Events from May 11, 2021 – May 19, 2021 – Page 57 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Virtual Game Gen 2021

During this four-evening, game building event, youth will come together to learn and put their video game building skills to the test. Are you a youth between the ages of 13 - 25 that has an interest in video game design and building? If the answer is yes then maybe Gamegen is the opportunity you have been waiting for. This event has very limited slots so be sure to save your virtual seat now. When registering you will be asked to join one of the two educational categories, junior/senior high or post secondary. Throughout this four evening event, you will learn the skills necessary to develop, create, and pitch a videogame of your own creation. You will receive helpful tips and information from industry experts virtually from across Nova Scotia. No team? No problem! We welcome both teams and individuals to participate. We will do our best to help you find a team. If you have a group we do ask that each member of your group register separately. How will this work?: May 11 - 13, 2021 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm ADT you will virtually join a session where we will have an industry expert present on a topic […]

Selling in the Modern Era

Sales and business development have changed. As ICT organizations, many of the strategies used to develop new businesses have been altered as a result of the pandemic. To stay relevant, we must find new ways to adapt. How has your sales process shifted in the last year? Are you concerned you may be falling behind? Join the Sandler Training team for an interactive 90-minute virtual training workshop – “Selling in the Modern Era”. Trainers, Eric Fry and Curtis Hamilton will review how to prepare you and your business for a new way of engaging your accounts and prospects…and how to avoid 5 common mistakes made by most sales professionals when selling virtually. Register   Meet Your Trainers Eric Fry, President and Owner of Sandler Training Maritimes. Previously he worked for organizations including Xerox, Staples and ABM Integrated Solutions in a variety of Sales and Leadership roles throughout his career. A native of Sydney, NS, Eric holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Saint Mary's University and has completed a variety of executive development programs involving Six Sigma quality management, problem-solving, change management, high-performance work teams, and IT applications. Eric is a Board Member for Entrepreneurs Organization and has also held […]

Inbound Marketing Fundamentals

A Hubspot Academy-created presentation delivered by Melanie Taljaard, a Hubspot Agency Partner and Hubspot Certified Trainer. This interactive session will provide a solid understanding of inbound fundamentals. Attendees will learn how their marketing can adapt and evolve to match buying behaviors. Learn inbound marketing techniques that range from content creation to social promotion to converting and nurturing leads and beyond. By the end of this session, you’ll be well on your way to having a solid understanding of how to create marketing tactics that match your buyer’s behaviors, meeting them where they are at in the buying cycle. Who is this for? Inbound Professionals Marketers You do not need to be a Hubspot user to participate. Content will be relevant to non-Hubspot users. What you'll learn: Learn about inbound marketing techniques Develop understanding of core tactics of inbound marketing Advance your skills as an inbound marketer Presenter details Melanie Taljaard is the owner and principal marketer at More in Store Marketing Solutions. She has been working as a marketing professional for more than 20 years, helping motivated business leaders in the service sector. Being the first Hubspot provider in Halifax, NS, Melanie has grown her business and dedicated her expertise […]

How To Get Deals Unstuck In The Proposal Phase

Pop quiz, hotshot: what’s the phase of the selling process most likely to trip up sales reps who don’t see trouble coming? If you said the proposal phase, you’re right - because there are hidden potholes and pitfalls that can take reps by surprise. This webinar is here to help. What You’ll Learn: How to optimize the deliverable with easy-to-follow best practices Why checking your metrics can spot problem areas and raise red flags The seamless way to plug in the power of video for higher engagement How to get past a stalled process by engaging new stakeholders Why you should leverage your executive leadership and how to do it Register

Regulation of AI in Healthcare

In this lecture, Michaela will discuss the regulation of digital technologies and software as a medical device (SaMDs). In today's digital world, e-health interventions and software play a significant role in healthcare management and delivery. The regulation of these technologies differs significantly from traditional medical devices and requires a more streamlined regulatory oversight. This session will provide participants with a fundamental understanding of the standards and guidelines of regulations for SaMDs and AI-based medical technologies. N.B. This webinar will be presented in English. A recording will be available with English and French subtitles. Register

Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) Information Session for Employers

Join us for a one-hour webinar to learn about how ISANS, a settlement-providing organization, can help Nova Scotian employers settle and retain skilled immigrants and international student graduates. About the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) The Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) is a new, employer-driven immigration program designed to address the labour gaps of employers in the Atlantic Provinces. AIP is for skilled immigrants and international student graduates who want to live permanently in Atlantic Canada. For more information on AIP, please visit: www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/atlantic novascotiaimmigration.com/help-for-employers/atlantic-immigration-pilot AIP Requirements To become designated, an employer must: Have a business operating in good standing for a minimum of 2 years Provide information on labour needs Commit to working with a service-provider organization on settlement and retention Register

