Name: HALIFAX INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2023
Start: 2023-10-13T17:30:00-03:00
End: 2023-10-14T20:00:00-03:00
Location: Dalhousie University

September 2023
Featured September 30, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm ADT

SEO Brunch

CoWork Halifax 6156 Quinpool Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

SEO Lunch and Learn Join us for a bite-sized dive into the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Whether you're an old hand at SEO or just dipping your toes in, our community is a vibrant mix, tailored to provide insights for all levels. This Month's Highlight: Meet Michael MacMillan, a seasoned SEO with twenty-plus years in digital marketing. The latter half of his career journey saw him focusing intently on SEO strategy, becoming a cornerstone in the realm. Michael's forte lies in navigating the intricate technical challenges B2B software and service firms face. His fingerprints are behind the SEO success stories of titans like Mode Analytics, Clearbit, and Proposify. Distinguished for marrying a keen problem-solving acumen with creativity, Michael has sculpted SEO blueprints for global B2B SaaS brands. Beyond strategizing, he is passionate about mentoring – guiding waves of marketers and budding SEO talents to excellence. About the space: CoWork Halifax is designed to provide a working environment that best suits your style. From Shared CoWorking spaces to private offices, their rooms provide everything you need to get your work done and stay inspired. All attendees will receive a FREE CoWorking Day Pass to use anytime in October. Who Should Attend? […]
October 2023
Featured October 3, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am ADT

Upskilling your career in tech with fundamentals of IOT

Online

The training will cover fundamentals of Internet IOT and how it is revolutionizing organizations to deploy efficient and fast solutions with connecting devices using various IOT services. Join us for the training to know how the IOT fundamentals can help you excel in your career or grow your business 3 Takeaways Learn how IOT is changing the digital space What are the different IOT solutions available How implementing IOT solutions can help businesses Meet your presenter... Rishabh is a Subject Matter Expert at CloudThat. He has 5+ years of total industry experience spanning across software development, tech support and corporate training. He has more than 3 years of teaching experience and is a Microsoft certified instructor. He is also certified in DevOps, Azure Development as well as Software Development Fundamentals by Microsoft. He has delivered trainings for TCS, Infosys, Honeywell, Publicis-Sapient, Wells Fargo, Mphasis, Accenture, KPMG, HCL, and Microsoft which include Software Development Fundamentals, AZ-204, AZ-400 and custom outlines like ADF on ADO, Terraform on Azure, AKS , Winning the App Platform (Microsoft TAW) & API Fundamentals (AWS).
October 4, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm ADT

Workshop: Developing an Effective EDI Business Plan – Halifax

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia 1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

During this half-day workshop, we will be focusing on developing an effective Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) business plan that aligns with your organization's vision and objectives. The workshop will be facilitated by an expert keynote speaker who has extensive experience in the field of EDI. Their expertise will help guide you through the process of developing an effective EDI plan and provide valuable insights. -------------------------------- Workshop Details: Expert Keynote Speaker: Our esteemed keynote speaker, will deliver a thought-provoking presentation on the importance of EDI in today's business landscape. They will also provide practical strategies and best practices for successful implementation. Facilitated Business Plan Development: Through interactive sessions, you will have the opportunity to work on your own EDI business plan with guidance from the speaker. This hands-on approach will help you customize your strategies and goals to suit your unique business needs. Business Plan Template: To assist you in structuring your EDI business plan, we will provide a comprehensive template that covers key areas such as leadership commitment, recruitment and hiring, training and education, workplace policies, and community engagement. This template will serve as a valuable resource for your future EDI initiatives. Networking Opportunities: The workshop will also provide an excellent platform for […]
October 4, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm ADT

ACENET: Introductory Programming with Python

Online

This is a beginner level series that is hands-on, covering the fundamentals of introductory programming with Python. This includes data types, conditional statements, loops and functions, as well as program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they have learned to their own research problems. The goal is to teach the practical knowledge needed to start programming, debugging and using Python in everyday tasks. You do not need to have any previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented or previous programming experience but intermediate level experience with a computer is highly recommended. You do need to have a laptop with a Mac, Linux or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc) on which you have administrative privileges, as you will need to pre-load specific software packages. This workshop will take place on: Wednesday, September 27th, 1:00 - 4:30pm (Atlantic time) Wednesday, October 4th, 1:00 - 4:30pm (Atlantic time) Joining instructions will be provided prior to the first session. Participants must register using their institutional / organizational email address (not a personal email, ie. gmail)
Featured October 4, 2023 @ 6:00 pm ADT

Tech Sales Plus Information Session

Tech Sales Plus is a career-building program designed to upskill learners to become qualified and contribute to an innovative technology industry. Applications for Cohort 3 are now open! The program will begin the week of October 23, 2023 and run for 14 weeks, including a 2-week break for the winter holidays. This virtual session will provide you with additional information, such as what you’ll learn, time requirements and more. If you're unable to attend our session on Wednesday, October 4, we will have another one on Wednesday, October 11.
October 7, 2023 - October 8, 2023

NASA International Space Apps Challenge

Shiftkey Labs 426-6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is a hackathon for coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, technologists, and others around the world to come together and use open data from NASA and its space agency partners to create solutions to real challenges we face on Earth and in space. Each year thousands of teams submit projects that demonstrate creativity, collaboration, and potential to solve challenges we face on Earth and in Space. The projects go through multiple rounds of judging to determine the NASA International Space Apps Challenge Global Winners, which represent the most innovative and impactful projects submitted by the Space Apps community. Since Space Apps launched in 2012, thousands of participants from all over the globe have joined the Space Apps community to build innovative solutions to challenges we face on Earth and in space. This year, The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is being held as an in-person event, brought to you by Emran Billah, in partnership with ShiftKey Labs. We are expecting 2023 to hit the largest Space Apps event ever hosted in Halifax, attracting participants from all parts of Nova Scotia and other provinces. Participants from all academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged to this […]
October 11, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ADT

