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SUMMARY:FITTskills International Trade Finance
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nNova Scotia Business Inc.\, in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency\, is pleased to offer FITTskills International Trade Finance. \nThis course will run from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for four days: \n\nFriday\, November 4\, 2022\nFriday\, November 18\, 2022\nFriday\, November 25\, 2022\nFriday\, December 2\, 2022\n\nLearn everything an importer or exporter needs to know about payment\, risk mitigation and financing\, the financial flow and the flow of goods and services in global trade. This International Trade Finance course examines how you can manage your cash flow and mitigate financial risk by selecting appropriate transaction methods and tools for international trade activities. You will also learn to select the best options for negotiation terms\, and non-payment dispute resolution to keep your business on sound financial foundations. \nDownload the Full Course Outline
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/fittskills-international-trade-finance/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221109
DTSTAMP:20260412T125905
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SUMMARY:Devops Summit
DESCRIPTION:Devops Summit\nNovember 7th – 8th\, 2022 \nA two-day virtual event focused on advancing leadership perspectives for DevOps hosted by Capital Carbon Consulting. \nAbout Devops Summit 2022\nTake part in the DevOps Summit\, Canada for a two-day virtual event focused on advancing leadership perspectives for DevOps. Learn to create\, evolve\, and improve DevOps practices. \nThis year’s summit will focus on the DevOps maturity in solving and helping organizations in the following strategic areas: \n\nAccelerating DevOps excellence with cost mgmt\, hybrid cloud\, new tools & platforms\nEvolving role of DevOps & sre within emerging technologies including web 3.0 & metaverse\nNext generation cyber resiliency with DevSecOps and DataSecOps\nEnabling DevOps ecosystem for carbon footprint management\n\nOpportunities to Sponsor\, create white papers\, build community leadership perspective\, participate in experiential learning workshops\, gamification workshops\, Insights on methodologies for future product and evolution of DevOps. \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Experience\nWe engage with the community to create new knowledge through collective wisdom\, and we look at the future. Our core is fostering long-term collaboration and our asset is collective learning to nurture a sustainable & community orientation to create\,nuture\, and adopt new emerging technology in a sustainable way! \nBrand Awareness\nEngage the ecosystem & increase brand awareness. \nAwareness\, engagement\, and partnership are fundamental to implementing the 2022 Agenda\, both at home and abroad. Partnerships bring together diverse voices\, resources\, and knowledge to collectively accelerate action towards DevOps & its convergence with emerging technologies \nCrowdsourcing\nCrowd-sourcing sounds interesting and is a new form of collaboration within the DevOps community. We intend to highlight the DevOps features “to do” list that DevOps Champions\, leaders\, and entrepreneurs are working on.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/devops-summit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Sympli Works Webinar | Scaling Your Value 1: Building Your Why
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\nSympli Works Webinar | Scaling Your Value Part 1: Building Your Why\, Determining the Problem to be Solved \nNova Scotia Business Inc. and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency\, in collaboration with Symplicity Designs\, are offering free access to a series of on-demand courses and live webinars providing you with tools and resources to grow your small business. \nSympli Works is a membership platform that offers training and mentoring via a series of on-demand courses and live webinars. When you sign up for Sympli Works\, you will find resources that tackle common issues like scaling\, sales\, HR\, and marketing – all available for you to learn on your own time. \nMembership also includes full access to the Mighty Network – a platform for community collaboration with peers and other small business owners. \nThe Scaling Your Value 1 Webinar is the first of a three-part webinar series related to Scaling Your Value On-Demand Course. \nWebinar Agenda:\n3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nOpen Discussion\n4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nAccessible to On-Demand Course Participants Only \nThe first hour of the webinar is open to everyone and covers general questions related to Scaling Your Value 1\, in particular\, how to build your “why” and determine the problem to be solved. \nThe second hour is geared towards answering questions for companies that are currently engaged in and/or have completed a portion of the on-demand course. Access to this part is available via the separate link. \nThis webinar is virtual via Zoom. A link will be provided upon registration. \nGot questions related to Scaling Your Value or any other on-demand course topic? Please join us for this upcoming webinar. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/sympli-works-webinar-scaling-your-value-1-building-your-why/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125905
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SUMMARY:Building Backlinks for SEO & Traffic Growth (A 2-Part Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:An often overlooked but critical aspect of SEO is the art of ‘building backlinks’. That is\, getting other websites to link back to yours. When other high-authority and relevant websites are collaborating with yours\, you can expect to see traffic benefits. \nThis workshop will take you through everything you need to know about backlinking\, how to get them\, and tracking results of your effort. \nThis workshop is perfect for any member of your team that is responsible for communications\, PR or marketing. No prior SEO knowledge is required\, but note that this workshop will not cover other aspects of SEO such as on-page optimization or keyword research. \nThis is a 2-part workshop\, and registration includes both events.\nLunch will be included! \nTakeaways from workshop session 1: \n\nUnderstand what backlinks are and best practices to get them\nHow to select what content is worth backlinking and who to approach\nHow to write a compelling outreach email\n\nTakeaways from workshop session 2: \nGroup review of participant outreach email\nHow to keep track of backlinking efforts in a simple but strategic way \nFacilitated by Alison K \nAlison K (Alison Knott) is an international speaker who’s passionate about the intersection of web\, creativity and business.She specializes in SEO\, email marketing and UI/UX conversion strategy. Her main mandate: to raise web and digital marketing literacy for small business and nonprofits. Her workshops are an unusual blend of high-octane enthusiasm and actionable lessons.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/building-backlinks-for-seo-traffic-growth-a-2-part-workshop/
LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic\, 1209 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 4P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221108T120000
