Let's show our WordPress websites a little love this month! They're getting together for a co-working session to work on their sites. Install a new theme or plugin, set up WooCommerce, create a new page ... it's up to you. Show off your website to everyone, pair up and help each other, or work alone - it's your choice. Instructions and Password to enter will be emailed to you on the day of. See you there!
Let’s talk about the talent climate, hiring, dealing with a labor gap, quiet quitting, and the great resignation as it relates to our province. Join Digital Nova Scotia, as we discuss the climate of our workforce in the province; specifically hiring and layoffs, the perception it may have on the demand for tech talent, and the value proposition of being employed in tech in Nova Scotia. Meet Our Panelists: Nick Miesener, Partner at Venor Nick brings almost a decade of recruitment and human resources experience to the table having worked with venture capital-backed start-ups through to Fortune 100 companies to solve their unique talent challenges. Nick truly believes in the importance of finding and recognizing high-character, high-talent individuals, and putting them in a position to succeed. From blockchain technology through to ocean sensors, Nick has developed a reputation for partnering with businesses and top talent to understand their needs and find the best possible match. Nick holds a BA from Saint Mary’s University and an Advanced Diploma in HR from NSCC. He is also a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) candidate, having successfully passed the National Knowledge Exam. Dr. Andrew Rau-Chaplin, Professor and Dean in the Faculty of […]
Join the adventure! Crawl with them as they see the coolest startups across the city while meeting new friends and building back our community connections. Each startup has a special surprise for visitors which we'll keep under wraps until the big day. This Startup Crawl is all about getting back together in a fun and social way, while experiencing what startups look like in Halifax. How does it work? A Startup Crawl is exactly what it sounds like. It brings our startup ecosystem together for a journey to different businesses over the night, full of networking opportunities, catchup sessions, interactive experiences, with lots of fun surprises along the way. They welcome all who are curious about the startup ecosystem and are open to exciting experiences. Doors open at Deloitte (1741 Lower Water St.) at 5:30PM for our crawlers to grab their maps, schedules, t-shirts, and important information before the crawl starts. The crawl begins at 6:00PM with participants starting to fan out across the city. After stopping at threesixfive, Podstarter, and Milk Moovement, everyone will meet up again at Rafflebox to round out their time together. Crawlers are divided up into six groups, so you'll always be meeting new people […]
May is Here We Code Month, a platform to showcase the diverse digital activities and events taking place across the province, promoting the fact that Nova Scotia is committed to providing digital education and opportunities for all. Come celebrate the beginning of Here We Code Month and attend their kick-off networking event! This is a great opportunity to grow your network and promote new initiatives within your organization, connect with various leaders in the sector and be in the know of what is happening in tech across the province. What to expect: 5:30pm-6:00pm: Register and grab some food! 6:00pm-6:20pm: Opening Remarks 6:20pm-6:45pm: Networking Pitch - hear from a few individuals speak on new and exciting tech focused initiatives happening within their organizations 6:45pm-7:30pm: General Networking Who can attend: Organizations, industry professionals and students who are a part of the tech eco-system are welcome to attend! What is Here We Code? Here We Code is a digital innovation campaign to position Nova Scotia as one of Canada’s top digital ecosystems. This movement is about collaboration between the tech industry, post-secondary institutions, businesses, government, and Nova Scotians to cultivate the conditions for a thriving digital economy. Questions? Email: A.Shrestha@dal.ca
Join them in Halifax for an opportunity to connect with the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem, build out your network, learn from industry experts, and apply that knowledge back into your early stage business. What to expect: Build a network At each Startup Canada Tour stop you’ll have the opportunity to connect with business mentors and entrepreneur support organizations from across the country. Meet with experts in our Ask the Expert Lounge and connect with other entrepreneurs to grow your business network! Learn from industry experts Throughout the day, you’ll have access to a series of keynotes, panels, and workshops featuring leading industry experts. Attend insightful sessions on making your first hire to protecting your business for the future. Drive your business forward Whether you’re at the ideation stage or looking to expand your business, you’ll leave Startup Canada Tour with the tools and resources to take your business to the next level!
