Please join this interactive in-person workshop by the CSA and CIPO experts to enhance your knowledge on IP strategy, technology transfer and commercialization in a business environment. Please note that seating is limited and registration is mandatory—Register early to reserve your spot! Registration closes at 5 p.m. on November 5. The session will be presented in English, participants are invited to communicate in their preferred official language (English or French). For more information email our support team Register

Ocean Supercluster (OSC) Fall Mixer

This is a key opportunity open to all those interested in attending for networking with OSC members, stakeholders and future members. We’re creating an efficient way for you to meet new people and have organized introductory conversations on topics of your interest, followed by open networking with a cash bar (1 beverage ticket included in the $20 ticket price). Don't miss out! Register