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SUMMARY:How a Certification Can Get You That Promotion
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Registration\nTopic \nHow a Certification Can Get You That Promotion \nDescription \nEarn a Dal certificate and an international accreditation at the same time. Learn more about our certificates in project management\, change management and more\, and the accreditations you can earn once you’ve completed your training with us. We’ll walk you through how our certificates save you time in getting that certification you need to boost your career prospects. \nTime \nNov 8\, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/how-a-certification-can-get-you-that-promotion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221108T190000
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SUMMARY:CEED | Accelerator Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nJoin us to for our 45 minute online CEED | Accelerator Orientation where you will discover more about the program curriculum and the eligibility criteria. \nAccelerator is for you if… \nYou are poised for accelerated growth after a successful start-up launch. Or maybe youre trying to catch up with rapidly increasing customer demand and facing increasingly complex challenges. \nThrough 6 intensive sessions\, tailored to small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs)\, you are guided by entrepreneurial advisors with extensive expertise in starting\, scaling\, and empowering businesses. \nAdditional Information\nWhat makes this program impactful? \nManaging accelerated business growth demands a different approach than a starting a business. Scaling and accelerating your business is a complex and challenging process\, requiring industry knowledge\, and wisdom and experience from industry professionals.C
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ceed-accelerator-orientation-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221109T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221109T160000
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SUMMARY:IGNITING Rural Entrepreneurship: A Series w Futurpreneur & Tightline Anchor
DESCRIPTION:When and where | Date and time \nWed\, 23 November 2022\, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM AST \nLocation \nIGNITE Atlantic – New Glasgow 352 E River Rd New Glasgow\, NS B2H 3P7 \nAbout this event \nWe’ve partnered with Futurpreneur to highlight successful rural entrepreneurs and to discuss the many resources available to other rural entrepreneurs. Join us at IGNITE New Glasgow on November 23rd to hear from Greg Linton\, co-founder of Tightline Anchor\, who will give a brief history of his business and discuss the benefits and opportunities that lie within rural entrepreneurship. \n____________ \nDISCLAIMER: By participating in this IGNITE Atlantic event\, you understand that photos and videos may be recorded and shared for future use. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/igniting-rural-entrepreneurship-a-series-w-futurpreneur-tightline-anchor/
LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic – New Glasgow\, 345 Temperance St\, New Glasgow\, Nova Scotia\, B2H 3P7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTSTAMP:20260412T125905
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SUMMARY:QT Qonference
DESCRIPTION:IT’S TIME! QueerTech is proud to announce our first ever conference\, the QT Qonference! We are excited to be bringing our QTs together for a two-day multi-sensory\, interactive\, and immersive experience. We are inviting you to join us on a journey of professional SELF-DISCOVERY\, where we will welcome you and encourage you to push beyond your current professional hurdles and embrace your full QT power. \nWe hope you can join us\, get lost in the experience\, and find yourself along the way! \nThrough facilitated workshops\, inspirational conversations\, and expert led panels\, we will provide 3 guided experiences aligning with our audience over the 2-days. \nOur goal is to host a fully seamless and hybrid experience with the physical experience happening in Toronto and our virtual experience powered by Brella.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/qt-qonference/
LOCATION:Microsoft Canada Head Office\, 81 Bay Street\, 44th Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 0E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221111
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SUMMARY:QT Conference
DESCRIPTION:It is time !\nQueerTech is hosting its first-ever conference and we’re bringing together our QTs (members) for a multi-sensory\, interactive\, and immersive two-day experience. We invite you to join us on a journey of professional self-discovery where we will welcome you to a safe space to encourage you to overcome your current professional obstacles and achieve your full potential as a QT. \nWe hope you will join us\, lose yourself in the experience and find yourself on the way! \nThrough lively workshops\, inspiring conversations\, and expert-led panels\, we’ll deliver three guided experiences tailored to our audience over the two days. \nOur goal is to organize a hybrid and totally integrated experience. With the physical experience taking place in Toronto and the virtual experience being powered by Brella . \nDATES\nThursday November 10 and Friday November 11 \nDetailed agenda to come in September 2022 \nDIARY\nCheck out the latest version of the Conference agenda here! \nTake a look at all of our speakers and special sessions\, and start building your schedule. \nLOCATION – TORONTO\, ON\nThe QT Qonference will be hosted by Microsoft at its offices inside the CIBC Square tower. With beautifully designed spaces and sweeping city views\, this hub created to inspire innovation is sure to be an incredible source of inspiration for our in-person attendees and provide the integrated infrastructure to build a bridge with our virtual audience. \nMicrosoft Canada Head Office\nCIBC Place\n81 Bay Street\, 44th Floor\nToronto\, ON M5J 0E7 \nWHO IS QONFERENCE FOR?\nHEARINGS\nAccess to technology \nStudents\, professionals transitioning to technology\, and people looking for their first role in the tech industry. Typically\, these are early-career individuals looking to network\, prepare for interviews\, secure an internship or entry-level position\, and benefit from mentorship. \nEmerging Leaders \nProfessionals with 2-3 years of professional experience who are looking to progress their career to the next phase\, whether it is a managerial\, director or executive position. Most are looking for management and leadership training\, coaching skills\, management skills\, peer connection and support\, and general professional development. Many seek out their peers and counterparts within the industry to share learning and development opportunities. \nEncourage the entrepreneurial spirit \nThese are typically early-stage entrepreneurs who are in the ideation or seed-funding stage and looking to launch their tech or tech product. They seek to develop their network\, increase their entrepreneurial knowledge\, access capital and understand alternative financing possibilities.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/qt-conference/
LOCATION:Microsoft Canada Head Office\, 81 Bay Street\, 44th Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 0E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221110T093000
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SUMMARY:Business & Breakfast: Taking Your Business Online
