Name: Unlocking Success: Elevate your brand with powerful AI tools
Start: 2023-11-28T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-11-28T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Online

November 2023
Featured November 14, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am AST

Back to the basics: Inclusive UX/UI

Online

Many designers like to jump into UI design before understanding actual business and user problems — and then we end up with UX on crutches. There's a better way to create useful (and usable) products and services with facts-based design, where you could validate your design ideas with end-users, rather than solely relying on gut feel. The objective of this workshop is to achieve knowledge of UX methods and UI tools and flows. Attendees who are stuck in their career or wish to start their career in UI/UX are encouraged to join this workshop. 3 Takeaways Learn how to carry out user research, map user journeys, and run usability and A/B testing. A hands-on interactive session with exercise to build your design career stronger. Career help guide on how to build your portfolio stronger with a Q&A session and free resources. Meet your presenter... Kshiti is a Front-end Developer/Designer. She started learning designing/development when she was 19 years old, and her professional life has been 100% driven by her passion for design and structure of websites. As a self-learning designer/developer, she can design and redesign applications from scratch. Her motto is to help people with curiosity to do more to thrive in the […]
November 14, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AST

Excellence Series – Lunch and Learn: Strategy

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! November 14: Strategy Understand the importance of strategy for leaders and managers, and learn how to develop your strategic abilities.
November 15, 2023

Atlantic Technology Summit 2023: The Future is now

Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane 5657 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 3R4 5657 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 3R4, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

On November 15th, Atlantic Canada’s premier technology conference returns. The Atlantic Tech Summit will welcome technology leaders, industry disruptors and tech workers from across our 4 Atlantic provinces and beyond. Their theme this year is “The Future is now”. Join in person or online using their virtual event app, as the regions leaders share their insights and experiences from the past 12 months as well as their thoughts on what’s coming next. Meet and network with some of Canada’s top tech companies and fellow attendees both in person and online via their digital app. DNS Members can use Discount Code “DNS22” for 20% off!
November 15, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AST

Identity Security in a Digital Age: Evolutions, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Online

The digital age has brought about unparalleled convenience, connectivity, and opportunities. Yet, it also presents complex challenges in the realm of identity management and cybersecurity. Traditional perimeter-based security models are increasingly obsolete in today's hybrid digital environments. The rise of cloud services, IoT devices, and mobile workforces necessitates a fresh approach to identity protection and management. The evolving landscape has seen a shift towards identity-centric security frameworks, where understanding "who" is accessing "what" becomes central. With data breaches becoming more sophisticated and targeted, the importance of ensuring the right people have the right access to the right resources has never been more pronounced. In this session, we will delve deep into the intricate world of identity protection and management: The Evolution of Identity in Business: Understand how digital identities have evolved from simple username-password combinations to multi-faceted profiles involving biometrics, behavioral patterns, and more. Trends and Threats: A deep dive into the latest trends in identity management, from self-sovereign identities to decentralized systems, and the associated threats like identity theft, impersonation, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Moving Beyond Perimeters: Explore how businesses are shifting from perimeter-based defenses to identity-centric security models, emphasizing continuous authentication and authorization. Strategies for Robust Identity Security and […]
November 21, 2023 @ 11:30 am AST

How to Create 6 Months Worth of Content in a day Lunch & Learn

Workspace Bayers Lake 145 Hobsons Lake Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia

If you’re feeling like creating content takes so much time out of your day, you’re not alone. However, with the proper tools, it can be easy peasy, lemon squeezy! Instead of taking hours and hours out of your week, you can create 6 months’ worth of irresistible must-see content in a day. And honestly, what else could you accomplish in your business with all that freed-up time in your week?! Kerra will teach you secrets to creating content that works! In this lunch & learn we’re going to break down: How to create a consistent presence on multiple social media platforms. How to save time by pre-planning your content. What tools you should be using to help you create content that attracts your ideal audience. Join KA Social Media on November 21, 2023 at 11:30am at Workspace Atlantic Bayer’s Lake and let's get your social media working for you and not against you!
November 21, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm AST

A Post Breach Analysis: Okta Support Unit

Online

About the session With increasing numbers of high-profile identity security attacks hitting the headlines, it is crucial to consider how to safeguard your organization. In today's attacks, identities, especially those with significant privileges, play a central role as attackers focus on exploiting identities and using social engineering instead of relying on exploits and malware. Join BeyondTrust’s Chief Technology Officer, Marc Maiffret and Director of Research, James Maude as they break down some of the common Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) that have been observed in recent Identity and Identity Infrastructure attacks including those that led to the discovery by BeyondTrust that Okta’s Support Unit had been breached. In this session learn about: The growing importance of identity security in today's landscape Research findings on Mercury and Scattered Spider How BeyondTrust's proactive approach helped uncover the Okta Support Breach Okta post breach analysis – privileges and personal accounts Best practices for securing identity infrastructure, including FIDO2 and access policies Successfully navigating the challenges of identity security not only calls for tools that can provide visibility, control over identities and privileges, risk reduction, and threat detection, but also requires a shift within the organization to connect the realms of identity, access, and […]
November 21, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm AST

Using Git Tools to Manage File Changes and Collaborate: Version Control

Online

Version control is the practice of managing and sharing changes to documents, programming code, websites or any other files to keep track of what’s been changed, by whom, when and why. All previous versions of files are saved and you can even revert to a previous version. Git is a version control software. Git-portal sites, like GitHub or GitLab, offer many useful features to facilitate collaborative development. This two-part series introduces participants to Git tools. The first session on November 21st focuses on version control. The second workshop on November 28th will explore using Git for collaborative development. Tuesday, November 21st, 1:00 - 4:30 pm (Atlantic time) ****************** This beginner level session will introduce you to Git. We will show you how to create a repository, record changes to files, explore and restore from the recorded history and how to resolve conflicts (when one member overwrites another’s changes). Attendees should have a computer (Windows, Linux or MacOS) on which they install Git before the workshop, following the instructions on https://carpentries.github.io/workshop-template/#git You will also need to sign up for a free GitHub account at https://github.com/ and know your username and password. Lesson Material: http://github-pages.ucl.ac.uk/git-novice/ This session will be delivered online. Participants must register using their institutional / organizational email address (not a […]
November 22, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm AST Recurring

