Past Events from September 4, 2019 – May 29, 2025 – Page 5 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Accelerate Black Tech Startup Showcase

Tribe Network 1717 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join Tribe Network for an exciting event showcasing the latest innovations and ideas from the 12 Black tech startups that progressed through our Accelerate Black Tech program! You'll have a chance to network with industry leaders, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs, take part in a panel discussion, and view product demos — all while discovering the next big things in tech!

Women in Machine Learning/Data Science Meetup

1800 Argyle Street 801 Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 Nova Scotia, Canada

Hello WiMLDS Community! Come visit with old friends and meet some new ones! Join us at Volta to enjoy snacks, learn from our speaker, Devi, connect with others, and maybe win a door prize! Bring a friend. 6:00pm - 6:20pm: Welcome and intro 6:20pm - 6:40pm: Devi Ayyagari, PhD 6:40pm - 7:45pm: Snacks and networking 7:45pm - 8:00pm: Wind down WiMLDS has a mission to support and promote women and gender minorities who are practicing, studying or are interested in machine learning and data science. LOCATION: VOLTA. Huge thank you to them for providing space for us to connect in-person.

A Practical Guide to Inclusive Design – Boardroom Inclusivity

Inclusive design goes beyond products and services—it extends to leadership spaces like the boardroom. In this webinar, we will explore how boards and senior leadership can foster inclusivity in their operations, ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities and creating a more equitable governance environment.  The session will cover practical steps boards can take to develop inclusive governance practices that inform organizational culture and enhance participation for all members. We will also discuss how inclusive board operations can drive broader organizational accessibility and equity. GPC Members will gain access to the Live event and the recording. Non-members welcome.  "A Practical Guide to Inclusive Design - Boardroom Inclusivity" is part of the Leadership Knowledge Bucket. This program is suitable for all levels of governance professionals, but we recommend levels 3, 4 and 5. Want to learn more about your governance level and the GPC Knowledge Buckets? Take our GP Career Advancement and Benchmarking Tool exclusive to GPC!

Turning Tides Leadership Conference

TRURO, NOVA SCOTIA Nova Scotia, Canada

The Turning Tides Leadership Conference is now set for March 25th, 2025, and is focused on equipping Atlantic Canadian business owners with actionable insights and strategies for growth. Featuring expert-led sessions on leadership, financial resilience, and entrepreneurship, the event is a blend of keynote speeches, interactive panels, and networking opportunities. With sessions led by thought leaders like Tyler Hayden, Mark Black, Ravi Tangi, Menna Riley and Wendy Brookhouse, the conference provides tools to tackle today's business challenges.

$297

Exploring Microsoft Azure Local and Nutanix AHV as Virtualization Alternatives

By joining this webinar, you'll have the opportunity to: Gain insights from industry experts about the advantages of Azure Local and Nutanix. Understand how these solutions can enhance your organization’s virtualization strategy. Explore real-world case studies and success stories. Participate in a Q&A session to ask all your questions and get detailed answers from our experts. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge and clarify your doubts about alternative virtualization solutions. Don’t miss out on this chance to stay ahead of the curve and optimize your IT infrastructure. We look forward to seeing you at the webinar!

Exclusive Lunch & Learn with ITI, Lenovo & Nutanix

15 Lakelands Boulevard Halifax, NS B3S 1G4

We invite you to enjoy lunch while networking with your peers and establishing local relationships with leading IT companies. Join experts from ITI, Lenovo, and Nutanix to discuss data center trends and discover how a modern IT environment can simplify management, provide better scalability, performance, and efficiency. Understand the potential impact on your business resulting from Broadcom's acquisition of VMware and explore cost-effective alternatives. Dive into real-world case studies. Learn why ITI selected Lenovo and Nutanix to run their Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) offering and how this solution powers the business of a leading Canadian logistics company, significantly reducing failover times and providing a cost-effective, scalable business resilience solution.

Founder’s Lunch

Location: Halifax, NS Purpose of the Founders Lunch: The Founders Lunch is designed to help founders connect on a deeper level, beyond formal networking. Each month, we carefully curate a diverse group of founders from different industries, fostering fresh perspectives and valuable insights. Our goal is to create a collaborative environment where founders can openly share experiences, discuss challenges, celebrate successes, and explore new ideas that benefit the entire group. What to Expect: This lunch focuses on building genuine connections and learning from each other in a supportive, collaborative setting. To create the best experience for everyone, we ask that participants refrain from sales pitches and instead focus on the shared purpose of gaining insights and building relationships. Because each participant’s presence is integral to the group’s dynamic, we kindly request that if you commit to attending, you hold this time firmly in your calendar. Once you have registered, we will reach out with information regarding the location. If you have any questions or require more information, please reach out to us on info@powerupleadership.ca Please note: This event is for Founders only, if you are not a founder, we kindly ask you to not register for this event.

5 Ways to Attract Investors

1800 Argyle Street 801 Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us for lunch on Wednesday, March 26, and discover the strategies early-stage entrepreneurs need to secure investment from savvy investors both in Canada and the U.S., and learn how to avoid being ghosted when sending a pitch deck to potential investors. Learning Outcomes: · Recognize and avoid the most common red flags that can derail pitches · Unlock the one element that is 10X more impactful than your brand · Leverage the power of threes to build a more resilient business · Effectively highlight your idea’s true potential and market value · Use visuals to clearly demonstrate why investors should choose your startup · Master the most persuasive way to respond to post-pitch questions from investors or judges · Learn about the five key factors, including intellectual property, that investors focus on when assessing startups Speakers: Brandy Old, Startup & Pitch Coach Brandy is a startup mentor and business coach who helps people commercialize new technologies, especially digital and life science solutions. As a certified IDEO Design Thinker, Brandy helps start-ups view problems from various perspectives and formulate innovative solutions not obvious to others. Brandy is also a certified Lean Startup coach and UX Designer, allowing her to apply […]

WEBINAR | Immigration | Permanent Residency: Consider Coming to Atlantic Canada

Canada is a big country with lots of options for immigrants. But have you considered coming to Atlantic Canada to seek Permanent Residency? Join McInnes Cooper Immigration Lawyers Morganne Foley and Elizabeth Salami for a virtual roundtable conversation about the reasons why coming to Atlantic Canada could be the best fit for you.

Permanent Residency: Consider Coming to Atlantic Canada

Thursday, March 27th, 2025 | 11:00 am -12:00 pm (AST) Canada is a big country with lots of options for immigrants. But have you considered coming to Atlantic Canada to seek Permanent Residency? Join McInnes Cooper Immigration Lawyers Morganne Foley and Emily Scholten for a virtual roundtable conversation about the reasons why coming to Atlantic Canada could be the best fit for you.