Events

Description Join us for our inaugural DeepSense Discovery Session. Attend this informative session in-person or online to hear from Casey Hilliard, Data Manager, Meridian, about Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, the ship tracking system. Learn how AIS data has been used to support vessel transportation, some challenges in using AIS data and potential uses of AIS data. *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. Any student is welcome to attend any and all DeepSense sessions. DeepSense Discovery Sessions are held Mondays at 2pm AST. Register

The Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy leverages defence and major Canadian Coast Guard procurement to create jobs and economic growth in Canada. The ITB Policy encourages companies to establish or grow their presence in Canada, strengthen Canadian supply chains and develop Canadian Key Industrial Capabilities. The ITB Policy is making an impact from coast to coast. Investments are supporting the manufacturing and marine sectors, helping scale up small and medium sized businesses, enhancing investments across Canada that align with regional strengths and supporting exports and innovation. The purpose of this session is to provide information on what the ITB Policy is and how Canadian firms have been successful in accessing supply chain opportunities associated with the defence and major Canadian Coast Guard procurement. The presentation will have a particular focus on ITB Policy features which motivate investments in innovation; and which support the growth of small and medium businesses in Canada. Join us for an informative webinar presentation titled “ITB 101” from Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada. Presenting will be: Dominique Kowlessar, CD Director, Policy Industrial and Technological Benefits Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada/ Government of Canada For more information contact Alex Himmelman: alex@ac-ada.ca

Let’s celebrate our Women in Tech community for International Women’s Day! International Women’s Day is coming up on March 8th. To mark this great day, BDC Capital’s Women in Technology Venture Fund wants to celebrate with you! Please join us for cocktails, engaging conversations, and make lasting connections with some amazing women in tech champions. Spaces are limited so register today. Don’t miss out! The BDC Capital Women In Tech Team RSVP to cynthia.vansundert@bdc.ca before March 3rd

Join us on Thursday, March 5, to hear from Chris Cameron, senior vice president of data analytics and evidence synthesis at EVERSANA, as he discusses the sale of his company, Cornerstone Research Group. Chris was previously one of three partners at Cornerstone until it was acquired by EVERSANA in 2019. Cornerstone became Canada's largest health economics and outcomes research consulting firm. Chris is also an adjunct (scholar) professor at Dalhousie Uni TecSocial is a monthly meeting for those with an interest in technology and entrepreneurship. It is a free event and open to the public.

About this Event The Province of Nova Scotia is teaming with the School of Information Management and the Rowe School of Business (Dalhousie University Faculty of Management) to host its fourth annual Open Data Contest on March 7th-8th, 2020 in conjunction with International Open Data Day. The contest will take place from 8:30 AM Saturday, March 7th until approximately 4:30 PM Sunday, March 8th. There will be cash prizes for winning submissions (including a $4000 top prize) *see full agenda below* Students, Entrepreneurs, and Citizens – This year our Open Data Contest is focusing on healthcare and the economy! We are challenging you to create one of the following, using at least one Nova Scotia Open Data dataset within your solution: (1) An application (web / mobile / desktop) that is innovative, easy-to-use, and has the potential to make a positive impact on the economy or address some aspect of healthcare. The app must use at least one Nova Scotia Open Data dataset within the solution and be able to demonstrate its potential for economic growth/commercialization or impact on healthcare/health outcomes. (2) A predictive model that generates interesting, informative, and useful forecasts based on relative datasets including at least one from the Nova Scotia Open Data Portal. The model must have the potential to make a positive […]

Description Why learn about Gamemaking? From video games to interactive stories, digital media is a powerful way to make your message, cause, or idea stand out in a crowded online world. Canada has become a major leader in the video game industry, yet, like most technology, only a small percentage of games are built by women. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, you will create a game, quiz, or interactive story using HTML & CSS that's centred on a case, community, or message that you care about while learning critical coding skills.   Who is this for? Our Ladies Learning Code workshops offer female-identified and male-identified, trans, and non-binary adults hands-on, project-based learning experiences that are designed to give beginners the skills and confidence they need to become digital creators.   Prerequisites: None! This workshop is designed for absolute beginners!   What's Included: Requirements: Note: If you do not have a laptop to use during the duration of the workshop, we have a very limited quantity that we can loan out. The option to borrow a laptop will be included in your order form when registering. If only a "no" option is available, there are no more laptops available. Register

This events features presentations by federal and provincial experts as well as a panel of employers talking about their own experiences. About this Event Come and join us for breakfast on March 11th at the Best Western Plus in Dartmouth and learn more about recruiting talent from francophone and other countries. Representatives from Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada offices in Paris, Rabat (Morocco) and Dakar (Sénégal) as well as the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration will be in attendance to answer your questions. This event is sponsored by the Réseau en immigration francophone, Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada, Halifax Partnership and Nova Scotia Office of Immigration. Venez prendre le petit déjeuner avec nous au Best Western Plus à Dartmouth pour en apprendre plus sur le recutement de la main d'oeuvre qualifiée des pays francophones et d'ailleurs. Des représentants des bureaux d'Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada de Paris, de Rabat (Maroc) et de Dakar (Sénégal) ainsi que de l'Office d'Immigration de la Nouvelle-Écosse seront heureux de répondre à vos questions. Cette activité est mise en oeuvre par le Réseau en immigration francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse, la Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada; Halifax Partnership et l'Office d'Immigration […]

Event Summary The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), through the GO Talent initiative, will be hosting an Online Career Fair for Internationally Educated Professionals in the Information and Communications Technology field. What is Go Talent? An initiative that provides employers with early access to global Information and Communications Technology (ICT) talent on route to Canada A Pre-departure integration service for internationally educated professionals (IEPs) in the ICT sector who are in their last stages of immigration Uses the e-Talent Canada Job Board as a tool to facilitate job matching for newcomers and employers Who is eligible for GO Talent and the Online Career Fair? Anyone around the world that has received their letter of Confirmation of Permanent Residence in Canada Newcomers to Canada that have landed and received their Permanent Residence Status Must have experience or education in the Information and Communications Technology field Why participate in an online career fair? Gain an advantage in the job seeking market by directly connecting with Canadian employers With the use of virtual booths, this career fair will have the capacity for live conversations between organizations and candidates Newcomers will be able to network with employers directly using private chats   https://www.gotalentocf.com/en/registrationRegisterEvent […]