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cape Breton Partnership for a conversation over a FREE breakfast with Digital Nova Scotia\, Scotia Logic and Samson Digital. \nAbout this event\nJoin the Cape Breton Partnership\, Digital Nova Scotia\, Scotia Logic IT & Development\, and Samson Digital for the next Business & Breakfast: Taking Your Business Online\, to take place Thursday\, November 10 at the Island Nest\, from 8 a.m. – 9: 30 a.m. \nAgenda\n8 a.m. – Registration\n8:15 a.m. – Breakfast served\n8: 30 a.m. – Presentations begin \nThis is your chance to hear from industry experts about the importance of having an online business. \nPre-registration is required to attend. \nThis event is part of the Cape Breton Partnership’s Breakfast & Business series\, bringing our local Cape Breton – Unama’ki business community together to hear from industry experts and professionals on a range of topics important to the success and growth of businesses of all sizes. To be notified of future events\, news\, and updates from the Cape Breton Partnership\, click here and subscribe to our newsletter and updates. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER: FRIDAY\, NOVEMBER 4\, 2022 \nAbout Digital NS\nOur organization began as the Software Industry Association of Nova Scotia (SIANS) and later became the Information Technology Industry Alliance of Nova Scotia (ITANS)\, before re-branding to be the Digital Nova Scotia that we are today! We’re a non-profit organization that is dedicated to growing and developing Nova Scotia’s digital technologies industry – facilitating connections\, providing professional development and capacity-building opportunities\, and promoting our digital sector. Originally incorporated in 1989\, Digital Nova Scotia has been leading our industry for 30 years. To learn more\, visit https://digitalnovascotia.com/. \nAbout Scotia Logic\nFor over 30 years our technical team has been providing best-in-class IT services to businesses and government offices throughout Nova Scotia. Our services include General IT (hardware/software) troubleshooting and maintenance. To learn more\, visit: https://scotialogic.ca/. \nAbout Samson Digital\nHere at Samson.Digital we are driven by innovation. We love to come up with new solutions for your business through a host of digital marketing strategies. Our main objective is to help you grow your online presence and to exponentially increase traffic to your website\, converting to new customers. We help craft brands\, logos and content which will give you a strong voice in the digital marketplace. To learn more\, visit: https://samson.digital/. \nCOVID-19 Protocols\nWe are committed to the health and safety of our attendees. As such\, attendance for this event is limited\, so please register as soon as possible. \nWe further ask that if you feel unwell that you refrain from attending. \nMore Information \nFor more information\, please contact the Cape Breton Partnership at info@capebretonpartnership.com or 902-562-0122. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/business-breakfast-taking-your-business-online/
LOCATION:The Island Nest\, 2334 NS-206\, Arichat\, Nova Scotia\, B0E 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events,Meetups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221110T093000
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SUMMARY:BOB: How to Raise Capital (BlueGreen Edition)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, November 10\, for Start-Up Yard at COVE’s Business Over Breakfast. Listen to a select group of VCs share the best tactics to use when ocean and clean technology founders approach them for a raise. \nBreakfast: 8:00am – 8:30am\nTalk: 8:30am – 9:30am \nSPEAKERS:\nSally Ng \nSally is the founder and CEO of The Triple Effect\, which focuses on developing best practices in corporate innovation\, entrepreneurial community development\, and technology coaching. Currently\, Sally is an executive-in-residence at East Valley Ventures. Previously\, she was CEO at a new social enterprise called Tribe Network and a senior director at Highline Beta. \nSally has led multiple corporate innovation venture teams within Fortune 1000 companies\, applying strategy and execution to help companies grow beyond their core. Over the years\, she has worked with organizations such as Brightspark Ventures\, National Angel Capital Organization and a number of others that enable the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nSally has actively been involved with the start-up community through her work with Techstars Startup Weekend and has travelled around the world facilitating events. She recently completed a six-year term serving on the national board of directors for the Community Foundations of Canada (CFC)\, a charity with an asset portfolio of $7B across a network of 191 local community foundations. \nSally has been part of multiple committees and was the co-chair of the strategic opportunities committee. She also gives back to her community by serving on the Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) board of directors as part of the executive committee and serves on the Inspirit Foundation board of directors. \nRob Barbara \nRob has spent 17 years working in investment management and capital markets and as an entrepreneur. Most recently\, he spent 11 years at Burgundy Asset Management\, a leading global investment management firm. While at Burgundy\, he founded its sister company\, Beaujolais Private Investment Management. When he left Burgundy in 2013\, Rob was a senior vice president responsible for private client business and was a board director. \nPreviously\, Rob worked at TD Securities in various capital markets roles. As an entrepreneur\, he was president and co-founder of a medical IT start-up\, eSalveo\, which was sold in 2001. \nRob received his MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business\, and his undergraduate and masters degrees (Economics) from Queen’s University. \nJennifer Fuccillo \nJennifer is an investment analyst at Innovacorp\, where she supports the organization’s mission to find\, fund and foster innovative start-ups striving to change the world. Her focus is on identifying attractive angel\, pre-seed and seed investment opportunities relating to the future of food and sustainable materials from the land and ocean\, and supporting the growth of the industrial biotech\, agritech\, and oceantech sectors in Nova Scotia. \nJennifer is also passionate about supporting women-led start-ups and investments that are sustainable and make a positive impact on society. In her role\, she identifies prospective investments and conducts all aspects of the investment review\, approval\, and closing cycle\, such as screening opportunities\, analysis\, due diligence\, and making recommendations to the investment team. \nPrior to joining Innovacorp\, Jennifer spent over a decade as an entrepreneur\, founding businesses in Canada and the United States spanning plant-based foods\, retail\, e-commerce\, and product innovation from design to production. Her volunteer experience includes mentorship and collaboration with community improvement organizations and business incubators. \nJennifer holds a bachelor of design from NSCAD University and an MBA from the Saint Mary’s Sobey School of Business. \nThursday\, November 10\, 2022\n8:30 am – 9:30 am (light breakfast from 8:00 am – 8:30 am)\nThe Bays at Innovacorp\n1 Research Drive\, Dartmouth \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/bob-how-to-raise-capital-bluegreen-edition/