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Every Wednesday at 11:00 Atlantic, from April 5th until May 31st, Join Tim Perron, ICTC’s Atlantic Regional coordinator and learn about ICTC’s WIL Digital wage subsidy program that helps employers make students part of their talent strategy. Subsidies up to $7000 per student available for both full-time and part-time positions, co-op positions and any other position that provides students the opportunity to practice skills relevant to the digital economy. In this workshop you will learn about the WIL Digital student wage subsidy program including the financial support available, program eligibility requirements, the kinds of positions that can be supported, how to apply and some “pro-tips” to help streamline your application process. You’ll also hear from Atlantic post-secondary institutions about how to find and hire their students. Agenda o 11:00-11:20 WIL Digital wage subsidy program details o 11:20-11:30 How to hire your student o 11:30-11:45 Questions and conversation o 11:45-12:15 Optional WIL Digital application workshop
BSides Halifax is proud to announce their 3rd (nearly annual) Halifax BSides conference! This time IRL (in real life). Fresh off the heels of AtlSecCon, they are testing the waters for in-persons event with a small and intimate venue (the Halifax Central Library BMO room). But don't let the size fool you, this one-day event will be packed full of great talks for your fellow security enthusiast. Tickets will be very limited this year and are available for a minimum "donation" of $13.37 (see what they did there). As with their previous BSides, all proceeds go to Feed Nova Scotia, because have you seen grocery prices lately? They are looking forward to seeing everyone in just a few weeks!
Do you find technology to be more of a distraction to your day’s productivity than an asset? If you’re like many knowledge workers, you likely feel that your day is full of meetings and notifications leaving you to do your “real work” in the evenings and weekends. Let’s change that. Braden Newell is a cybersecurity professional who has spent the last two years collecting tips, strategies, and apps to boost productivity. Together we can master how technology can help improve our focus and productivity instead of being a constant distraction. What are 3-Key Takeaways: Technology doesn’t have to be a distraction Technology can help increase your focus and productivity It’s okay to say no and to find your personal work-life mix Meet your presenter... Braden Newell is an Apple technologist, cybersecurity professional, and technology educator based out of Nova Scotia, Canada. His life's mission is to make technology easier to understand. He takes pride in taking complex technical topics and translating them into simpler speak. Braden is a Learning Experience Designer at Jamf, an Apple device management and security company, focusing on the organization’s cybersecurity portfolio. Additionally, Braden is the Privacy & Security Lead for Virtual Hallway, a digital health […]
May is Here We Code Month and as part of this initiative, they are hosting a Tech Start Up Panel in collaboration with Shiftkey Labs and Volta on May 9th from 5:15pm-7:30pm. Tech is booming in Nova Scotia and they want to keep the momentum going. There are endless possibilities of where your computer science degree can take you. If you are an aspiring tech entrepreneur, this event is for you! Hear and learn from three tech start up owners about their entrepreneurial journey and gain valuable insights on establishing your own start up. Check out their panelists: Anil Pradhan- Co-Founder of Softverse Technology Bharath Sudarsan- Co-Founder of SomaDetect Rima Al Shikh - Founder of Begin.AI What to expect: 5:30-6:00 - Opening Remarks and overview of resources 6:00-7:00 - Moderated Q/A panel 7:00-7:30 - Networking
Every Wednesday at 11:00 Atlantic, from April 5th until May 31st, Join Tim Perron, ICTC’s Atlantic Regional coordinator and learn about ICTC’s WIL Digital wage subsidy program that helps employers make students part of their talent strategy. Subsidies up to $7000 per student available for both full-time and part-time positions, co-op positions and any other position that provides students the opportunity to practice skills relevant to the digital economy. In this workshop you will learn about the WIL Digital student wage subsidy program including the financial support available, program eligibility requirements, the kinds of positions that can be supported, how to apply and some “pro-tips” to help streamline your application process. You’ll also hear from Atlantic post-secondary institutions about how to find and hire their students. Agenda o 11:00-11:20 WIL Digital wage subsidy program details o 11:20-11:30 How to hire your student o 11:30-11:45 Questions and conversation o 11:45-12:15 Optional WIL Digital application workshop
The blistering pace and expanding scope of cyberthreats and ransomware attacks is forcing cyber insurance companies to re-examine their rates, premiums, and coverage. Insurers are looking closely at what industry classes they are willing to write as well as tightening underwriting requirements. During this session they will hear from David Hallstrom, National Cyber Advisor - Executive & Professional Risk Solutions (EPS), USI Insurance Services and Chris Hills, Chief Security Strategist, BeyondTrust as they discuss how the cyber insurance market is changing, why it is changing, and the new expectations for a company seeking to obtain, or maintain, cyber liability coverage. Learn how your organization can not only reduce cyber risk and improve operational performance, but also qualify for cyber insurance, or lower existing premiums.
