Events

Businesses from Atlantic Canada are invited to the Innovation Business Forum at The PIER (1209 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS) on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (AST). Join us at this free event to: Discover how to connect with government resources and explore procurement opportunities. Meet buyers from federal, provincial, and municipal governments, along with representatives offering valuable programs and services for businesses; and Learn about available funding and expansion programs focused on innovation in just a few hours! *Light Refreshments will be provided Presented by Procurement Assistance Canada in collaboration with Canada’s Ocean Supercluster with support from The Halifax Partnership and The PIER at the Seaport

You’ve got the dream, and we’ve got the tools to help you bring it to life. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow, we’re here to make your journey as a newcomer entrepreneur smoother . Join us for a free webinar on February 27, 2025, at 1:30 pm (ET) to learn about government resources that may help you on your journey as a business owner in Canada. Here’s what you’ll discover: Powerful business tools: Free digital platforms to support you as you start, grow, and scale with confidence. BDC newcomer entrepreneur tools: Tailored support to turn your vision into reality. Expert advice: Tips, insights, and strategies to help you tackle the challenges of starting and growing a business . Why attend? This is more than just a webinar—it’s your chance to connect with experts, ask questions during our live Q&A, and discover opportunities that can set you apart.

For the first time in Dalhousie’s history, the Women in Technology Society (WiTS) is hosting the Women’s Excellence Gala—a special evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women and non-binary individuals in tech and related fields. This landmark event brings together students, faculty, and industry professionals for a night of inspiration, recognition, and celebration. Be part of this exciting moment as we honor outstanding individuals, share inspiring stories, and celebrate success. Enjoy a delicious dinner, dance the night away, and explore innovative ideas that showcase talent and creativity. Date: March 6th, 2025 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: McInnes Room, Dalhousie Student Union Building Event Schedule: 5:00 PM – Doors Open & Pre-Event Social 6:00 PM – Opening Remarks & Celebratory Moments 6:30 PM – Awards & Recognition 7:00 PM – Dinner & Social 8:00 PM – Student Innovation and Idea Showcase 8:30 PM – Celebratory Moments & Closing Remarks 9:00 PM – DJ & Dance Join us for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and fun! Get your ticket today and be part of history! By purchasing this ticket you agree to this terms and conditions: I understand that an image and/or voice recording has been made of me and I hereby give WiTS […]

Moving into UX leadership requires more than just great design skills — it’s about influence, relationships, and strategic thinking. In this talk, Angela Duggan will share her journey from an individual contributor to VP, including key actions that helped her grow her career. She explores common fears and imposter syndrome, offering strategies to overcome them. Angela will also share practical tips on preparing for leadership, building strong professional relationships, and leveraging mentorship to support career growth. This session offers real-world insights for anyone looking to take the next step in their UX career.  Agenda 7:00 PM Doors open, networking time 7:15 PM Introductions from Nata and Ruby 7:20 PM Expanding Your Influence: A UX Leader’s Journey with Angela Duggan 7:50 PM Q&A 8:15 PM Networking and wrap-up 8:30 PM Doors close Speaker Bio Angela Duggan is a user experience expert with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. Starting as a web developer, she quickly moved into UX, specializing in B2B applications across web, desktop, and mobile. As the VP of User Experience at BeyondTrust, Angela grew the UX team from 3 to 30, driving a shift from siloed product teams to a unified, research-driven design culture. Passionate about UX advocacy and leadership, Angela excels at building strong […]

Halifax Central Library Room 301 | Floor 3 Please join us to celebrate International Women's Day with a full roster of community partners, guests, and activities. Schedule of events: 1:00PM: Event Starts 1:15PM: Land acknowledgement and Opening 1:20-2:00PM: Resilience with Tia Upshaw 2:30-3:00PM: Learning how to use your SuperPowers with Linda Valencia 3:20-4:00PM: Confidence with Stephanie Cole-Brown 4:30-5:00PM: Closing Grounding Ritual with Jeannine Riant