LOCATION:The Bays\, 1 Research Drive\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221110T170000
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SUMMARY:A toast to Halifax tech | Welcome FreshBooks to its new home in Halifax
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nNova Scotia is becoming one of Canada’s leading technology and innovation hubs. For the first time in generations\, Nova Scotians can stay where they love (no offense\, Ontario)\, and the best and brightest from other parts of the country and around the world are flocking to Canada’s ocean playground. \nBuilding on this momentum\, FreshBooks — a Canadian-founded global tech unicorn — is putting down roots in Nova Scotia with a goal of hiring at least 50 new FreshBookers across Research & Development\, Sales\, Customer Support\, and more in the coming years. To celebrate\, FreshBooks has teamed up with Halihax to bring the city’s technology community together on November 10th in a truly Nova Scotian way — for a kitchen party on the waterfront. \nThis event will bring local technology and business leaders together to meet\, socialize\, and learn from one another: \nJeff Andersen\, co-founder of Halihax\, will introduce the Halihax organization\, history of the community\, and give a first look at the results from the 2022 Halihax Community Survey. \nAmanda Jacob (Design)\, Richard Schaefer (Engineering)\, and Carmine De Leon (Product Management) from FreshBooks will share the ups (and downs) of building one of the company’s newest product launches\, Chart of Accounts\, proving that accounting software is anything but boring. \nDrinks and appetizers will be available. \nCome join us as we celebrate FreshBooks’ new home in the province. \nQuestions:\nIf you have questions about the event — or if you’d just like to say hello to the FreshBooks team — please reach out to events@freshbooks.com \nFreshBooks\, a leading cloud accounting software\, is changing the way business owners manage their books. Loved by paying users in 160 countries\, FreshBooks is known for 10x Stevie award-winning customer support. With 500+ employees worldwide\, FreshBooks has raised more than $250 million dollars in funding\, and has ambitious plans to continue its global expansion. \nTo learn more about FreshBooks’ open roles\, check out the company’s careers page. \nHalihax\, a wordplay on Halifax and Hacking\, is a community organization based in Halifax\, NS with a mission to inspire\, connect\, and grow the technology community of Atlantic Canada. Founded in 2014\, Halihax provides an online channel for discourse\, hiring\, and a recurring calendar of meet-ups and events to connect the broader Halifax startup and technology community. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/a-toast-to-halifax-tech-welcome-freshbooks-to-its-new-home-in-halifax/
LOCATION:Waterfront Warehouse\, 1549 Lower Water Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 1S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221112
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SUMMARY:QT Conference
DESCRIPTION:It is time !\nQueerTech is hosting its first-ever conference and we’re bringing together our QTs (members) for a multi-sensory\, interactive\, and immersive two-day experience. We invite you to join us on a journey of professional self-discovery where we will welcome you to a safe space to encourage you to overcome your current professional obstacles and achieve your full potential as a QT. \nWe hope you will join us\, lose yourself in the experience and find yourself on the way! \nThrough lively workshops\, inspiring conversations\, and expert-led panels\, we’ll deliver three guided experiences tailored to our audience over the two days. \nOur goal is to organize a hybrid and totally integrated experience. With the physical experience taking place in Toronto and the virtual experience being powered by Brella . \nDATES\nThursday November 10 and Friday November 11 \nDetailed agenda to come in September 2022 \nDIARY\nCheck out the latest version of the Conference agenda here! \nTake a look at all of our speakers and special sessions\, and start building your schedule. \nLOCATION – TORONTO\, ON\nThe QT Qonference will be hosted by Microsoft at its offices inside the CIBC Square tower. With beautifully designed spaces and sweeping city views\, this hub created to inspire innovation is sure to be an incredible source of inspiration for our in-person attendees and provide the integrated infrastructure to build a bridge with our virtual audience. \nMicrosoft Canada Head Office\nCIBC Place\n81 Bay Street\, 44th Floor\nToronto\, ON M5J 0E7 \nWHO IS QONFERENCE FOR?\nHEARINGS\nAccess to technology \nStudents\, professionals transitioning to technology\, and people looking for their first role in the tech industry. Typically\, these are early-career individuals looking to network\, prepare for interviews\, secure an internship or entry-level position\, and benefit from mentorship. \nEmerging Leaders \nProfessionals with 2-3 years of professional experience who are looking to progress their career to the next phase\, whether it is a managerial\, director or executive position. Most are looking for management and leadership training\, coaching skills\, management skills\, peer connection and support\, and general professional development. Many seek out their peers and counterparts within the industry to share learning and development opportunities. \nEncourage the entrepreneurial spirit \nThese are typically early-stage entrepreneurs who are in the ideation or seed-funding stage and looking to launch their tech or tech product. They seek to develop their network\, increase their entrepreneurial knowledge\, access capital and understand alternative financing possibilities.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/qt-conference-2/
LOCATION:Microsoft Canada Head Office\, 81 Bay Street\, 44th Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 0E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125905
CREATED:20221115T203717Z
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SUMMARY:UX Research: From Insight to Impact
DESCRIPTION:Details \n👋🏻 We cannot believe it. We’re at the last UX Salon Halifax meetup of 2022. Thank you to all those who have supported us\, both virtually and in person! It’s been so wonderful to connect with our community again. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, November 29th at 7:30 PM as we hear and learn from Dr. Simon Landry\, a Senior UX Researcher with Thomson Reuters. \nThe aim of UX is to meet the end user’s needs through the best experience possible. Often\, the best way to understand the end user’s needs is through UX research (UXR). However\, for UXR (and the product) to reach its full potential\, research must only be the start of a process that goes from insight to impact. \nIn this talk\, we’ll explore a new 6-step framework to guide UXR insights to measurable end-user impact. This presentation will share how to identify and fill gaps in product knowledge\, effectively communicate your insights\, and measure your impact on the end user. You will learn about the theory and practice to feel confident using the framework. \nSimon is a researcher with over a decade of experience working on human perception. His background includes a Ph.D. in human perception\, working in startups\, academia\, and healthcare. Throughout all this\, his focus has been generating real-world impact from research. He is currently a senior UX researcher with Thomson Reuters\, working on legal technology products. \nConnect with Simon at www.drsimonlandry.com\, on Twitter @drsimonlandry or\, on LinkedIn \nThis is a FREE event thanks to our friends at Volta (Volta – Canada’s East Coast Innovation Hubhttps://voltaeffect.com) and ResMed. There will be time for some Q&A and networking. \nThe meetup will take place in Volta’s mezzanine floor classroom. Here is the best way to access the classroom: \n\nEnter the building through the front steps on Barrington Street.\nOnce inside\, head up the escalators. Check-in with security at the lobby.\nHead down the hall and use the elevators. Choose M for the Mezzanine.\nOn the Mezzanine floor\, proceed down the hall until you see the classroom.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone! 👏
