Join us at Third Wednesday! Pop by and chat with Halifax's tech/media/marketing community at the Atlantica Hotel. Introduce yourself during the 30-second intro/opportunity spots, and meet a great group of interesting people to chat with. All welcome, no need to register!
Join us for the QT Connect Meetup in Halifax (hosted by Volta). This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships within the community. Date: March 19, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: 1800 Argyle St Unit 801, Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting out, this meetup offers a welcoming space for everyone. Enjoy engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and a chance to unwind with fellow professionals. We don't want ticket costs to be a barrier to joining us in this discussion. We have scholarship and volunteer tickets available. To sign up for a scholarship ticket or to volunteer, fill out this form. Event Schedule & Agenda 5:00 pm Registration & Networking 5:45 pm Welcome and Announcements 6:00 pm Speaker TBA 6:45 pm Ask & Offer 7:00 PM Open Networking 7:45 pm Event Closes Community Asks & Offers Need support from the community (mentorship, looking for a job, connections)? Have resources to provide to the community (mentorship, office hours, connections)? We always provide time for the community to Ask for the things they need or Offer the resources they have available during our Community Asks & Offers!
Join us for the QT Connect Meetup in Halifax (hosted by Volta). This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships within the community. Date: March 19, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: 1800 Argyle St Unit 801, Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting out, this meetup offers a welcoming space for everyone. Enjoy engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and a chance to unwind with fellow professionals. We don't want ticket costs to be a barrier to joining us in this discussion. We have scholarship and volunteer tickets available. To sign up for a scholarship ticket or to volunteer, fill out this form. Event Schedule & Agenda 5:00 pm Registration & Networking 5:45 pm Welcome and Announcements 6:00 pm Speakers - Marko Savic (He/Him), VP of Marketing, Welbi & Alexandra Theroux (She/Her), Director of Operations, Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia. 6:45 pm Ask & Offer 7:00 PM Open Networking 7:45 pm Event Closes
Get ready for the first-ever Acadia Launchbox Innovation Awards Banquet on March 19th! 🎉We’re coming together to celebrate the incredible student entrepreneurs at Acadia, recognize their outstanding accomplishments, and award over $8,000 in funding to the next generation of innovators. There will be notable guest speakers sharing their innovative projects and stories from their entrepreneurial journeys.This event will showcase the hard work and success stories of our Acadia students and bring together key stakeholders from the University, community, and regional ecosystem to inspire and support Acadia’s brightest entrepreneurial minds. ✨Mark your calendars MARCH 19TH, you won’t want to miss this celebration of innovation and impact!
The Strait Area Chamber invites you for an engaging business event designed to connect, educate, and inspire professionals from across Nova Scotia. This event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts for a day of insightful discussions and networking opportunities. For more than a decade, the Strait Area Chamber has invited industry, business, local governments and service providers together to hear updates, future plans and expert presentations on current topics touching the region. Whether you want to build meaningful connections with fellow professionals, explore new business opportunities, or stay informed about industry trends, this event is the perfect place to be. Date: March 20, 2025 Time: 7:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre (606 Reeves St., Port Hawkesbury) Tickets: $95 members / $125 non-members (plus tax) Click here for tickets, or contact us at 902-625-1588 / membership@straitareachamber.ca Chamber Member Tables of 8 available for $700 (plus tax) Future Member Tables of 8 available for $950 (plus tax)
Join Digital Nova Scotia as we discuss how to move away from traditional career narratives, focusing on how diverse, unexpected, or even “messy” career trajectories in tech can be just as valuable—if not more so—than the conventional climb up the corporate ladder. It's about highlighting the growing acceptance of nontraditional paths to success and how these paths can ultimately lead to more innovative and adaptive leadership. Date: March 20, 2025 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Virtual Meet Your Moderator: Ashley MacInnis Before launching amPR inc., Ashley MacInnis spent the majority of her career in public relations and marketing within the tech industry, a space she feels deeply connected to and continues to passionately work in, particularly with startups. As she builds her business, transparency remains a core value. Meet Your Panelists Irene Saliendra | CEO – FemEntity Irene Saliendra is the CEO of Fem Entity, a digital wellness platform designed to connect women with licensed wellness and medical practitioners. With a background in digital sales and technology, Irene is passionate about leveraging innovation to improve access to wellness solutions for women. She has been recognized as a 30 Under 30 Innovator by Atlantic Business Magazine and has led […]
Join Tribe Network for an exciting event showcasing the latest innovations and ideas from the 12 Black tech startups that progressed through our Accelerate Black Tech program! You'll have a chance to network with industry leaders, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs, take part in a panel discussion, and view product demos — all while discovering the next big things in tech!
