Name: AI for Accessibility and Social Impact
Start: 2025-02-26T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-02-26T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Online

February 2025
February 6 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm AST

Ocean Connector: A Rising Tide of Innovation – Facility Tour at Enginuity

264 Herring Cove Road Halifax, NS B3P 1M1 Nova Scotia, Canada

Enginuity Inc. is a creative engineering firm specializing in custom solutions for aerospace and defence, industrial marine, Industry 4.0 robotics, and product design. By bringing together discipline experts, they transform challenges into innovative successes. Join COVE on Thursday, February 6th, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. AST, for an off-site Ocean Connector at Enginuity’s newly expanded facility. Explore their latest innovations and meet the experts driving some of the region’s most impactful ocean tech projects.
February 7 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm AST

LUNCHEON: A Conversation with Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly

The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome the government of Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly to present to Chamber members in Halifax on February 7th. With President Trump’s policy threats moving from executive orders to action, this is a unique opportunity to hear from the Canadian Minister who is on the front lines of the issue, negotiating at the highest levels with the US government. The US administration’s decisions will have a wide range of impacts on Canada and Nova Scotia. While specifics are evolving, it is clear that our business community will be impacted at all levels – from SMEs to multi-national organizations. All these organizations will need significant support from all levels of government, as well as from the legal, consulting and financial sectors, to name a few. Please join us in support of our business community during these uncertain times and hear first-hand the risks and solutions facing us all as our governments navigate the significant economic risks from our largest trading partner.
Featured February 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm AST

AI Governance: Strategic Oversight for Senior Leaders

A one-day workshop designed to equip senior executives with the tools and strategies necessary to understand, oversee, and implement AI governance within their organizations. Participants will explore AI’s opportunities and risks, and ethical considerations, and learn practical approaches to integrate AI governance within organizational structures for accountable and strategic AI use. 3 key takeaways: Understand AI governance frameworks and their role in responsible AI deployment Develop AI ethics policies aligned with organizational goals Implement risk management and monitoring systems to ensure accountable AI use Meet your presenter: Henry Awere is a Cybersecurity, AI, and Public Policy Consultant, with over a decade of experience designing, and implementing advanced security solutions across industries. As Senior Manager of Technology Risk at Canada Life, he leads initiatives to strengthen cloud, AI, and application security. Henry also teaches in Seneca Polytechnic’s AI program, and volunteers with DGSI’s Ethical AI committee, advocating for ethical standards in AI models.
February 11 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm AST

Ottawa Workshop with BeyondTrust & Optiv

Understand and Defend Your Identity Attack Surface BeyondTrust & Optiv are hosting an exclusive Paths to Privilege™️ workshop, and you’re invited! Paths to Privilege™ are your organization’s most critical risk exposure points. These paths enable attackers to gain footholds, compromise identities, escalate privileged access, and move laterally to undermine your infrastructure itself. Some paths are known, others are unknown and vulnerable. And they are everywhere. During this workshop, you’ll learn How to defend your IT estate better every day, with holistic visibility, simplified management, intelligent protection, and the most modern privileged access management (PAM) control plane to protect against identity-based threats. Gain valuable insights, discover best practices, and learn how to safeguard your organization from evolving threats. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your security approach!
February 12 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm AST

Food Spark 2.0

Charlottetown Library Learning Centre Nova Scotia, Canada

Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Location: Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, Charlottetown, PE Join us and learn social media tactics from some of the best in Canada. During this interactive session you will learn everything you need to know about rocking social media, ensuring the right message at the right time to the right audience and proven tactics to boost your reach and engagement to help you stand out. Highlights include: Advanced social media tactics to engage your audience How to harness AI for smarter, more effective marketing Tickets: General Admission: $39.95 Student Admission: $25.00
Featured February 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am AST

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: A Beginner’s Guide

This session looks at key elements in Cybersecurity using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework as a guide. The session will address key areas covered within the NIST CSF that are often overlooked by programs that can lead to deficiencies or observable items in certifications and audits. 3 key takeaways: A structured approach for those seeking to streamline their cybersecurity programs A roadmap for integrating new requirements and regimes into your cybersecurity program A structured approach that is useful in the context of ISO 27000 and NIST SP 800-171 Meet your presenter.. Allan McDougall brings 25+ years of military, public, and private sector security experience, holding a Master’s degree in Security Management in addition to several security certifications (CISSP, CPP, PSP, PCIP). He has co-authored four books on Critical Infrastructure Protection and been a guest speaker internationally at universities and professional associations. He currently holds several volunteer positions that focus on learning and capacity building in the Asset Protection and Security domain.
February 19 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm AST

