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SUMMARY:Hamilton WordPress Meetup | How to Own Your Expertise & Start Speaking at WP Events #Diversity&Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for you if:\n– You identify as being from a marginalized or underrepresented group in terms of gender\, race\, class\, sexuality\, ability\, age\, etc.\n– You’ve thought about speaking at meetups or WordCamps but haven’t been able to think of a topic\n– You think you don’t know anything worth speaking about \nAll Meetup and WordCamp organizers in our region are also invited to both participate in the exercises and to support the attendees. \nWe will cover:\n– Why speak at WordPress events?\n– Dispelling some myths about speakers/speaking\n– Coming up with topics and choosing one \nBe prepared to participate interactively! We are going to be working on exercises together in small breakout rooms. You can also always say “Pass” to opt-out of participating. \nThis workshop will be facilitated by a couple of our friends from the #WPDiversity group: AmyJune Hineline (she/her) and Tara King (she/they).
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/hamilton-wordpress-meetup-how-to-own-your-expertise-start-speaking-at-wp-events-diversityinclusion/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210226T130000
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SUMMARY:#a11yHAM Meetup Group | ARRM: A Framework of Ownership for Digital Teams to Get Accessibility Done
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday\, February 26\, 2021\, at 12:00 noon for a lunchtime session with Jennifer Chadwick\, Lead Accessibility Strategist for SiteImprove. \nDoes your digital team have the goal to make your website more accessible and inclusive\, but aren’t sure what needs doing\, who is doing it or frankly\, where to start? \nThe Accessibility Roles & Responsibilities Mapping (ARRM) methodology is a framework currently in development in the W3C\, the standards body that publishes the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). It’s a highly effective\, collaborative team exercise for finding solutions to outstanding accessibility issues (related to WCAG as well as best practices) and assigning ownership to those with related skills to fix them – whether it be designers\, developers\, visual designers\, or content authors. \nA member of the ARRM Task Force\, Jennifer will be sharing how to conduct the ARRM exercise and achieving the outcomes of clarity\, ownership\, and excitement around removing digital barriers for people with disabilities. \nGuest Presenter:\nJennifer Chadwick\, CPACC\, is the Lead Accessibility Strategist for Siteimprove. A UX designer\, developer and certified usability analyst for over 14 years\, she has helped several organizations in Canada as well as government agencies in the UK\, EU and the Nordics to create their roadmap for accessibility through a process of adopting\, implementing\, and delivering inclusive design practices into their operations and culture. She is a regular volunteer at #a11yTO and invited expert at the W3C. \nModerator:\nEvelyn Ferguson Elliot is a Certified Professional of Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC). She is a long-time accessibility advocate. Evelyn graduated last year from Mohawk College’s Accessible Media Production program. Soon\, she will be joining the Federal Government of Canada as a Digital Accessibility Specialist. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://mohawkcollege.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArf-mupzgrGtfViczHkZXZk2NBwuE7EixJ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/a11yham-meetup-group-arrm-a-framework-of-ownership-for-digital-teams-to-get-accessibility-done/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20210131T180152Z
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SUMMARY:Hamilton WordPress Meetup | WordPress Need for Speed
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to performance improvements for WordPress. Learn about caching\, image and asset optimization\, and CDNs
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/hamilton-wordpress-meetup-wordpress-need-for-speed/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
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SUMMARY:CoderCamp S21E2
DESCRIPTION:CoderCamp Hamilton is a monthly meetup / mini-conference for local software developers to learn tools\, techniques\, and technologies from one another in a casual and friendly setting. We meet to talk about coding\, software development\, and technology to learn from each other and get better at what we do in the process. \nWe’re trying to kick start CoderCamp again virtually this month. We’ll post the link once we decide on a video service.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/codercamp-s21e2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CoderCamp Hamilton":MAILTO:codercamphamilton@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20210124T163106Z