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ux-research-from-insight-to-impact/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125905
CREATED:20221012T122911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T144105Z
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SUMMARY:Building Backlinks for SEO & Traffic Growth (A 2-Part Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:An often overlooked but critical aspect of SEO is the art of ‘building backlinks’. That is\, getting other websites to link back to yours. When other high-authority and relevant websites are collaborating with yours\, you can expect to see traffic benefits. \nThis workshop will take you through everything you need to know about backlinking\, how to get them\, and tracking results of your effort. \nThis workshop is perfect for any member of your team that is responsible for communications\, PR or marketing. No prior SEO knowledge is required\, but note that this workshop will not cover other aspects of SEO such as on-page optimization or keyword research. \nThis is a 2-part workshop\, and registration includes both events.\nLunch will be included! \nTakeaways from workshop session 1: \n\nUnderstand what backlinks are and best practices to get them\nHow to select what content is worth backlinking and who to approach\nHow to write a compelling outreach email\n\nTakeaways from workshop session 2: \nGroup review of participant outreach email\nHow to keep track of backlinking efforts in a simple but strategic way \nFacilitated by Alison K \nAlison K (Alison Knott) is an international speaker who’s passionate about the intersection of web\, creativity and business.She specializes in SEO\, email marketing and UI/UX conversion strategy. Her main mandate: to raise web and digital marketing literacy for small business and nonprofits. Her workshops are an unusual blend of high-octane enthusiasm and actionable lessons.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/building-backlinks-for-seo-traffic-growth-a-2-part-workshop-2/
LOCATION:IGNITE Atlantic\, 1209 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 4P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125905
CREATED:20221102T172743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T172743Z
UID:3478608-1668510000-1668524400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Smarter\, Smartphone Photography
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Bridget Havercroft\, In collaboration with the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce\nCourse Length: 4 hours \nWorkshop Description: \nThe What\, the How\, The Why\, The WOW!\nLearn how to get the most of your smartphone to capture great pictures that showcase your products\, experiences\, or accommodations. \nPhotographer Bridget Havercroft will share her best practices and photography’s key ingredients\, Aperture\, ISO\, Shutter Speed\, and Composition\, to capture and edit photos you’ll WANT to use to promote your business or share beautiful pictures with family and friends. \nIn this workshop\, Bridget will walk you through the basics of your device’s camera\, we’ll cover tips and techniques for capturing beautiful images using your device’s built-in features\, as well as cover postproduction editing using 2 leading photo editing apps guaranteed to make your images pop! \nIf you’re an entrepreneur\, marketing yourself\, or just want to learn how to take better pictures using your smartphone\, this workshop is for you. \nCost: $125 + tax (includes nibbles) \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/smarter-smartphone-photography/
LOCATION:448 Main Street\, 448 Main Street\, Kentville\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125905
CREATED:20221026T134114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T134114Z
UID:3478518-1668513600-1668517200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Building Effective Health Products with Human-Centered Design
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nWhen: Tuesday\, November 15\, 2022 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm ADT \nWhere: Volta\, 1505 Barrington St\, Unit 100\, Mezzanine Classroom\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3K5 \nDescription:\nHear from Reuben Hall the CEO at Mind Sea. \nDesign isn’t just about making products look good. It’s about making products that work well for the users of those products\, enabling them to achieve their goals. This is particularly true in today’s highly competitive digital health space. In this session\, MindSea will share their ideas and approaches for creating effective and successful digital products. \nThe session will focus on: \n\nThe current state of the digital HealthTech space (as we see it)\nThe importance of quality Apps for the HealthTech space\nWhat is Human-Centered Design Thinking\, and how can it help users\nAn end-to-end walkthrough of how great Apps are designed\nPractical techniques anyone can use to make their products better\n\nThis event is brought to you by MindSea and Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub. \nNOTE: By attending this event\, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed\, and give permission to Volta\, Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub and MindSea to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials. \nNOTE: If you’re unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/building-effective-health-products-with-human-centered-design/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125905
CREATED:20221109T144624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T144624Z
UID:3478691-1668528000-1668535200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Dal Innovates X Volta Open House
DESCRIPTION:About this event \nYou’re invited! Join Volta and Dal Innovates on Tuesday\, November 15th for our open house. \nMeet program participants and alumni\, and learn what is on the horizon for our organizations and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Atlantic Canada. All are welcome to attend\, food and refreshments will be offered. \nNOTE: By attending this event\, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed\, and give permission to Volta\, Dal Innovates and Dalhousie University to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials. \nNOTE: If you’re unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/dal-innovates-x-volta-open-house/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125905
CREATED:20221014T160452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T173823Z
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Tech Summit
