Past Events from September 4, 2019 – August 18, 2025 – Page 3 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Risk Management for Tech Businesses

When Plan A doesn’t go the way it was intended, it is important to have a Plan B and C but why is it necessary to have plans in place for when things go wrong? Join Digital Nova Scotia and Marc Charbonneau of dlP Business Consulting to learn about Risk Management in the tech sector. In this webinar you will learn; – How risks are a result of ambiguity and uncertainty, and how these can be grouped as known-knowns, known-unknowns, unknown-unknowns and how these each fit into estimates, risk budgets, management reserve, and how these affect margin and price. – How to identify and assess risks including prioritizing and quantifying them. – Strategies to deal with risks and how to report progress on the effectiveness of those strategies. – How inaction can leave quite a bit of risk exposure near the end of a project when your resources have mostly been expended, whereas taking action early on will lead to greater success.   About Marc Charbonneau Marc is an entrepreneurial business consultant with over 20 years of experience, specializing in strategic planning, business development, and project management. He is a graduate from the Royal Military College of Canada with a […]

Hiring International Talent, Relocating Your Company to Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia businesses, is international talent what you need to build your company? International entrepreneurs, are you thinking of relocating your business to Nova Scotia? There are many people, organizations, programs and policies that can help you recruit highly skilled global talent or make Nova Scotia your home. But navigating all the resources by yourself can be a little overwhelming. Let us help. REGISTER

Social Media Across the Customer Lifecycle

Social media has become an integral part of the customer lifecycle. The pandemic has forced digital customer interactions, particularly on social media, to the forefront. The most pressing question about social media is not “Is my target audience on social media?” but rather, “Does my target audience want to interact with my brand on social media?” 32% of US online adults feel that brands share interesting content on social media and only 24% think it’s cool to be associated with a brand online—but there are nuances in those numbers. Companies must approach social strategy by first determining where their target audience falls on the spectrum of willingness to interact with brands on social media. REGISTER

COVID-19 EMPLOYEE VACCINE POLICY FRAMEWORK

Join members of MC Advisory, a strategic advisory service for the business and the public sector, for an engaging discussion with practical insights on the key issues that employers need to think about in creating workplace policies related to COVID-19. You will leave this session with an understanding of the framework that guides employers in creating workplace policies, ‘where to start' in policy development, and why all businesses and sectors should begin thinking about implementing a vaccination and related policies now to keep pace with the ever-changing landscape of COVID-19. This webinar will ensure Halifax Chamber members and the business community has the knowledge and practical advice to protect their employees and customers by implementing a vaccination policy that suits their needs. REGISTER

How to Achieve Cyber Resilience in Today’s Threat Landscape

The number of vendors providing some sort of technology to protect against or detect threats is growing daily. However, breaches still occur at an even more frequent rate than ever. This being the case, organizations have a duty to become more diligent in their ability to respond and potentially recover from these events. In this webinar, we will discuss not only why resiliency is more important than ever, but we will talk through some things an organization can actually do to be more resilient. REGISTER

Non-Dilutive Funding Through Government Incentives

Join BDO as we help you identify non-dilutive government incentive programs that support your future growth initiatives, yet allow you to maintain full ownership of your tech company. On July 15 at 1 p.m. EDT, learn about the updated incentives in the latest government budget, how to prepare and plan for financial support, and how to access the available funding opportunities. You will have a chance to participate in industry-specific break-out sessions designed for the life and health sciences, software and hardware, and agtech industries to learn how government incentives can be used for: Business expansion and capital expenditures Commercializing new and innovative technologies Entering new geographic markets Hiring and training employees Our BDO professionals will describe how to develop a funding roadmap that meets your business needs, objectives, and solutions. To sign up for Non-Dilutive Funding Through Government Incentives, click the ‘Join event’ red button. You will be prompted to sign up by creating a Hopin profile. If you’ve previously attended a Hopin event, you should already have a Hopin profile. So, click the ‘Already registered? Log In to access the event’ link at the top of the page and use your general Hopin login details to sign in […]

TalkingTech

Join Digital Nova Scotia and Calvino Anderson, Client Director with Compugen for a virtual networking event to meet, catch up and socialize with folks within the tech community. Whether you're working in tech, interested in tech, or studying tech, this event will be a great chance to interact with like-minded individuals. Calvino will kick things off by discussing the 2021 Atlantic Tech Summit, their call for speakers, and what exciting things are in store for this year's event! A discussion on high-level process improvement and digital transformation will be hosted by Calvino in the main chat room, and networking rooms for one-on-one catchups or specific topics will be available. We hope to see you there! REGISTER

