Events from March 28 – March 12 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Customer Camp

Are You Sick of Wasting Time on Marketing that Doesn't Work? If you want to sell more then you've gotta understand your audience. Who are your "right fit" customers? And what really makes them tick, click, and buy? If you can't answer these questions... you're in trouble. When you’re not 100% clear about who your best customers are or what motivates them to buy, it’s not just frustrating for you or your team—it’s a massive time suck. At Customer Camp, our workshops will give you the time, space and direction to power through the messy strategy work needed to grow faster. You'll walk away feeling more focused and organized... minus the overwhelm. This Program is Right for You if... You’re not 100% confident that you’re targeting your "best fit" customers You want to work more strategically, but feel stuck in the day-to-day grind of your business You know you need to clarify your message because sometimes people don’t “get” what you do "One small change in my messaging and my cold outreach conversion rate increased from 3% to 28%. You spend months trying to find an answer that ends up costing you 20 minutes for a 1:1 interview. Sometimes you need to step […]

PD Day: Digital Twins Technology and Building Information Modelling

Come learn about how and why buildings and infrastructure are being modelled in 3D, and how virtual models are aiding data analysis and systems monitoring to impact decision making! EVENT DESCRIPTION: GANS is hosting an all-day professional development seminar on 'Digital Twins Technology and Building Information Modelling (BIM)'! The GANS Professional Development Days provide all community members with an opportunity to network and hear the experiences of specialists within a unique geospatial field. Each Professional Development Day Event will focus on a new field or area for each, to showcase the overall impact of the geomatics sector on every function in our economy and society. WHEN: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:30pm WHERE: Halifax Central Library, Spring Garden Road, Halifax (Room 301) ATTENDANCE FEE: Attendance costs $75 or $60 for GANS members. Please note that in an attempt to keep the registration fee as low as possible, lunch will not be provided (though there are many terrific pubs and eateries within easy walking distance of the library!). Act fast - space is limited! For more information, feel free to contact us by email at [email protected]. SPEAKER INQUIRIES: Interested in speaking? Do you have experience with digital twins technology or building information […]

PD Day: Digital Twins Technology and Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Come learn about how and why buildings and infrastructure are being modelled in 3D, and how virtual models are aiding data analysis and systems monitoring to impact decision making! EVENT DESCRIPTION: GANS is hosting an all-day professional development seminar on 'Digital Twins Technology and Building Information Modelling (BIM)'! The GANS Professional Development Days provide all community members with an opportunity to network and hear the experiences of specialists within a unique geospatial field. Each Professional Development Day Event will focus on a new field or area for each, to showcase the overall impact of the geomatics sector on every function in our economy and society. WHEN: Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:30pm WHERE: Halifax Central Library, Spring Garden Road, Halifax (Room 301) ATTENDANCE FEE: Attendance costs $75 or $60 for GANS members. Please note that in an attempt to keep the registration fee as low as possible, lunch will not be provided (though there are many terrific pubs and eateries within easy walking distance of the library!). Act fast - space is limited! For more information, feel free to contact us by email at [email protected]. SPEAKER INQUIRIES: Interested in speaking? Do you have experience with digital twins technology or building information […]

Introduction to Digital Accessibility

Did you know that by 2030, all businesses throughout Nova Scotia may have to make their website accessible and adhere to the Accessibility Act? Get ahead of the curve! Join Digital Nova Scotia and Lisa Snider on February 26th, at 12pm-1pm online for a webinar about how to make your online presence accessible! (We will email you the link!) Lisa Snider is the Senior Digital Accessibility Consultant, Trainer, and Owner of Access Changes Everything, which is a national digital accessibility consulting company. During the two-hour webinar, Lisa will be going over: Why Accessibility is Important Canadian Digital Accessibility Legislation Who is Accessing Your Website How Some People Are Accessing Your Website (including two live demos of assistive technologies) Tips For Making Your Website More Accessible   The webinar will be provided through Zoom, and members are encouraged to submit any questions they have about accessibility when signing up, and Lisa will answer them all during the webinar! Register Now!   About Lisa Snider Lisa Snider has over 20 years’ experience working with digital accessibility in different settings and contexts.  Lisa’s passion in life is working with website, document, audio, video, email, social media and app accessibility, and sharing her knowledge through education […]

Volta’s Pitch Competition

VolVEvent Information Description Pitch Competition Powered by Cox & Palmer This Pitch Competition is open to Volta Residents, Network Members and anyone from the tech community in Atlantic Canada. This Pitch Competition, powered by Cox & Palmer, is an excellent opportunity to practice your pitch, fine-tune your deck, and get feedback from peers and industry professionals. You will also gain valuable experience presenting to investors, and potential early adopters. Plus, you never know who may be sitting in the audience! Each competition will have a judging panel, comprised of entrepreneurs, potential investors and community leaders. Judging will be based on the pitch, not the business, and will focus on the presentation quality and content. Stay tuned for a list of companies pitching and judges. The winning Pitch will receive: 1) $500 Visa Gift Card 2) Name engraved on Volta’s "I've got 99 problems but my pitch ain't one" trophy 3) Cox & Palmer swag bag Lunch and refreshments will be served! How to Apply to Pitch: Fill out this form to apply for a slot to pitch. Space for pitching companies is limited. Please visit here for a list of regulations. Applications are due by Wednesday, February 19 at 11:59pm. Applications will be reviewed and only […]