Canada Health Infoway Series: Health Care Landscape

From May to December 2021 We invite you to join us in this new era of virtual learning in a digital world and save the date for the Canada Health Infoway 2021 Virtual Partnership Series and Partnership Conference. If there’s one skill we have all honed over the last year, it is resilience. It’s not just about embracing our present reality, it is about leveraging it to create new methods of learning, and to bring the impossible into reach. That is what we have done with Canada Health Infoway’s Virtual Partnership Series and Conference. We launch on May 18 with a range of hour and half long sessions over the next six months. The series culminates in an entirely reimagined full-day virtual conference. With this unique format, we can go truly national. Your city is the host city. We’re broadcasting sessions to — and from — living rooms, basement and home offices spanning from coast, to coast, to coast. Virtual Infoway Partnership Series Our Infoway Partnership Series includes monthly sessions from May to October 2021. Each month, you can join hour and half long sessions to learn about Canada Health Infoway’s latest initiatives and health sector updates — and hear […]

Fundraising A.I. Forum

The nonprofit sector is in an era of transition. As donors become more informed and increasingly sophisticated, they are demanding more from nonprofits. How will you prepare for this future? Join experts to learn how nonprofits fundraising will change over the next decade and what we can do now to ensure our organizations thrive. This event brings together researchers, nonprofits and the public sector to showcase how A.I. can benefit the nonprofit sector that is historically underserved. Register

Canva Class – Level 2

Been using Canva and want to level up your skills? This class is for you. Amy’s been a graphic designer for almost 20 years and wants to show you Canva’s next level- no templates! This class will add on to the skills learned in Canva Level 1. We will review some basic branding and graphic design principles, as well as complete a hands-on Canva activity from scratch. Amy will show you how to add elements like shapes and arrows to your designs as well as some photo effects. She will also explain 3 new graphic design principles: symmetry, balance and image resolution. There will be time at the end of class for questions as well as reference handouts provided. small class size 90 min class Introduction to branding & marketing presentation Introduction to Canva, the templates and tools available A click-along exercise where you walk away with your very own social media image Step by step handouts DNS members receive 15% off Canva Level 1 and 2 classes! Contact brianna@digitalnovascotia.com for more details Register

BDO Healthcare Virtual Conference: Optimizing Your Business Lifecycle

Join industry leaders, BDO professionals, and external speakers in this half-day exploration of Canada's rapidly growing and evolving healthcare industry. We will continue to update the schedule of the day to include panel presentations and sessions of varying topics. Register

Next Level Skills Program – Amazon Web Services Information Session

Interested in learning more about the Next Level Skills Amazon Web Services (AWS) program? Join your instructor, William Pispico, who will provide an overview of this course, determine your eligibility for the program, and explore funding opportunities. Program Details With the advance of technology and the need for businesses to adapt quickly to changing market conditions, cloud computing is one of the most in-demand skills for IT professionals. Businesses that embrace and adopt cloud platforms such as AWS can respond to change faster and more efficiently. Cloud platforms enable them to build and deploy scalable and cost-effective solutions in a shorter period of time compared to traditional self-owned and self-managed hardware. This Amazon Web Services (AWS) training program is divided into 11 remote sessions, each with a duration of 2 hours. The sessions will be delivered weekly over the course of 6 weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. The objective of this training is to provide a strong base of knowledge about the core AWS services, learning how each service interconnects with other services in the AWS Cloud ecosystem. All sessions are 100% hands-on, enabling students to learn how to provision required resources to build […]

Virtual Volta Cohort Pitch Event

Join us for our eighth Volta Cohort Pitch Competition will be taking place on May 19 at 5:30pm (AST). What is Volta Cohort? Volta Cohort is designed to help early stage, high calibre Atlantic Canadian startups attract and secure venture capital. The program provides mentorship, resources and investments of $25,000 for up to five companies through a microfund co-founded by Volta, BDC Capital, Innovacorp and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. How are companies selected for the Volta Cohort Program? Every six months, Volta hosts a Cohort Pitch Event to determine who will be accepted into the program, and only those chosen through the application process are eligible. High potential applicants will pitch their business at the Volta Cohort Event. Up to five companies will be awarded investment funds of $25,000 at each event. What happens at the Volta Cohort Pitch Event? Volta Cohort Pitch Events are structured similarly to a pitch competition, where companies go on stage for three minutes to pitch their business idea. These events are open to the public. A selection committee is established for each event and will be made up of people from the broader startup ecosystem. Selection criteria for Cohort Companies will be based […]