Join the Halifax Chamber of Commerce as Symplicity Designs offers their 1-day training on AI in the Workplace, covering best practices on how to leverage its use in each core area of your business (Marketing, Sales, Operations, HR, and Leadership). This comprehensive training will provide current best practices and risk mitigation when employing artificial intelligence in a business setting, beginning with practical ground rules regarding AI’s use as a co-pilot. The training is designed to include every level of eagerness and reluctance in the face of AI, with hands-on activities, and open Q&A periods at the end of each section. MEET YOUR FACILITATOR Matt Symes, CEO & Founding Partner Symplicity Designs Matt Symes is the CEO and founding partner of Symplicity Designs. He has guided 600+ private and public-sector organizations through strategic transformation, unlocking over $1B in profitable growth and helping Symplicity earn and sustain B-Corp certification—with impact that places the firm among the global top decile for the triple bottom line. As a serial company builder, he has started, acquired, and scaled a diversified portfolio—from a specialty coffee roastery to professional services—giving him credibility that most consultants can only reference. He is the AI Entrepreneur-in-Residence at UNB’s Technology Management & Entrepreneurship (TME) program, a […]

Gain actionable insights, practical considerations, and trusted contacts to successfully enter and thrive in this market Part 3: Germany — Europe’s Innovation Powerhouse in Life Sciences Discover new markets for your business through Life Sciences Nova Scotia (LSNS)'s Export Café Series: Unlocking New Growth Opportunities Abroad in 2026. LSNS, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada and the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, is pleased to host their third market‑focused session. Each instalment in this hybrid educational series highlights a global market with strong potential for life sciences collaboration and strategic expansion opportunities for Nova Scotia companies. This session will focus on Germany- one of the world’s most robust life sciences markets, driven by a dense network of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical technology organizations supported by advanced research institutions. In this session, Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service will guide participants through the German market landscape, exploring business culture, opportunity areas, and strategic pathways for Canadian life sciences companies. A partner panel will follow, highlighting programs and supports available to help Nova Scotia organizations expand their business or R&D presence in Europe’s largest economy. Learn how to position your business for global success in 2026 and beyond.

Learn cybersecurity basics with Matt Usher—spot risks, protect your business, and take practical steps to stay secure. A Lunch & Learn with Matt Usher Cyber threats aren’t just a concern for large corporations—small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly becoming targets, often without realizing how vulnerable they may be. In this Lunch & Learn, Matt Usher from NSCC’s IT program will walk you through the current cybersecurity landscape and what it means for your business. You’ll learn where common risks exist, how attacks typically happen, and what practical steps you can take to better protect your data, systems, and operations. This session is designed to make cybersecurity approachable—no technical background required—while giving you the knowledge you need to spot risks and take action. What you’ll learn: • Common cybersecurity threats facing small businesses today • How to identify vulnerabilities in your systems and processes • Simple, practical steps to improve your business’s security • Best practices for protecting sensitive data and information • What to do if your business experiences a security breach Who this is for: This session is ideal for small business owners, teams, and anyone responsible for managing business systems or data—especially those without a dedicated IT or […]