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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 […]

Volta/CDL Investment Day – Spring 2025

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Description: Join Volta and Creative Destruction Lab (CDL-Atlantic) for the Spring edition of Volta/CDL Investment Day, where high-potential, early-stage startups will showcase their cutting-edge solutions to a curated audience of active investors, industry leaders, and the tech community. This event is all about real opportunities—no judging, no prizes, just straight pitches from startups demonstrating their investment readiness. Following the pitches, selected investors will have the chance to connect with founders in one-on-one breakout meetings, creating space for meaningful conversations that could lead to future investment. Don’t miss this opportunity to get an inside look at some of the most promising ventures shaping Atlantic Canada’s innovation landscape. Event Schedule: 12:00pm - 12:45pm - Networking Lunch 12:45pm - 12:50pm - Opening Remarks 12:50pm - 2:30 pm - Company Pitches Pitching Companies: Aeon Blue HiVanya Kardio Diagnostix Optiml Profillet Foods Pure Paint Laboratorie Resolve Composites SpeechMD Starluv Notes: If you're unable to attend an event 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 and CDL to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.

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Here We Code: Networking Mixer

The PIER 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Connect with students who want to begin their careers in tech! Join us, Shiftkey Labs and SuperNOVA on May 13th at the PIER for the Here We Code: Networking Mixer from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. You'll have the opportunity to connect with students, potentially meet some future employees and provide advice for those launching their new careers in tech. Hear career and academic goals, listen to a panel of upper year students, alumni, and industry professionals, and much more. Don’t miss this chance to connect, network, explore your options, and get to know the future of the tech industry! 🧑‍💻🎓🤝 Click here to register.

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novAI LABS | Sydney

NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus 500 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, Canada

📍 NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus 🗓️ May 14 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join us for novAI Labs, a hands-on AI roadshow empowering small and medium-sized businesses to build practical tools that boost efficiency, cut costs, and stay competitive—no tech background needed. Hosted by IGNITE, immediac, and Digital Nova Scotia, this session will showcase real-world AI applications, connect you with experts, and highlight tools that can help rural industries innovate and thrive. Whether you're curious about AI or already exploring its potential, this event is a chance to learn, ask questions, and get inspired by what’s possible.

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novAI LABS | New Glasgow

IGNITE Atlantic - New Glasgow 345 Temperance St, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada

📍 IGNITE Northern 🗓️ May 20th | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join us for novAI Labs, a hands-on AI roadshow empowering small and medium-sized businesses to build practical tools that boost efficiency, cut costs, and stay competitive—no tech background needed. Hosted by IGNITE, immediac, and Digital Nova Scotia, this session will showcase real-world AI applications, connect you with experts, and highlight tools that can help rural industries innovate and thrive. Whether you're curious about AI or already exploring its potential, this event is a chance to learn, ask questions, and get inspired by what’s possible.

AI Showcase and Mixer

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

SOLD OUT Dive into the world of AI with inspiring showcases, insightful speakers, and networking opportunities. When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle St, Suite 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 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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Youth Climate Pitch Competition Final Pitch

Tribe Network 1717 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us for an exciting day of innovative ideas and passionate pitches from young climate activists! Our lucky finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their projects aimed at combating climate change. Our judges will be on hand to evaluate the pitches and award $5000 to the most impactful idea in each age category. We’ll also be hosting an insightful panel on Empowering Communities: Innovating for a Sustainable Future with Abdul Onabanjo, Anthony Ighomuaye, and Montanna Labradore! But that’s not all, students will also have the chance to submit their own innovative ideas on the spot for a chance to win $250! 💸 Don't miss this chance to be inspired by the next generation of environmental leaders. See you there! 🌱

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How to Measure and Accelerate Belonging

We all know that inclusive work environments lead to better outcomes - attracting, retaining and developing talent; generating innovation; strengthening capacities to be agile and responsive to changing contexts; and increased engagement & productivity. That’s why as a People and Culture leader you likely work very hard to create an effective EDIB strategy, programs, policies and practices. But how do you know what is working and what needs course correcting? Or whether what you do is welcoming and inclusive to some team members or inadvertently creates a sense of exclusion for others? You might know hybrid team culture can be challenging but how can you pinpoint what needs course correcting to make all the difference? In this webinar, Jessie Sutherland will provide an introduction to how to measure belonging in your unique context. You’ll leave with a new view on evaluation as an opportunity to deepen learning across your organization and give you the information you need to be confident about your best next step to build a genuine culture of belonging within your teams. Join us for a practical and engaging conversation with Jessie Sutherland to discuss tools for measuring and accelerating belonging within your own contexts so you […]

Fintech Drinks Halifax

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

​​Ticket includes 2 drinks and canapes. ​✨ Spark new exchanges with fintech enthusiasts during our Fintech Drinks. ✨ ​Welcoming Newcomers & Embracing New Perspectives: The Future of Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Fintech Canada’s fintech sector has always seen new demographics as an essential market, highlighting their potential and contributions. As immigration policies evolve, we find ourselves in a shifting landscape that brings new opportunities and challenges. Many newcomers are bravely launching their own businesses to fill the gaps in financial services that they experienced in their home countries. ​This raises an important question: How can we genuinely foster and support the innovation driven by immigrant entrepreneurs to grow the fintech sector?

$20 – $30
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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!

The Valley Business Expo

Free Trade Show & Networking   The Expo is an opportunity for businesses located in West Hants, Kings County, and the Town of Middleton. This event is open to the public to attend to see how they can support local and offers a fantastic chance for businesses, supporters, and funders to gather, network and share the supports and resources they offer in the Valley.   In light of current economic uncertainties and challenges, the goal of this event is to promote better understanding, connections and collaboration within the Valley business community and allow local business to rise to these challenges.   For more info and to register a booth for your business contact: BusinessNOW@valleyren.ca 

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novAI LABS | Halifax

The PIER 1209 Marginal Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

📍 The PIER 🗓️ May 23 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join us for novAI Labs, a hands-on AI roadshow empowering small and medium-sized businesses to build practical tools that boost efficiency, cut costs, and stay competitive—no tech background needed. Hosted by IGNITE, immediac, and Digital Nova Scotia, this session will showcase real-world AI applications, connect you with experts, and highlight tools that can help rural industries innovate and thrive. Whether you're curious about AI or already exploring its potential, this event is a chance to learn, ask questions, and get inspired by what’s possible.