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Description The Port of Halifax is a regional economic engine, generating 15,000 jobs and contributing over $1.97 billion in economic impact. While data and collaboration are required for everything from day-to-day operations and long-term planning, data within industry partners has remained siloed and lacking in globally adopted standards, hurting productivity and stunting innovation. That said, the shipping world is going through a period of digital transformation. Join us to hear from Andrew Black, Director Strategic Technology at the Port of Halifax. Andrew will speak to port’s commitment to data transparency through the Port Operations Centre. He will also speak to the digital transformation of the port community, the challenges of working with a wide range of partners, and how the port prepared for a world where blockchain, IoT and AI are increasingly common. *DeepSense Discovery Sessions provide students from any academic institution with an interest in data science and the ocean sector to learn more about the ocean economy, ocean data, participate in challenges presented by ocean-related companies, and explore the potential of a career in ocean data. Students (and non-students) are welcome to attend any and all DeepSense sessions. DeepSense Discovery Sessions are held Mondays at 2pm AST. Register

Details SAVE THE DATE! We’re hosting our first Virtual Halifax ReactJS Meetup on April 21, 2020. If you’re passionate about ReactJS, use it in your everyday work, or want to learn more about it then these events are for you. More details to follow but be sure to mark your calendars. If you’re interested in presenting, send us a message! We're looking forward to connecting with you all! Register

It's 2020 and everyone is telling you that you need to be on social media. But sometimes it can be overwhelming to even open the platform(s). Does that sound familiar? Social media is the new way of networking, building relationships and promoting your brand. Yet many small business owners and entrepreneurs are too scared to join the conversation – and are really missing out! This fast-paced online world can be daunting, but with the right tools and tips, anyone can become a social media pro! In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to find the right people to follow and how to have conversations with them without feeling like you're being creepy. About the presenter: Kerra AuCoin Mansfield is the brains and the face behind KA Social Media Consulting and the blog Eat, Drink & Be You. Social media comes naturally to Kerra; with a background in marketing and human resources management, she understands how authentic digital engagement benefits both customers and companies alike. Social media might come naturally to some, but it doesn’t come easily to everyone. It takes work. This is where Kerra comes in to connect small business owners and entrepreneurs with their ideal clients in real life, […]

Description Ocean observation is important to understand how our oceans are changing and predicting how our coasts and fisheries are affected by those changes. Increasing the availability and sharing of ocean science and data ensures Canadians can safely navigate through our coastal waters, maintain our coastal economy, and build resilient coastal infrastructure. The The Government of Canada has invested in the Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS) to improve coordination and collaboration among the national and international ocean research community. CIOOS will promote the sharing of data and expertise to support a wide variety of research efforts to better understand, monitor and manage activities in Canada’s oceans. Join this webinar to learn about CIOOS and the Importance of Open Data, plus FAIR principles and the importance of data sharing CIOOS and its place into this open data landscape Why CIOOS was created and how it works (website tour) The future vision for data platforms and data repositories *DeepSense Discovery Sessions provide students from any academic institution with an interest in data science and the ocean sector to learn more about the ocean economy, ocean data, participate in challenges presented by ocean-related companies, and explore the potential of a career in […]