DEFCON Halifax October Meet-Up
VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NSJoin us on October 26th, 6:30 PM at Volta for a cybersecurity meet-up! Network, learn, and hear Larry Cameron’s talk on Darkweb hunting.
Join us on October 26th, 6:30 PM at Volta for a cybersecurity meet-up! Network, learn, and hear Larry Cameron’s talk on Darkweb hunting.
Are you an employer looking to tap into a pool of skilled, educated and multilingual newcomers to Canada? Would you like to bring energy, creativity and new perspectives to your workplace? Come and meet a group of skilled immigrants at the Welcome Home to Canada showcase. These job ready newcomers are internationally educated and experienced in a variety of professions, sectors and industries. The Welcome Home to Canada program is supported by the R. Howard Webster Foundation and RBC Foundation and provides six-month paid work experiences to eligible newcomers. With support from government and corporate funders and through community partnerships, the program has benefitted over 200 newcomers since 2004. Please RSVP by Friday, October 18 to John Murray, Human Resource Manager, at jmurray@pier21.ca
In this 1-hour webinar, we'll show businesses how to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to make their work smoother and more efficient. We'll start by examining current workflows to identify problems and inefficiencies. Then, we'll explore how AI can solve these issues with real-life examples and begin to streamline operations. 3 key takeaways.. Focus on Your Business Processes First: Know your current processes well before adding AI to ensure it's used effectively. Use AI for Automation: Learn to automate tasks with AI tools like ChatGPT and Make.com to save time and reduce costs See Real Improvements: Discover how optimized processes combined with AI can improve efficiency, customer service, and revenue for clear, measurable business growth. Meet your presenter.. With over 20 years in creativity and 10+ years in mindfulness, Melissa is an AI trainer who integrates her expertise in entrepreneurship, mindset, and creativity to embrace new technology for the greater good. As a facilitator for Fortune 500 companies, author, and award-winning designer, she inspires entrepreneurs to harness AI's potential for competitiveness and well-being, sharing real-life stories and training them to use AI confidently.
Frag for Cancer, founded in 2005 by someone who lost their father to cancer, has raised $190,000 over 17 years to support cancer research and provide aid to children and their families. As the largest esports event on the East Coast of Canada, Frag offers gamers a chance to make a difference while enjoying a positive gaming experience, keeping hope alive for those affected by cancer. Spectator pass $5. Cosplay pass $5 with entry into our cosplay contest. Team pass prices vary based on tournament registration.
QueerTech is proud to present the third annual QT Qonference (QTQ)! The organization’s most anticipated event each year, QTQ 2024 will be held November 6-7 at a beautiful, accessible venue in Toronto, ON, and virtually. This hybrid, 2-day event is all about connecting, empowering and celebrating Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA+ tech community! Whether you’re looking to advance your career, discover business development opportunities, strengthen your leadership toolkit or simply have some fun with other queer professionals, QTQ 2024 is for you! The QT Qonference is crafted to have something for everyone - that’s why learning sessions are curated to support three main audiences - those looking to access tech and advance in tech, current and aspiring leaders in tech, and tech or tech-enabled entrepreneurs - across four content tracks: 🤖 Technology 🤝 Leadership 🚀 Entrepreneurship 💜 Mental Health & Wellness What Attendees Can Expect: Learning: facilitated workshops, expert-led panels, inspirational keynotes and technical talks focused on tech know-how, leadership development, entrepreneurship, resilience building, and more. Employment & Hiring Opportunities: Applicable employment opportunities, access to vetted employers, and more. Connections: Dedicated community connection channels, exhibitor zone, and more. Business Development & Funding: Whether you’re a tech leader looking to close a client, or a founder looking for […]
Digital Nova Scotia is pleased to invite you to the 2024 Tech Forward Awards presented by RBC. Join industry leaders for a night of celebration to highlight and recognize organizations, and individuals who are making a difference in the ICT sector in Nova Scotia. Doors open: 5:00 pm Cocktails: 5:00pm-6:30pm Dinner served: 6:30pm Award ceremony begins: 7:30pm The Tech Forward Awards presented by RBC features 8 unique awards: Talent Champion Award by Humankind Global Recruitment Tech for Good Award by CGI Thinking Forward Award Provincial Spotlight Award by Invest Nova Scotia Best of Tech Award, sponsored by Compugen One to Watch Award, sponsored by Dash Hudson Role Model Award Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award Together we are recognizing that diversity is fuelling innovation in our province, and the impact and influence of leaders in our community. Thank you to our sponsors and selection committee for making this years event possible!
BSides Halifax is proud to announce our 4th (becoming annual!) Halifax BSides conference! The event will once again be held IRL (in real life), but this time in the fall on Thursday, November 14th, 2024. It will be another great day filled with talks and the chance to spend time with fellow security enthusiasts, as well as some muffins, hopefully. For this go round we are partnerning with ShiftKey Labs and will be holding the event at Dalhousie's Computer Science building. As always, all are welcome, be they battle-hardened analysts, DC902 stalwarts, application security experts, or those new to the field. As we did last year, we are offering tickets for a minimum donation of $13.37 (we'll keep this price point as long as we possibly can). All proceeds will again go to Feed Nova Scotia, because grocery prices haven't gotten any better since last time. We are looking forward to seeing everyone mid November and are excited by the chance to hold the event at a larger venue. We'll have some old favorites and a fresh batch of talks and activities to enjoy. Get your ticket before they're gone! (Agenda will be released when confirmed, though the event will […]
Discover the future at the 2024 Atlantic Technology Summit with our theme, "Innovate, Integrate, Empower - Human Centric Solutions for a Connected World." This year's focus is on pioneering innovations that prioritize human needs, seamlessly integrating diverse technologies, and empowering individuals and communities through enhanced connectivity. Join us in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as we explore cutting-edge advancements and collaborative solutions that drive a more inclusive, sustainable, and connected world. DNS members save 30% off tickets with code DNS24