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SUMMARY:Hamilton Blockchain | Shoot The Sh*t! Biz Tech Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Bring your tea\, wine\, beer or other favourite beverage and connect with local Hamilton business owners and tech innovators. \nWe’ll catch up on what you’re up to\, where things may be going and how to move forward. \nShoot The SH*T will take place on a monthly basis with an aim to support businesses with their technology growth and challenges.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/hamilton-blockchain-shoot-the-sht-biz-tech-drinks-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20210109T232059Z
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SUMMARY:Hamilton Blockchain | Navigating Crypto Hoaxes\, Frauds and Investment Scams
DESCRIPTION:In this session you will learn about the latest crypto hoaxes\, frauds and investment scams that are typically targeted to non-crypto folks. COVID has forced many newbies to connect using online social media platforms such as telegram\, whatsapp\, facebook\, instagram\, and twitter. This in turn has opened up the possibility for the uninitiated to be indoctrinated in the new ways of the same old “get rich quick schemes”. Join us for a fun filled exploration of the latest tricksters tactics to empty people’s wallets of their hard earned money.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/hamilton-blockchain-navigating-crypto-hoaxes-frauds-and-investment-scams/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20210109T231946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210109T231946Z
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SUMMARY:Hamilton WordPress Meetup | 3 Pages in 30 Minutes using the WordPress Block Editor - An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:With all the new changes to WordPress with Gutenberg\, many people are confused. \nI’m going to show you how to create your home\, about and contact pages in 30 minutes using Gutenberg blocks. There will also be plenty of time for questions. \nIn case you don’t want to use your live website and need a sandbox in which to play\, you can register for a site here using the “WPHamOnt – Gutenberg Workshop” course: https://shanta.dragonteach.com. Password: wapuu Thanks to Kiera Howe at https://dragonteach.com for providing these sandboxes. These sites will expire on April 30\, 2021\, and you can take the site with you at any time. If anyone has questions about this\, please feel free to reach out to Shanta. \nRSVP and we’ll invite you to join the meeting remotely. I’ll try to then post a wrap-up on https://wphamont.ca. Can’t wait until then? Join us on our WordPress Canada Slack Team: https://wpslack.ca
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/hamilton-wordpress-meetup-3-pages-in-30-minutes-using-the-wordpress-block-editor-an-introduction/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
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SUMMARY:CSAIT IRL: A Social Event III: THIRD BLOOD PT ii
DESCRIPTION:** We’ve just opened up our Discord server – click here to join ** \nLook out! The New Developers’ CSAIT IRL Social is coming!\nRight at the end of exam week. \n__ \n“But Andrew\, we can’t gather for a social… can we?” \nWe’re TND! We’re doing it ONLINE\, man!!!\nWe set up a new Discord server with 600 billion rooms for us to play in! \n__ \n“But we’ll miss seeing the profs. We’ll miss Brian Minaji telling Andrew he’s old and stuff…” \nThe profs are coming\, too! We’ll all be drinking & dancing at Club Discord.\nAnd get this: when it’s time for Brian to burn Andrew\, they’ll be live on our Twitch stream. \n__ \n“But Andrew\, I can’t be partying right now! I have to look for a job!!” \nWHY NOT DO BOTH??!?!?! \nWe’ll be inviting industry guests from Hamilton-based tech companies to have a drink with us that night – that means CEOs\, CTOs\, senior devs\, and hiring managers from places like Weever Apps\, Ackroo\, and Reliq Health (we’ll keep you updated on who says yes!). We’ll be bringing them on our live stream to introduce them to you\, but then they’ll be free to mingle in our Discord server (psst! THIS WOULD BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ASK THEM HOW TO GET HIRED THERE). \n__ \n“Wait. If you have the TND Twitch stream going\, that means you guys can stream one of your amazing playlists of funky\, funky songs like you always do!” \nWe’ll do you one better…\nWE’RE GONNA HAVE LIVE DJs!\nNo LOCKdown is gonna stop us from GETTIN’ down!!! \nYEEEEEEEEE-HAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!! \nHere’s a link to our Twitch channel\, and we’ll be updating this page with an invite link to our Discord server as soon as it’s ready – so keep an eye on this page!!!
