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#SocialEast: Atlantic Canada’s Largest Digital Marketing Conference

Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane 5657 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The conference that keeps Canadian digital marketers and communications professionals ahead of the trends and at the top of their game. SocialEast 2023 is back for its fourth year, and it's going to be more spectacular than ever! Elevate your digital presence with confidence, ensuring your message resonates with the right people. Dive deep into audience engagement, explore your analytics, and step out of your comfort zone to supercharge your strategies, elevate your tactics, and achieve outstanding results with SocialEast! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and network at SocialEast 2023. Use Code EARLY75 to Save an EXTRA $75 What to Expect: 1.5 days of 14+ exceptional speaker sessions to choose from A choice of two epic speaker experiences every hour. 2 evenings of networking and community-building A cinematic experience with 50-foot screens and surround-sound SocialEast 2023 Speakers Their awesome presenters have gone all-in on the important tasks of budgeting, strategizing, managing, and reporting. They've got it down pat and know the ins and outs of building a killer social media and digital marketing strategy. With their impressive expertise, contagious enthusiasm, and total dedication to boosting the Canadian digital marketing scene, these speakers at SocialEast are a cut […]

Ocean Tech Student Challenge

Dalhousie University 6299 South St B3H 4R2, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Are you passionate about technology and interested in preserving the health of our oceans? Join the Ocean Tech Student Challenge, presented by TECHNATION's Career Ready Program. Impacts of human activity have put our oceans in danger, with experts estimating catastrophic effects if left unchecked. We invite students to embark on a problem-solving mission that marries technology and conservation. Our challenge is simple yet profound: submit your most ingenious ideas, harnessing the power of technology to propel us towards a cleaner and healthier future for the world's oceans. Ready to dive into innovation and make waves of positive change? Start or join a team today and help shape the future of our oceans. We have $16,000 in cash prizes up for grabs! Challenge CategoriesChoose one or more of the below categories/sub-categories to focus your project on: Conservation Controlling Invasive Species Sustainability Waste Reduction Combatting Climate Change Clean Energy Challenge Steps STEP 1: IDEATION & DEVELOPMENT September 19 – October 15, 2023 Create or join a team consisting of 2-4 post-secondary students. The deliverable for this stage is a 10-20 slide PDF presentation outlining the project and its potential impact. All submissions must be in English and uploaded to the platform by 11:59PM (EST) on October 15, 2023.The voting stage will take place between October 15-16, […]

Candidate registration – SPEED VIRTUAL JOBBING – October 2023

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Eligibility: WE ONLY ACCEPT INDIVIDUALS ALREADY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN CANADA, such as Canadian citizens immigrants, permanent residents, temporary workers and international students. Please note that registrations from individuals without valid status in Canada will not be accepted. ** English version below ** Join us on October 24, 2023 for our Recruitment Flash | Speed ​​Jobbing 100% online An innovative way to find a job! Our Speed ​​Jobbing event connects Nova Scotia employers with skilled bilingual immigrants looking to establish themselves permanently in the local job market. In short, what is Speed-Jobbing? It is an event to connect Canadian employers with job seekers from immigrant backgrounds inspired by the concept of “Speed-Dating”. These are therefore organized and timed meetings with the aim of finding a professional match. Save time in your job search! Speed-Jobbing is the opportunity to benefit from a personalized matching service with employers based on your profile. What are the benefits of participating? express interviews lasting a maximum of 12 minutes a selection of varied employers and job offers a 100% online event (no travel) no queue at the virtual kiosk technical support available at all times What to expect and additional information: A free training session will be offered to all […]

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MindFrame Connect Presents: Employee Mentorship

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Compiled by extensive research and discovery of founders and business leaders from across Canada, this session details the key principles of mentorship at work and how they can be implemented in everyday practice in business and in life. The session will also cover individual and team resilience; highlighting the importance of embedding these skills as a founder, leader and employee. Webinar Takeaways: 1. Mentorship in the workplace leads to increased job satisfaction and employee retention for both mentors and mentees and is a proven strategy to support a sense of belonging in your workplace. 2. Globally, top entrepreneurs and founders credit mentorship relationships with some of the most insightful learnings they received while developing and managing their ventures. Research tells us that entrepreneurs who engage in mentorship increase their skills in opportunity recognition, coachability, and resilience – even reporting the development of more profitable ventures than those without mentors. 3. Mentors within your organization can guide mentees to useful tools in the organization, problem-solving models, and past instances of similar issues. Meet your Presenter.. Brice Scheschuk, CPA, CA is the Managing Partner of Globalive Capital. He was a co-founder and CFO of WIND Mobile as well as CEO of Globalive […]

