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

AI Showcase and Mixer

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

SOLD OUT Dive into the world of AI with inspiring showcases, insightful speakers, and networking opportunities. When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle St, Suite 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 What's in store: 🚀 Showcase: Witness AI projects demonstrated by innovators in the field. 📚 Learn: Gain insights from industry experts on how they’re implementing AI in real-world applications. 🤝 Network: Connect with fellow professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and enthusiasts passionate about AI. Agenda: 6:00 PM: Doors Open 6:30 PM: Welcome from the Host 6:35 PM: AI Demos & Presentations 8:00 PM: Wrap-Up Demos & Presentations 8:30 PM: Doors Close NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our team to better prepare for every event. 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.

Free

Youth Climate Pitch Competition Final Pitch

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

Join us for an exciting day of innovative ideas and passionate pitches from young climate activists! Our lucky finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their projects aimed at combating climate change. Our judges will be on hand to evaluate the pitches and award $5000 to the most impactful idea in each age category. We’ll also be hosting an insightful panel on Empowering Communities: Innovating for a Sustainable Future with Abdul Onabanjo, Anthony Ighomuaye, and Montanna Labradore! But that’s not all, students will also have the chance to submit their own innovative ideas on the spot for a chance to win $250! 💸 Don't miss this chance to be inspired by the next generation of environmental leaders. See you there! 🌱

Free

How to Measure and Accelerate Belonging

We all know that inclusive work environments lead to better outcomes - attracting, retaining and developing talent; generating innovation; strengthening capacities to be agile and responsive to changing contexts; and increased engagement & productivity. That’s why as a People and Culture leader you likely work very hard to create an effective EDIB strategy, programs, policies and practices. But how do you know what is working and what needs course correcting? Or whether what you do is welcoming and inclusive to some team members or inadvertently creates a sense of exclusion for others? You might know hybrid team culture can be challenging but how can you pinpoint what needs course correcting to make all the difference? In this webinar, Jessie Sutherland will provide an introduction to how to measure belonging in your unique context. You’ll leave with a new view on evaluation as an opportunity to deepen learning across your organization and give you the information you need to be confident about your best next step to build a genuine culture of belonging within your teams. Join us for a practical and engaging conversation with Jessie Sutherland to discuss tools for measuring and accelerating belonging within your own contexts so you […]

Fintech Drinks Halifax

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

​​Ticket includes 2 drinks and canapes. ​✨ Spark new exchanges with fintech enthusiasts during our Fintech Drinks. ✨ ​Welcoming Newcomers & Embracing New Perspectives: The Future of Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Fintech Canada’s fintech sector has always seen new demographics as an essential market, highlighting their potential and contributions. As immigration policies evolve, we find ourselves in a shifting landscape that brings new opportunities and challenges. Many newcomers are bravely launching their own businesses to fill the gaps in financial services that they experienced in their home countries. ​This raises an important question: How can we genuinely foster and support the innovation driven by immigrant entrepreneurs to grow the fintech sector?

$20 – $30
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Third Wednesday

Atlantica Hotel Halifax 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us at Third Wednesday! Pop by and chat with Halifax's tech/media/marketing community at the Atlantica Hotel. Introduce yourself during the 30-second intro/opportunity spots, and meet a great group of interesting people to chat with. All welcome, no need to register!

The Valley Business Expo

Free Trade Show & Networking   The Expo is an opportunity for businesses located in West Hants, Kings County, and the Town of Middleton. This event is open to the public to attend to see how they can support local and offers a fantastic chance for businesses, supporters, and funders to gather, network and share the supports and resources they offer in the Valley.   In light of current economic uncertainties and challenges, the goal of this event is to promote better understanding, connections and collaboration within the Valley business community and allow local business to rise to these challenges.   For more info and to register a booth for your business contact: BusinessNOW@valleyren.ca 

Volta Virtual Pitch Competition Powered by Boast

Virtual Event Virtual Event

The Pitch Competition is an excellent opportunity for founders to practice their three-minute pitch, fine-tune their deck, and get feedback from peers and industry experts. This is your chance to get a front-row seat to the innovation shaping Atlantic Canada’s tech ecosystem! The Pitch Competition is open to Volta Residents, Network Members and anyone from the tech community in Atlantic Canada. Each competition will have a judging panel, comprised of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Judging will be based on the pitch, business idea, and will focus on presentation quality and content. The winning pitch will receive : $500 Visa gift card Their name engraved on Volta’s Pitch Competition trophy Apply: For more information or to apply to pitch please visit here before applications close on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 11:59pm AST. When: Where:  Virtual Via Zoom (log in details will be sent via your Eventbrite confirmation email) Notes: If 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. 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.

Free

Symposium on Growing Exports in Nova Scotia

Dalhousie University, Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building. 6100 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Join and share your insights at the Spring 2025 edition of the Symposium on Growing Exports in Nova Scotia, which will take place on May 29, 2025, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, at Dalhousie University, Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building. This event is organized by the Canadian International Council (CIC) – Halifax branch, the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University and the Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University and is proudly supported by Halifax Partnership, Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance and the Government of Nova Scotia. The symposium will include a networking opportunity, a business panel discussion and facilitated group discussions focused on the key question: How Can We Grow Exports from Nova Scotia? The symposium aims to bridge the gap between business practice, academic research and economic development activities to enhance the export capabilities of businesses in Nova Scotia. The event will bring together business leaders, academics and public sector experts to discuss actionable strategies for export growth. Key Outcomes: Strengthen connections between business leaders, academics, policymakers and economic developers to build long-term partnerships that drive export growth. Facilitate knowledge exchange to help Nova Scotia businesses grow exports. Provide a platform for participants to meet, share experiences, and establish professional relationships that […]

From Savannas to Spreadsheets: Data Visualization for Humans

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Our visual system evolved to spot predators in grasslands, not interpret stacked bar charts in boardrooms. Data visualization is a clever hack, re-purposing ancient visual processing mechanisms to communicate abstract numerical concepts our brains weren’t designed to grasp. This evolutionary mismatch explains our struggle with visualizations and vulnerability to optical illusions, scale distortions, and poor visual channel selections. This talk explores how understanding human visual perception can transform how we create effective visualizations. You’ll learn which visual channels (color, position, size, etc.) best match specific data types and practical techniques that work with rather than against our visual cognition. For analysts, scientists, and executives alike, these evidence-based principles will help you craft visualizations that bypass confusion and foster genuine understanding.

Coffee, Community and Co-Work

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Need a change of scenery while you work? Join us for Coffee, Community and Co-Work at Volta! Enjoy a productive day in a collaborative environment with a stunning view of Halifax. What to Expect: ✅ Workspace access for the day ✅ Complimentary coffee, tea and treats ✅ A welcoming community of founders, innovators, and professionals Whether you're a remote worker, entrepreneur, or just looking for a fresh work environment, drop in for an hour or stay all day—your desk (and coffee) is waiting!

Free