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ISACA & Consortium Networking Event

Venn Innovation 770 Saint George Blvd, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

ISACA Atlantic Provinces Chapter Board is thrilled to invite you to the inaugural ISACA Atlantic Provinces Chapter networking event, bringing together professionals from across New Brunswick for an evening of connection, learning, and collaboration.  Location: Venn Innovation, 770 Saint George Blvd., Moncton, NB E1E 2C6  Date & Time: Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM  Speakers: Linda Mitton, Vice President, ISACA Atlantic Provinces Chapter David Shipley, CEO, Beauceron Sandy Fadale, President, ISACA Atlantic Provinces Chapter  Refreshments: Enjoy a selection of food, coffee, tea, soda, and water.  CPE Credits: Attendees will receive 2 CPEs for participating.  Why Attend: Connect with fellow ISACA and consortium members Hear insights from chapter leadership Help shape the future of quarterly gatherings  Cost: Free to attend  RSVP Deadline: Please register by September 19, 2025 via Engage to help us plan food and beverages accordingly. ISACA is excited to kick off this new initiative and look forward to seeing you there. The ISACA Atlantic Provinces Chapter Board is eager to welcome you and begin building a vibrant community of professionals across the region.

Free

DEFCON Halifax October Meet-Up

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, Canada

🎤𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: Identity-First QA: PAM Habits to Harden LLMs & RAG Presented by Aastha Singh, a QA Manager at BeyondTrust. In this session, Aastha will share innovative methods for protecting advanced systems by demonstrating how principles from Identity-First QA and Privileged Access Management (PAM) can be adapted to harden Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. 🔍 What’s This All About? DEFCON Halifax is your local hub for hackers, tinkerers, and cybersecurity pros. Whether you're just curious or deep in the field, you're welcome here. Come to learn, connect, and be part of Halifax’s growing infosec community. 💡 Why You Should Come: Meet fellow hackers, makers, and defenders Learn about the latest security trends and best practices Share knowledge in a laid-back, pressure-free environment No sponsors. No sales. Just real people and real conversations 📅 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: 6:30 PM – Doors Open + Networking 6:55 PM – Welcome 7:00 PM – Aastha Singh’s Talk 7:30 PM – Q&A 8:00 PM – More Networking 8:30 PM – Wrap-Up 📸 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀-𝗨𝗽: Photos will be taken during the event. If you RSVP but can no longer attend or are feeling unwell, please let us know. Special thanks to Volta for hosting us […]

WOMEN FOUNDERS IN Halifax!

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, Canada

​Calling all women founders in Halifax, Nova Scotia! ​Join us for an intimate evening designed exclusively for women building companies in our vibrant Halifax startup ecosystem. ​What to Expect: ​Founder Stories & AI Success Cases: Hear from local women founders who've successfully integrated AI into their businesses - real stories, practical insights, and measurable results. ​Live AI Demonstrations: Watch as speakers show exactly how they use AI tools to scale operations, improve customer experience, and drive growth. ​Strategic Networking: Connect with fellow women founders facing similar challenges and opportunities in dedicated networking sessions. ​Exclusive Community Access: Join our private Slack group to continue conversations, share resources, and support each other beyond this event. ​Interactive Q&A: Get your specific AI questions answered by founders who've been where you are. ​Perfect for founders who are: ​Building tech or tech-enabled companies in Halifax/HRM ​Curious about practical AI implementation (not just theory) ​Looking to connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs locally ​Ready to learn from peer experiences and real case studies ​What You'll Leave With: ​Proven AI strategies from successful local founders ​New connections within Halifax's women founder community ​Access to our ongoing Slack community for continued support ​Actionable next steps for your own AI journey ​This is a small, […]

Business & Breakfast: The Path to Succession Planning

Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront 300 Esplanade, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join the Cape Breton Partnership and the CBRM Regional Enterprise Network for our next Business & Breakfast Session focusing on Succession Planning! Succession planning is a critical step in ensuring the long-term success of your business. This session will feature practical insights from MacMullin Law, Sifnakis Group / IG Private Wealth Management, and ViewPoint Realty, covering the legal, financial, and real estate considerations you need to prepare, plan, and transition your business with confidence. Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Location: Holiday Inn Sydney - Mariner Ballroom This cost-free session will include a breakfast, a subject matter expert panel discussion, opportunities for Q&A, and networking with our guests. Register here today: https://cape-breton-succession-planning.eventbrite.ca

GEO Forum 2025

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS, Canada

GEO FORUM 2025 Join us on Wednesday, October 8 for GEO Forum 2025 — a free, hybrid event hosted by GEO Nova Scotia that brings together government, community, and industry partners to explore how we’re closing the digital divide across our province. We're putting the finishing touches on an engaging lineup with final details coming soon—stay tuned! In-person sessions will also be available virtually.