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/csait-irl-a-social-event-iii-third-blood-pt-ii/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20201205T160642Z
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SUMMARY:Hamilton Blockchain | Shoot The Sh*t! Biz Tech Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Bring your tea\, wine\, beer or other favourite beverage and connect with local Hamilton business owners and tech innovators. \nWe’ll catch up on what you’re up to\, where things may be going and how to move forward. \nShoot The SH*T will take place on a monthly basis with an aim to support businesses with their technology growth and challenges.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/hamilton-blockchain-shoot-the-sht-biz-tech-drinks/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20201205T160806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201205T160806Z
UID:23151-1607626800-1607634000@softwarehamilton.com
SUMMARY:Hamilton Ontario WordPress Meetup | WordPress Site Clinic [Online]
DESCRIPTION:Got a question or problem with your WordPress website? Need some feedback? Need to connect with others in our community? We’re here to help! \nWe’ll be joined by the WordPress Durham group as well for a more social atmosphere\, so grab a bevvie of choice and meet more WordPress people from the other side of TO. \nSince we can’t all meet in person\, let’s go online! This meetup is for EVERYONE\, beginners\, developers\, advanced\, business owners and personal site owners. You’d be surprised how you can contribute. This is a community effort! \nIf you’d like us to review your site\, please post the link in the comments\, along with a brief description of what you need help on\, such as themes\, plugins or content. Try to be as specific as possible. We’ll limit each site to 15 minutes in hopes to help everyone. \nRSVP and we’ll invite you to join the meeting remotely. I’ll try to then post a wrap-up. Can’t wait until then? Join us on our WordPress Canada Slack Team: http://wpslack.ca \nQuestions? Comments? Leave them below.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/hamilton-ontario-wordpress-meetup-wordpress-site-clinic-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20201205T160445Z
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SUMMARY:Cyber Trends: a Brief Review and Looking Forward to 2021
DESCRIPTION:ual claims data from a cyber insurer\, and hear risk management best practices.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThere’s been a shift in the targeting of ransomware campaigns\, and attacking groups are looking to inflict the most damage possible. Their latest targets are entrepreneurs and service providers that operate in the information technology\, healthcare\, legal\, and accounting spaces. \nWhile most people know the basics of ransomware\, the details of this threat – like all aspects of cybersecurity – are constantly evolving. \nThis webinar will include the following topics: \n\nLatest developments in ransomware\nIndustries most at risk\nNew advancements in technology to help stay protected from cyber threats
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/cyber-trends-a-brief-review-and-looking-forward-to-2021/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20201123T153004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T153004Z
UID:23142-1606305600-1606309200@softwarehamilton.com
SUMMARY:#a11yHAM: A lunchtime chat - web accessibility testing using the keyboard
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, November 25\, 2020\, at 12:00 noon for a lunchtime session to learn about web accessibility testing using a low-tech solution that is available to everyone – a keyboard. In particular\, the TAB key. \nGlen Walker\, Director of Accessibility at Applause.com\, will present how using a combination of the TAB key\, a custom focus indicator\, and a screen reader can identify accessibility issues. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://mohawkcollege.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMudeuhpjwpEtO3DrOsIcWxkO79h4Dydsee \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nA HUGE thank you to our sponsor AbleDocs for sponsoring our #a11yHAM meetups! \n#a11yHAM events are free and open to anyone interested in discussing digital accessibility and inclusion. This Zoom event will include a live transcript created by Otter.ai Teams – a link will be provided during the webinar. \nThank you in advance for your support of this physical distancing meetup!
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/a11yham-a-lunchtime-chat-web-accessibility-testing-using-the-keyboard/
LOCATION:Zoom (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20201114T184556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201114T184556Z
UID:23123-1605726000-1605726000@softwarehamilton.com
SUMMARY:The New Developers : s03e02: Introduction to Rust (feat. Jenifer Champagne)
DESCRIPTION:Join The New Developers for an introduction to the Rust programming language\, delivered by our returning guest Jenifer Champagne of Weever Apps. She’ll be covering the basics of Rust with a coding tutorial\, followed by a live online Q&A session.\nYou can watch the event live on our Twitch channel and ask your questions in the chat! \nJenifer has worked in the industry for many years and is heavily involved in the Hamilton developer community. Take advantage of this opportunity to ask her questions you may have about the Rust language or anything at all about software development. \n“But I don’t know anything about Rust!”\nDid we mention it’s just an introduction? Jenifer’s talk has been designed to introduce Rust from the ground up. She is an extraordinary teacher. \n“But the Rust language isn’t even part of the Mohawk software program. Do I need it?”\nIt’s true that you don’t need to know Rust for your courses at Mohawk. But on top of just being interesting\, learning any new programming language will help reinforce your understanding of the programming fundamentals that all languages share. Also\, Jenifer is a very accomplished programmer\, so no matter what language she’s teaching us\, we’re going to learn more than just the language itself. \n“But I don’t really know anything about programming yet!” Then you really should come. Our events aim to inspire new developers to learn and enhance the skills needed to succeed in the field. Attending an event like this just might motivate you to dive deeper into programming and learn about more languages. But don’t worry – nobody will ask you to code anything at the event! Ask Jenifer some questions only if you want to. Otherwise\, just enjoy the tutorial! \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/the-new-developers-s03e02-introduction-to-rust-feat-jenifer-champagne/