DESCRIPTION:On November 16th\, Atlantic Canada’s premier technology conference returns. \nThe Atlantic Tech Summit will welcome technology leaders\, industry disruptors and tech workers from across our 4 Atlantic provinces and beyond. \nTheir theme this year is “Fuelling your Digital Acceleration”. \nJoin in person or online using their virtual event app\, as the regions leaders share their insights and experiences from the past 12 months as well as their thoughts on what’s coming next. \nExciting sessions will include topics on the following: \n\nDigital Acceleration – The Human Factors\nQuantum Computing – Practical Applications for Business\nCIO Panel – Top tech leaders from across the region\nImportance of Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion in technology\nEvolution of the Digital Workspace\nFireside conversations with tech leaders and much more\n\nMeet and network with some of Canada’s top tech companies and fellow attendees both in person and online via their digital app. \nDNS Members can use Discount Code “DNS22” for 20% off!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/atlantic-tech-summit/
LOCATION:Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane\, 5657 Spring Garden Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 3R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125905
CREATED:20221108T172101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T172101Z
UID:3478677-1668603600-1668614400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Reverse Trade Show for Atlantic Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nCalling all business owners in Atlantic Canada\, are you looking to sell your goods or services to government? The Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) – Atlantic Region\, in collaboration with the Department of National Defense (DND)\, invites all small and diverse businesses to the Reverse Trade Show on Wednesday\, November 16 Kenneth C. Rowe Hall at Pier 21 (1055 Marginal Road\, Halifax). \nDuring this bilingual event you will get a chance to meet with buyers from multiple federal\, provincial and municipal governments and learn what types of goods and services they purchase. Buyers will host booths and explain how you can become involved in selling to the public sector. \nThis Reverse Trade Show is an efficient way to market your goods and services to many government buyers in just a few hours. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/reverse-trade-show-for-atlantic-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125905
CREATED:20221114T195651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T104712Z
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SUMMARY:Third Wednesday - November 2022
DESCRIPTION:November’s Halifax Third Wednesday tech/media/marketing meetup is Wednesday\, November 19th from 5-7:30pm. \nWe’ll have our 30-sec intro/opportunity spots\, networking\, and lots of cool peeps from the Halifax tech community!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/third-wednesday-october-2022-2/
LOCATION:The Cannery\, 1980 Robie St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125905
CREATED:20221024T164213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T164213Z
UID:3478446-1668625200-1668636000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Halihax November Event brought to you by HFX.js
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nWe wanted a community where developers and designers of all skill-levels and interests could come together and freely discuss everything front-end. So we made it\, it’s called HFX.js. Are you into the latest design trends? Great! Do you want to share and hear about all things JavaScript? Perfect! \nThis event will have three speakers with varying backgrounds discussing front-end\, and web tech. We encourage students\, hobbyist\, and professionals alike to come and join in creating the most open\, and inclusive front-end community we can! \nThis event will be held at the Wattpad offices in downtown Kjipuktuk (Halifax). There will be snacks and drinks for everyone \nOur Speakers\nRonan Driscoll\, Senior Platform Engineer @ Wattpad \nRonan O’Driscoll has lived and worked in a number of places: Dublin\, Chicago and Japan. He currently lives in Halifax\, Nova Scotia with his family. A software engineer for many years\, he was doing full-stack programming before the word stack existed. He has also written two novels: Chief O’Neill\, published in Ireland by Somerville Press and Poor Farm\, published in Canada by Moose House Press. He currently works at Wattpad\, the online novel sharing platform. \nAllan Lavell\, Director @ ThinkRad Studios \nCreativity. Computation. 2 words that start with a C. Coincidence? Not according to Allan Lavell\, the creative technologist from the East Coast whose deep dream is to facilitate collaborations between humans and machines. Allan’s most well known works include the iOS apps Glitch Wizard & Hyperspektiv. \nTristan Guest\, Software Engineer & Oceanographer @ Luna Sea Solutions \nTristan is a software engineer at Luna Sea Solutions\, building full-stack web tools for interacting with ocean data. He has a background in mathematics and physical oceanography\, where he spent most of his time building software for working with data from difficult-to-reach places. JavaScript is his tool of choice. \nTHE RUNDOWN\n7:00pm – Introductions & Welcome\nWe will kick off the evening with a brief introduction to the topic and introduce our speakers \n7:15 pm – Speakers and Q&A\nOur speakers Tristan\, Ronan and Allan will each do a talk on their unique perspectives when it comes to front end and web development. There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask the presenters questions. \n8:15 pm – Socializing!\nEnjoy the company of others and meet new people! \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/halihax-november-event-brought-to-you-by-hfx-js/
LOCATION:Wattpad\, 1877 Hollis St\, Halifax
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125905
CREATED:20221115T130408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T130408Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with Dashboard Marketing
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nWhy the %$#& do I need to worry about marketing? \nIf you aren’t thinking about or planning to add marketing to your overarching strategy\, your business will fail. If you’re executing marketing tactics without a strategy\, your business will stall and stagnate. If you aren’t tracking and reacting to your marketing efforts\, you’re wasting money. This workshop will be a no-nonsense discussion around marketing\, and offer attendees a guideline to develop an effective\, impactful\, and results driven marketing strategy that can evolve with the growth of any business. We will dive into how important marketing is to the success of all areas of your organization; how it is ingrained in both acquisition and retention approaches; and how to recognize and react to both success and/or failure. We will explore 3 key components of any successful marketing strategy – brand\, customer and category. Each extremely important\, and something every organization needs to continually focus on. We will also offer insight\, advice and a framework to help build\, expand or rework anyone’s marketing strategy. Companies or community groups – be it startups\, early stage to well-established – will benefit from this fresh\, frank and unique perspective. \nIn this 1 hour presentation\, join Sean from Dashboard Marketing\, for a dynamic information session on how to market your startup. \nQuestions are welcomed and lunch is provided! \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/lunch-learn-with-dashboard-marketing/