UX Salon Halifax

Welcome to the first UX Salon Halifax of 2020. We're back with a new co-organizer (Welcome Tonya Canning ), great topics, and the same winning snacks and prizes . We are starting the year off with two compelling presentations by experts in SEO and Accessibility. Michael MacMillan currently leads up his own SEO consultancy, MacMillan Search, and hosts the monthly SEO meetup SEO Brunch. Since 2009, he has worked in specialist and leadership SEO roles both in-house and in agencies. Michael will be talking about how UX influences SEO, and expose some myths about the relationship between the two. Ruby Ho is a User Experience Designer at ResMed with ten years of experience across different industries including software, banking, retail, and healthcare. She is passionate about user research and is an advocate for user-centred design. You will learn: What is Accessibility Types of Disabilities Why it’s Important WCAG 2.0 Core Principles Top 5 Accessibility Checklist Tools Itinerary: 6:00-6:30 Networking & Light Refreshments 6:30-6:35 Opening Comments & Introduction by Juliana Kroscen 6:35-6:55 "The Relationship Between UX and SEO" - Michael MacMillan 6:55-7:00 Q&A 7:00-7:05 Introduction by Tonya Canning 7:05-7:25 "How Accessibility Improves the User Experience for Everyone"- Ruby Ho 7:25-7:30 Q&A […]

Websites for Artists Workshop

Want more commissions? More gallery shows? Passive income? This workshop is for you! About this Event Attention artists! Do you have a website for your work, but it’s not getting the attention it needs? Do you want to put your art online, but aren’t sure where to start? Are you ready to get more commissions, more gallery shows or a larger following? Then it’s time to step away from the computer and get to planning. Wait… what? This workshop will not teach you how to build or edit a website. That’s not what you need right now. What you need is to connect the dots between your goals as an artist and making your website work harder to achieve them. When you have clarity on what you need to achieve, then building/updating becomes 100x easier. And faster. Realize the full potential of your website, because your art deserves it! This workshop is for any artist, no matter the condition of their website, their technical skill level or their art practice. What we will cover Understanding the purpose of your website as it applies to your goals Peer review of your homepage for instant feedback and ideas The right way to set […]

CANSTech 2020 – the Construction Technology and Innovation Trade Show

CANSTech returns February 27, 2020, with another round of construction innovations! After a successful introduction in 2018, the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is pleased to announce that CANSTech - the construction technology and innovation trade show is back! CANSTech isn't your average trade show. Be transported beyond the trade show floor with innovative products brought to life through VR/AR technology, hands-on demonstrations and interactive exhibitors. CANSTech 2020 will show you how to proactively address concerns of the future, today.  Join the more than 1,000 anticipated attendees representing construction, design, engineering and technology sectors, as well as procurement professionals and supporting industry organizations that will be on hand to learn and make business connections. Secure your free ticket for CANSTech 2020 today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canstech-2020-the-construction-innovation-and-technology-tradeshow-tickets-74276967409 For more information on CANSTech 2020 visit www.canstech.ca

ISNS February Mixer

The ISNS Febuary 2020 Mixer! Join us at Chain Yard  Urban Cidery on Thursday, February 27 at 6:30PM, for game development and animation discussion, great appetizers and a chat with our president.

Raspberry Jam Halifax

An event centered around learning about the Raspberry Pi and sharing projects based on it! + Micro: bits, Beebots, and other activities. About this Event You are invited to Raspberry Jam Halifax, On Friday the 28th of February from 4:30 PM-8:30 PM and on Saturday the 29th of February 8:30 AM-3:30 PM! There will be time to code and time to share. We will have some Raspberry Pi systems set up and ready for you to explore. We also encourage you to bring your own Raspberry Pi creations to share with the Pi Community. Don't miss the chance to see a life-size remote-controlled R2D2 and our life-size 3D scanner.(More to be announced!) Everyone is welcome! Young, old, experienced or anyone new to the world of the Raspberry Pi - all are invited to come to our event and learn something new about the Power of the Pi. If you wish to assist with the organization of this event or lead a session please email Bradley Watt [email protected] or contact us via twitter @RaspberryJamHfx and Instagram @raspberryjamhfx Tickets are free but you must register online prior to the event. No tickets will be available on the day of the event. Children […]

Kids Learning Code

Description Why learn about Animating? From Saturday morning cartoons to blockbuster films, animating has the power to inspire, educate, and entertain. Traditionally, animation involves drawing several pictures, sometimes thousands, then playing them in sequence to create the illusion of movement. Today, we have digital tools that help us create animations more easily by letting us control characters, backgrounds, and even sounds with code This experience offers learners the opportunity to express their creativity in a super fun environment, and learn about the different elements of a story, as well as basic design principles. Using Scratch, a beginner level programming environment, learners will create interactive stories through animation. They will also be introduced to Scratch's amazing online community, where they will have the opportunity to upload their projects for others to enjoy! Each Animating & Storytelling with Scratch workshop has the same flow, but different activities. Come and create a new animation every time! Who is this for? This workshop is for kids ages 9-12. Our workshops are designed to give learning experiences that are fun, engaging, empowering and inspirational. Through hands-on, collaborative, project-based learning, kids end the workshop having built something. This workshop experience is designed to help kids see technology […]

DeepSense Discovery Session – AIS DATA

Description Join us for our inaugural DeepSense Discovery Session. Attend this informative session in-person or online to hear from Casey Hilliard, Data Manager, Meridian, about Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, the ship tracking system. Learn how AIS data has been used to support vessel transportation, some challenges in using AIS data and potential uses of AIS data. *DeepSense Discovery Sessions provide students from any academic institution with an interest in data science and the ocean sector to learn more about the ocean economy, ocean data, participate in challenges presented by ocean-related companies, and explore the potential of a career in ocean data. Any student is welcome to attend any and all DeepSense sessions. DeepSense Discovery Sessions are held Mondays at 2pm AST. Register