Events

Inclusive design goes beyond products and services—it extends to leadership spaces like the boardroom. In this webinar, we will explore how boards and senior leadership can foster inclusivity in their operations, ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities and creating a more equitable governance environment.  The session will cover practical steps boards can take to develop inclusive governance practices that inform organizational culture and enhance participation for all members. We will also discuss how inclusive board operations can drive broader organizational accessibility and equity. GPC Members will gain access to the Live event and the recording. Non-members welcome.  "A Practical Guide to Inclusive Design - Boardroom Inclusivity" is part of the Leadership Knowledge Bucket. This program is suitable for all levels of governance professionals, but we recommend levels 3, 4 and 5. Want to learn more about your governance level and the GPC Knowledge Buckets? Take our GP Career Advancement and Benchmarking Tool exclusive to GPC!

We invite you to enjoy lunch while networking with your peers and establishing local relationships with leading IT companies. Join experts from ITI, Lenovo, and Nutanix to discuss data center trends and discover how a modern IT environment can simplify management, provide better scalability, performance, and efficiency. Understand the potential impact on your business resulting from Broadcom's acquisition of VMware and explore cost-effective alternatives. Dive into real-world case studies. Learn why ITI selected Lenovo and Nutanix to run their Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) offering and how this solution powers the business of a leading Canadian logistics company, significantly reducing failover times and providing a cost-effective, scalable business resilience solution.

Thursday, March 27th, 2025 | 11:00 am -12:00 pm (AST) Canada is a big country with lots of options for immigrants. But have you considered coming to Atlantic Canada to seek Permanent Residency? Join McInnes Cooper Immigration Lawyers Morganne Foley and Emily Scholten for a virtual roundtable conversation about the reasons why coming to Atlantic Canada could be the best fit for you.

Join us for a Lunch & Learn on March 27th from 12pm - 2pm! Gain valuable insights into how content marketing can help your business build credibility, drive revenue, and connect with your ideal customers. Matthew Rawle, a local marketing expert, will guide you through creating content that speaks to your audience’s needs, drives organic interest, and boosts your business's success. What You'll Learn: How to educate, entertain, and establish trust with your target audience. How content marketing can naturally increase interest and revenue. The different types of content and channels you can use to reach your customers. Tips for creating content that genuinely helps your audience. Presented by: Matthew Rawle A marketing professional and writer dedicated to helping businesses leverage content marketing to foster stronger customer relationships. Matthew works and resides in Shelburne. Additional Information: This is a free event! Lunch will be provided. Please contact monica.gates@cbdc.ca if you have any allergies or dietary rescritions that we should know of.

This pick-up hockey game is exclusively for players—thank you for understanding! Description: Join us for some fast-paced fun on the ice at the Scotiabank Centre on March 27 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm! We're bringing together the local startup community for a friendly game of pick-up hockey, where founders, tech enthusiasts, and all community members can connect, compete, and enjoy the thrill of the game. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking to have some fun, this is the perfect opportunity to lace up your skates, meet new people, and blow off some steam. Remember, we hit the ice right at 12:30 pm, so be sure to arrive early to get your gear on and get ready for an hour of community-building and camaraderie on the ice! See you there! 🏒🥅 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 marketing materials.

Speaker: Jamil Sinno (Principal Consultant at SINNO TECHNOLOGIES) The web is for everyone—but not everyone can use it equally. Have you considered how accessibility barriers might be costing your business customers? In this talk, we’ll break down the fundamentals of web accessibility, explore the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and discuss practical steps to make digital content more inclusive. Whether you’re a developer, designer, or business owner, this session will equip you with the knowledge to start your accessibility journey and build a more user-friendly web. CODE OF CONDUCT Agenda: 6:00PM – 6:15PM: Welcome & Registration 6:15PM – 6:20PM: Sponsor Speech 6:20PM – 7:00PM: Speaker Presentation 7:00PM – 7:45PM: Networking 7:45PM – 8:00PM: Program End