ACENET: Cloud from A to Z

Prerequisites: Software Carpentry's Unix Shell or Introduction to Linux or similar experience Cloud computing provides great flexibility allowing complete control of the computing environment. In addition the environment can be copied, backed up, created and recreated in an automated way. In these lessons we will start you on the path towards making use of the great flexibility and power of cloud computing. A common use case for the cloud is its ability to provide web services. To explore the flexibility and power of cloud computing we will use the popular static website generator Jekyll. Static website generators offer many security benefits, and simplify and reduce the maintenance burden associated with well known dynamic CMSes such as Wordpress and Durpal. This workshop will take place on: Tuesday, October 17th - 1:00-4:00pm (ADT) Thursday, October 19th - 1:00-4:00pm (ADT) Tuesday, October 24th - 1:00-4:00pm (ADT) Thursday, October 26th - 1:00-4:00pm (ADT) Participants must register using their institutional / organizational email address (not a personal email, ie. gmail). You will need to have your own laptop or desktop on which you can install the required software (see the setup for more details). Instructions for how to join the workshop will be sent out prior […]

Make AI Your Writing Sidekick

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Transform Your Blogging with AI—And Get My Secret Sauce! Ever wish you had a co-writer who never sleeps? Meet AI. In just 45 minutes, we'll show you how to draft, edit, and promote blog posts with machine speed and human flair. What you'll learn: How to ideate, draft and edit blog posts with the free version of ChatGPT. Turn one blog post into a social media feast. Prompts to optimize your blog posts for search engine ranking. The top 3 reasons you might want to pay $20 a month for ChatGPT 4 My SECRET SAUCE Bonus: Get a downloadable resource with the exact prompts I use for killer blog results! All this for just $45.

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POWER LUNCH: Quick Start Guide to Digital Accessibility for Nova Scotia Businesses Launch

Halifax Chamber of Commerce Building 32 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth NS B3B 1N1 Halifax Chamber of Commerce Building 32 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth NS, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Presented by: Quick Start Guide to Digital Accessibility for Nova Scotia Businesses Launch Nova Scotia businesses use digital materials and media, such as websites, PDF documents, videos, etc., so their customers and the public, can get information, ask questions, and purchase goods and services. Making this space more accessible for people with different disabilities is crucial. In this lunch, Lisa Snider from Access Changes Everything Inc. will present survey results from the recent Nova Scotia Business Online Accessibility Survey. In this survey, Nova Scotians with disabilities, and those who support us, shared their lived experiences, when accessing Nova Scotia business related digital media and materials, such as websites, PDF documents, videos, etc.These ‘first voice’ results were used to help form the free Quick Start Guide to Digital Accessibility for Nova Scotia Businesses. At this Power Lunch, the tips in this Quick Start Guide will be presented. Thank you to the Nova Scotia government for funding this project through the Business ACCESS-Ability grant. What you can expect to learn: The current digital accessibility landscape in Nova Scotia, as shared by Nova Scotians with disabilities, and those who support us. Where to download the free Quick Start Guide to Digital Accessibility. Tips from the Guide, based […]

ACENET: Introductory Programming with R

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This workshop series is hands-on, covering the fundamentals of R, including data types, functions, importing, manipulating and analyzing data and data visualization as well as program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they have learned to their own research problems. The goal is to teach the practical knowledge needed to start programming, debugging and using R in everyday tasks. You do not need to have any previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented or previous programming experience but intermediate level experience with a computer is highly recommended. You do need to have a laptop with a Mac, Linux or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc) on which you have administrative privileges, as you will need to pre-load specific software packages. This workshop will take place on: Wednesday, October 18th, 1:00 - 4:30pm (Atlantic) Wednesday, October 25th, 1:00 - 4:30pm (Atlantic) Joining instructions will be provided prior to the first session. Participants must register using their institutional / organizational email address (not a personal email, ie. gmail)

