Events

Join us in welcoming GeoSpectrum Technologies founder, Dr. Bruce Armstrong, on September 19 at COVE for our Ocean Connector! The physics of hydrophones is easy to understand; mastery of the implementation of those ideas can be tricky. This talk will explain the physics in terms everyone should be able to understand. Topics covered will be piezoelectric ceramics, why a high frequency hydrophone is a poor choice to measure low frequencies and vice versa, preamp noise and how it relates to hydrophone sensitivity, why the low frequency sensitivity of a hydrophone is a ruler-straight line, and why it is sometimes better to calibrate hydrophones in air rather than water. Finally, you will learn that if you utter the words “rho-c”, you may be putting your professional reputation at risk. Dr. Armstrong has been designing transducers for over 41 years. In 1978 he began work as a Defence Scientist in the transducer group at DRDC-A. In 1985, he began working for Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems, where he designed DIFAR (vector) hydrophones for sonobuoys. In 1994, he founded GeoSpectrum Technologies, where he still works today, guiding the technical teams. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to construction on Parker Street, the main road to COVE will […]

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!

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

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 […]

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

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. […]

This major event will highlight new products and services developed in our region aimed at Health and Wellness in general and, specifically, at assisting Seniors to age well in Atlantic Canada and throughout the world

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 […]

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