Events from April 9 – April 25 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

A Conference for Entrepreneurs About Growth & Transition

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

2024 CONFERENCE CHAIR - Blair Hyslop - Co-Owner, Co-CEO, Mrs. Dunster’s | President of The Order of the Wallace McCain Institute Welcome to the 5th annual Business Transitions Forum in Halifax "Join us this Spring at the Halifax Convention Centre as we unite entrepreneurs and experts to share invaluable insights and stories on the journey of business growth and transition. Whether you're in the early phases of consideration or well-advanced through the process, you'll have the opportunity to learn from industry professionals and connect with like-minded peers who can provide valuable guidance for your transition strategy." Enjoy the conference! APRIL 9, 2024 | CONFERENCE PROGRAM 7:15AM - 8:00AM REGISTRATION, NETWORKING & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:00AM – 8:10AM FORUM OVERVIEW BY CONFERENCE CHAIR Introduction by: Danny Connors, Business Center Manager, Nova Scotia BDC Chair: Blair Hyslop, Co-Owner, Co-CEO, Mrs. Dunster’s | President of The Order of the Wallace McCain Institute 8:10AM - 8:40AM THE BIG PICTURE: ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ENTREPRENEURS OVER THE NEXT 12-24 MONTHS The decisions you make today will ultimately impact your business in the future. This session will provide insights into both a macro view of the economy, as well as cast a lens on regional and industry sector differences. What […]

Member Webinar: Build a High Performance Team

Description Your team can make or break your business. Ensuring you have the right people on the team and the right team dynamics are critical. When your team is thriving, your business will thrive. Whether building a team from scratch or working with an existing team, this webinar is your guide for leading a high-performance team. Since the pandemic accelerated the implementation of virtual work, how teams work and interact has changed. New research examining these changes provides helpful information for team leaders. The goal of this webinar is to break the research down, discuss the most important factors for team performance, and provide easy-to-implement, practical strategies with big impacts. Kate Calnan, VP Strategy, Thinkwell Time 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location VIRTUAL April 10, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (NDT)

Using customer feedback to make data-driven product decisions

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Details The Talk Nabeel Ansar will talk about how using feedback management systems enabled his company to build 50% fewer features and scale audience growth from 19% to 26%. Nabeel and his team automated the collection and processing of customer feedback, which provided PMs with valuable user insights that allowed them to make more data-driven decisions. More on Nabeel Ansar Nabeel is a senior Product Manager at the Al Jazeera media network. He's built software that's in use by millions of consumers around the world. He's worked as a product manager for 8 years, and has experience in domains like Loyalty, FoodTech, E-commerce, Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Hospitality, Travel, Lifestyle, and GenerativeAI. He's grown multiple businesses over $1+ mm in his career. Schedule 🚪 5:30pm - doors open 🎤 6:00pm - Nabeel takes the mic 💬 6:30pm - Q&A & chat w/ other attendees 🏠 7:30pm - head home Food + Drink Pizza + non-alcoholic bevvies courtesy of Volta 🙏 Thursday, April 11, 2024 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ADT 1800 Argyle St unit 801 1800 Argyle St unit 801 · Halifax, NS

Generative AI Showcase and Mixer

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Date and time Tue, Apr 16, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ADT Location Volta - 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801 Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 About this event 2 hours When: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle St, Suite 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 Description: Are you passionate about Generative AI and the future of Artificial Intelligence and its limitless possibilities? Join us for an evening of showcasing AI applications, knowledge sharing and collaboration at our Gen AI Mixer! Showcase: See folks demo their generative AI projects they are working on. Learn: Hear from professionals about how they are currently using Generative AI in production environments. Network: Connect with like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, students and enthusiasts in the Generative AI space. Agenda: 6:00 - Doors Open 6:25 - Introductions from the hosts 6:30 - Gen AI demos (stay tuned for list of demos) 7:30 - Wrap and Networking time 8:00 - Doors Close NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or […]

Third Wednesday

The Cannery Kitchen & Social, The Atlantica Hotel 1980 Robie St, Halifax, NS, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

It's Third Wednesday this week! Hope to see you at this month's Third Wednesday meetup from 5-7:30pm this Wednesday, April 17th, at the Cannery bar in the Atlantica Hotel. We'll have all the usual fun Halifax tech/media/marketing folks, our friends from Digital Nova Scotia, and our 30-second spots ~6pm. All welcome! PS: If you're feeling ill in any way then please DO NOT COME - we'll be back next month!