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Leadership Lab: Lead Beyond Expertise

Online

From hands-on hustle to high-impact leadership—grow with intention. Redefine your role. Scale your impact. Lead beyond expertise. Learn how to shift from expert to effective leader through the key challenges founders and new leaders face and the essential leadership skills necessary to lead teams with confidence and clarity. 3 Key Takeaways Understand the mindset shift needed to move from expert to leader. Learn the common pitfalls new leaders and founders face in effectively leading teams and organizations. Learn the key leadership skills and capabilities for becoming a highly effective leader. Meet your Presenter - Jennifer Wincey As the Founder of AdaptPath, Jennifer brings 20+ years of leadership and HR expertise to help startups and scale-ups build purpose-driven, high- performing teams. Specializing in org design, leadership development, HR, and design and conduct impactful training programs on leadership, feedback, and culture to align people strategy with business growth.

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Craft a 360 Customer Journey using the 5E method

Most businesses focus on engaging customers, but true loyalty starts long before, and continues long after that moment. In this interactive online session, Roger Mader, Chief Client Officer at Myra Media and former Global CMO of Subway, will introduce the 5E Customer Experience Model: Entice, Enter, Engage, Exit, and Extend. You’ll learn how to map the full customer journey from first contact to long-term loyalty, create smooth transitions between each stage, and identify the often-overlooked touchpoints that make the biggest difference. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or customer experience leader, this session will give you a practical framework for building lasting customer relationships and increasing lifetime value.

Free
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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!

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Funnels, Filters & the Future of Sales

Online

In today’s tech environment, traditional sales strategies are losing their edge. This session explores how sales professionals can adapt to economic shifts, AI disruption, and evolving buyer behaviours. Learn how to recalibrate your approach to drive revenue and stay competitive. 3 Key Takeaways Understand how leaner budgets, fewer resources, and SEO shifts are reshaping the top of the funnel Learn how to pivot sales strategies to respond to constrained buying environments and evolving markets Discover actionable tactics to use both modern and old-school techniques to reach more prospects and close more deals Meet Your Facilitator - Mary Jane (MJ) Leslie Mary Jane (MJ) Leslie is the owner of Chapter 3 Ltd., a consulting company that specializes in helping start-up companies and small businesses overcome obstacles and achieve growth objectives. With a background in communications and a career spent building start-up companies, MJ works with clients to identify gaps and improve business operations within marketing, client care, sales operations, and communications. Prior to founding Chapter 3, MJ held the role of Chief Growth Officer for LifeRaft, a threat intelligence SaaS company. She focused on how to leverage open-source intelligence for security programs from enterprise clients to investigative firms. During her tenure at […]

Better Safe than Sorry, Eh: Competition Law 101 for Small Business Week

Many small business owners don't know about competition law. For those who do, it can be hard to know how it applies to their business. In celebration of Small Business Week, join this webinar hosted by the Competition Bureau to learn about:   Why competition law matters to small businesses and entrepreneurs How the Competition Bureau helps protect and promote competition How to protect your business with compliance measures   About the Competition Bureau The Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that protects and promotes competition for the benefit of Canadian consumers and businesses. Our actions are guided by the principle that competition is good for Canadians. Competition drives lower prices and innovation while fueling economic growth.

Free

Finclusiv Edge Community Launch

Westin Nova Scotia Hotel 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us for an evening of fintech inclusion. Networking with industry professionals, hear from sponsors and speakers, participate in interactive discussions, and build connections toward a more inclusive financial ecosystem here in Halifax.

$20 – $25

Tech NL: Innovation Week 2025

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