PIER Member Day 2025
Celebrate member successes, major outcomes, and working together on solutions in supply chain and logistics.
Celebrate member successes, major outcomes, and working together on solutions in supply chain and logistics.
Details We are truly looking forward to engaging with Ashley Wu, of the Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) is an independent, not-for-profit organization responsible for assessing all property in Nova Scotia for tax purposes. Learn how Ashley's team uses machine learning to help make assessments more efficient and accurate. Join us to learn, connect and make the world better. WiMLDS has a mission to support and promote women and gender minorities who are practicing, studying or are interested in machine learning and data science.
On Friday, September 5 join Ryan Grant, Manager of Operations and Projects at The PIER, and Corey Gleason, Deputy Harbour Master for the AI Safety Solutions Project - Lessons Learned. Friday, September 5 1209 Marginal Rd. Halifax 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch provided HYBRID OPTION - link will be shared the day before the event. Through The PIER and the Port Opertations Centre, the AI Safety Solution Project set out to collect data through AI and machine learning, beginning in late January 2024. The information collected enabled the Halifax Port Authority to explore data-driven solutions which might reduce the frequency and severity of lost time and reportable traffic incidents. By sharing lessons learned we're demonstarting our value towards continuous improvement which acknowledges project successes, helps us prevent the repetition of past mistakes and ultimately strengthens future project outcomes. We hope to see you there!
This hands-on in-person workshop goes beyond surface-level UX fixes to solve real digital experience problems. Learn how organizational structure impacts user experience while gaining concrete evaluation tools to apply immediately. Through guided exercises with real examples, identify true user pain points, prioritize high-impact improvements, and align stakeholder needs with user goals. Leave with actionable methods for creating UX solutions that solve underlying problems rather than just addressing symptoms. Perfect for anyone involved in digital product decisions. Key Takeaways Understand why fixing UX requires a holistic approach that addresses organizational structure and design elements. Learn to identify when surface-level changes aren't enough. Learn practical diagnostic techniques to identify high-impact UX issues and develop a balanced improvement strategy that delivers immediate wins alongside meaningful long-term solutions. Create an actionable framework for aligning stakeholders across your organization and overcoming common barriers to implementing effective UX improvements. Your Presenter: Jamie Gerrard, Founder of 20/20 DIGITAL Jamie Gerrard, Founder of 20/20 Digital, helps organizations improve digital product and service experiences. With expertise in research, design, marketing, and operations, he tackles challenges from multiple angles in the travel and tourism, financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors while sharing knowledge through speaking and coaching.
Connect with students who want to begin their careers in tech! Join us, Shiftkey Labs and SuperNOVA on May 13th at the PIER for the Here We Code: Networking Mixer from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. You'll have the opportunity to connect with students, potentially meet some future employees and provide advice for those launching their new careers in tech. Hear career and academic goals, listen to a panel of upper year students, alumni, and industry professionals, and much more. Don’t miss this chance to connect, network, explore your options, and get to know the future of the tech industry! 🧑💻🎓🤝 Click here to register.
IGNITE is thrilled to host Game Jam NEXT once again, January 25, at both IGNITE locations! In partnership with ShiftKey Labs and Dalhousie, this event is designed to ignite the creativity of students in grades 7 through 12 in Nova Scotia! Join thousands of students worldwide who all have one goal: make a really cool game! 👾🎮🕹️