Events from March 27 – March 26 – Page 2 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

BDO’s Young Professionals Pool Tournament

Grab a cocktail and a cue stick, and join BDO at Dooly’s. Enjoy an evening of networking with the next generation of Halifax business leaders at BDO’s annual Young Professionals Pool Tournament. If pool isn’t your thing, join them for free pizza and drinks. See you there!

National Ladies Learning Code Day

During this collaborative learning experience, we’ll explore the difference between UI and UX, and how they work together.

National Ladies Learning Code Day – Intro to UX Design

Join thousands of Canadians coast to coast to coast taking their first steps learning about application development. With great design comes great responsibility. User experience (UX) design isn’t just about creating pretty or functioning websites - it’s about creative solutioning and trying to make people’s lives and experiences better. As application designers, we need to remember that we aren’t designing products for ourselves, but for other people. Being a UX designer allows you to work with and problem solve for a variety of different people, and empathy plays a huge part in this. During this collaborative learning experience, we’ll explore the difference between User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX), and how they work together. We’ll walk through the design cycle; including discovery, user testing, and user personas. Learners will also have a chance to experience different UX methods through hands-on exercises, including building physical and digital prototypes. Never worked on application design before? No problem! This workshop is designed for absolute beginners! During this 6 hour workshop, you’ll learn: Learn all about User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design Have a fulsome and holistic discussion around ethics and why ethical designing is crucial Solve real-world problems in collaboration […]

Angular Meetup

Join us for the fourth Halifax Angular Meetup, as we continue to dig deeper into all of the incredible things Angular can help with! Schedule: 6:30-6:45: Networking 6:45-7:15: Talk #1 RXJS & Observables 7:30-8:15: Talk #2 Component Inheritance 8:15-8:30: Networking About the sessions: RXJS & Observables: Observables in Angular are SUPER powerful and we can do a lot with them but they can be intimidating if you don't know where to start. In this talk we will discuss 1. reactive programming basics 2. the differences between promises and observables 3. common operators and when to use them 4. advanced operators and when to use them and by the end you'll be able to power-up your Angular apps using RXJS and Observables! Presenter: Chris Burton Component Inheritance: Inheritance in many object-oriented languages can serve as a mechanism to elegantly re-use code. The case with Angular is that inheritance is typically far from elegant, and can cause confusing components that hide their cost of use. In this talk, I will briefly introduce composition as the preferred object-oriented approach that comes naturally to Angular. Presenter: Jonathan Ignacio Register

DC902 Meetup

DC902 was founded in late 2019 to create a place for hackers, tinkerers, and security professionals to share ideas and projects. We are an inclusive group and welcome everybody no matter the background or skillset, if you are a n00b or 1337, you have a place here. Jeff Hann (ObiHann on Twitter, or VE1OBI on amateur radio) is the official leader pending any coups or mutinies. Goals We aim to prioritize social activity in this region by organizing gatherings to discuss security and other technical related topics on a regular basis To have a community to share and learn from each other, in a safe and encouraging environment To provide an environment of collaboration where new ideas can be explored and projects developed To be a safe space for unsafe computing Interests Security, technology, and hacking are almost infinitely broad terms, and though we welcome any new ideas here are a few things we are passionate about: Capture the flag activites (events, HTB, etc.) Wireless (basically anything, from amature radio to monitoring plaines, to tracking data from your water meter) Coding (software development, scripting, poetry for your computer) Learn more

Insights from Industry – HR Panel

When it comes to HR, sometimes you just want to speak to someone who’s been there and done it. Join us for our next Info4Impact and hear from the people on the ground. HR professionals from the tech sector will share their insights on everything from recruitment and retention to conflict resolution during an interactive panel discussion and answer all of your burning HR questions. Our line-up includes Jennie Sandford Head of Operations at Proposify, Nick Misener, Senior Consultant Information Technology at Venor, Nicole Seamone HR and Talent Lead at REDspace, and Nea Publicover, MBA, PMP, VP of Employee Development, MOBIA Technology Innovations. Each panelist brings their experience from the tech sector, and a unique perspective on recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and operational processes.  Submit your questions upon sign-up and our panel will answer them. We will then open up the floor for additional questions at the end of the session! Secure my Seat! About the Panelists: Nick Misener, Senior Consultant, Information Technology, VenorAn experienced recruitment consultant with a passion for helping businesses and people grow, Nick focuses on Information Technology recruitment within Atlantic Canada, taking an empathetic and energetic approach to working with both clients and candidates. Nick brings over five […]

