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This training session is all about demystifying the topic of bitcoin mining. Beyond a surface level analysis of bitcoin mining lays a plethora of use cases in GridTech. Namely, the ability to balance electricity grids, subsidize energy energy generation costs (reducing costs for the end consumer), and accelerate the rate at which energy grids are decarbonized and transitioned to greener, more sustainable energy sources. Join Keegan Francis as he illuminates the topic of bitcoin mining and expands conceptions of how it can be applied to solve real world energy related problems. 3 Takeaways Bitcoin Mining can accelerate the rate at which a region adopts green and renewable energy sources Aspects of Bitcoin Mining can be leveraged and reused to reduce waste (i.e. heat) How does bitcoin mining work, and why it is a good thing that it uses the energy that it does Keegan Francis is a CoFounder of the Atlantic Blockchain Company and GoFullCrypto, a consultation company that focuses on how to practically apply cryptocurrency to solve real-world problems. The insights gleaned from working in the Bitcoin Mining industry have allowed him to see that bitcoin has a place in decarbonizing the Atlantic Canadian electricity grid and reducing energy […]

First impressions are important - especially digital ones. Outbound sales development activities like LinkedIn and email messaging can be highly targeted and effective if done well. If done poorly, they can make a bad first impression and lead to rejection and wasted time of valuable sales resources. In this event, we will use real-world examples and some cheeky new ways of thinking about first-touch messages to reframe how to approach outbound efforts and maximize success rates. 3 Takeaways Learn effective sales outreach practices and techniques Dissect and learn from real world examples of good and bad outreach efforts Leave with new ideas on how to approach this critical revenue generating activity

Increasingly costly cyberthreats and ransomware attacks have turned the cyber insurance industry upside down. Insurers are tightening underwriting requirements, increasing the price of premiums, and even dropping coverage altogether for high-risk organizations.In this upcoming session with Christopher Hills, Chief Security Strategist at BeyondTrust, hear how the cyber insurance market is changing, why it is changing, and the new expectations for a company seeking to obtain, or maintain, cyber liability coverage. All attendees will receive the BeyondTrust Cybersecurity Insurance Checklist as a guide in understanding the common requirements for cyber insurance approval. 3 Key Takeaways 1. How and why the cyber insurance market is changing 2. How implementing specific security controls, such as privileged access management (PAM), can help you qualify for coverage and get better rates 3. How much cyber insurance coverage should be obtained Meet your Presenter... Christopher Hills has more than 20 years’ experience as a Technical Director, Senior Solutions Architect, andSecurity Engineer operating in highly sensitive environments. As Chief Security Strategist, he works withCustomer, Marketing, and Executives on Thought Leadership, Market Trends, Company Vision and Strategy reporting to the CSO.  

Whether you have had remote employees for years or have moved in that direction post-pandemic, this is a very practical workshop that details key criteria to lead top-performing geographically dispersed teams. This comprehensive session provides a lucid, insightful, and practical approach to transitioning your organization to remote. Or, if you’re already remote or hybrid – we’ll show you how to create a higher-performing workplace – wherever that workplace is. This training is tailor-made for business leaders who need real answers and are determined to find the surest route to leveraging remote’s significant advantages. Based on Virtira’s Forbes Books best-seller, “The Power of Remote”, and decades of experience, this workshop will give you key strategies to boost productivity, cut costs, improve morale and retention, expand your talent pool, protect your business against disruption, and reduce your company's environmental impact. You’ll leave with a roadmap to achieve these results while also expanding employee engagement, well-being, and trust. What are 3-Key Takeaways: What are the key strategies to hire, onboard and train remote superstars What every leader needs to understand about building culture remotely How to be a remote manager who promotes autonomous work instead of scrutinized work. Meet your presenter: Kara Purdy […]