LOCATION:IGNITE Labs Yarmouth\, 208 Main St\, Yarmouth\, Nova Scotia\, B5A 1E1
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221117T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221117T230000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125905
CREATED:20220823T184658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T182637Z
UID:3476726-1668706200-1668726000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Tech Forward Awards Presented by RBC
DESCRIPTION:Digital Nova Scotia is pleased to invite you to the 2022 Tech Forward Awards presented by RBC. Join industry leaders for a night of celebration to highlight and recognize organizations\, and individuals who are making a difference in the ICT sector in Nova Scotia. \nThe Tech Forward Awards presented by RBC features 8 unique awards: \n\nTalent Champion Award\, Sponsored by MobSquad\nTech for Good Award\, Sponsored by Covers\nThinking Forward Award\nProvincial Spotlight Award\nBest of Tech Award\, Sponsored by BDC\nOne to Watch Award\, Sponsored by Dash Hudson\nRole Model Award\, Sponsored by Compugen\nDiversity and Inclusion Champion Award\, Sponsored by MOBIA\n\nTogether we are recognizing that diversity is fueling innovation in our province\, and the impact and influence of leaders in our community. Thank you to our sponsors and selection committee for making this years event possible! \nKeynote Speaker: \nTo be announced! \nAgenda: \n\n5:30 – Cocktail Reception\n6:00 – Doors open\n6:30pm – Dinner & Tech Forward Awards Ceremony Commences
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/tech-forward-awards-presented-by-rbc/
LOCATION:Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel\, 1919 Upper Water St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 3J5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125906
CREATED:20221117T142243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T142243Z
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SUMMARY:BNI Maritimes – Speed Networking (St. Margaret’s Bay)
DESCRIPTION:St. Margaret’s Bay Community Enterprise Centre\, Unit 1\n5229 St. Margaret’s Bay Road Upper Tantallon\, crossroads of St. Margaret’s Bay Road and Peggy’s Cove Road\nHalifax\, NS\, B3Z 4R9 \nSPEED NETWORKING! \nConnect with local professionals and build stronger\, more meaningful business relationship at our FREE Speed Networking event!\nAccording to HubSpot\, nearly 100% of professionals believe that face-to-face meetings are crucial to keeping long-term business relationships. \nThis event is hosted by: CBDC Bluewater\, St. Margaret’s Bay Chamber of Commerce\, Ulnooweg\, Black Business Initiative\, SMBCEC & BNI Maritimes \nDetails: \nWhen: Thursday\, November 17th\, 2022\, 6:00-8:00pm \n*Bring your business cards & info* \nFree to attend \nContact information: \n\nDalene Allen\n\ndalene@bnimairimes.com
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/bni-maritimes-speed-networking-st-margarets-bay/
LOCATION:St. Margaret’s Bay Community Enterprise Centre\, Unit 1\, 5229 St. Margaret’s Bay Road Upper Tantallon\, Peggy’s Cove Road\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125906
CREATED:20221021T134612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T134612Z
UID:3478414-1668762000-1668772800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Sobey School of Business's 4th Annual Responsible Leadership Event
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Annual Responsible Leadership event is on Friday\, November 18 2022 at 9 a.m. AST and it will be in-person in Halifax. The theme is Digital Future: Ethics\, Integrity\, and Values. \nIt is Saint Mary’s University’s goal to create community and dialogue around data ethics\, digital citizenship\, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in support of the Sobey School’s commitment to PRME and our new Master of Business Analytics (MBAN) program. \nKeynote speaker Juliette Powell is a consultant\, researcher\, and speaker whose expertise lies at the intersection of technology\, business and ethics. Juliette advises large companies on the accelerating change that is underway due to AI-enabled technological innovation coupled with shifting social dynamics and heightened global competition. Her keynote will focus on AI leadership and how the digital transformation can coexist with ethical data sharing and analytics in business\, education\, transportation\, banking\, mobile\, retail\, and social gaming. \nThe panel discussion “Data Analytics as Climate Action” will focus the conversation on the potential for big data and AI to advance an organization’s climate action goals. Panelists from the agriculture\, transportation and energy sectors will participate. Dr. Wendy Carroll\, a Sobey School professor\, whose scholarly activity sits at the intersection of business and practice with a focus on analytics\, governance\, and ethics\, will moderate the panel discussion.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/sobey-school-of-businesss-4th-annual-responsible-leadership-event/
LOCATION:Saint Mary’s University\, 923 Robie St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 3C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221119T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221119T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125906
CREATED:20221109T144421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T144421Z
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SUMMARY:Hoist North Preston: Design Thinking
DESCRIPTION:About this event \nWhen: Saturday\, November 19\, 2022 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm \nWhere: North Preston Community Centre\, Multipurpose Room\, 44 Simmonds Road\, North Preston\, NS \nWhat is Hoist? \nHoist sessions are led by industry experts and are designed to help teens explore and expand their interests in technology and entrepreneurship. Workshops develop skills in areas like design\, coding\, game development\, and much more. \nHoist sessions take place one Saturday a month (with the exception of July\, August and December) and are targeted for teens ages 12 to 19. \nTopics change each month and are based on current trends\, as well as the needs and interests of Hoist participants. This helps make each session unique and fun for the participants. \nNovember’s Topic: Design Thinking \nDuring this fun and interactive session we will work together and go through the design thinking process. Entrepreneurs use design thinking for solving problems to help best understand what their customers are looking for. \nWhat Happens at Hoist? \nLunch \nA healthy light lunch will be provided. Should there be any dietary restrictions or food allergies please let us know when registering and we will do our best to accommodate. \nLearn \nAt the beginning of the session the industry expert will teach you about the subject\, how it works and what key features you need to know to apply your skills. \nCreate \nSpend the rest of the afternoon applying the lessons and skills that you’ve just learned! Mentors will be available during this time to help. \nDiscuss \nReflect and discuss events of the day with your new friends\, considering what aspects of the workshop you found challenging\, exciting\, and how you plan on using your new skills in the future. \nDisclaimers: \nIf you’re unable to attend an event please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event. \nNOTE: By attending this event\, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed\, and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/hoist-north-preston-design-thinking/