Ignite Labs: Google Analytics to Improve Your Digital Presence

OUTLINE OF THE DAY Understanding what Google Analytics is, and what it can do for your business. We'll cover how it's a foundational tool for understanding your website and how it can improve your online presence. Fundamentally, it will help drive marketing that will lead to more quality traffic to your website, and,once on the site, more users doing what you want them to do (making a purchase, contacting you, learning about your brand, etc...) Lunch will be served A hands "How to" session that will include setting up Google Analytics on your website, finding and interpreting answers, identifying trends and recommending how to react, and, finally, setting up an easy to read dashboard that will help demystify Google Analytics. Ideally, bringing a laptop to this workshop would be best for the "how-to" portion of the session. You'll also need a Google account to access these tools. Register   KEVIN D'AGUIAR With over 20 years of experience as an Analytics professional, Kevin has developed his passion for translating data into meaningful insights and recommendations that drive business decisions. Kevin has worked with clients spanning many industries, including Finance, Travel and Tourism, Tele-Communication, and Retail Loyalty. The Customer Journey is universal, […]

Innovate Atlantic

Innovate Atlantic is a one-day conference designed to provide the inspiration, tools and information entrepreneurs and innovators need to drive growth in their companies and the region. This conference is for the community to meet each other in the context of quality conversations from some of the leading innovative ‘doers’ in Canada and beyond. Volta’s second annual Innovate Atlantic conference will dive into issues and topics surrounding innovation in Atlantic Canada through a series of panels, discussions and keynotes that will help set the agenda for innovation for the next 25 years. Join us to hear from experienced industry experts and thought leaders from the region and beyond, who will discuss topics, such as how to best engage traditional sectors and encourage the integration of innovative mindsets and technologies; how to bridge the gap with youth and better position Atlantic Canada as a place for youth and newcomers to live, work and play; and, how inclusive innovation is a means to better our communities as a whole. The goal of the conference is to have attendees walk away with the inspiration, tools, and information they need to drive innovation in their organizations and in the Atlantic region as a whole. […]

Banking on Crypto: The Future of Finance

Lunch will be provided! Cryptocurrency, a new paradigm of money, is forcing our banks to adjust. Open banking is the banks way of keeping up with the times, but will it be enough? Join the Atlantic Blockchain Company, as they take you through the steps to understanding decentralized finance (DeFi). Leave armed with a new understanding of how crypto will shape your future. This Lunch + Learn will be particularly helpful for those working in banking, financial advising, accounting, or real estate. You will learn about: Open Banking Benefits of Crypto Decentralized Finance About the Presenters: Keegan and Mrugakshee are the co-founders of Atlantic Blockchain Company. After years of technical development and personal use, Keegan and Mrugakshee decided to use their knowledge to educate the public, businesses, and government around the responsible use of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Their mission is to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology. NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed, and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or […]

IdentityNORTH Eastern Workshop

Day One will be full of presentations by leading identity and digital economy experts from Canada and around the world. Day Two is slightly shorter, as an “unconference”. Drawing upon the incredible expertise of gathered attendees, participants will work together to tackle the hottest topics and thorniest issues facing the industry. Come prepared to challenge the room with the toughest “opportunities” on your plate. Register      

Webinar :Digital Technology Firms in Atlantic Canada

Join us for an interactive discussion on an important and growing segment of the economy!  On September 17th APEC released a new report Digital Technology Firms:Their Importance and Role in Atlantic Canada’s Economy  The report discusses how digital technology firms in Atlantic Canada are making a significant and growing contribution to the regional economy, but several factors are impeding its full potential. On Wednesday October 2 at 10 am (AST), the report's author, Patrick Brannon, APEC's Director of Major Projects, will host a one-hour webinar highlighting the main findings.  Patrick will be joined by Cathy Simpson, CEO of TechImpact who commissioned the report. Following the 40 minute presentation there will be a 15 minute Q&A session (via chat). The webinar will answer key questions about digital firms in Atlantic Canada including: How big is the digital industry and why is it so important? Is there a labour shortage in the digital industry? Is there enough financing support for firms to establish and grow? What are the emerging digital specialties where Atlantic firms are creating innovative products? What policies or strategies are most likely to facilitate their growth? This is a FREE event  but registration is required - click here to register A unique link that will allow you to […]