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ISNS Connect

The Board Room Game Cafe 1256 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

An afternoon of game demos, gamedev discussions and board games! The ISNS is pleased to present: ISNS Connect! Join fellow members, students, and friends of ISNS for an afternoon of game demos, gamedev discussions and board games! Admission includes snacks, as well as access to The Boardroom's library of 500+ board games! Attendees will also have the option of sharing their latest project with the group and gathering feedback during our dedicated "show & tell" hour. (If you are interested in presenting, please be sure to indicate this when purchasing your ticket.) Note: proof of vaccination, as well as government-issued photo ID, is required to attend this event.

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Deep Learning Workshop

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In this hands-on webinar, Dr. Danny Silver and Dr. Andy McIntyre of the Acadia Institute for Data Analytics will share a high-level overview of the key elements of neural networks and deep learning, and recent advances that allow deep networks to solve challenging problems. Participants will engage in hands-on learning and building their own deep models using prepared software (Keras and Tensorflow). Programming or coding experience is not a requirement for participants, as all code needed will be provided, however some programming experience will help! For this workshop, you will need a laptop or desktop with the latest version of the Chrome browser, and a Google account for using Google Drive. Anyone who is interested in this session must register by November 23rd and complete a short study prior to the workshop (which will be sent to you). About the Presenters Dr. Andy McIntyre, Associate Director & Data Scientist Andy completed a Bachelor of Science degree at Mount Allison University in 2000. Andy continued his academic pursuits at Dalhousie University, enrolling in the Masters of Computer Science Program and later graduating with a Ph.D. in the field in 2007. Andy’s focus has mainly been machine learning with specific interest in […]

Fintech Bridge – Ireland and Canada

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With special thanks to the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service and the support of the Embassy of Canada to Ireland, Fintech Ireland is delighted to host another excellent Fintech Bridge Event, this time with Canada. Following hot on the heels of the Release of the famous Fintech Ireland maps on Thursday 18th November 2021, we get to take a deeper look at fintech in Canada and Ireland and the opportunity for the industry in each other's country. Did you know that Canada's GDP at USD $1.65tn is almost four times that of Ireland at $420bn. Canada provides Irish fintech, regtech and finserv with an excellent opportunity to scale their businesses in North America, while Ireland provides these Canadian businesses with an European beachhead to access both a local population of 5mn and 27 EU Member States. Did you know that: there are more that 350+ fintechs operating from Ireland locally and scaling internationally. more than 100 Irish tech start-ups together raised a record €932m in the first half of 2021 from venture capital, debt finance, grants and crowdfunding. Canadian FinTech sector is poised to grow further in 2021 following $700m of investments in Q1 2021, led by deals in Toronto. Companies […]

Thinking Outside the Webinar: Using short form video to build your brand and entertain your audience

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Power Lunch is back, and going virtual! You’re invited to join us as we serve up our Power Lunch featuring workshops from selected members to deliver expertise you can use to grow your business. Our Power Lunch leaders will walk you through information on a range of business topics, offer key takeaways, and answer your questions. Power Lunch will be held once monthly from October 2021 through March 2022, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m, delivered virtually. As this year’s sessions are free for participants, we ask that you keep your registration to no more than two sessions, to allow for a larger diversity of attendees. About this Webinar We will bust the myth that short form videos are for teens who dance and prove they can be used for professional business purposes. In this session you will: Identify how short form video fits into the content ecosystem Determine if your business is an appropriate candidate for short-form video Discuss various video platforms Learn how to recycle content across platforms Adapt content into short-form videos

Global Speaker Series: Bring About What You Think About with Eddie LeMoine

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Surprisingly, top performers do not necessarily work more hours or have more product knowledge. However, they do have a set of common characteristics that allow them to create the habits needed to achieve their goals. In this powerful keynote presentation, Eddie LeMoine shares insights gained from his research on this topic. He explores the principles from his bestselling book, "Bring About What You Think About." He reveals a straightforward approach to increasing your personal and professional success. Eddie loves what he does and welcomes the opportunity to share his insights and enthusiasm with you. His concepts resonate across different cultures, age groups and occupations. Participants come away inspired and motivated to make lasting changes in their lives. This presentation is packed with valuable ideas interwoven with inspiring anecdotes and accented with humour and emotion. Eddie's practical approach provides you with techniques you can use immediately in your work and personal life. You will discover how to: Become happier at work and home. Improve business and personal relationships. Create more of what you would like to have and less of what you would not Remove the disempowering beliefs that hinder success. Employ the power of emotions on relationships, success, health and […]

Using Git Tools to Manage File Changes and Collaborate: Version Control

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This two-part series introduces participants to Git tools. The first session on December 1st focuses on version control. The second workshop on December 8th will explore using Git for collaborative development. Version control is the practice of managing and sharing changes to documents, programming code, websites or any other files to keep track of what’s been changed, by whom, when and why. All previous versions of files are saved and you can even revert to a previous version. Git is a version control software. Git-portal sites, like GitHub or GitLab, offer many useful features to facilitate collaborative development. This beginner level session introduces you to Git. We will show you how to create a repository, record changes to files, explore and restore from the recorded history and how to resolve conflicts (when one member overwrites another’s changes).  

