Learn to use technology tools (e.g., web analytics, blockchain, cybersecurity) to help you build your business over this month-long series offered in partnership by NSCC and Navigate Startup House. You can choose to attend only the sessions that are most relevant or come for the whole series. The series includes: October 2 – Web Analytics October 9 – Knowing Your Business in Real Time October 16 – Blockchain October 23 – Cybersecurity October 30 – AI in HR Register
Join us at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront as we recognize three outstanding organizations for their work within the retail space. Individual tickets are $86.25 Table of 8 - $575.00 prices include taxes If you have any questions, please contact us at kaitlyn@crescendoevents.ca or call 902-229-1707. Button Text
The 2019 Symposium Committee of the Atlantic Provinces Chapter of ISACA is pleased to announce its fall event – IT Security & Risk Symposium being held in Halifax, Nova Scotia on November 4-5, 2019 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. As a nonprofit, global membership association for IT and information systems professionals, ISACA is committed to providing its diverse constituency of more than 140,000 professionals worldwide with the tools they need to achieve individual and organizational success. The benefits offered through our globally accepted research, certifications and community collaboration result in greater trust in, and value from, information systems. Through more than 200 chapters established in more than 80 countries, ISACA provides its members with education, resource sharing, advocacy, professional networking, and a host of other benefits on a local level. Members rely on ISACA for resources that enhance their skills, expand their professional knowledge and connect them with a vibrant community of peers. As such, the Atlantic Provinces chapter is hosting this two-day event to promote education and networking between our members and non-members.
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Lunch will be provided! Learn about how artificial intelligence and machine learning is being applied in the ocean sector. DeepSense was created to support organizations with resources, both technology infrastructure and skilled researchers, to solve big data challenges at ocean-related organizations. By partnering companies with skilled academic researchers, those working in the ocean space have the opportunity to fully explore AI and machine learning to more easily use data to make decisions, optimize operations or better use data to create new products and services. DeepSense projects help companies develop commercially-useful predictive models, or design and test analytical prototypes and applications for use in the blue economy. DeepSense is a partnership between ACOA, the NS Government, Dalhousie University, IBM and the Ocean Frontier Institute. About the Presenter: Jennifer LaPlante is the Executive Director of DeepSense. She has a strong background in technology and innovation. As the creator of the first Corporate Innovation Outpost at Volta, she has experienced firsthand the challenges with guiding an organization on how to do things differently. Jen has an BA from Bishops, an MBA from Dalhousie and is currently completing an MSc in Computing and Data Analytics at Saint Mary’s University. With a focus on increasing […]
Mark Hewitt has kindly offered to give an introductory talk on Quantum Computing. The talk with cover the basic principles of quantum principles, uses of quantum computing, through to where QC is going in the future. It should be a very interesting evening - hope you can make it! RSVP if you are interested! Register
Join Startup YHZ and ideaHUB for October’s YHZ Meetup. Meet like-minded individuals who are passionate about growing their businesses from idea to execution, and learn more about the available resources for supporting and scaling startups. This month we will chat with emerging and resilient student entrepreneurs to learn how they transitioned from academia to building their own successful startups. Where did they get the idea? What challenges and adversity are they currently facing? What resources and networks have helped them succeed? Discover all this and more at the DAL T Bar, Wednesday, November 6 between 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Agenda: 5:30PM - 5:50PM | Networking 5:50PM - 6:00PM | Sovereign Insurance - How do you define resiliency? 6:00PM - 7:00PM | The Art of Resilience : A Panel Discussion with Dal Entrepreneurs 7:00PM - 7:30PM | Networking Sovereign Insurance is a proud supporter of Startup YHZ. Panelists: Colin Ross | Co-founder & CEO at Acoubit Communications Hamed Hanafi | President, Director of R&D, NovaResp Technologies Dane George | P.Eng., M.ASc., Rayleigh Solar Tech Mo AlGermozi | Co-Founder/ Clean Tech Entrepreneur in Materials & Energy Moderated By: Dr. Clifton Johnston | Associate Professor & NSERC Chair in Design Engineering Dr. Hamed […]
Mapping Growth : we are focused on goal setting, planning and mindset My name is Dave Reynolds and I have over 15 years of business development experience ranging from launching and developing new products, to refining sales strategies for companies all over Atlantic Canada My focus in business development recently has been targeted at growing sales teams, defining goals and structuring plans to support short term objectives and long term destinations. The Rumin8 Group’s goal with every client is to be able to take them from where they are to where they want to go at any stage of business! The day will be focused on three areas: 1. Business Development Mindset - Defining proactive business development vs. Reactive. This section creates a realization of how you need to look at business development before you even act on it. 2. Goal Setting - we separate the good goals from the great goals. We give structured processed on how to create short term and long term goals and keep them aligned. During the presentation we will give the mechanics and tracking to properly deliver a goal to your team and how to manage it at all levels. 3. Planning - Without […]
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) are co-hosting a workshop for SMEs currently involved in space activities and to SMEs of high technology sectors interested to do so. The global patent filing related to various areas of the space sector has consistently grown over the last 40 years, according to the report Patents in Space recently released by CIPO. It has been recognized that in general, firms that protect their intellectual property (IP) are more likely to increase their revenues through leveraging of their IP assets, than those that do not. SMEs that patent their invention have a stronger tendency to become high-growth firms and to export. Please join this interactive in-person workshop by the CSA and CIPO experts to enhance your knowledge on IP strategy, technology transfer and commercialization in a business environment. Please note that seating is limited and registration is mandatory—Register early to reserve your spot! Registration closes at 5 p.m. on November 5. The session will be presented in English, participants are invited to communicate in their preferred official language (English or French). For more information email our support team Register
This is a key opportunity open to all those interested in attending for networking with OSC members, stakeholders and future members. We’re creating an efficient way for you to meet new people and have organized introductory conversations on topics of your interest, followed by open networking with a cash bar (1 beverage ticket included in the $20 ticket price). Don't miss out! Register
Join us on Thursday, November 7, for a panel discussion on managing a remote team. Staying true to the nature of remote teams, two panelists will be joining us digitally. The panel will discuss how a head office team can set up a whole office remotely, or hire just one team member in a different geographic area. Come prepared to ask questions and learn about discovering company fit, creating company culture when you miss the water cooler discussions, and the HR logistics of managing individuals entirely online.
Canada Health Infoway is excited to hold the 2019 Infoway Partnership Conference during Digital Health Week. The 2019 Infoway Partnership Conference will highlight safer medication practices, empowering Canadians with access to their health information and digital health services, and sharing and exchanging knowledge about clinical interoperability, privacy, standards and more. At the 2019 Infoway Partnership Conference, participants will engage in a national conversation about providing safer medication practices, empowering Canadians with access to their health information and digital health services, and sharing and exchanging knowledge about clinical interoperability, privacy, change management and more. Check out the Program. Sponsorship opportunities are available to showcase your organization and build brand awareness. Watch for news by following us on social media @Infoway #ThinkDigitalHealth For more information please contact Mena Bhavsar at 416.595.3442 x3442 Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre 101 Lyon Street North Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5T9 https://infoway-inforoute.ca/en/what-we-do/partnership-conference/about-the-conference/partnership-registrationFind out more
