Past Events from April 16 – May 7 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

BDC Capital Women in Tech Networking Reception

Let’s celebrate our Women in Tech community for International Women’s Day! International Women’s Day is coming up on March 8th. To mark this great day, BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund wants to celebrate with you! Please join us for cocktails, engaging conversations, and make lasting connections with some amazing women in tech champions. Spaces are limited so register today. Don’t miss out! The BDC Capital Women In Tech Team RSVP to [email protected] before March 3rd

TecSocial: Lessons in Building and Then Selling a Business

Join us on Thursday, March 5, to hear from Chris Cameron, senior vice president of data analytics and evidence synthesis at EVERSANA, as he discusses the sale of his company, Cornerstone Research Group. Chris was previously one of three partners at Cornerstone until it was acquired by EVERSANA in 2019. Cornerstone became Canada's largest health economics and outcomes research consulting firm. Chris is also an adjunct (scholar) professor at Dalhousie Uni TecSocial is a monthly meeting for those with an interest in technology and entrepreneurship. It is a free event and open to the public.

Atlantic Podcast Summit

The Atlantic Podcast Summit is the first podcast dedicated festival on Canada's East Coast to bring together fans, creators, and industry professionals. This year’s theme: Growth. Learn how to grow your podcast from nothing to something, how to increase your listeners, how to market your podcast, and much more. Join podcast experts from across North America as they share insight and knowledge that will help you take your podcast to the next level. You will leave with tangible information that you can take home to make your podcast better. If you have an idea for a topic, presentation, speaker or show, please email us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you! MEET Engage with other creators, fans, and industry professionals from across North America. LEARN Our conference features presentations from some of the best in the industry. Then, join our masterclass for a hands on how-to lesson. WATCH Join us for a live taping of Momgasm Podcast as they chat about all things pleasure, sensuality, and motherhood. The code below can be used for 10% off a Friday Full Day Pass:  DIGITAL10 Tickets

The 2020 NS Open Data Contest

About this Event The Province of Nova Scotia is teaming with the School of Information Management and the Rowe School of Business (Dalhousie University Faculty of Management) to host its fourth annual Open Data Contest on March 7th-8th, 2020 in conjunction with International Open Data Day. The contest will take place from 8:30 AM Saturday, March 7th until approximately 4:30 PM Sunday, March 8th. There will be cash prizes for winning submissions (including a $4000 top prize) *see full agenda below* Students, Entrepreneurs, and Citizens – This year our Open Data Contest is focusing on healthcare and the economy! We are challenging you to create one of the following, using at least one Nova Scotia Open Data dataset within your solution: (1) An application (web / mobile / desktop) that is innovative, easy-to-use, and has the potential to make a positive impact on the economy or address some aspect of healthcare. The app must use at least one Nova Scotia Open Data dataset within the solution and be able to demonstrate its potential for economic growth/commercialization or impact on healthcare/health outcomes. (2) A predictive model that generates interesting, informative, and useful forecasts based on relative datasets including at least one from the Nova Scotia Open Data Portal. The model must have the potential to make a positive […]

Ladies Learning Code: HTML & CSS for Beginners: Interactive Stories and Games

Description Why learn about Gamemaking? From video games to interactive stories, digital media is a powerful way to make your message, cause, or idea stand out in a crowded online world. Canada has become a major leader in the video game industry, yet, like most technology, only a small percentage of games are built by women. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, you will create a game, quiz, or interactive story using HTML & CSS that's centred on a case, community, or message that you care about while learning critical coding skills.   Who is this for? Our Ladies Learning Code workshops offer female-identified and male-identified, trans, and non-binary adults hands-on, project-based learning experiences that are designed to give beginners the skills and confidence they need to become digital creators.   Prerequisites: None! This workshop is designed for absolute beginners!   What's Included: Requirements: Note: If you do not have a laptop to use during the duration of the workshop, we have a very limited quantity that we can loan out. The option to borrow a laptop will be included in your order form when registering. If only a "no" option is available, there are no more laptops available. Register

Business Innovation Labs

INNOVATIVE. EXPERIMENTAL. CREATIVE. Solve a key business challenge or test new ideas in less than 5 days Have a wicked business challenge? Feeling stuck or unable to find the right solution? Need to test a new idea, product, or service? Join our Business Innovation Labs in March 2020 Bring 4-7 team members (staff, users, customers, mentors, etc.) to solve a key challenge in your business or test a new idea – and reach your business’ maximum potential. Our team will guide you through Design Thinking, a user-focused problem-solving method, you’ll quickly find and test creative and innovative solutions. You will leave with a tested prototype for your solution and learn to apply Design Thinking to future challenges. you want to involve your employees in the planning process – let’s make that “your team”.   Is this really for me? SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE ONLINE “WHAT TO EXPECT” WEBINAR HERE: CLICK HERE. Learn about the challenges that other businesses like AirBnB have solved with this approach! Click on the images below for examples: Manufacturer minimizes the risk for product development. Owner uses empathy to increase morale in the workplace Converting online traffic to increased sales after discovering an unexpected determining factor Business Innovation […]

Webinar: How to Choose a Social Media Scheduling Program

Find out which social media scheduler can make your social planning a breeze. Whether you need to schedule a little content or a lot of content you'll need to figure out which social media scheduling system is best for you. Some are good automators. Some are good for listening. Some are good for analytics. How do you choose between the myriad of choices? Join me on this FREE webinar as I walk you through how to choose the best system for you and your business, followed by a LIVE Q&A session and hot seat opportunity in the Facebook Group Social Media for Twirps. Join now so you don't miss out!. Monday, March 9, 2020, at 12:00 pm Atlantic Time (11 am EST) Register!

