Cybersecurity: Securing Online Communications

NorthLight Innovation 2180 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Learn about the security implications of e-mail, instant messaging, document collaboration tools and more During this lunch & learn, we will review commonly used online communication tools, such as e-mail, instant messaging and document collaboration tools. We will consider the security implications, regulatory requirements and insurance obligations of the various communication methods. Additionally, we will […]

Introduction to Tableau Analytics Software

Online

About this event How can data be analyzed? Why is it important? How can understanding data help you to improve your business? Join us on Tuesday, March 14th as we kick off part 1 of the Data Series. In this “Lunch & Learn” webinar, you will be joined by Public Finance Economist and owner of […]

Introduction to Data Literacy

Online

About this event Join us on Thursday, March 16th as we continue the Data Series. In this “Lunch & Learn” webinar, you will be joined by local IT professional, Harjot Singh, as he introduces you to Data Literacy, to understand what data is and how it can be used. Being data literate means being able […]

Grow Your Business Digitally with Ecommerce (Online)

This is an ONLINE event; a zoom link will be provided. Digital Main Street (DMS) is a program that supports business owners and entrepreneurs with digital transformation. The program is built around an online learning platform, structured training programs, and one-to-one access to trained team members who help small businesses grow and manage their operations […]

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Protecting Communities: Using Tech for Overdose Prevention (Online)

This is an ONLINE event; a zoom link will be provided. Learn about The Brave Coop’s technological solutions to mitigate the drug overdose crisis. More details coming soon! Oona Krieg is the Chief Operating Officer of Brave Technologies Cooperative (Brave). She has dedicated twenty years to reducing the impacts of violence, poverty, and social injustice. […]

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Open Data Latency: Moving from static to dynamic open data (In person)

Northwestel Event Space Northlight Innovation 2180 2nd Ave, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

This event is IN PERSON without a virtual attendance option. Structured data is one thing, open structured data is another and dynamic open data is yet another. By introducing the concept of open data latency, this presentation will highlight differences between types of open data feeds on a four-part continuum: historical, bulk, pull and push. […]

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Intellectual Property Rights and Wrongs (In Person)

Yukon Built Classroom (NorthLight Innovation) 2180 2nd Ave, Whitehorse, Canada

This event is IN PERSON without a virtual attendance option. Rachel Burns and Angie Schick from AccelerateIP will discuss how this new program can help you understand the complex topic of Intellectual Property. AccelerateIP can help you protect, manage, and leverage your ideas and intellectual assets through education, skills development, and financial support. In addition, […]

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Exploring ChatGPT *Live* with Useful, Wacky, and Scary Examples

There's so much news and hype around AI and ChatGPT, it can seem slightly dystopian and scary. Whether you've tried it or not, you can experience the hype firsthand in this talk with a live run that will include audience feedback, see how it can directly help you, and watch as Eugene dives deeper into […]

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Put Phishing on Ice: Staying Safe in the Digital World

NorthLight Innovation 2180 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Have you ever wondered about how phishing scams work and what you can do to avoid them? In the last few months, Yukon businesses and organizations have lost millions of dollars to phishing scams. In this lunch and learn, Martin Lehner will take us on a dive into the recent cybersecurity landscape and the losses […]

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Reviving the Woolly Mammoth to Slow Permafrost Thaw

NorthLight Innovation 2180 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, YT, Canada

This event is now SOLD OUT. Thank you for your interest! Join us for an evening where the future meets the past to learn about how Kryotek and Colossal Biosciences are working to use cutting-edge synthetic biology to bring back the Woolly Mammoth from extinction as well as how reintroducing it to the arctic can […]

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Partner Support & Entrepreneurship

NorthLight Innovation 2180 2nd Avenue, Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Ever wondered about the crucial role played by the spouses of successful business owners? Now's your chance to find out! Our panelists, the supportive partners of flourishing Whitehorse businesses, will engage in an in-depth discussion about their journeys, shedding light on the behind-the-scenes dynamics that contribute to the success of their entrepreneurial counterparts.   ----- […]

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