Hello WiMLDS Community! Come visit with old friends and meet some new ones! Join us at Volta to enjoy snacks, learn from our speaker, Devi, connect with others, and maybe win a door prize! Bring a friend. 6:00pm - 6:20pm: Welcome and intro 6:20pm - 6:40pm: Devi Ayyagari, PhD 6:40pm - 7:45pm: Snacks and networking 7:45pm - 8:00pm: Wind down WiMLDS has a mission to support and promote women and gender minorities who are practicing, studying or are interested in machine learning and data science. LOCATION: VOLTA. Huge thank you to them for providing space for us to connect in-person.
Inclusive design goes beyond products and services—it extends to leadership spaces like the boardroom. In this webinar, we will explore how boards and senior leadership can foster inclusivity in their operations, ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities and creating a more equitable governance environment. The session will cover practical steps boards can take to develop inclusive governance practices that inform organizational culture and enhance participation for all members. We will also discuss how inclusive board operations can drive broader organizational accessibility and equity. GPC Members will gain access to the Live event and the recording. Non-members welcome. "A Practical Guide to Inclusive Design - Boardroom Inclusivity" is part of the Leadership Knowledge Bucket. This program is suitable for all levels of governance professionals, but we recommend levels 3, 4 and 5. Want to learn more about your governance level and the GPC Knowledge Buckets? Take our GP Career Advancement and Benchmarking Tool exclusive to GPC!
The Turning Tides Leadership Conference is now set for March 25th, 2025, and is focused on equipping Atlantic Canadian business owners with actionable insights and strategies for growth. Featuring expert-led sessions on leadership, financial resilience, and entrepreneurship, the event is a blend of keynote speeches, interactive panels, and networking opportunities. With sessions led by thought leaders like Tyler Hayden, Mark Black, Ravi Tangi, Menna Riley and Wendy Brookhouse, the conference provides tools to tackle today's business challenges.
Join us for an insightful webinar that explores the dynamic interplay between technical skills and people leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology. In this session, industry experts and seasoned professionals will share their experiences and provide actionable advice on how to navigate these two distinct yet interconnected career paths. This webinar is perfect for tech professionals at any stage of their career who are contemplating their next move. Whether you're just starting out, mid-career, or a seasoned expert, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of how to chart your course in the tech industry. 3 Key Takeaways: Understand the key differences between technical and leadership roles, and what each path entails. Evaluate your strengths and passions to determine which career trajectory aligns best with your goals. Discover strategies for transitioning from a technical role to a leadership position, including how to develop essential soft skills like communication, empathy, and team management. Meet Your Presenter: Sarah Mullins has been a leader in the human resource industry for over 25 years. After a lengthy corporate career working with high growth organizations, she launched UptreeHR, a full service HR business partner for small businesses. She and her team educate and support Nova Scotia businesses in their efforts to attract and retain diverse teams as well as […]
By joining this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to: Gain insights from industry experts about the advantages of Azure Local and Nutanix. Understand how these solutions can enhance your organization’s virtualization strategy. Explore real-world case studies and success stories. Participate in a Q&A session to ask all your questions and get detailed answers from our experts. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge and clarify your doubts about alternative virtualization solutions. Don’t miss out on this chance to stay ahead of the curve and optimize your IT infrastructure. We look forward to seeing you at the webinar!