Why is fixing digital products never as simple as it seems? Join Volta and Jamie Gerrard as he shares lessons from 24 years of helping companies create better digital experiences for their customers. Jamie will explain why improving how people use websites, apps, and other digital products isn't just about making things look better – it's about understanding how companies really work. Drawing from real projects, Jamie will share: Why quick fixes often don't solve the real problem How to spot what's actually causing user frustration Understanding what it takes to create lasting improvements This talk is perfect for anyone wanting to make their company's digital products easier. It offers practical tips you can start using right away. Whether you're a designer, manager, or just interested in making better digital products, you'll leave with clear steps to improve how people interact with your company's products.

The Halifax Chamber's annual Economic Engine Forum is back! Join us for our third annual Economic Engine Event: Unlocking Productivity on March 18th, 2025. This event intends to showcase a positive, realistic, and optimistic narrative of where Nova Scotia’s economy is heading through the perspective of political leaders, industry experts, and economic professionals.  With this year’s forum focusing on Nova Scotia’s wanning productivity levels, we intend to explore how our region can unlock private sector investments, leverage new technologies, and reduce internal trade barriers. Highlights of the day include: Fireside chat with HRM CAO Cathie O'Toole and Mayor Andy Fillmore Unlocking Private Sector Investment Panel AI Adoption Discussion Canadian Leadership in the Clean Growth Economy with Canadian Climate Institute's Sachi Gibson

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how eos navigates viral moments and executes high-impact, community-driven campaigns. In this social strategy session, eos will break down the overwhelming success of their limited-edition holiday lotion launch, which not only sold out before Black Friday/Cyber Monday but also reshaped their 2025 launch planning. From early launches in unexpected retailers to a 700% increase in content reach, eos will share how they master the art of blending planned content with real-time engagement to drive demand and build brand love. Key Takeaways: The key metrics eos uses to measure social and creator success. How eos harnesses consumer insights, creator collaborations and UGC to drive conversations. Insider insights into the tools and strategies that make campaign execution smooth and scalable.

Join us for the QT Connect Meetup in Halifax (hosted by Volta). This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships within the community. Date: March 19, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: 1800 Argyle St Unit 801, Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting out, this meetup offers a welcoming space for everyone. Enjoy engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and a chance to unwind with fellow professionals. We don't want ticket costs to be a barrier to joining us in this discussion. We have scholarship and volunteer tickets available. To sign up for a scholarship ticket or to volunteer, fill out this form. Event Schedule & Agenda 5:00 pm Registration & Networking 5:45 pm Welcome and Announcements 6:00 pm Speaker TBA 6:45 pm Ask & Offer 7:00 PM Open Networking 7:45 pm Event Closes Community Asks & Offers Need support from the community (mentorship, looking for a job, connections)? Have resources to provide to the community (mentorship, office hours, connections)? We always provide time for the community to Ask for the things they need or Offer the resources they have available during our Community Asks & Offers!

Join Tribe Network for an exciting event showcasing the latest innovations and ideas from the 12 Black tech startups that progressed through our Accelerate Black Tech program! You'll have a chance to network with industry leaders, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs, take part in a panel discussion, and view product demos — all while discovering the next big things in tech!

Inclusive design goes beyond products and services—it extends to leadership spaces like the boardroom. In this webinar, we will explore how boards and senior leadership can foster inclusivity in their operations, ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities and creating a more equitable governance environment.  The session will cover practical steps boards can take to develop inclusive governance practices that inform organizational culture and enhance participation for all members. We will also discuss how inclusive board operations can drive broader organizational accessibility and equity. GPC Members will gain access to the Live event and the recording. Non-members welcome.  "A Practical Guide to Inclusive Design - Boardroom Inclusivity" is part of the Leadership Knowledge Bucket. This program is suitable for all levels of governance professionals, but we recommend levels 3, 4 and 5. Want to learn more about your governance level and the GPC Knowledge Buckets? Take our GP Career Advancement and Benchmarking Tool exclusive to GPC!

