Name: Ocean Connector: A Rising Tide of Innovation – Facility Tour at Enginuity
Start: 2025-02-06T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-02-06T18:00:00-04:00
Location: 264 Herring Cove Road Halifax, NS B3P 1M1

January 2025
Featured January 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am AST

Design Smarter, Not Harder : Tips For a Good User Experience

In this hands-on 1-hour session, we’ll explore the main design guidelines to ensure a good user experience for your digital product. You’ll learn practical strategies to identify and address common usability issues. This session will equip you with the knowledge to create a user-friendly experience. 3 Key takeaways: Understand the Guidelines: Learn how foundational design principles can help identify and resolve common usability issues in digital products. Actionable Strategies: Discover an easy-to-apply checklist to improve user experience for digital products. Gain Confidence: See real-world examples of this evaluation method being used and feel confident to apply the technique immediately. Meet your presenter.. Simon Landry, Ph.D., is a seasoned researcher with over a decade of experience in startups, academia, and healthcare. Specializing in translating advanced research into practical applications, Simon is currently a lead UX researcher at a legal tech company applying AI to solve complex problems. Passionate about simplifying complex ideas, he believes that with the right support, anyone can learn anything. Simon is driven by curiosity and a desire to create impactful, human-centered products that bridge the gap between research and real life.
January 28 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm AST

Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Pitch Competition Bridgewater | Competitors Only

FirkinStein Brewing 673 King St., Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Showcase your innovation that can shape rural Nova Scotia's tourism industry at our regional pitch competition!
January 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm AST

WordPress Halifax #82: Topic TBA

Details 7:00: Video call opens 7:10: Topic - TBA Instructions and password to enter will be emailed to you on the day of. See you there!
January 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm AST

Accessibility Audits and Plans

Online

This training will be of interest to leaders and employers who are ready to take action and make their workplaces more accessible. Even if you already have a well-formed inclusion strategy, this course will give you tips to make it more robust, and you’ll also get the low-down on the relevant accessibility legislation. During this skill builder we will: Identify the core components of an accessibility and inclusion strategy. Determine who should be involved in building your strategy — and how to get them on board. Define an Accessibility Audit and Action Plan and explain how it can help your organization meet its legal and human rights obligations Identify and practice the pieces of an Accessibility Audit and Action Plan
January 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AST

DEFCON Halifax January Meet-Up

1800 Argyle Street 801 Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us on January 30th at 6:30 PM at Volta for our first meet-up of 2025 and network with cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts! This month, join Leo Lees as he delves into The Danger of Free Wi-Fi, featuring phishing firmware using the ESP32. 💡 Why You Should Attend: ✅ Connect with like-minded cybersecurity professionals ✅ Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends ✅ Share insights and knowledge in a relaxed, no-pressure environment No sponsors. No sales pitches. Just good conversations and valuable connections! 🤝 ✨Agenda: 📌6:30 PM - Doors Open, Networking 📌 6:55 PM - Welcome & Introductions 📌7:00 PM - Leo's Talk 🎙 📌 7:30 PM - Q&A 🧐 📌8:00 PM - More Networking 📌 8:30 PM - Event Wrap-Up Special thanks to Volta for hosting us in their awesome venue! 🙏 We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones!⚠️ 📸 Reminder: Photos will be taken during the event. If you RSVP but can't make it, please let us know. 🔥 Get your ticket now and start the year with meaningful connections and great insights.
January 31 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am AST

Employer Coffee Chat with IRCC

368 Main Street Suite 220 (Lovitt Plaza) Yarmouth, NS B5A 4B4 Nova Scotia, Canada

Have a great job applicant but they can't work in Canada? In a sector needing to hire foreign talent to address your labour needs? Want to get connected with someone that can shed light on immigration options? This is the event for you, and it's all for free! Drop in and have a conversation with IRCC Outreach Officer, Kathie Ouellette, and ask your burning immigration questions. A huge thank you to the Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce for hosting the opportunity and making it possible. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): Is the federal department that processes temporary and permanent resident applications. IRCC has a team of Outreach Officers that provide assistance to employers navigating how they can hire foreign talent. This team can be accessed at: promotion@cic.gc.ca Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce: The Yarmouth & Area Chamber of Commerce's main role is as an advocate for business, representing businesses on local issues with local government but also on provincial and federal level through our representation with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. We regularly provide networking opportunities, guest speakers, and educational seminars. Our chamber can be accessed at: info@yarmouthchamberofcommerce.com
February 2025
February 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm AST

