Events

Join us on March 27th at 6:30 PM at Volta for this month's meet up and network with cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts! This month, Victoria McIntosh, Owner of Information in Bloom Management Services, presents Houston, We Have a Problem: Defensive Cybersecurity for SMBs. What is DEFCON Halifax? DEFCON Halifax is a place for hackers, tinkerers, and security professionals to share ideas and projects. We are an inclusive group and welcome everybody no matter their background or skillset. 💡 Why You Should Attend: ✅ Connect with like-minded cybersecurity professionals ✅ Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends ✅ Share insights and knowledge in a relaxed, no-pressure environment No sponsors. No sales pitches. Just good conversations and valuable connections! 🤝 ✨Agenda: 📌6:30 PM - Doors Open, Networking 📌 6:55 PM - Welcome & Introductions 📌7:00 PM - Victoria's Talk 🎙 📌 7:30 PM - Q&A 🧐 📌8:00 PM - More Networking 📌 8:30 PM - Event Wrap-Up

Join us at Volta Halifax for the Radicle Growth book launch! Network, learn, and celebrate with author Dave Reynolds.

Dive into the world of AI with inspiring showcases, insightful speakers, and networking opportunities. What's in store: 🚀 Showcase: Witness AI projects demonstrated by innovators in the field. 📚 Learn: Gain insights from industry experts on how they’re implementing AI in real-world applications. 🤝 Network: Connect with fellow professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and enthusiasts passionate about AI. Agenda: 6:00 PM: Doors Open 6:30 PM: Welcome from the Host 6:35 PM: AI Demos & Presentations 7:45 PM: Wrap-Up Demos & Presentations 8:30 PM: Doors Close 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 to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.

To celebrate Halifax Burger Bash, local software developer Andrew Burke is bringing home a talk he’s done at multiple events across North America, featuring burgers, coding, and punk rock. On the modern web, even simple promotional sites can be huge and bloated, weighed down with megabytes of assets, JavaScript, and plugins. This is like the top-heavy music industry of the 1970s–until punk rock came along and changed everything with fast, simple, direct music and a do-it-yourself anarchist aesthetic. Every year Halifax Burger Bash releases a big promotional website, and every year Andrew Burke makes his own unauthorized ultra-lightweight quick reference version of it, in the DIY spirit of punk rock. This wide-ranging talk for a general audience Andrew will: • Explore the surprisingly parallel histories of popular music and computer technology from the mid-1970s to today • Show how much functionality can be wrung out of just a tiny bit of programming • Explain every single line of code in the site–in just 10 minutes! • Offer some practical tips for bringing speed and impact to your own software • Share how punk’s DIY and anti-authoritarian philosophy is still as important as ever

To celebrate Halifax Burger Bash, local software developer Andrew Burke is bringing home a talk he’s done at multiple events across North America, featuring burgers, coding, and punk rock. On the modern web, even simple promotional sites can be huge and bloated, weighed down with megabytes of assets, JavaScript, and plugins. This is like the top-heavy music industry of the 1970s–until punk rock came along and changed everything with fast, simple, direct music and a do-it-yourself anarchist aesthetic. Every year Halifax Burger Bash releases a big promotional website, and every year Andrew Burke makes his own unauthorized ultra-lightweight quick reference version of it, in the DIY spirit of punk rock. This wide-ranging talk for a general audience Andrew will: • Explore the surprisingly parallel histories of popular music and computer technology from the mid-1970s to today • Show how much functionality can be wrung out of just a tiny bit of programming • Explain every single line of code in the site–in just 10 minutes! • Offer some practical tips for bringing speed and impact to your own software • Share how punk’s DIY and anti-authoritarian philosophy is still as important as ever

What is Speed Networking? Speed networking is a structured and fast-paced event designed to help professionals meet many new contacts in a short time. Similar to speed dating, participants have a few minutes to introduce themselves, share what they do, and exchange contact information before moving on to the next person. It’s a great way to build connections quickly and effectively! Timeline for a Speed Networking Event (4:30 PM - 6:30 PM) 🕓 4:30 - 4:45 PM | Registration & Welcome Check-in and grab a name tag. Welcome remarks & brief explanation of how the event works. 🕔 4:45 - 6:00 PM | Speed Networking Rounds Each round lasts 5 minutes (2.5 minutes per person to introduce themselves). One person shares their name, business, and what they’re looking for in a connection. After 5 minutes, participants rotate to the next person. Around 10-12 rounds total. 🕕 6:00 - 6:15 PM | Open Networking Free time to reconnect with people you met and exchange more details. Light refreshments available (optional). 🕡 6:15 - 6:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Wrap-Up Thank attendees and encourage follow-ups. Optional group photo or final networking session.

Hey everyone! This month, we're hosting a social and networking event in the Taproom at the New Scotland Brew Pub in Dartmouth! You read that right...UX NS's first event in Dartmouth! Join us for an afternoon of conversation, connection, and community on Saturday, April 26th, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Whether you're just starting to explore UX or are a seasoned professional, this event is a great opportunity to share ideas, hear new perspectives, and grow your network. Connect with others who care about creating thoughtful, human-centered experiences—everyone's welcome! Enjoy whatever you prefer to sip, be it a craft beer or a non-alcoholic beverage. Can't wait to see you there!