Thursday, March 27th, 2025 | 11:00 am -12:00 pm (AST) Canada is a big country with lots of options for immigrants. But have you considered coming to Atlantic Canada to seek Permanent Residency? Join McInnes Cooper Immigration Lawyers Morganne Foley and Emily Scholten for a virtual roundtable conversation about the reasons why coming to Atlantic Canada could be the best fit for you.

Join us for a Lunch & Learn on March 27th from 12pm - 2pm! Gain valuable insights into how content marketing can help your business build credibility, drive revenue, and connect with your ideal customers. Matthew Rawle, a local marketing expert, will guide you through creating content that speaks to your audience’s needs, drives organic interest, and boosts your business's success. What You'll Learn: How to educate, entertain, and establish trust with your target audience. How content marketing can naturally increase interest and revenue. The different types of content and channels you can use to reach your customers. Tips for creating content that genuinely helps your audience. Presented by: Matthew Rawle A marketing professional and writer dedicated to helping businesses leverage content marketing to foster stronger customer relationships. Matthew works and resides in Shelburne. Additional Information: This is a free event! Lunch will be provided. Please contact monica.gates@cbdc.ca if you have any allergies or dietary rescritions that we should know of.

Join us at Volta Halifax for the Radicle Growth book launch! Network, learn, and celebrate with author Dave Reynolds.

Dive into the world of AI with inspiring showcases, insightful speakers, and networking opportunities. What's in store: 🚀 Showcase: Witness AI projects demonstrated by innovators in the field. 📚 Learn: Gain insights from industry experts on how they’re implementing AI in real-world applications. 🤝 Network: Connect with fellow professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and enthusiasts passionate about AI. Agenda: 6:00 PM: Doors Open 6:30 PM: Welcome from the Host 6:35 PM: AI Demos & Presentations 7:45 PM: Wrap-Up Demos & Presentations 8:30 PM: Doors Close NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials.

To celebrate Halifax Burger Bash, local software developer Andrew Burke is bringing home a talk he’s done at multiple events across North America, featuring burgers, coding, and punk rock. On the modern web, even simple promotional sites can be huge and bloated, weighed down with megabytes of assets, JavaScript, and plugins. This is like the top-heavy music industry of the 1970s–until punk rock came along and changed everything with fast, simple, direct music and a do-it-yourself anarchist aesthetic. Every year Halifax Burger Bash releases a big promotional website, and every year Andrew Burke makes his own unauthorized ultra-lightweight quick reference version of it, in the DIY spirit of punk rock. This wide-ranging talk for a general audience Andrew will: • Explore the surprisingly parallel histories of popular music and computer technology from the mid-1970s to today • Show how much functionality can be wrung out of just a tiny bit of programming • Explain every single line of code in the site–in just 10 minutes! • Offer some practical tips for bringing speed and impact to your own software • Share how punk’s DIY and anti-authoritarian philosophy is still as important as ever

To celebrate Halifax Burger Bash, local software developer Andrew Burke is bringing home a talk he’s done at multiple events across North America, featuring burgers, coding, and punk rock. On the modern web, even simple promotional sites can be huge and bloated, weighed down with megabytes of assets, JavaScript, and plugins. This is like the top-heavy music industry of the 1970s–until punk rock came along and changed everything with fast, simple, direct music and a do-it-yourself anarchist aesthetic. Every year Halifax Burger Bash releases a big promotional website, and every year Andrew Burke makes his own unauthorized ultra-lightweight quick reference version of it, in the DIY spirit of punk rock. This wide-ranging talk for a general audience Andrew will: • Explore the surprisingly parallel histories of popular music and computer technology from the mid-1970s to today • Show how much functionality can be wrung out of just a tiny bit of programming • Explain every single line of code in the site–in just 10 minutes! • Offer some practical tips for bringing speed and impact to your own software • Share how punk’s DIY and anti-authoritarian philosophy is still as important as ever