Events

Join us for the fourth Halifax Angular Meetup, as we continue to dig deeper into all of the incredible things Angular can help with! Schedule: 6:30-6:45: Networking 6:45-7:15: Talk #1 RXJS & Observables 7:30-8:15: Talk #2 Component Inheritance 8:15-8:30: Networking About the sessions: RXJS & Observables: Observables in Angular are SUPER powerful and we can do a lot with them but they can be intimidating if you don't know where to start. In this talk we will discuss 1. reactive programming basics 2. the differences between promises and observables 3. common operators and when to use them 4. advanced operators and when to use them and by the end you'll be able to power-up your Angular apps using RXJS and Observables! Presenter: Chris Burton Component Inheritance: Inheritance in many object-oriented languages can serve as a mechanism to elegantly re-use code. The case with Angular is that inheritance is typically far from elegant, and can cause confusing components that hide their cost of use. In this talk, I will briefly introduce composition as the preferred object-oriented approach that comes naturally to Angular. Presenter: Jonathan Ignacio Register

Innovate Atlantic is a one-day conference designed to provide the inspiration, tools and information entrepreneurs and innovators need to drive growth in their companies and the region. This conference is for the community to meet each other in the context of quality conversations from some of the leading innovative ‘doers’ in Canada and beyond. Volta’s second annual Innovate Atlantic conference will dive into issues and topics surrounding innovation in Atlantic Canada through a series of panels, discussions and keynotes that will help set the agenda for innovation for the next 25 years. Join us to hear from experienced industry experts and thought leaders from the region and beyond, who will discuss topics, such as how to best engage traditional sectors and encourage the integration of innovative mindsets and technologies; how to bridge the gap with youth and better position Atlantic Canada as a place for youth and newcomers to live, work and play; and, how inclusive innovation is a means to better our communities as a whole. The goal of the conference is to have attendees walk away with the inspiration, tools, and information they need to drive innovation in their organizations and in the Atlantic region as a whole. […]

This major event will highlight new products and services developed in our region aimed at Health and Wellness in general and, specifically, at assisting Seniors to age well in Atlantic Canada and throughout the world

Lunch will be provided! Cryptocurrency, a new paradigm of money, is forcing our banks to adjust. Open banking is the banks way of keeping up with the times, but will it be enough? Join the Atlantic Blockchain Company, as they take you through the steps to understanding decentralized finance (DeFi). Leave armed with a new understanding of how crypto will shape your future. This Lunch + Learn will be particularly helpful for those working in banking, financial advising, accounting, or real estate. You will learn about: Open Banking Benefits of Crypto Decentralized Finance About the Presenters: Keegan and Mrugakshee are the co-founders of Atlantic Blockchain Company. After years of technical development and personal use, Keegan and Mrugakshee decided to use their knowledge to educate the public, businesses, and government around the responsible use of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Their mission is to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology. NOTE: If you are 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. 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 […]

Day One will be full of presentations by leading identity and digital economy experts from Canada and around the world. Day Two is slightly shorter, as an “unconference”. Drawing upon the incredible expertise of gathered attendees, participants will work together to tackle the hottest topics and thorniest issues facing the industry. Come prepared to challenge the room with the toughest “opportunities” on your plate. Register      

Join us for an interactive discussion on an important and growing segment of the economy!  On September 17th APEC released a new report Digital Technology Firms:Their Importance and Role in Atlantic Canada’s Economy  The report discusses how digital technology firms in Atlantic Canada are making a significant and growing contribution to the regional economy, but several factors are impeding its full potential. On Wednesday October 2 at 10 am (AST), the report's author, Patrick Brannon, APEC's Director of Major Projects, will host a one-hour webinar highlighting the main findings.  Patrick will be joined by Cathy Simpson, CEO of TechImpact who commissioned the report. Following the 40 minute presentation there will be a 15 minute Q&A session (via chat). The webinar will answer key questions about digital firms in Atlantic Canada including: How big is the digital industry and why is it so important? Is there a labour shortage in the digital industry? Is there enough financing support for firms to establish and grow? What are the emerging digital specialties where Atlantic firms are creating innovative products? What policies or strategies are most likely to facilitate their growth? This is a FREE event  but registration is required - click here to register A unique link that will allow you to […]

We’re looking forward to hearing from Kyle Racki, CEO and Co-founder of Proposify - a product that helps thousands of companies improves their sales workflow.

Technology is everywhere and it’s not going anywhere. Teaching kids to code is about more than just helping children understand the technology they are using and secure employment in the future. At a fundamental level it improves problem-solving and thinking skills. We think it’s important for youth to learn to code for a few reasons: Coding is a superpower. Learning to code let’s kids build -- not just consume the technology around them like video games, websites, robots and more. Coding helps kids develop new ways of thinking and foster problem-solving techniques that gives kids a competitive advantage when applying to colleges, internships or jobs - they are valuable skills that are in high demand. Coding helps kids understand the world around them better. If we teach biology and mathematics in order to understand the world around them, then knowing the basics of how computers communicate - and how to engage with them -should be a given. Coding can help change the world empower kids to use technology as a creative tool to build solutions for problems or challenges people face everyday. Coding is fun! We want kids to experience the satisfaction and thrill of building something of their very […]