2023 Cape Breton Partnership Investor Summit

Nova Scotia, Canada

The Cape Breton Partnership is excited to announce the 2023 Investor Summit is scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the Inverary Resort on Baddeck Bay! The Cape Breton Partnership's Investor Summit annually brings together over 140 business, community and government leaders from across Nova Scotia. Summit attendees will have the opportunity to network, collaborate, and discuss issues facing the local economy, and be able to provide input on building a strong economic future for Unama'ki - Cape Breton. October 25: Cruise on the Amoeba Tours' WinStar (Optional) Attendees of the 2023 Investor Summit are able to purchase a ticket for a Networking Social Cruise on the Amoeba Tours' WinStar on the afternoon of October 25! This opportunity has a limited capacity and is available by proceeding to the 'Get Tickets' button! *Note, the Networking Social Cruise is not included in an Investor Summit ticket and must be purchased separately. October 26: Investor Summit, Gala Dinner, & Economic Impact Awards The 2023 Investor Summit's morning and afternoon will include special guest speakers, networking opportunities, panel discussions featuring local success stories/opportunities, and a keynote lunch. In the evening the Investor Summit will continue with a Gala Dinner & Economic Impact Awards presentation to celebrate Awards' […]

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Innovative Leadership & Adapting to the Changing Landscape

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Capstone's Strategic Operations Manager, Katie Macham, will guide you through the essential facets of innovative leadership and demonstrate the impact it can have on your organization. Innovative leadership acknowledges the rapidly changing landscape of business and the need for adaptability. Katie will address that innovation isn't a singular process, but a multifaceted approach that involves integrating various leadership styles. This webinar will encourage you to adapt your approach to the specific needs of your organization and the individuals you are leading. 3 Takeaways 1. What is Innovative Leadership and why it is so important in today's business landscape. 2. How to implement Innovative Leadership using the 3 E's: Engage, Empathize, Empower. 3. Some simple techniques to engage and empower your hybrid workforce using Innovative Leadership. Meet your presenter.. As the Strategic Operations Manager, Katie orchestrates the flow of daily operations at Capstone Project Solutions. She brings her expertise in overseeing areas including Human Resources, Strategy & Growth Projects, Customer Relations, and Business Advancement Strategies.

Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Pitch Competition | South West Viewer Access

IGNITE Labs Yarmouth 208 Main St, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

Join us for our South West Regional Tourism Innovation Pitch Competition, where you will have the opportunity to hear rural innovators from the tourism sector pitch their product/service offerings to a panel of industry experts! The event offers guests a chance to connect with industry innovators, experts and operators who share a passion for tourism. There will be insightful presentations on tourism trends from organizations across the province, a panel discussion with businesses using innovative approaches to solve industry challenges and you will get to see who will move onto the final pitch competition at the TIANS Annual Summit in Halifax! Seating is limited, so be sure to secure your spot today! About the Pitch Competition The Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Innovation Pitch Competition provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs living in rural Nova Scotia to showcase their innovative ideas for new tourism ventures. NOTE: Eventbrite registration is for viewers of the event. Those wishing to enter the competition can register here: https://igniteatlantic.com/rural-ns-tourism-pitch-competition/

“Enter if You Dare”: Unveiling the Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Data Center

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Join us! As Halloween creeps up on us, it's not just the ghosts and goblins that should send shivers down our spines. The real scares are happening in the world of cybersecurity, and they've been happening all year long. But fear not, because in this webinar, Dave Shackleford of Voodoo Security is going to take us on a spine-tingling journey through some of the most disturbing incidents and trends we've seen this year. And the best part? He's going to tell us what it all means for security professionals like us. We'll be diving deep into some seriously spooky topics, including: Major incidents of 2023 that left us quaking in our “boots” and what we’ve learned from them The terrifying world third-party risk and attack chains Why the most dangerous cybersecurity threat of the moment is identity & access risk Exploring risks to AND from machine learning and AI technology and how they can be both a blessing and a curse So, if you're ready to face your fears and learn about the most bone-chilling incidents and issues we face in security, then join us for this webinar. We'll be sharing some hair-raising suggestions for how we can improve our […]