Tech Wednesdays with NPower Canada

Online

About this event More than 80% of NPower Canada alumni secure employment or enroll in higher education within 6 months of graduating, with 30-40% already placed into jobs upon completing training. Graduates launch digital careers in roles such as Help Desk Agent, Data Analyst, QA / Tester and Business Systems Analyst with companies like TELUS, Accenture and CIBC. NPower Canada is a registered charity launching individuals 18 + (with no maximum age) into meaningful digital careers. NPower Canada's virtually delivered programs provide participants with 15 weeks of no-cost, part-time tech skills training, including industry certifications, complemented by employability skills coaching and wraparound supports (including bus pass, interview clothing and laptops/WiFi based on financial need). Program participants are also connected directly with employers, job retention supports and five years of alumni services including continued education and mentorship. Candidates do not need any prior background in tech to apply. They must have completed their high school, Dogwood or GED, and be eligible to work in Canada. NPower Canada prioritizes serving lower-income, un/underemployed individuals, female-identified, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomers and people with disabilities. Join us to learn more and apply early to avoid waitlist for the upcoming start date: https://npowercanada.ca/youth/
November 28, 2023 - November 30, 2023

Nova Scotia RENs Partners for Progress 2023 Conference

Glasgow Square Theatre 155 Riverside Parkway, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Pictou County Partnership has the pleasure of hosting the annual Partners for Progress Conference. The 2023 conference works to support economic development throughout the province by bringing the Regional Enterprise Networks and other stakeholders and community members together for conversations surrounding a diverse spectrum of topics crucial to the growth and prosperity of our rural communities. Discussions and development of action plans are focused on the four economic lenses: Grow Strategic Sectors: growing our share of high-paying, high growth, and high-productivity sectors. Increasing Productivity: enabling increased productivity for all sectors and businesses across the province. Planting the Seeds: investing in new ideas and entrepreneurship to grow the economy. Community Focus: ensuring all communities experience growth and prosperity. View the full schedule here!
Featured November 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am AST

Unlocking the Power of Difficult Conversations in Leadership

Online

Unleash the power of difficult conversations in leadership. Through applied exercises and coach-led group discussions, this workshop equips you with the tools to approach tough discussions effectively, adopt a coach-like mindset, and master real-life scenarios that leaders commonly face. Join us to unlock your leadership potential and drive confidence and success in your professional journey. 3 Takeaways Approaching difficult conversations for more effective outcomes Understanding the value of a coach approach in a difficult conversation Considering real scenarios leaders face that require difficult conversations and how to conduct them successfully Meet your presenter.. Ange MacCabe, CEO of Intuity Performance, is an Award-winning certified Performance Coach, Facilitator, Assessor, and HR Practitioner who elevates leaders & teams through WHOLE PERSON PERFORMANCE training and coaching. With her innovative AI SAAS platform, Ange is championing the next era of emotionally intelligent leaders .
November 28, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm AST

Using Git Tools to Manage File Changes and Collaborate: Collaboration

Online

This session will focus on collaborative development workflows using Git-collaboration sites like GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket and will demonstrate how to work with branches, issue tracking, contribute to projects using pull-/merge-requests, code-review, how to run CI/CD-pipelines and use other common features of these platforms. Prerequisite to attending this workshop is a basic experience with using Git by: attending the session Version Control with Git on November 21, 2023; having attended the Version Control with Git lecture of any Software Carpentry workshop; or having hands-on experience with Git version control (i.e. being familiar with the Git commands: status, add, commit, checkout, log, diff, push, & pull). Attendees should have a computer (Windows, Linux or MacOS) on which they install Git before the workshop, following the instructions on https://carpentries.github.io/workshop-template/#git You will also need to sign up for a free GitHub account at https://github.com/ and know your username and password. Lesson Material: https://acenet-arc.github.io/git-collaboration/ This session will be delivered online. Participants must register using their institutional / organizational email address (not a personal email, i.e. gmail). Connection details for the session will be sent out beforehand only to those registered with institutional/organizational email addresses.
November 28, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm AST

Unlocking Success: Elevate your brand with powerful AI tools

Online

🌐Announcing Our Free Webinar 🚀 *Struggling to make your brand heard in the digital chaos? Ever feel like your voice is lost in the digital noise?* In this session, we'll guide you step-by-step on how to build a powerful brand and make the most of key resources at your fingertips. It's a game-changer, and it's entirely FREE! You're not alone! Join us on Nov 28 for "Unlocking Success: Elevate your brand with powerful AI tools." Act now, and let's break through the noise together. 🗓️Date: 28 November 2023 🕒Time: 5:00 PM AST to 7:00 PM AST Webinar Agenda: 1. AI's Impact on Branding : Explore and unearth the untapped potential of AI tools for crafting a compelling online presence. 2. Entrepreneurial Insights : Shubhra Singh and Rajat Budhiraja spill the secrets behind their startup success. 3. AI Tools Showcase : Practical Tips & Tricks into the journey of cutting-edge AI tools for brand building and engagement. 4. Live Q&A session with the experts. Secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.ca/x/758935244747/ #BrandVisibility #CountdownToSuccess #WebinarWisdom #AiinBranding #DigitalSuccess #Entrepreneurship #EmployNXT

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