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Gamemaking with Scratch

Why learn about Gamemaking? From Checkers, to Super Mario Bros, to Angry Birds… we think games are awesome! Kids Learning Code is excited to combine the power of play with basic design and programming skills in this hands-on workshop. This experience offers learners the opportunity to create their very own digital games in a super fun environment. Using Scratch, a beginner level programming environment, imagination will come to life in a new and digitally engaging form. Learners will also be introduced to Scratch's amazing online community, sloganed: "Imagine, Program, Share," where they will have the opportunity to upload their game for anyone on the web to download and play! At the end of the workshop, each learner will also have a chance to beta test their game with their peers. Each Gamemaking with Scratch workshop has the same flow, but different activities. Come and create a new game every time! What will I have learned by the end of this workshop? Create algorithms in Scratch Design sprites in Scratch Use conditionals to control what happens in my project Use loops to make things happen more than once Use variables to track things in my project Use the Scratch account I […]

15th International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM)

At CNSM, we are focused on what matters most to managing networks and services. As AI technologies have disrupted numerous industries, how can it help us not only sense–but shape–the future of management? The 15th International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM) is inviting authors to submit original contributions in the network and service management research area. CNSM 2019 is a selective single-track conference, covering all aspects of the management of networks and services, pervasive systems, enterprises, and cloud computing environments. CNSM 2019 will focus on the theme "Embracing the New Wave of AI". The core track is accompanied by a series of workshops and poster sessions. Papers accepted and presented at CNSM 2019 will be published in the conference proceedings and submitted to IEEE Xplore and IFIP Digital Library. Authors of selected papers accepted for publication in the CNSM 2019 proceedings will be invited to submit an extended version of their papers to the IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management. DNS is proud to sponsor this event.  http://cnsm-conf.org/2019/index.htmlLearn more

How to Pitch to Taiwan

Elisa Chiu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisachiu/) operates at the intersection of tech innovation, investment and cross-border business development. She sailed from Wall Street as a hedge fund trader overseeing US$1 billion+ assets, and found her calling in Silicon Valley working around early stage entrepreneurs. In 2017, Elisa founded Anchor Taiwan (http://www.anchortaiwan.com/) to "bring the world to Taiwan through entrepreneurship." She works with top founders and executives from Y Combinator, 500 Startups, Microsoft, Uber, Intel and many more for their strategic partnership and market exploration in Asia. As a part of Anchor Taiwan's expansion, Elisa set up Anchor Venture Partners, an early stage investment platform to combine her passion for startups and her expertise in capital markets. Elisa was awarded 40 Under 40 Girls in Tech in 2018, and recognized as one of the 30 Women Power by New Taipei City Government in 2019. Event Outline: Join the Pitch Training session to learn more about why some of the world’s most prominent companies like Ring, Peloton, and even Tesla have leveraged Taiwan for their success. How did they do it? What are the opportunities should you take advantage of? During this informative and interactive webinar, you will learn about: Your readiness for Asian market […]

React Native Project Walkthrough: Components, State/Props, and Redux

In August, Andrew Burke gave a talk about a big project he had done last year with React Native. In September, he demonstrated some of the difficulties involved in getting a React Native project started and running on multiple devices. Finally this month he will show you why all the work is worth it, leading a workshop on how to actually build applications in React Native. He'll cover how to build components and assemble them into full-featured applications, the importance of State and Props, and finally how Redux can be used for better state management. Depending on the reliability of the internet, attendees will be able to follow along in the "Expo" virtual environment. Register

Halifax Pop Explosion

Experience the city-wide music takeover. Every year, Halifax Pop Explosion Music Festival & Conference is dedicated to bringing some of the best and most exciting artists on the scene to Halifax. The Music Festival October 23-26, 2019 Venues throughout Halifax HPX is a festival of live music discovery. For 27 years, we’ve been dedicated to helping music fans explore the local, national, and international scene, and discover their next favourite bands. Visit our website to check out the lineup so far. Buy your festival wristband now or get tickets for individual shows! find out more

Opening Doors Between Tech & Education – Halifax Event!

Join us for this networking event, connecting engaged teachers with passionate tech leaders! Register now to reserve your spot! Nova Scotia's tech sector is thriving, and if you've ever wanted a glimpse into what a career in tech for your students could look like - this is your opportunity to get it! We're bringing together high school teachers and industry leaders to talk tech, network and build connections. This event is free to attend and includes light refreshments! We encourage you to join us, and bring your colleagues too! About the Opening Doors Project: This event also celebrates the completion of the Opening Doors Project. Opening Doors was the first of its kind project here in Nova Scotia and we're beyond proud of its success. We know that teachers are passionate about preparing students for their best future and providing them with as many resources and options as possible - and we'd like to help. The Opening Doors Project has been designed to build capacity, comfort, and resources for high school teachers when talking about tech and the careers available in this exciting, fast-paced, growing sector. In celebration of the project, we are inviting educators to join us for an […]

