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Spring Social & Networking Event at New Scotland Brew Pub (Dartmouth)

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!

An Introduction To Web Accessibility

Speaker: Jamil Sinno (Principal Consultant at SINNO TECHNOLOGIES) The web is for everyone—but not everyone can use it equally. Have you considered how accessibility barriers might be costing your business customers? In this talk, we’ll break down the fundamentals of web accessibility, explore the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and discuss practical steps to make digital content more inclusive. Whether you’re a developer, designer, or business owner, this session will equip you with the knowledge to start your accessibility journey and build a more user-friendly web. CODE OF CONDUCT Agenda: 6:00PM – 6:15PM: Welcome & Registration 6:15PM – 6:20PM: Sponsor Speech 6:20PM – 7:00PM: Speaker Presentation 7:00PM – 7:45PM: Networking 7:45PM – 8:00PM: Program End

Atlantic Canada AI Summit 2025

The Atlantic Canada AI Summit 2025 will take place from May 1-3, 2025, at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia in the Loyola Conference Hall (LA 290). Organized by leading institutions, including Saint Mary’s University (SMU), Dalhousie University (DAL), the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Acadia University, Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), and University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI); this summit fosters collaboration across academia and industry in Atlantic Canada. The Summit will showcase cutting-edge AI research, facilitate industry-academia collaboration, and highlight exceptional AI talent in the region. With an expected attendance of over 450 participants, including 100 faculty members, 150 industry leaders, and 200-300 students, the Summit provides a unique platform to: • Showcase your organization's AI initiatives and innovations. • Engage with emerging talent and identify potential recruits. • Network with academic experts, policymakers, and fellow industry leaders. • Explore opportunities for collaboration, sponsorship, and partnership. Health Data Challenge – Student Team Registration Now Open! University students: Please reach out to your university’s Co-Chair for more information and to register. Student general registration will be open on April 15. Cancellation Policy: - 100% of registration fees will be refunded if requested by April 18, 2025. - 50% of […]

Internet of Things: A Beginner Workshop

📅 Date: May 6th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 4:30pm-7:30pm 📌 Location: The Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 134 🔗 Registration Link Coming Soon!

eDiscovery Conference

McInnes Cooper 1969 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Discover the Future of eDiscovery Hosted by McInnes Cooper, this dynamic two-day event will provide you with expert insights, AI-driven tools, and teach strategies to overcome challenges and streamline legal workflows. This exciting conference is packed with valuable insights for your practice and can count towards your mandatory annual CLE hours! Join us for McInnes Cooper’s eDiscovery Conference, proudly sponsored by Array, a trusted partner in legal technology solutions. This dynamic two-day event is designed to inspire, educate, and connect legal professionals at the forefront of technology and innovation. This is your opportunity to gain cutting-edge insights and practical strategies that will transform how you approach legal technology.   Day One: Strategy & Innovation for Lawyers and Clients Explore the evolution and impact of eDiscovery through real-world case studies, expert-led discussions, and a thought-provoking keynote on embracing innovation. Learn how to overcome resistance to technological change and see firsthand how McInnes Cooper’s managed services and modern legal strategies drive client success. Day Two: Hands-On Learning for Lawyers & Litigation Support Staff Get practical, actionable insights with interactive sessions covering eDiscovery strategies, essential document review techniques from Array, and live demonstrations of industry-leading tools like Casepoint’s Case Assist and Relativity’s aiR suite. […]

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Member Mixer with BeyondTrust

Join DNS and BeyondTrust for an exclusive member mixer! Whether you're looking to expand your network, share insights, or discover new opportunities, this event is the perfect space to foster connections in our local tech community. BeyondTrust is the global cybersecurity leader protecting Paths to Privilege™ with an identity-centric approach. We are leading the charge in transforming identity security and are trusted by 20,000 customers, including 75 of the Fortune 100, and our global ecosystem of partners. Learn more at www.beyondtrust.com Parking: Main mall parking lot Accessibility: Elevators are located on the main floor under the 2nd floor walkway. *This event is open to Digital Nova Scotia Members with a Professional Membership level or higher. To learn more about joining or upgrading, contact Caitlin at caitlin@digitalnovascotia.com Event Code of Conduct

Summit for Women in Future Technology

Get ready for The Summit for Women in Future Technology on May 10th! Designed for CS students by CS students and hosted by Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science in collaboration with Dalhousie Women in Technology Society (WiTS), ShiftKey Labs, and DeepSense, learn the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to thrive in the tech industry. You can participate in exciting workshops, sessions and panels led by industry experts and professionals who started out just like YOU. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your career, expand your network, and join a supportive community in tech! This inclusive event is open to all women and gender diverse people interested in advancing their careers and positively impacting the tech sector. See you there! 👩‍🔬🧑‍🔧👩‍🔬 Registration open soon!