LOCATION:North Preston Community Centre\, 44 Simmonds Road\, North Preston\, Nova Scotia\, B2Z1A3
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Leadership in a Changing Workforce
DESCRIPTION:The employment landscape is changing\, and fast. It’s on employers to adapt to new ways of working with new talent – and it takes an inclusive and purposeful approach to get it right. Join Matt Thomson and Bradley Daye\, Co-founders and CEO at Nova Scotia-based\, socially-conscious recruiting enterprise\, Placemaking 4G\, as they share their experience and lessons learned on how to build an inclusive workplace culture where every person can thrive. \nWe will talk through the shifting landscape and inclusive leadership practices that can help you attract and retain younger workers and members of historically underrepresented groups\, so that your vision and business may carry a legacy into coming generations. \nAfter this webinar you will… \n\nRe-define opportunities\,\nCheck our biases\,\nUnderstand the impact of\, and relationship between: Competency\, Strategy and Representation\n\nMeet the Presenters \nBradley Daye is Co-Founder and CEO of Placemaking 4G. Bradey’s track record of taking an idea from incubation to success has sparked the successful launch and scale of two businesses and a non-profit organization. Matt Thomson is Co-Founder and CEO of Placemaking 4G\, and a father\, husband and social entrepreneur. With a life-purpose of leading courageously toward love\, his leadership journey has always been rooted in empathy and collaboration. \nTogether\, Bradley and Matt joined forces in 2017 with the bold vision to make the world of work more human\, to inspire socially conscious recruiting and purpose-led business. \n  \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/inclusive-leadership-in-a-changing-workforce/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DNS Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T125906
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR Privacy in Canada: How to Obtain Meaningful Consent
DESCRIPTION:Event details\n11/22/2022\, 11:00 AM – 11/22/2022\, 12:00 PM \nTime zone: (UTC-04:00) Atlantic Time (Canada)\nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nUnder PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act\, the Canadian law relating to data privacy)\, Canadian organizations are regulated on how they are to collect\, use\, and disclose personal information in the course of commercial business. For tech companies and tech based startups\, it is important to gain an understanding of the law\, consent requirements and more. \nThis free\, hour-long webinar with representatives from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada\, will introduce PIPEDA’s consent requirement\, which is an essential element of Canadian private sector privacy legislation. Attendees will receive practical and actionable guidance regarding what organisations should do to ensure they obtain meaningful consent. \nIt will be followed by Q and A. \nPresentation language: English \nQ and A: Bilingual \nSpeakers\nKaren Sanghera \nKaren Sanghera is a Manager / Senior Advisor with the Business Advisory Directorate of Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada\, where she conducts business advisory consultations with companies seeking to proactively comply with the federal private sector privacy law\, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Karen has extensive experience in working with private and public sector organizations at all levels\, and across various industries. In the past\, Karen has advised on areas of auditing controls\, advising on privacy best practices\, and developing frameworks to assist organizations in maintaining compliance with legislative\, contractual and industry requirements. \nJacob LeBlanc \nJacob (“Jake”) was born and raised in Erin\, Ontario\, a small town on the outskirts of Guelph\, where he attended high school. He received an honors Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto where he specialized in Political Science and Canadian Studies. Jake began his career in the federal public service as an Immigration Officer\, and also worked with Indigenous communities during an assignment with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada\, before joining the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Jake’s role with the Office is that of Senior Advisor\, where he provides advice and guidance to private-sector businesses regarding their management and protection of personal information. In his leisure time\, Jake is an avid athlete who volunteers his time with animal rescue organizations.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/free-webinar-privacy-in-canada-how-to-obtain-meaningful-consent/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221123T120000
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SUMMARY:Workplace Inclusion Workshop with Veronica Merryfield
DESCRIPTION:The Cape Breton Partnership invites you to join us on November 23 for an employer-focused Workplace Inclusion Workshop. \nSpeaker Veronica Merryfield will discuss the importance of workplace inclusion and introduce Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion with a focus on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The second portion of the workshop will cover how employers can work towards inclusivity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Veronica will also briefly touch upon specific topics of accessibility in the workplace. \nWe look forward to seeing you for a great morning of learning! \nAgenda\n8:30 a.m.: Registration opens\n9:00 a.m.: Welcome & Introductions\, light refreshments served\n9:10 a.m: Part 1: Introduction to Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): 2SLGBTQIA+ community\n10:30 a.m.: Break\n10:40 a.m.: Part 2: Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion in action: Inclusive workplace practices\n12:00 p.m.: Workshop wrap-up \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nAbout Veronica Merryfield\nVeronica (Ms/she/her) identifies as intersex and transgender\, drawing on her lived experience to provide training to various organizations on equity\, diversity and inclusion. She is the Founder of the Cape Breton Transgender Network (www.cbtn.ca); chair at the Every Woman’s Center and CBRM diversity committee; and is on the board at the Transition House\, Cape Breton Pride\, Conversion Therapy Survivors Connect\, and others. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, please contact Ayha El-Darahali\, Manager\, Workplace Inclusion Initiative\, at ayha@capebretonpartnership.com \nPhotography Disclaimer\nThe Cape Breton Partnership reserves the right to photograph its events\, and from time to time we use these photos in our publications. By registering for any of our events\, you understand and acknowledge that your photograph may be taken and used\, per the Cape Breton Partnership’s discretion.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/workplace-inclusion-workshop-with-veronica-merryfield/
LOCATION:Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre\, 606 Reeves Street\, Port Hawkesbury\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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