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Make Your Business More Sellable

TRAINING OVERVIEW: Make Your Business More Sellable Workshop is a full day training session. Please only register if you are 100% committed to fully participating in this training. This training is for members only. Future members interested in joining the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, please contact Jenn Kurmey at: jenn@halifaxchamber.com There are only 20 spaces available for this session – if the session is full, please add yourself to the waitlist, you will be contacted only if a spot opens up. The Make Your Business More Sellable Workshop is an interactive, sleeves-rolled-up session, dedicated to getting you back on track to gaining the freedom you deserve as a business owner while building out your end game that maximizes your price.  (And they aren’t mutually exclusive!) You'll learn: How to recognize when you've fallen into The Owner's Trap and the steps to take to pull yourself out; The three attributes of a scalable business model; The eight factors that drive the value of your business; The one kind of revenue that can triple the value of your business; The six forms of sustainable recurring revenue; The two essential elements of your marketing plan you need in order to avoid commoditization and costly price wars; The one question you […]

IP and Indigenous arts, knowledge, and cultural expression

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Date and time Wednesday, April 24 · 12 - 1pm ADT Location Volta - 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801 Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 About this event 1 hour Join us for lunch on Wednesday, April 24 and learn about the impact of intellectual property (IP) laws, regulations and norms on Indigenous arts, knowledge and cultural expressions. We’ll talk about the opportunities and challenges of various forms of IP in meeting Indigenous knowledge governance priorities. Our presenter will share valuable insights, practical tips, and real-life examples to help you make informed decisions. Speaker Kristan Belanger Kristan Belanger is a proud member of Glooscap First Nation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, as well as a Juris Doctor from Dalhousie University. Currently pursuing a Masters of Information at Dalhousie, she is dedicated to promoting a holistic understanding of these interwoven fields. In her role with the Lnuwey Tplutaqan Wikuom (Indigenous Law Lodge), Kristan navigates the intersection of Indigenous knowledge, cultural expressions, and intellectual property, critically examining how Canadian intellectual property law affects Indigenous people today. Her work, framed by both academic and policy perspectives, is committed to fostering understanding and respect for Indigenous legal systems. She advocates for the […]

Annual State of the Municipality with Mayor Mike Savage – April 2024

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

Join us on Wednesday, April 25th at the Halifax Convention Centre to hear from Mayor Mike Savage on his final Annual State of the Municipality as Mayor of Halifax in partnership with the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Hear Mayor Savage reflect on his transformative 12 years at the helm of our city, as well as to delve into discussions about the current surge in growth and paths towards the future. Thank you to presenting sponsor RBC. If you are a Halifax Partnership Investor, be sure to look for your preferred rate. DATE Thursday, April 25, 2024, 11:00am-1:30pm VENUE Halifax Convention Centre ADDRESS 1650 Argyle Street, South End B3J Nova Scotia Canada

Compensation Trends in Canada’s Tech Sector and Building Data for Atlantic Canada

Date: April 25, 2024 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Online Webinar runs from 1:00 - 2:00pm ADT  /  1:30 - 2:30pm NDT Each September TAP Network releases the Canadian Tech Sector Salary and Total Rewards Survey which encompasses 30,000 data points from its 200+ member companies across Canada. In the past 2 years Canada’s tech sector has experienced an extreme swing from the "great resignation" and a struggle to retain talent to a cooling period, with many companies forced to take cost cutting measures. All of this came on top of the highest inflation rates in decades. Yet despite these fluctuations in the tech job market, specialized talent remains hard to find. Where did tech sector salaries land and what are the trends in compensation and benefits offerings? Is remote work changing workplace benefits in the sector? What positions remain in demand and how do you compete? Join TAP Network for an insightful, data driven conversation and learn about: Salary movement across the tech subsectors, from VFX to hardware design, development and manufacturing Voluntary turnover rates over the past 5 years Which jobs saw the largest salary increases in 2023 TAP Network’s drive to produce comprehensive Atlantic Canada tech sector compensation data and more! […]

Design and Development: Embracing a Multidisciplinary Career Path

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Details Design and Development are a match made in heaven. If you are on either side and have the know-how of the other, it's always beneficial! In this talk, Chris will share his journey as a blended designer and developer over the past 18 years, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped his career. We’ll discuss how a genuine love for continuous learning, a passion for side projects, and being surrounded by supportive teammates have been instrumental in his growth. Join Chris as we explore the importance of staying humble, embracing new skills, and nurturing a multidisciplinary approach to user experience design. AGENDA 7:30 PM Doors open, networking time 7:45 PM Introductions from Nata and Ruby 7:50 PM Featured talk by Chris Lowe 8:20 PM Q&A 8:45 PM Wrap up & networking time 9:00 PM Doors close SPEAKER BIO Chris Lowe is a seasoned designer and developer, currently serving as a Senior Application Designer and Developer at Stewart McKelvey, where he designs and develops web applications to support lawyers and staff. In addition, Chris is the owner and operator of Alltimelowe Design Co., a boutique design studio specializing in designing and developing WordPress websites. With 18 years of experience in the industry, Chris has a diverse background, having […]