Canada Health Infoway Series: Partnering for Success

From May to December 2021 We invite you to join us in this new era of virtual learning in a digital world and save the date for the Canada Health Infoway 2021 Virtual Partnership Series and Partnership Conference. If there’s one skill we have all honed over the last year, it is resilience. It’s not just about embracing our present reality, it is about leveraging it to create new methods of learning, and to bring the impossible into reach. That is what we have done with Canada Health Infoway’s Virtual Partnership Series and Conference. We launch on May 18 with a range of hour and half long sessions over the next six months. The series culminates in an entirely reimagined full-day virtual conference. With this unique format, we can go truly national. Your city is the host city. We’re broadcasting sessions to — and from — living rooms, basement and home offices spanning from coast, to coast, to coast. Virtual Infoway Partnership Series Our Infoway Partnership Series includes monthly sessions from May to October 2021. Each month, you can join hour and half long sessions to learn about Canada Health Infoway’s latest initiatives and health sector updates — and hear […]

HackerX – Halifax N.S.

HackerX is an invite-only recruiting event for developers in 120+ cities globally and has a community of over 100,000+ members. We've hand-picked some of the top developers in your city so you don't have to. Meet face-to-face with qualified developers and make your next great hire. MEET 60+ FULL-STACK SOFTWARE ENGINEERS Our events are organized in a rapid speed-dating format (5 minutes each) to keep things engaging and fun. It ensures you can meet the most candidates. REGISTER

Creative Ideas to Conversions: How to Leverage Pinterest Marketing on the Buying Journey

Pinterest marketing is advantageous for brands to master, as 89% of Pinners have used the channel for inspiration for a recent purchase. Pinterest is a proven platform for both brand awareness and product discovery, and when leveraged aptly, coveted conversions. The addition of dynamic new formats like Idea Pins is just another reason to brush up on Pinterest's marketing strategy. Join Michaela Atkinson, Head of Content at Dash Hudson for a discussion with Lucy Matthews, Partnerships Manager, Programs at Pinterest, alongside Andrea Howard and Peyton Perry from the social media team at powerhouse jewelry and lifestyle retailer Kendra Scott. REGISTER

tech(LAB) Engineering: Egg Drop!

Have you ever heard of disaster relief supply package drops? Disaster relief groups drop delicate supplies of food and equipment to people in areas very difficult to reach, often where no nearby roads, trains or airports are located. Our challenge is to use what we know about energy (potential, kinetic, conservation of energy), and come up with creative ways to save the eggs! There will be prizes for the most creative, and most secure! This workshop will be held in person at IGNITE, located at 352 East River Road, New Glasgow, NS! What is tech{LAB}? tech{LAB} is a FREE workshop that allows participants to get hands-on with new technology! These workshops are for anyone ages 8 and up who has an interest in technology, prototyping, or electronics. What Happens at tech{LAB}? Spend the first half-hour of each workshop going over the technical information on the topic and have a snack while learning the basics. Take what you’ve just learned and apply it! Whether it’s designing a 3D print, taking photos, working in groups to develop circuits for a Micro-Bit, or creating digital graphics! REGISTER

Spark Your Inner Storyteller

Story Strategist Erin Trafford will highlight THE primary need for any business and share an overview of her 9 Step Story Strategy Framework to meet that need. She will also explain how to leverage creative storytelling to grow your business. Building on her previous Spotlight Sessions, Erin will share actionable tips you can start using immediately to build a better, more aligned content strategy for you and your business. In this webinar you will; - Get a look at the 9 Step Story Strategy Framework that Erin uses with her clients as they develop their personal and business brands - Break down how you can start to build a content strategy that feels good for you - Get actions and insights so you can start creative storytelling right away About Erin Trafford, CEO of Erin Trafford Inc. Erin is a digital Story strategist specializing in helping entrepreneurs and small businesses find and tell their Stories in a way that feels good and grows their bottom line. She is an award-winning journalist, blogger, consultant, and strategist. She owns Erin Trafford Inc., which has two arms; ErinTrafford.com, a coaching and consulting company and Story Studio Network- Canada’s first audio-on-demand talk show network. […]