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Details Join us as Graham MacDougall shares what it’s really like to practice UX and Service Design within Agile teams. Drawing from real-world projects, he’ll show how methods like research, journey mapping, and blueprinting can be woven into fast-paced work without losing sight of what matters to users. We’ll look at practical ways to integrate discovery into delivery, collaborate across disciplines, and keep a user-centred focus even when timelines are tight. It will be an interactive session with time to ask questions, exchange ideas, and reflect on how to make design more effective and influential in Agile environments. Agenda 7:00 PM Doors open, networking time 7:15 PM Introductions from the event hosts, Nata and Ruby 7:20 PM Designing in Agile: Lessons from the field with Graham MacDougall 7:50 PM Q&A 8:15 PM Networking and wrap-up 8:45 PM Doors close Speaker Bio Graham MacDougall is a digital strategist and UX practitioner with over 25 years of experience helping teams design and deliver exceptional digital products. He’s worked across broadcasting, advertising, education, and tech — from national media brands to startups — leading projects that blend business goals with user needs. Drawing on his background in Service Design, content strategy and analytics, Graham focuses on connecting insights to results. He’s […]

Discover Futurpreneur’s mentorship & financing for young founders. Thu, Oct 23, 12–1 pm at IGNITE Yarmouth. Lunch provided. Date and time Thursday, October 23 · 12 - 1pm ADT Location IGNITE Atlantic 208 Main Street Yarmouth, NS B5A 1C7 Good to know Highlights: 1 hour, In Person About this event Business • Startups Join us for a practical Lunch & Learn with Futurpreneur—a national nonprofit that supports young entrepreneurs with startup financing, mentorship (up to two years), and resources to plan, launch, and grow. You’ll learn what programs exist, who’s eligible, and how to get started—plus tips on making the most of mentorship and funding pathways. Lunch is provided. What you’ll learn: An overview of Futurpreneur’s core offerings (financing, mentorship, tools & workshops). Eligibility basics and how the application process works (especially for ages 18–39). Program pathways and supports for diverse founders (e.g., Indigenous and Black entrepreneur programs, side-hustle support). How to prepare a strong application and leverage mentorship for the first 24 months. Who should attend: Early-stage founders, side-hustlers, and aspiring entrepreneurs—especially those exploring mentorship and accessible financing options. (Futurpreneur programs primarily serve ages 18–39 who meet eligibility.) Otni Chinenere Business Development Manager, Futurpreneur Canada Otni supports aspiring entrepreneurs across […]

Register now for the TECH7 Summit! In-person tickets are extremely limited and capped at two per organization. On October 28, TECHNATION invites you to the 2025 TECH7 Summit - live in Ottawa and online. This high-stakes event, held during Canada’s G7 Presidency, brings together top government and industry leaders to address the most pressing digital challenges of our time, from AI adoption and cybersecurity to trade and digital infrastructure resilience. This year’s Summit builds on the TECH7 2025 Joint Declaration. The theme Building Trust and Accelerating AI Adoption aligns directly with Canada’s G7 priorities and offers a rare opportunity to influence global digital policy at the highest level. Join 200+ senior government officials, tech executives and global experts for high-impact dialogue and actionable collaboration on: Responsible AI adoption and governance Cyber-resilient infrastructure Harmonized digital trade policy Trust-building across public and private sectors Summit Details Date: Tuesday, October 28 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Cinq à Sept networking reception to follow) Location: Ottawa / Virtual (Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa) Event Details | Agenda | Registration Please note: in-person tickets are extremely limited and are capped at two per member organization to ensure broad industry representation.  Ticket Pricing: In-Person: $600 (members only until Sept 30)  Register In-Person Government […]

ALUMNI & DEVELOPMENT Cape Breton University, in collaboration with the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Cape Breton Partnership, will host a special luncheon event titled Perseverance and Prosperity: Imagining a Vibrant Future for Our Island. This gathering will bring together members of the business community for an important update on CBU’s current position, the lessons learned along its journey and its vision for the future.