Events

May is Here We Code Month, a platform to showcase the diverse digital activities and events taking place across the province, promoting the fact that Nova Scotia is committed to providing digital education and opportunities for all. Come celebrate the beginning of Here We Code Month and attend their kick-off networking event! This is a great opportunity to grow your network and promote new initiatives within your organization, connect with various leaders in the sector and be in the know of what is happening in tech across the province. What to expect: 5:30pm-6:00pm: Register and grab some food! 6:00pm-6:20pm: Opening Remarks 6:20pm-6:45pm: Networking Pitch - hear from a few individuals speak on new and exciting tech focused initiatives happening within their organizations 6:45pm-7:30pm: General Networking Who can attend: Organizations, industry professionals and students who are a part of the tech eco-system are welcome to attend! What is Here We Code? Here We Code is a digital innovation campaign to position Nova Scotia as one of Canada’s top digital ecosystems. This movement is about collaboration between the tech industry, post-secondary institutions, businesses, government, and Nova Scotians to cultivate the conditions for a thriving digital economy. Questions? Email: A.Shrestha@dal.ca

Join them in Halifax for an opportunity to connect with the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem, build out your network, learn from industry experts, and apply that knowledge back into your early stage business. What to expect: Build a network At each Startup Canada Tour stop you’ll have the opportunity to connect with business mentors and entrepreneur support organizations from across the country. Meet with experts in our Ask the Expert Lounge and connect with other entrepreneurs to grow your business network! Learn from industry experts Throughout the day, you’ll have access to a series of keynotes, panels, and workshops featuring leading industry experts. Attend insightful sessions on making your first hire to protecting your business for the future. Drive your business forward Whether you’re at the ideation stage or looking to expand your business, you’ll leave Startup Canada Tour with the tools and resources to take your business to the next level!

BSides Halifax is proud to announce their 3rd (nearly annual) Halifax BSides conference! This time IRL (in real life). Fresh off the heels of AtlSecCon, they are testing the waters for in-persons event with a small and intimate venue (the Halifax Central Library BMO room). But don't let the size fool you, this one-day event will be packed full of great talks for your fellow security enthusiast. Tickets will be very limited this year and are available for a minimum "donation" of $13.37 (see what they did there). As with their previous BSides, all proceeds go to Feed Nova Scotia, because have you seen grocery prices lately? They are looking forward to seeing everyone in just a few weeks!

May is Here We Code Month and as part of this initiative, they are hosting a Tech Start Up Panel in collaboration with Shiftkey Labs and Volta on May 9th from 5:15pm-7:30pm. Tech is booming in Nova Scotia and they want to keep the momentum going. There are endless possibilities of where your computer science degree can take you. If you are an aspiring tech entrepreneur, this event is for you! Hear and learn from three tech start up owners about their entrepreneurial journey and gain valuable insights on establishing your own start up. Check out their panelists: Anil Pradhan- Co-Founder of Softverse Technology Bharath Sudarsan- Co-Founder of SomaDetect Rima Al Shikh - Founder of Begin.AI What to expect: 5:30-6:00 - Opening Remarks and overview of resources 6:00-7:00 - Moderated Q/A panel 7:00-7:30 - Networking

The blistering pace and expanding scope of cyberthreats and ransomware attacks is forcing cyber insurance companies to re-examine their rates, premiums, and coverage. Insurers are looking closely at what industry classes they are willing to write as well as tightening underwriting requirements. During this session they will hear from David Hallstrom, National Cyber Advisor - Executive & Professional Risk Solutions (EPS), USI Insurance Services and Chris Hills, Chief Security Strategist, BeyondTrust as they discuss how the cyber insurance market is changing, why it is changing, and the new expectations for a company seeking to obtain, or maintain, cyber liability coverage. Learn how your organization can not only reduce cyber risk and improve operational performance, but also qualify for cyber insurance, or lower existing premiums.

Women entrepreneurs CRAVE deep conversations, actionable insights and practical takeaways not simply from academics or management consultants...but from other women entrepreneurs who have been there, done that. In Her First Millions we lay bare the real, raw secrets of building a multi-million dollar business as a woman entrepreneur in Canada. You Will Uncover... BOLD MONEY MOVES – making the leap from a startup to a 7-figure business involves a series of bold money moves in everything from: pricing, managing money, leveraging money, and being in a relationship with money. In this roundtable we are going to highlight bold money moves these women made. “Behind the scenes” glimpse into what it really takes to have rare ambition, and bring a big entrepreneurial dream to life. Powerful Million Dollar Moves that helped our panellists cross the 7-figure mark The role of mindset and attitude: Starting and growing a successful business requires resilience, determination, and a positive mindset. We will delve into how these leaders have developed and maintained the right mindset to succeed, and how to cultivate similar strategies in your own business. Whether you are a brand new entrepreneur in startup, or a seasoned founder looking to scaleup, this powerful discussion with […]

The Pitch Competition is an excellent opportunity to practice your three-minute pitch, fine-tune your deck, and get feedback from peers and industry experts. You will gain valuable experience presenting to investors, and potential early adopters. Plus, you never know who may be tuning in to watch! The Pitch Competition is open to Volta Residents, Network Members and anyone from the tech community in Atlantic Canada. Each competition will have a judging panel, comprised of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Judges will focus on the quality and content of the presentation, not the viability of the business. The Pitch Competition is an excellent opportunity to practice your three-minute pitch, fine-tune your deck, and get feedback from peers and industry experts. You will gain valuable experience presenting to investors, and potential early adopters. Plus, you never know who may be tuning in to watch! The Pitch Competition is open to Volta Residents, Network Members and anyone from the tech community in Atlantic Canada. Each competition will have a judging panel, comprised of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Judges will focus on the quality and content of the presentation, not the viability of the business. The winning pitch will receive: $500 Visa gift card Their name […]