GameDev Atlantic

GameDev Atlantic was created to celebrate and help grow the game development industry in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. Already a centre for innovation and technology, the conference seeks to strengthen the connections and communication between game studios, developers, and students. GDA is entering into its second year, this time taking place in a new venue in the heart of downtown Halifax. GDA is a joint endeavour by members of both Interactive Society of Nova Scotia and Hal-Con Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Gaming Convention. Learn more

Open Meet Up Community Conference – Discussion

Our last meet up before the Atlantic Technology Summit will be an open community discussion about the conference. We will be discussing the schedule, panels/presentations, call for day of volunteers, a prize draw for free tickets and looking for general feedback from our community. Hope you can make it and look forward to your help in making this the best event possible. Register

SURGE Discover Hardware

Join SURGE and Guy Earle, president of IObIO as we explore various scientific hardware that you can program for your own projects! Mondays 12:30-1:30 at SURGE - Life Science Centre Room 2660 Oct 7 - Control Strategies for your Prototype with Arduino and LabVIEW Introductory session on simple methods for connecting with an Arduino and practical examples of control and automation. (‘Practical examples of automation’ include positioning an item in 3D space, presenting custom stimulus on a user input event, deterministic P.I.D. and feedback loops, collecting rigorously timed data and more; all with computer or smart device control.) Demonstration includes the control and feedback of a stepper motor with options for several sensor inputs. This session is designed to showcase the limitless solutions in robotics and automation / control that are available and with the right tools, very accessible. As this is the first class in the series, we will be introducing the concept of Data AcQusition (DAQ Systems) and highlighting the DAQ’s role in science and R&D. There will be several examples of current technology, legacy systems and a deeper dive into the capabilities and limitations of the inexpensive Arduino platform and its associated peripherals. First of many sessions, […]

Opening Doors Between Tech & Education – Annapolis Valley Event!

Join us for this networking event, connecting engaged teachers with passionate tech leaders! Register now to reserve your spot! Nova Scotia's tech sector is thriving, and if you've ever wanted a glimpse into what a career in tech for your students could look like - this is your opportunity to get it! We're bringing together high school teachers and industry leaders to talk tech, network and build connections. This event is free to attend and includes light refreshments! We encourage you to join us, and bring your colleagues too! About the Opening Doors Project: This event also celebrates the completion of the Opening Doors Project. Opening Doors was the first of its kind project here in Nova Scotia and we're beyond proud of its success. We know that teachers are passionate about preparing students for their best future and providing them with as many resources and options as possible - and we'd like to help. The Opening Doors Project has been designed to build capacity, comfort, and resources for high school teachers when talking about tech and the careers available in this exciting, fast-paced, growing sector. In celebration of the project, we are inviting educators to join us for an […]

The Future of the Cybersecurity Workforce Symposium

The annual The Future of the Cybersecurity Workforce Symposium brings together thought leaders from industry, government, academia, and non-profit organizations to address the community’s cybersecurity education, training, and workforce needs. This event provides an opportunity to share best practices from around the world and across sectors in order to build the workforce we need to confront cybersecurity risks today and in years to come.   For a limited time only* you can take advantage of two offers, in addition to their regular single price ticket option. 1 Symposium pass for $250 3 Symposium passes for $600 – a savings of $150 5 Symposium passes for $900 – a savings of $350 Please use this link to take advantage of either of these savings opportunities ITAC Cyber Symposium Savings Bundles. To purchase single passes and take advantage of your relationship with the DNS, please click here to register and select Academics, Not-For-Profit, Government rate.   Who Will Attend? Employers and hiring managers who need to recruit, hire, develop, and retain a skilled cybersecurity workforce Advisors to students, job-seekers, and employees seeking careers in cybersecurity Providers of training content and learning environments Suppliers of industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity Managers of workforce development programs Organizers of community economic development […]

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Info4Impact: What the heck am I measuring? 5 key metrics any business can use (and understand!) in Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a powerful tool for making business decisions, but at times it can seem overwhelming. Do we really need to know everything about the platform in order to harness its power? What sort of decisions does it actually help us make? In her years as a web consultant, Alison K has seen the powerful outcomes of decision-making based on traffic data. Now, that may sound about as exciting as long division, but this session is all about linking business goals to our websites, using Google Analytics as our crystal ball. In this lunch and learn, Alison will focus on 5 key metrics that any website owner can benefit from. Even if you’ve never opened the platform before, or are tired of tech jagon, this session will give clear context of what it means to measure users. You can’t focus on the bars and charts unless you know your “why” with Google Analytics. Secure my seat! About Alison Knott: Known as everyone's favourite hyperactive web nerd, Alison K. (formally Eraserheader Design) helps her clients dive into the data that matters. An international creative tech speaker, Alison is passionate about the intersection of web, creativity and business. Her main mandate: […]