Finding the right government support for your Indigenous-led business

Join Innovation Canada and other government representatives for a free webinar on February 19, 2025, at 1:30 pm ET. This session is designed to help Indigenous business owners navigate programs and resources tailored to your unique needs, including: Indigenous Business Navigator Service: Access personalized guidance to find the programs and services that are right for your business. Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program: Access financing options specifically designed to support Indigenous entrepreneurs. Unlocking Free and Powerful Tools: Discover innovative web tools to start, scale, or grow your business. Exploring Tailored Support: Learn about additional programs and services designed specifically to empower Indigenous businesses. You will also have the opportunity to connect with our panelists during the live Q&A portion. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore the resources that can help your Indigenous business thrive. Explore the resources that can drive growth and success for your Indigenous business.
February 19 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm AST Recurring

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!
Featured February 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am AST

Talking Tech | Breaking the Mold: Why Black Representation Matters in Tech

Join us for Talking Tech | Breaking the Mold: Why Black Representation Matters in Tech, an engaging panel discussion moderated by Otni Chinenere, Founder of Taura Communications. This thought-provoking session will explore the critical need for Black representation in the tech industry, the challenges faced by Black professionals, and the opportunities to drive equity and innovation through diversity. Hear from industry leaders as they share insights, personal experiences, and actionable strategies to inspire change. Date: February 20, 2025 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Virtual Don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of tech! Meet your moderator: Otni Chinenere Otni Chinenere is a vibrant and dynamic communicator, entrepreneur, and community leader based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As the founder of Taura Communications, Otni is passionate about helping individuals overcome communication barriers such as fear, self-doubt, cultural differences enabling them to express their authentic voices with confidence and empowering them to express their ideas effectively in any situation. Through Taura, Otniprovides persons with lifelong communication skills that extend beyond their professional lives into enriching their personal relationships, enhancing their leadership abilities, as well as fostering overall personal development. With nearly a decade of experience hosting events and moderating impactful […]
February 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AST

DEFCON Halifax February Meet-Up

1800 Argyle Street 801 Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 Nova Scotia, Canada

DEFCON Halifax is a place for hackers, tinkerers, and security professionals to share ideas and projects. We are an inclusive group and welcome everybody no matter their background or skillset. 💡 Why You Should Attend: ✅ Connect with like-minded cybersecurity professionals ✅ Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends ✅ Share insights and knowledge in a relaxed, no-pressure environment No sponsors. No sales pitches. Just good conversations and valuable connections! 🤝 ✨Agenda: 📌6:30 PM - Doors Open, Networking 📌 6:55 PM - Welcome & Introductions 📌7:00 PM - Jamil's Talk 🎙 📌 7:30 PM - Q&A 🧐 📌8:00 PM - More Networking 📌 8:30 PM - Event Wrap-Up
February 24 @ 8:30 am - February 25 @ 5:00 pm AST

CME LeanCon 2025

240 Brownlow Ave

We’re thrilled to have you join us for an exciting program featuring Keynote Speakers Sensei Akinori Hyodo and Dr. Bob Emiliani, interactive Workshops, insightful Concurrent Sessions, and engaging Plenaries and Panels—including the prestigious IOE Awards session. •⁠ ⁠Sensei Akinori Hyodo will speak on Kaizen and Continuous Improvement through the Toyota Production System (TPS) and lead a workshop on Creating a Culture of Excellence. •⁠ ⁠Bob Emiliani will discuss Establishing a Culture of Excellence and offer a workshop on Speed Leadership, providing leaders with practical, fast-acting techniques. Special Discount for CME and IOE Members: Members enjoy exclusive discounted registration! This year, workshops are included in the event price; however, as seats are limited, please only select a workshop if you’re certain you can attend, allowing other registrants the opportunity to participate. Thank you for being part of LeanCon 2025. We look forward to an inspiring event together!
February 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm AST

AI for Accessibility and Social Impact

Online

During this skill builder we will: Explore the potential of AI to enhance accessibility and drive social impact. Identify ethical considerations and challenges in using AI for accessibility. Explore current AI technologies and tools that improve accessibility for diverse populations. Develop skills to assess and apply AI solutions to address accessibility gaps. Foster a responsible mindset by promoting equitable and inclusive AI practices.

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February 2025