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Can You Fix Our UX?

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

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.

QueerTech Meetup Halifax

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

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!

$10 – $30

5 Ways to Attract Investors

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

Join us for lunch on Wednesday, March 26, and discover the strategies early-stage entrepreneurs need to secure investment from savvy investors both in Canada and the U.S., and learn how to avoid being ghosted when sending a pitch deck to potential investors. Learning Outcomes: · Recognize and avoid the most common red flags that can derail pitches · Unlock the one element that is 10X more impactful than your brand · Leverage the power of threes to build a more resilient business · Effectively highlight your idea’s true potential and market value · Use visuals to clearly demonstrate why investors should choose your startup · Master the most persuasive way to respond to post-pitch questions from investors or judges · Learn about the five key factors, including intellectual property, that investors focus on when assessing startups Speakers: Brandy Old, Startup & Pitch Coach Brandy is a startup mentor and business coach who helps people commercialize new technologies, especially digital and life science solutions. As a certified IDEO Design Thinker, Brandy helps start-ups view problems from various perspectives and formulate innovative solutions not obvious to others. Brandy is also a certified Lean Startup coach and UX Designer, allowing her to apply […]

Pick Up Hockey

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

This pick-up hockey game is exclusively for players—thank you for understanding! Description: Join us for some fast-paced fun on the ice at the Scotiabank Centre on March 27 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm! We're bringing together the local startup community for a friendly game of pick-up hockey, where founders, tech enthusiasts, and all community members can connect, compete, and enjoy the thrill of the game. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking to have some fun, this is the perfect opportunity to lace up your skates, meet new people, and blow off some steam. Remember, we hit the ice right at 12:30 pm, so be sure to arrive early to get your gear on and get ready for an hour of community-building and camaraderie on the ice! See you there! 🏒🥅 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.

DEFCON Halifax March Meet-Up

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

Join us on March 27th at 6:30 PM at Volta for this month's meet up and network with cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts! This month, Victoria McIntosh, Owner of Information in Bloom Management Services, presents Houston, We Have a Problem: Defensive Cybersecurity for SMBs. What is DEFCON Halifax? 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 - Victoria's Talk 🎙 📌 7:30 PM - Q&A 🧐 📌8:00 PM - More Networking 📌 8:30 PM - Event Wrap-Up

AI Showcase and Mixer

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

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.

Punk Rock Software

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

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