Study and Stay™ Mentorship Information Session

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Join us to learn more about becoming a mentor with the Study and Stay™ - Nova Scotia Program. The Study and Stay™ - Nova Scotia Program is designed to support a select group of final-year international students completing their post-secondary studies in Nova Scotia. The 10-month program provides participants with career development opportunities while helping them build strong community connections. The program includes a managed mentorship component, providing opportunities for students to apply their learnings, network, and gain a deeper understanding of Nova Scotia’s workplace culture and job market opportunities. As a mentor of the program, you’ll have a chance to expand your own network, gain leadership skills and support international students as they work toward launching a successful career and fulfilling life in the province.

Sustainable Blue Q&A

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Are you interested in a career in aquaculture, simulating the oceanic ecosystem, protecting wild salmon from both disease and overfishing? Join us to learn more as we hear from the people behind Sustainable Blue, a fishery based in Centre Burlington, Nova Scotia. Sustainable Blue uses large swimming tanks to replicate the natural flow of ocean currents. The salmon fishery is used to mimic the ocean ecosystem, to protect salmon from disease and overfishing. Sustainable Blue will speak about the types of careers the company offers now and in the future, and you’ll have the chance to ask questions to company leadership.

Accelerating Growth with Non-Dilutive Sources of Capital

IGNITE Northern Office 352 East River Rd, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada

Considering funding options to help accelerate your company’s growth? Look beyond expensive equity financing and discover non-dilutive funding options. Geared toward early-stage entrepreneurs, this webinar explores how to effectively leverage non-dilutive financing sources – specifically SR&ED and government grant programs. Through this webinar, you will get a better understanding of: How to navigate Government funding for your company How to utilize venture debt for entrepreneurs How Government funding differs from loans and equity The different non-dilutive funding options available (SR&ED Tax Credits, and Government Grant Programs) An overview of eligible activities, projects, and potential funding How OKR Financial can help you Our IGNITE Northern office is located at 352 East River Road, New Glasgow. Can't attend in person? Join the session virtually via Zoom, links will be provided upon registering!

The No BS Social Media Blueprint Workshop

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A free-to-join 5-day program for small business owners ready to ideate, create, and implement a social media strategy that allows them to show up authentically and with purpose. Right now, you want to: Find an audience online and really connect with them. Determine your social posting priorities and focus in on what’s important. Create a consistent presence so your audience knows what to expect and looks forward to hearing from you. But you’re struggling with feelings of overwhelm, uncertainty, and general confusion about where to show up and how often. It’s time to UNDERcomplicate your social media marketing strategy. I’m here to show you the strategies I’ve developed over the past decade of running a social media consultancy so you can master your marketing by showing up with authority and connecting with your audience. Here’s what we’ll cover during our time together... Day 1: How to Find Your Audience Online Day 2: Choosing Your Social Media Strategy Day 3: Overcoming Perfectionism to #BeFlawsome Day 4: Create a Consistent Plan Day 5: The Answers to All Your Social Media Questions

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Explore Website Anatomy

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If your business has a website or a need for one (and chances are if you’re reading this you do), this is a perfect introduction to how they work. Aimed at those who aren’t used to getting their hands digitally dirty, we want to arm you with the knowledge so that next time an illness arises, you can feel more confident in diagnosing the issue. Whether you use Wordpress, Drupal, custom CMS, Geocities, raw HTML/CSS, or are using a service like Squarespace or Wix, you will walk away more confident in speaking with your IT, design, and development team. In this webinar you will learn; What the critical components of most websites are. The jargon you need to know to speak to your IT partners. What you need to know about future technology and your website. Meet the Presenter, Peter Woodward, Managing Director at Shortstop Agency Working as a web developer for over a decade, Peter was used to seeing the world in binary. As he fell in love with the world of business, he found that not all solutions can come from 1's and 0's. From old-school strategies to new technologies, he keeps clients open to all possible dimensions.