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A More Sustainable Future: Achieving Net Zero Together

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Climate change is the single greatest challenge of our time. With Canada’s climate warming twice as fast as the global average, catastrophic events such as heat waves, wildfires and floods are costing billions and putting communities and people at risk. The steps needed to reduce climate risk require transition and adaptation plans which are already well underway. To avert the worst impacts of climate change, the Government of Canada has set an ambitious climate target of 40-45% emissions reductions by 2030 and is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Public sector organizations in Canada and around the world are responding to sustainability challenges with digital and data solutions, AI, hybrid cloud, and ecosystem partnerships. But it’s not just about the data or the technology. It’s about being a catalyst for change, making the world better one community at a time. Join them as their sponsor IBM together with senior stakeholders from the federal government discuss what it will take to achieve net zero and how together we can make that happen (e.g. sustainable procurement; Canada’s Net Zero Challenge).

Fast, not furious: Figma Auto layout 101

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We as designers have a lot on our plate, the last thing we should be worrying about is fixing spacing in our designs we are constantly iterating. Not only that, as our designs become more complex, the ‘little tweaks’ start to compound and can become a major time sink. In their next *virtual* meetup, Andrea will be going over what auto layout is and how to apply it to different scenarios so that we can all work smarter, not harder and create scalable components for our designs! This will follow with a quick hands-on exercise so you can apply the learnings right away. About our speaker: Andrea is a UX Designer, based in Seattle, WA, passionate about health tech with a background in Neuroscience. She currently works at ResMed, a global company for sleep and respiratory care, on projects related to patient onboarding. She also freelances for digital health startups on the side. With these different projects, Andrea is determined to figure out the most efficient way to work without sacrificing quality. In her free time, she enjoys travelling (yay remote work), boba, and going to jazz bars.

David Sobey Centre National Retail Innovation Awards

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Mark your calendar for the 6th Annual National Retail Innovation Awards hosted by the David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retailing & Services at Saint Mary's University. Join them for a special luncheon ceremony at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel as they recognize three outstanding organizations from across the country for their unique innovative contributions to Canadian retailing. Network with fellow business community members, SMU Alumni, faculty, staff and students at what will be their first in-person awards ceremony since 2019. They are excited to see you at what will be their biggest and best event yet!

$86.25 – $575

DNS March Member Mixer @ BDO Lixar

BDO Lixar 6940 Mumford Rd #510, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join Digital Nova Scotia and BDO Lixar on March 30th for our first, FREE in-person Member Mixer of 2023! Come and meet DNS members new and old, we also invite those curious about what it’s like to be a DNS member to attend and learn more! Please note, space is limited please register to confirm your attendance AGENDA 5:00pm Reception: Opening remarks, Ice Breaker, & encouraging people to have some snacks and drinks 6:00pm Games/Networking Activities 7:00pm Wind Down: Closing remarks and encouraging people to mix and mingle

Game Jam Next Yarmouth

IGNITE Labs Yarmouth 208 Main St, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

After having to postpone Game Jam Next in Yarmouth because of bad weather, they are back! Ignite has teamed up with ShiftKey Labs, Supernova, Dalhousie University and Y-Con to present a day of Game Design for those aged 12-17! Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a game developer? They believe that game development is for everyone! Any age, any background, anyone! Join Nova Scotia’s first Game Jam Next and learn new skills, meet new people, and most importantly, create your own game. The event will take place on April 1st at Ignite in Yarmouth. You can design a board game or a take a crack at designing a computer game. They will provide materials to help you make board games; if you're designing a computer game bring your own laptop. There will be a Nintendo Switch up for grabs, and Y-Con has provided a free pass to Y-Con in June to the favourite game. Lunch will be provided!

IGNITING Young Women in Business Gala

IGNITE Atlantic - New Glasgow 352 E River Rd, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Join them Tuesday, April 4 for an evening of networking with young women in business across Northern Nova Scotia! The gala provides a unique opportunity for women studying business to connect with established entrepreneurs and change makers in our community. Dinner will be provided. **There will be a 1-hour marketing workshop prior to the event for post secondary students only (not open to community members)** About the workshop facilitator: Katelyn Roy is the Marketing and Engagement Manager for the Town of New Glasgow. She collaborates with all municipal departments to implement strategic communications on behalf of the Town. Her love of marketing comes from a lifelong passion for storytelling and interest in communicating opportunities in rural Nova Scotia. Katelyn has a Bachelor of Public Relations degree with minors in Marketing and Communication Technology from Mount Saint Vincent University. Along with Municipal Government, Katelyn has marketing/communications experience in a variety of sectors such as life sciences, federal government, the arts, and educational software. About the speakers: Alicia Simms is the Founder and CEO of Rolling Sea Tattooery, Truro Buzz Media and Promotions, and Secret Nova Scotia. Originally from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, Alicia moved to Truro, Nova Scotia in 2014 and fell […]

Free – $27.96
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Wage subsidies of up to $7000 when you hire a post-secondary student

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Every Wednesday at 11:00 Atlantic, from April 5th until May 31st, Join Tim Perron, ICTC’s Atlantic Regional coordinator and learn about ICTC’s WIL Digital wage subsidy program that helps employers make students part of their talent strategy. Subsidies up to $7000 per student available for both full-time and part-time positions, co-op positions and any other position that provides students the opportunity to practice skills relevant to the digital economy. In this workshop you will learn about the WIL Digital student wage subsidy program including the financial support available, program eligibility requirements, the kinds of positions that can be supported, how to apply and some “pro-tips” to help streamline your application process. You’ll also hear from Atlantic post-secondary institutions about how to find and hire their students. Agenda o 11:00-11:20 WIL Digital wage subsidy program details o 11:20-11:30 How to hire your student o 11:30-11:45 Questions and conversation o 11:45-12:15 Optional WIL Digital application workshop

Interactive Data Analysis & Scientific Visualization with Paraview

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Scientific visualization of large datasets allows you to identify critical areas and vulnerabilities during the design process so that you can focus efforts, cut design time and create a better product. This workshop will introduce participants to scientific visualization on both a conceptual and practical level. Following an overview, the session will focus on teaching participants how to use the open-source Paraview visualization software on their own desktop. This will be followed by a demonstration on how open source Paraview can be used on a supercomputer for datasets that are too large for desktop or workstations. This is a beginner, hands-on workshop for R&D engineering or scientific staff with no scientific visualization experience.

How Bitcoin can Decarbonize and Strengthen the Grid

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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 […]

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Wage subsidies of up to $7000 when you hire a post-secondary student

Online

Every Wednesday at 11:00 Atlantic, from April 5th until May 31st, Join Tim Perron, ICTC’s Atlantic Regional coordinator and learn about ICTC’s WIL Digital wage subsidy program that helps employers make students part of their talent strategy. Subsidies up to $7000 per student available for both full-time and part-time positions, co-op positions and any other position that provides students the opportunity to practice skills relevant to the digital economy. In this workshop you will learn about the WIL Digital student wage subsidy program including the financial support available, program eligibility requirements, the kinds of positions that can be supported, how to apply and some “pro-tips” to help streamline your application process. You’ll also hear from Atlantic post-secondary institutions about how to find and hire their students. Agenda o 11:00-11:20 WIL Digital wage subsidy program details o 11:20-11:30 How to hire your student o 11:30-11:45 Questions and conversation o 11:45-12:15 Optional WIL Digital application workshop

LinkedIn: The Tinder Principles

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

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

Cyber Insurance: Improve Your 2023 Renewal Outcomes with Privileged Access Management

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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.