Excellence Series – Lunch and Learn: Relationship Building

37 Nepean Street 37 Nepean Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us for our Excellence Series, a collection of lunch and learns designed to empower managers and leaders to be their very best! October 11: Relationship Building Explore the critical ingredient of building strong relationships for effective management and leadership.
Featured October 11, 2023 @ 6:00 pm ADT

Tech Sales Plus Information Session

Tech Sales Plus is a career-building program designed to upskill learners to become qualified and contribute to an innovative technology industry. Applications for Cohort 3 are now open! The program will begin the week of October 23, 2023 and run for 14 weeks, including a 2-week break for the winter holidays. This virtual session will provide you with additional information, such as what you’ll learn, time requirements and more.
October 11, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ADT

Halihax Data Science Meetup

Dash Hudson 1668 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia

📣 About The Speakers Tim Speed CTO @ Modest TreeA software developer and for many years that's pivoted primarily to focus machine learning and leading technology at Modest Tree. Most of my career has been in startups though I have a few years in big tech by working with LinkedIn on their learning platform; overall a large part of my experience has been focused on developing learning technology and supporting tools. LinkedIn, Twitter (X) Gordon Shotwell Senior Software Engineer @ Posit PBCGordon has built data science web applications for many years, and currently works on the Shiny for Python team at posit. LinkedIn ⏱️ Agenda For The Event 6:00pm – Doors Open Come early to grab a beverage and socialize with others. 6:30 pm – Presentations An introduction to Modern Machine learning and it's future How does Shiny really work? Shiny is a web application framework for R and Python, and has two special features. First, Shiny uses a reactive computation graph to only render the parts of the UI which need to change in response to a user's actions, and second it infers that graph from your application. While you tell Shiny what to do, you don't tell it when […]
October 12, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ADT

Leading Ladies Networking: Business Besties @ Betty’s

Betty's at the Kitch 319 Main Street, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia

Grab your business besties and meet us at Mahone Bay's hottest restaurant: Betty's! If you’re not in the room, you’re missing out on the best way to represent yourself and grow your business... Don’t just take our word for it: “Leading Ladies is the best networking event for women, period. Menna has created and fostered a community of inclusiveness, one that celebrates the diversity of its members while simultaneously creating a sense of solidarity. At any stage in your career, you truly feel like a Leading Lady when you arrive!” ~ Ashley MacInnis, AMPR We have curated the ideal networking experience including a complimentary welcome glass of bubbles, fabulous photography by Hannah Jackson, delectable hors d’oeuvres, incredible sponsors, and highly coveted prizes! For more than a decade, our vibrant, welcoming networking vibe is the perfect environment to build and foster relationships for women owned and led businesses not to mention entrepreneurs and women in business at every level. Experience the power of networking at its finest while enjoying delicious cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, fabulous prizes, and above all, the opportunity to grow your business and community in a genuine way. YOUR TICKET INCLUDES: Invaluable introductions to potential customers, employees & friends […]
October 13, 2023 - October 15, 2023

Marketing Strategy Writing Program Halifax: Marketing Strategies SUCK.

This is Marketing 99 Portland Street, Unit 208, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

It’s not just you. It’s true, 9 out of 10 dentists hate marketing strategies* Try a new way with 20 year marketing professional Neil in Downtown Dartmouth. Communicating is very expensive. If you’re serious about communicating effectively, then you know it’s a serious investment. So why can’t we get serious about our marketing strategies? Because they suck. (did we mention this?) Here’s 3 reasons why they suck 1: So much uncertainty. Where to start. What to include. What to leave out. How much to invest... 2: Too much time. If we know where to start, how do we find the time 3: They kill creativity. Tell your unique story within these character limits. Ugh. We know. And we can help. This program includes: Reusable Fully Customized Take Home Marketing Strategy Template Customized Marketing Strategy (or a clear 1st draft depending on scale) Expert Advice throughout with 30 day and 90 day follow-up Lights, cameras + content creation time in studio Convenient FRI / SAT / SUN scheduling for fuller focus 3-Day Catered In Person, Downtown Dartmouth Course Itinerary What you will learn in the course Day 1 Learn the building blocks of a marketing […]
October 13, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - October 14, 2023 @ 8:00 pm ADT

HALIFAX INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2023

Dalhousie University 6299 South St B3H 4R2, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Join us in-person at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia The Opportunity Solve real business challenges and demonstrate your skills Explore dynamic career opportunities Network with senior leaders Learn from technology and innovation industry experts The winning team for each problem statement will receive a cash prize of $1,200. Participants are eligible for special prizes rewarded based on merit. What to expect Innovate You will work in small teams to develop original solutions to real business challenges and present them to executive leaders from our sponsors and the Nova Scotian academic community. Expand Your Network Meet technology and innovation industry experts, leaders from our sponsors and academia and connect with like-minded students! In addition to the opportunity to collaborate and innovate with fellow students, all participants will have access to exclusive networking opportunities with executives from RBC and will have the unique ability to make a difference in your local community. Build Your Skills You can also participate in workshops to learn new skills for the future of work and learn about career opportunities.

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