DIGITAL MARKETING COURSE

We are pleased to offer you this Digital Marketing Course, in partnership with Workplace Education Initiative, CBDC and Shelley Bellefontaine, Founder of AtlanticOnline.ca and author of several digital marketing self-help guides at BeYourOwnBusinessMarketer.com. This 40-hour course is designed for someone who is in the early stages of starting their business website and social media pages. Starting February 2025, every Tuesday and Thursday 10AM to 12PM Via Google Meet
February 5 @ 7:30 am - 4:00 pm AST

Digital Harvest

Halifax Convention Centre Nova Scotia, Canada

Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Location: Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax, NS In collaboration with the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Perennia, Digital Harvest connects technology and agriculture professionals to explore innovative marketing strategies. Key topics include: Social media marketing for agri-food and beverage businesses Using AI to enhance marketing efforts Creating content that resonates with local communities Leveraging data analytics to maximize small budgets Tickets: General Admission: $75.00 NSFA Members, Taste of NS Members, or Youth under 40: $50.00

$75
Featured February 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am AST

DeepSeek: The New AI Powerhouse and Its Impact on the Future

Join Digital Nova Scotia as we dive into DeepSeek, the AI model currently making waves in the tech world, and explore its implications for the tech industry in Nova Scotia and beyond. As DeepSeek challenges established players like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, this webinar will clarify what DeepSeek is, how it differs from other large language models (LLMs), and why it’s at the centre of the news cycle. Date: February 5, 2025 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Virtual Our Panelists Iaian Archibald | Executive Director – DeepSense Iaian Archibald is the Executive Director of DeepSense, an organization out of Dalhousie University's Faculty of Computer Science whose mission is to help grow the marine economy with AI. Iaian is a seasoned entrepreneur and artificial intelligence (AI) strategist who specializes in the evolving landscape of emerging technologies. Previously as the CEO and co-founder of Swell Advantage, an ocean technology startup, he developed an innovative marina management software solution. The company was acquired in 2020. Mbongeni Ndlovu | Course Instructor – StFX & Founder – Olyup Technologies Inc. Mbo (Bo) has a Master's degree in Computer Science, and has been a coach with a specialization in Olympic Weightlifting for 8 years. Not many […]
February 5 @ 2:00 pm AST

Navigating GoC Support in the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Empowering 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs: Navigating Government Support for Your Business. The 2SLGBTQI+ community of entrepreneurs are some of Canada’s most innovative and creative – however, they can face a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Join Innovation Canada for a free webinar at 1:00 pm (ET) on February 5, 2025 to learn about where to find – and navigate – government programs that are right for you and your business.us for a free online session that explores some of the puzzles and possibilities – but also the supports that are put in place to address them. The event is hosted by Innovation Canada, who will provide a demonstration of the Business Benefits Finder and BizPaL tools. Joining the conversation will be ecosystem experts from Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce who are working in areas designed to enhance the entrepreneurship landscape for 2SLGBTQI+ business leaders. Together, these elements aim to provide tailored resources, build awareness of the unique challenges faced by 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs, and foster a more inclusive entrepreneurial landscape.
February 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm AST

“Can you fix our UX?”

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, Canada

It's a question that inspired the name 20/20 Digital—and one with no simple answer. Join Jamie Gerrard, founder of 20/20 Digital, as he shares what it takes to improve people's interactions with digital products and services. With 24 years of experience in digital product strategy and design, Jamie reveals why UX success goes far beyond quick fixes or flashy design updates—it's about understanding how organizations work from the inside out. Drawing on real-world projects, Jamie will examine the three critical elements every successful UX initiative needs, explain why "it depends" is often the most thoughtful answer and share practical strategies for building digital experiences that stand the test of time. Whether you're a product leader, designer, or simply curious about creating better digital products and services, this talk offers candid insights and actionable takeaways to help you strengthen your UX approach. AGENDA 7:00 PM Doors open, networking time 7:15 PM Introductions from Nata and Ruby 7:20 PM "Can you fix our UX" with Jamie Gerrard 7:50 PM Q&A 8:15 PM Networking and wrap-up 8:30 PM Doors close
February 6 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm AST

Ocean Connector: A Rising Tide of Innovation – Facility Tour at Enginuity

264 Herring Cove Road Halifax, NS B3P 1M1 Nova Scotia, Canada

Enginuity Inc. is a creative engineering firm specializing in custom solutions for aerospace and defence, industrial marine, Industry 4.0 robotics, and product design. By bringing together discipline experts, they transform challenges into innovative successes. Join COVE on Thursday, February 6th, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. AST, for an off-site Ocean Connector at Enginuity’s newly expanded facility. Explore their latest innovations and meet the experts driving some of the region’s most impactful ocean tech projects.

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