Description ✨Explore the Future, Together Step into the world of exponential technologies—where AI, quantum computing, blockchain, and AR are transforming how we live, work, and connect. This quarter, we’re exploring how these innovations are reshaping industries and what they mean for the queer community. Join us at the QT Connect Meetup in Halifax, hosted by Volta Effect. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships in a welcoming, inclusive space where tech and community come together. Date: Nov 25, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM AT Location: VOLTA - 1800 Argyle St Unit 801, Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting out, this meetup offers a welcoming space for everyone. Enjoy engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and a chance to unwind with fellow professionals. We don't want ticket costs to be a barrier to joining us in this discussion. We have scholarship and volunteer tickets available. To sign up for a scholarship ticket or to volunteer, fill out this form. Event Schedule & Agenda 5:00 pm Registration & Networking 5:45 pm QT & Partner Welcome and Announcements 6:00 pm Activation Hour 6:45 pm Ask & Offer 7:00 pm Open Networking 7:45 pm Event Closes   […]

Between crypto rebounds, AI breakthroughs, and shifting market moods, 2025 has been full of noise. This session takes a step back to see what’s actually happening underneath it all. We’ll start with the foundations: what makes Bitcoin work, how blockchain builds trust through decentralization and cryptography, and what’s new in crypto, including stablecoins, tokenization, institutional investment, and regulation reshaping the space. Then we’ll zoom out to how AI is transforming finance and where these two worlds are beginning to overlap. Using recent market data and investor sentiment, the talk connects the dots between technology, capital flows, and behaviour, uncovering where innovation is emerging and how markets are responding to it. 6:00PM – 6:15PM: Welcome & Registration 6:15PM – 6:20PM: Sponsor Speech 6:20PM – 7:00PM: Presentation 7:00PM – 7:45PM: Networking 7:45PM – 8:00PM: Program End

Details You deliver a flawless product, built on user needs and tested, only to watch users quietly ignore it. Sounds familiar? The design isn’t the problem. The transition is. Even the best human-centred process can’t guarantee success if people aren’t ready for change. What if your work truly solved a problem? What if your products were wholeheartedly welcomed? Kedar Kadam, our November speaker, believes the key is guiding people through change during digital transformations and product development. We’ll explore ways to make products (and product changes) stick, not just get them launched. We'll dive into running change management alongside human‑centred design from day one to turn user resistance into fast and lasting "yes" and "thank you". Join us for a discussion on improving user adoption and rediscovering that sense of satisfaction when your work genuinely makes a difference. > Agenda 7:00 PM Doors open, networking time 7:15 PM Introductions from the event hosts, Nata and Ruby 7:20 PM Beyond Usability: Design for Adoption with Kedar Kadam 7:50 PM Q&A 8:15 PM Networking and wrap-up 8:45 PM Doors close > Speaker Bio Kedar Kadam is a UX leader with over two decades co-creating award-winning healthcare solutions that drive adoption and improve patient outcomes. Former Director of Product Experience at ResMed/MatrixCare, […]

About this event Are you a small or medium enterprise (SME) in Atlantic Canada offering defence or marine solutions, or interested in selling to the government? This is your opportunity to connect directly with government buyers and explore how your enterprise can become a supplier to the public sector. While the event highlights marine and defence procurement, it is open to all small enterprises. Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) – Atlantic Region, in collaboration with the Department of National Defence and the Province of Nova Scotia - with support from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), invites you to a high-impact full day of networking, learning, and business development. What This Event Will Deliver Strategic Connections: meet procurement representatives from federal, provincial, and municipal governments actively seeking defence and marine solutions, as well as a variety of goods and services. Business Intelligence: learn what public buyers are looking for and how to navigate procurement processes. Support & Resources: discover PAC’s programs and services designed to help small businesses navigate the federal procurement process. Why You Should Attend Direct access to government buyers who will be hosting booths and sharing insights on what they purchase. Practical guidance on how to become a supplier to the public sector. A chance to market […]

7:00: Video call opens 7:15: Plugin Palooza! Want to discuss a favourite plugin? Let's help each other find some hidden gems. And chat and get to know fellow WordPress bloggers, designers, and developers. 9:00: Meetup Ends Instructions and password to enter will be emailed to those who RSVP on the day of. See you there!

Overview Join DEFCON Halifax on Dec 4th at Volta! Network and hear Malcolm talk about How You Can Help Fight Censorship from Your Own Backyard DEFCON Halifax – December Meet-Up 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, December 4th, 2025 🕡 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Volta, Halifax 🎤 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: Presented by Malcolm MacDonald, a dedicated IT and security professional with a background in cybersecurity and systems administration. Malcolm will be presenting a talk titled 'Bridges & Snowflakes: How You Can Help Fight Censorship from Your Own Backyard,' where he discusses practical ways individuals can contribute to a more open internet. 🔍 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 🤝 Community-Powered and Proudly Sponsor-Free DEFCON Halifax aims to create an environment free from sales pitches. We depend on our community's generosity to cover small expenses. When […]

Overview Join us as we kick off our 28th year, celebrating partnerships empowering women and gender diverse individuals in skilled trades and STEM.

Details Something new is coming to the Turtle Island Family. A solution designed to protect people, infrastructure, and information in a world where threats don’t stay in their lanes. Join us for an exclusive first look at a major announcement that will redefine how organizations think about protection. Why traditional security models no longer work Where physical and cyber threats are converging The gaps organizations don’t even realize they have How a 100 percent Indigenous-led team is approaching security differently Why this launch strengthens resilience, and readiness You’ll leave with practical takeaways, a clearer view of today’s threat landscape, and front-row access to a game-changing announcement for 2026. There will be a launch prize awarded at the end of the webinar. Must be still in attendance to claim.