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Implementing a Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) for Manufacturing – May 12-15

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This four-day workshop (delivered virtually over four half-day sessions) helps manufacturers define the critical success factors for designing, implementing, and utilizing a DTO. Using real-world manufacturing examples and an interactive manufacturing case study, participants learn “ready to apply” tips and techniques to model and optimize production processes, supporting operations, product costing, and overall profitability. Key Learning Objectives Learn how to initiate, align, and sustain manufacturing process analysis and modeling to optimize asset and/or labour capacities and utilizations, improve operational planning, and enrich costing and operational budgeting in a manufacturing setting Understand the role of DTO modeling technology using an illustrative Canadian DTO software, Collaborative Business Planning (CBP), for process and cost flow visualization and “what-if” scenario-planning analysis Appreciate the value of analyzing current state and simulating future state manufacturing operations in a collaborative environment to improve profitability and long-term viability of the business Who Should Attend and Why? This workshop provides foundational training for leveraging operational and financial data to develop highly-visual interactive DTO models for any manufacturer. Although any functional role will benefit, positions typically related to DTO implementations include: Production managers focused on resource capacity requirements while decreasing lead times, increasing throughputs, and realizing cost reduction targets Continuous Improvement […]

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Accelerating Digital Transformation with Cloud Computing

Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of cloud computing concepts, dispel common misconceptions, and explore its numerous benefits. The presentation highlights how cloud services enhance data security, governance, lifecycle management, and workflow integration. Dr. Lu Yang will illustrate how industries can leverage cutting-edge cloud technologies to make their systems, applications, and infrastructure more scalable, efficient, resilient, high-performing, sustainable, and cost-effective. Additionally, Dr. Yang will showcase an example architecture for an AI project development process, detailing its stages, bottlenecks, and key challenges. Attendees will learn what expertise and technologies are essential to assembling a team capable of driving successful digital transformation initiatives. Overall, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how cloud computing can modernize, accelerate, streamline, and automate innovation processes, empowering organizations to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. 3 Key Takeaways: Introduction, benefit, and misunderstanding of cloud computing Data governance and security in cloud Architecting digital transformation projects in cloud Meet Your Presenter: Dr. Lu Yang holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of New Brunswick and brings with him a wealth of experience in enterprise-level High-Performance Computing (HPC) administration and management, spanning over 15 years. His expertise extends beyond HPC to encompass cloud […]

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Third Wednesday

Atlantica Hotel Halifax 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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!

AI Showcase and Mixer

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 8:00 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.

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Hackers Don’t Hack In – They Log In: Understanding,Transforming & Securing Your Identity Security Posture

As you expand your business, especially more into the cloud, the number of identities you have expands with it. Understanding all the identity security and privilege challenges this creates can be difficult. In this session we’ll take a look at privileges and the ‘Paths to Privilege’ threat actors seek out and often exploit. We’ll look at ways to identify the gaps, detect and close these paths with remediation planning, and how to gain a more holistic view of Identity Security across teams, domains, applications, and more. 3 Key Takeaways: Which privileges threat actors seek out and exploit What are paths to privilege? Identify the gaps, detect and close these paths with remediation planning, and gain a more holistic view of Identity Security Meet Your Presenter:  Jason Silva is a Principal Solutions Architect focused in Privilege Access Management (PAM), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Just-In-Time Provisioning (JIT), and Least Privilege. Jason brings over 25 years of experience in solutions management to BeyondTrust's Privileged Access Management Solutions enforcing Privileged Password Management and Privileged Session Management, Privileged Endpoint Management, and Secure Remote Access which utilizes a single pane of glass for all management aspects including Automated Account Discovery, Privileged Management and Elevation, Audit […]