Name: Design Smarter, Not Harder : Tips For a Good User Experience
Start: 2025-01-28T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-01-28T11:00:00-04:00

January 2025
January 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm AST

Nova Scotia Deep Tech Industry Roundtable

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

Welcome to the Nova Scotia Deep Tech Industry Roundtable This event is your chance to connect with industry leaders like Gord Harling of CMC Microsystems, innovators, and experts in the deep tech sector. Join us at Volta for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and collaboration as we work together to move the industry forward. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in the industry, this roundtable is the perfect place to gain valuable insights, share your experiences, and build relationships with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this exciting event - register now to secure your spot.
January 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AST

Venture Capital 101

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

Description: Curious about how venture capital works or how to secure funding for your startup? Join us for Venture Capital 101, a collaborative session with RBCx, featuring Kory Henn, Associate Vice President, Early-Stage Banking. This session will provide valuable insights into the fundamentals of venture capital, including: Understanding VC as a high-risk, high-reward asset class The types of VC funding and what makes a startup VC-backable Key tips for raising your first funding round Whether you’re navigating your first investment pitch or looking to refine your strategy, this session is designed to equip you with actionable knowledge to drive your startup’s growth. About - Kory Henn Kory Henn helps connect Atlantic Canadian founders to the right people, ideas, and financial solutions at one of Canada’s largest banks. Having spent five years investing in early-stage startups, Kory leverages that experience to help clients and entrepreneurs understand what it takes to build a VC backable business. NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to Volta and RBCx […]
January 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm AST

GEO Nova Scotia Insight Forum: Exploring the UK’s Approach to Digital Equity

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM AST (Nova Scotia Time) Location: Virtual Join us for a compelling virtual panel discussion featuring leading experts on digital inclusion: Dr. Emma Stone, Director of Evidence and Engagement, Good Things Foundation Professor Simeon Yates, Professor of Digital Culture, Department of Communication and Media, University of Liverpool Dr. Chloe Blackwell, Loughborough University Katherine Hill, Loughborough University Our panel will explore groundbreaking research on the Minimum Digital Living Standard (MDLS)—a transformative framework that goes beyond a single device or minimal access. This research examines what is needed for individuals and families to thrive in an increasingly digital society, accounting for diverse household types across nations in the UK. The MDLS model has garnered significant attention, influencing UK and Scottish government policies, and aims to drive greater equity in digital access and inclusion. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into a model shaping the future of digital equity!
January 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AST

IGNITING Women in Business Speaker Series

IGNITE Atlantic 352 East River Rd., New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us for the first IGNITING Women in Business event of 2025! Featuring the incredible Jayne Akinyi as our special guest, this inspiring evening promises captivating stories, plenty of laughter, delicious snacks, and valuable networking opportunities. Connect with fellow female entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals as we celebrate and empower women in business!
January 23 @ 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm AST

2025 Halifax Business Awards

Halifax Convention Centre Nova Scotia, Canada

Get ready to celebrate Halifax's business excellence at the 2025 Halifax Business Awards on January 23rd! Join in for an exciting evening that honours the bold leaders, bright innovators, and inspiring businesses throughout our community. This year’s theme, "Level Up" will transport you into a vibrant, nostalgic world of classic arcades. It's much more than just an awards gala – it’s an immersive celebration of achievement and innovation. Reserve your spot now to ensure you don’t miss out on Halifax’s most anticipated business event of the year. Let’s come together to celebrate excellence and innovation while enjoying a night of fun, networking, and recognition.
January 24 - January 26

Global Game Jam 2025

Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB) and Goldberg Computer Science Building Nova Scotia, Canada

Details coming soon!
January 25 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm AST

Game Jam Next at IGNITE New Glasgow

IGNITE Atlantic 352 East River Rd., New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Welcome to Game Jam Next - an exhilarating event hosted by ShiftKey Labs in partnership with Dalhousie University and IGNITE Atlantic, designed to ignite the creativity of students in grades 7 through 12 in Nova Scotia! 🎮 What is Game Jam Next? Game Jam Next is a thrilling platform that introduces budding game designers and developers
January 25 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm AST

Game Jam Next at IGNITE Yarmouth

IGNITE Southern 208 Main St., Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Welcome to Game Jam Next – an exhilarating event hosted by ShiftKey Labs in partnership with Dalhousie University and IGNITE Atlantic, designed to ignite the creativity of students in grades 7 through 12 in Nova Scotia! 🎮 What is Game Jam Next? Game Jam Next is a thrilling platform that introduces budding game designers and developers to the captivating world of game creation. Whether you’re passionate about crafting physical board games or diving into computer game development, this event is your chance to unleash your creativity and build your very own game from scratch! 📅 Event Details: Date: Saturday, January 25th, 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: IGNITE Southern, 208 Main Street, Yarmouth, N.S., B5A 1C7 🚀 Event Highlights: Throughout the day, you’ll immerse yourself in a world of game development and fun-filled activities. Get ready to: Work on your game project Engage in entertaining activities Learn from industry experts and mentors Stand a chance to win exciting prizes! 🎨 Physical Game Creation Supplies Available: For those interested in crafting physical board games, fret not! We’ve got you covered. We will have a variety of supplies and materials available at the venue, ensuring you have everything you need to bring your unique board game vision […]
January 25 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm AST

Game Jam Next 2025

The PIER 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

IGNITE is thrilled to host Game Jam NEXT once again, January 25, at both IGNITE locations! In partnership with ShiftKey Labs and Dalhousie, this event is designed to ignite the creativity of students in grades 7 through 12 in Nova Scotia! Join thousands of students worldwide who all have one goal: make a really cool game! 👾🎮🕹️
January 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm AST

Industry Showcase: IBM

IBM Client Innovation Centre Nova Scotia 15 Western Pkwy, Bedford, NS Nova Scotia, Canada

Details coming soon!
January 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AST

Academy UP: SQL Foundations (4/4)

Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Excited to share that we're launching a new certification program in SQL in January! Led by Vishwa Patel, this program offers you the chance to learn the basics of SQL and get hands-on experience. This free certification program is offered through ShiftKey Academy Up, generously supported by Cognizant.
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.

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