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Vibe Coding Meetup

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

Description: Join us for our inaugural Vibe Coding session - a community-powered night of collaboration for Atlantic Canada’s AI builders. This first meetup will be led by Matt Cooper, CEO of Volta, and features special guest Sam Silver - one of our community’s rising stars. Come ready to code, connect, and spark ideas that could shape what’s next. Agenda Intros Share about current projects / demos Q&A Who Should Join Early‑stage founders prototyping ideas Developers working with AI/ML toolchains Designers and product folks curious about code and data Anyone who thrives on collaborative energy and hands‑on learning Bring: Your laptop (with your preferred dev environment) An idea, snippet, or tool you want feedback on How to RSVP Space is limited so be sure to secure your spot by registering here before capacity fills. You’ll receive full venue details and a short pre‑meetup survey to tailor the evening’s challenges. 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 […]

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Intellectual Property 101

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

Join us for lunch on Wednesday, May 7 and learn about the importance of intellectual property. In this IP 101 session, we’ll talk about the various forms of IP, the pros and cons of each, and tips on how to develop an IP strategy. Speaker Shelley Hessian, Regional IP Counsellor, Atlantic IP Advantage, Springboard Atlantic Shelley Hessian has more than 30 years of experience working with small and medium-sized businesses. Shelley is Regional IP Counsellor with Springboard Atlantic. In this role, she helps delivers Springboard Atlantic IP Advantage which is an ISED intellectual property (IP) program for startups. Springboard is a network of the 19 post-secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada working to commercialize academic and industry-led research. Prior to joining Springboard Atlantic, Shelley was at Invest Nova Scotia (formerly Innovacorp) for 15 years. Her last position there was as manager, Start-Up Yard at COVE. Start-Up Yard is the business incubator located at the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship. Shelley is a strong supporter of the startup ecoystem in the region. She has a Bachelor of Commerce and a MBA from Saint Mary’s University.

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Designing for Neurodiversity

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

Details In this month's UX Salon Halifax meetup, Laura will explore the topic of neurodiversity and how it relates to user experience. Participants will walk away with a comprehensive understanding of the complexity, nuance, and benefits of neurodiversity. Designing for neurodiversity is essential for many and beneficial for all! AGENDA 7:30 PM Doors open, networking time 7:45 PM Introductions from Nata and Ruby 7:50 PM Featured talk by Laura Fair 8:20 PM Q&A 8:45 PM Wrap up & networking time 9:00 PM Doors close During this month's UX Salon Halifax meetup, you can expect: An engaging discussion regarding the unique needs and perspectives of neurodivergent individuals and how these can be accommodated in the UX process. Strategies and best practices for creating a more inclusive and accessible user experience. If participants feel comfortable: share their lived experiences of being neurodivergent and a UX Designer, Product or, Project Manager. SPEAKER BIO Laura Fair graduated from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, where she completed her Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Employment Relations. Always having a keen interest in studying organizations and people, her academic pursuits later led her to Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, United Kingdom where she earned a Master of Science in Business and […]

The Business of UX

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

Explore the significant impact of UX on customer and employee satisfaction, brand perception, and overall business success while emphasizing the importance of adapting UX strategies for diverse global markets and how to avoid common mistakes in UX strategy. Key Takeaways How UX impacts customer and employee satisfaction, brand perception, and business success. Adapting UX strategies to cater to diverse global markets and how to avoid common UX strategy mistakes. Exploration of how emerging technologies are shaping the future of UX. Date and time Thu, Mar 21, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ADT Location Volta, 1800 Argyle St. Suite 801 Halifax, NS B3J 3N8

March Break Escape Social

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

When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle Street, Suite 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 Description: Couldn't get away during March break or just looking to beat the winter blues? Put on your best hawaiian shirt and come embrace the vibrancy of the Caribbean at our upcoming social. Indulge in delicious caribbean snacks from Brawta or seas the day at our candy bucket bar Be sure to register to save your spot and come have a ball at Volta. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tactical Insights for Startup Product Teams

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

Details The Talk Greg Picot was a key member of the product team at Radian6 (acquired by Salesforce). He'll be talking about some of the tactical challenges and pitfalls that startup companies face as they establish and scale a product development and product management discipline within their organization. More on Greg - he's a 25-year veteran of the local technology sector who has worked in consulting, large enterprise, and startup companies. His background is in product development, product management, and startup operations. Schedule 🚪 5:30pm - doors open 🎤 6:00pm - Greg takes the mic 💬 6:30pm - Q&A 🏠 7:30pm - head home Food + Drink Pizza + non-alcoholic bevvies courtesy of Volta 🙏

Fintech Drinks in Halifax

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

Mark your calendars for the second edition of Fintech Drinks in Halifax this February 29th, 2024, at Volta from 5pm to 7pm AST! In light of the economic challenges witnessed in 2023, characterized by heightened capital costs and unpredictable consumer behavior, the impact has been felt across the financial sector. Join our friends at Fintech Cadence with their Champion Partner Scotiabank and Atlantic Partner Atlantic FinTech for an insightful panel discussion where they will examine strategic pathways for fintechs to navigate and successfully scale up amid the turmoil of the funding landscape! The panel discussion will be followed by drinks, snacks, and networking. Stay tuned for the announcement of the lineup of speakers and featured FinSpotlight startups and grab your ticket now to enjoy the Early Bird tickets available until February 9th at 11:30PM AST. :

Generative AI Showcase and Mixer

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

Description: Are you passionate about Generative AI and the future of Artificial Intelligence and its limitless possibilities? Join us for an evening of showcasing AI applications, knowledge sharing and collaboration at our Gen AI Mixer! Showcase: Demo Generative AI projects that you or your company is working on. Get feedback and explore potential collaborations. Learn: Hear from professionals about how they are currently using Generative AI in production environments. Network: Connect with like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, students and enthusiasts in the Generative AI space. Agenda: 6:30 - Doors Open 6:45 - Introductions from the hosts 7:00 - Gen AI demos 7:30 - Gen AI in production 7:45 - Gen AI opportunities in the region 8:00 - Wrap and Networking time 8:30 - 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.