Filling Labour Gaps Internationally : Focus on French-speaking Countries

This events features presentations by federal and provincial experts as well as a panel of employers talking about their own experiences. About this Event Come and join us for breakfast on March 11th at the Best Western Plus in Dartmouth and learn more about recruiting talent from francophone and other countries. Representatives from Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada offices in Paris, Rabat (Morocco) and Dakar (Sénégal) as well as the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration will be in attendance to answer your questions. This event is sponsored by the Réseau en immigration francophone, Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada, Halifax Partnership and Nova Scotia Office of Immigration. Venez prendre le petit déjeuner avec nous au Best Western Plus à Dartmouth pour en apprendre plus sur le recutement de la main d'oeuvre qualifiée des pays francophones et d'ailleurs. Des représentants des bureaux d'Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada de Paris, de Rabat (Maroc) et de Dakar (Sénégal) ainsi que de l'Office d'Immigration de la Nouvelle-Écosse seront heureux de répondre à vos questions. Cette activité est mise en oeuvre par le Réseau en immigration francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse, la Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada; Halifax Partnership et l'Office d'Immigration […]

Event Summary The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), through the GO Talent initiative, will be hosting an Online Career Fair for Internationally Educated Professionals in the Information and Communications Technology field. What is Go Talent? An initiative that provides employers with early access to global Information and Communications Technology (ICT) talent on route to Canada A Pre-departure integration service for internationally educated professionals (IEPs) in the ICT sector who are in their last stages of immigration Uses the e-Talent Canada Job Board as a tool to facilitate job matching for newcomers and employers Who is eligible for GO Talent and the Online Career Fair? Anyone around the world that has received their letter of Confirmation of Permanent Residence in Canada Newcomers to Canada that have landed and received their Permanent Residence Status Must have experience or education in the Information and Communications Technology field Why participate in an online career fair? Gain an advantage in the job seeking market by directly connecting with Canadian employers With the use of virtual booths, this career fair will have the capacity for live conversations between organizations and candidates Newcomers will be able to network with employers directly using private chats   https://www.gotalentocf.com/en/registrationRegisterEvent […]

Design Thinking for Product Localization & Market Expansion

Did you know, DNS members with less than 50 employees could access this training program for free? Have more than 50 employees? No worries, you could attend for 50% off! Looking to do business in a new market? This program can help you do just that!  This interactive workshop (March 12-13th) leverages design thinking to help you explore market expansion. You'll leave how to assess product viability, identify key customers and select the right markets for your business. Covering everything from user research to customer journeys, this practical workshop will help you adapt your products, services, and platforms to new markets regionally, nationally, and globally. Designed to help you fuel business expansion and revenues, you'll walk away understanding how markets and users differ so you can get optimum results. At the end of this program, you have a scalable and repeatable set of tools that can help your organization build a comprehensive plan to move forward. The program also provides a comprehensive introduction to the Design Thinking process, which can be applied to solve a wide range of complex business challenges. Who should attend? The program is well-suited for both individuals as well as teams looking to grow their business, introduce […]

Designed To Be Clicked Effective Website Design With Live Site Audits

About this Event If you think having a website is just about looks… it’s time to level up your design thinking! The organization and presentation of your web content needs to convince people to click, buy, or call. A little design knowledge can go a long way to achieve this. Alison K covers the secrets of design principles, typography, website copy and more. All this with helpful before and after case studies to hit points home. PLUS! At the end of the session, participants will have a chance to have their website audited live. Talk about an effective use of your lunch time! ALISON KNOTT Alison K (Alison Knott) is an international creative tech speaker who is passionate about the intersection of the web, creativity, and business. Drawing from over ten years of experience through consulting and teaching, Alison helps small business owners turn website woes into wins. Audiences of her sessions walk away with the knowledge, direction and confidence to reach their goals. All through humour and a welcomed absence of tech jargon. In addition to public speaking, Alison has held teaching positions at NSCAD University and NSCC IT Campus, mentoring hundreds of students about design and the web. […]

Backlinking with Alyona Korpusova

Details Come out for a night of learning, sharing and troubleshooting with the WordPress Halifax community. --What to Bring-- Yourself, your questions and your laptop or mobile device so you can show us your WordPress site whether it is just beginning or around for a while. -- 7:15: Opening Remarks-- -- 7:30: Backlinking with Alyona Korpusova --8:15: Happiness Bar -- Break out your laptops, knowledge, and questions regarding WordPress. Get feedback, learn something new or help a buddy out. Chat and get to know fellow WordPress bloggers, designers, and developers. Register