When: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle St, Suite 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 Description: 🌟 Excited about Generative AI and its boundless potential? Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Gen AI Mixer! 🌟Dive into the world of Generative AI with inspiring showcases, insightful speakers, and networking opportunities. Here’s what’s in store: 🚀 Showcase: Witness cutting-edge generative AI projects demonstrated by innovators in the field. 📚 Learn: Gain insights from industry experts on how they’re implementing Generative AI in real-world applications. 🤝 Network: Connect with fellow professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and enthusiasts passionate about Generative AI. Agenda: 6:00 PM: Doors Open 6:25 PM: Welcome from the Host 6:30 PM: Gen AI Demos & Presentations (Stay tuned for the presenter lineup!) 7:30 PM: Wrap-Up & Networking 8:00 PM: Doors Close Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the future of AI. We can’t wait to 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.

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving digital sales environment, capturing and retaining the attention of potential buyers has become more challenging than ever. Join Volta and Matthew Nicolle on June 13 for an in-depth lunch and learn where we will explore strategies and techniques to navigate this complex landscape and effectively engage with your target audience. During this session, you will discover how to: Master the Art of Pipeline Creation: Learn advanced techniques for generating and nurturing a robust sales pipeline through strategic and data-driven methods. Implement Insight Selling: Use powerful, actionable insights to position your solutions as the best fit for your buyers' needs, helping them see the unique value you offer. De-Risk Purchasing Decisions: Build trust and confidence with your prospects by addressing their concerns and mitigating perceived risks, making it easier for them to commit to a purchase. Facilitator: Matthew Nicolle, President and CEO, Sales Training Experts

Join Volta for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Tim Chae, Managing Director at 500 Global. They'll dive into the current state of venture capital in North America and beyond, exploring what 500 looks for in founders, the role of AI in evaluating business potential, and the challenges, and opportunities, of scaling a business outside Silicon Valley. Plus, they'll discuss the exciting relaunch of the 500 Global in-person accelerator. Moderating the conversation will be Yves Boudreau, CEO of CareerBeacon (formerly Alongside), whose Series A round was led by 500 Global. If you’re a founder, investor, or even thinking of launching your own startup, you won’t want to miss this.

Details Design and Development are a match made in heaven. If you are on either side and have the know-how of the other, it's always beneficial! In this talk, Chris will share his journey as a blended designer and developer over the past 18 years, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped his career. We’ll discuss how a genuine love for continuous learning, a passion for side projects, and being surrounded by supportive teammates have been instrumental in his growth. Join Chris as we explore the importance of staying humble, embracing new skills, and nurturing a multidisciplinary approach to user experience design. AGENDA 7:30 PM Doors open, networking time 7:45 PM Introductions from Nata and Ruby 7:50 PM Featured talk by Chris Lowe 8:20 PM Q&A 8:45 PM Wrap up & networking time 9:00 PM Doors close SPEAKER BIO Chris Lowe is a seasoned designer and developer, currently serving as a Senior Application Designer and Developer at Stewart McKelvey, where he designs and develops web applications to support lawyers and staff. In addition, Chris is the owner and operator of Alltimelowe Design Co., a boutique design studio specializing in designing and developing WordPress websites. With 18 years of experience in the industry, Chris has a diverse background, having […]

Join them for a fireside chat with cofounder of Cohere Ivan Zhang. They will be talking about the role of large language models in society and how Cohere is helping make that a reality by making it easy for developers to use large language models and helping large language models be used in a safe and responsible way. They encourage students, hobbyist, and professionals alike to come and join in creating the most open, and inclusive data science community we can! This event will be held at Volta's CoWorking space in downtown Kjipuktuk (Halifax). There will be snacks and drinks for everyone.