LOCATION:Twitch (online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20201018T220159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201018T220159Z
UID:23086-1605207600-1605214800@softwarehamilton.com
SUMMARY:Hamilton Ontario WordPress Meetup : Under Maintenance (probably)
DESCRIPTION:We’re looking for any members willing to give a short (15-30min) talk on WordPress Maintenance best practices.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/hamilton-ontario-wordpress-meetup-under-maintenance-probably/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20201031T013005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201031T013005Z
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SUMMARY:Hamilton Blockchain | Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) 2020 Unleashed
DESCRIPTION:Unitralis is excited to announce our next online session on “Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) 2020 Unleashed”. It will be held on November 5th\, 2020. \nNon-Fungible Tokens\, aka NFTs\, have become a focus of global crypto attention over the past few months. NFTs are especially useful for any applications that require unique digital items such as digital art\, digital-collectibles\, and in-game items. Another reasons for the renewed interest in NFTs is DeFi yield-farming. In this presentation\, Roberto from Cryptoducation\, will be providing attendees with the opportunity to learn about what NFTs are\, their Importance and Evolution leveraging Blockchain\, as well as current and upcoming use-cases that bridge the gap between the real world and the virtual (digital) world. \nAnyone who attended conferences previously organized by Unitralis or this meetup group will be receiving an email with a promo code. Don’t forget to use that code in order to receive a free ticket \nTo save your spot\, sign up here -> https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/non-fungible-tokens-nft-2020-unleashed-tickets-126458156751 \nCome explore the future of Blockchain and Al\, today!\nThe Unitralis team
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/hamilton-blockchain-non-fungible-tokens-nft-2020-unleashed/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20200927T133403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200927T133403Z
UID:23061-1603281600-1603285200@softwarehamilton.com
SUMMARY:#a11yHAM: A lunchtime chat to learn more about the AODA January 1\, 2021 deadline
DESCRIPTION:Join us at a new time on Wednesday\, October 21\, 2020\, at 12:00 noon for a lunchtime chat to learn about the upcoming January 1\, 2021\, AODA deadline. Is your company website ready? Find out more about your organization’s requirements during this roundtable Q & A. \nWe will be joined by accessibility industry experts:\nDavid Best\, accessibility IT specialist and member of the AODA Information & Communications Standards Development & Review Committee\,\nMichael J. Young\, RGD and Design Lead at the Ontario Cabinet Office\,\nSandi Gauder\, Senior front-end developer\, technical project lead\, and accessibility specialist at CMS Web Solutions. \nThe Q&A Session will be moderated by Adam Spencer\, President (GLOBAL) – AbleDocs Inc. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://mohawkcollege.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctcuuorjItG9zQxknitMNlb-DXzpbxBH4F \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nA HUGE thank you to our sponsor AbleDocs for sponsoring our #a11yHAM meetups! \n#a11yHAM events are free and open to anyone interested in discussing digital accessibility and inclusion. This Zoom event will include a live transcript created by Otter.ai Teams – a link will be provided during the webinar. \nThank you in advance for your support of this physical distancing meetup!
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/a11yham-a-lunchtime-chat-to-learn-more-about-the-aoda-january-1-2021-deadline/
LOCATION:Zoom (Online)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201017T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20201011T182043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201011T182043Z
UID:23081-1602934200-1602954000@softwarehamilton.com
SUMMARY:GDG Great North DevFest 2020 - Software Developer Conference
DESCRIPTION:What is the GDG Great North DevFest? \nThe Ann Arbor\, Detroit and Windsor Google Developer Groups (GDGs) along with GDG’s across Canada are excited to work together to host our first GDG Great North DevFest on sat\, Oct 17\, 2020. DevFests are Google sponsored software developer conferences that allow the local software development community to come together to network and learn about the coolest new technology out there. \nWhat can you expect at the GDG Great North DevFest? \n\nA full day of great talks on some of the latest Google technology out there with great opportunities to network within the local tech community. This year is unique for us since the conference will be entirely online – streamed and recorded. \nThe best part – it is all free! \nWhat technologies will we be covering? \nSome of the coolest development technologies out there including but not limited to Flutter\, Android\, TensorFlow\, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/gdg-great-north-devfest-2020-software-developer-conference/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201016
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20200927T133412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200927T133412Z
UID:23052-1602633600-1602806399@softwarehamilton.com
SUMMARY:FHIR North
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s FHIR Conference. Virtually.\nOctober 14\, 2020 – October 15\, 2020\nFHIR North is more than just a developer’s conference: our sessions can help build understanding and knowledge for anyone in your organization that wants to understand how this standard can improve patient care and the clinical experience. \nAt this year’s FHIR North\, we will be exploring FHIR Without Borders: Accelerating Change During a Global Pandemic\, with sessions focused on Public Health\, Virtual Care\, FHIR as a Data Platform\, and Scaling Up.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout FHIR North \nEstablished in 2014 by Mohawk MEDIC\, Gevity\, Smile CDR and Canada Health Infoway\, FHIR North is the only Canadian conference focused on building awareness\, knowledge and experience around HL7® FHIR healthcare interoperability standards in Canada. \nFHIR North is more than just a developer’s conference: our sessions can help build understanding and knowledge for anyone in your organization that wants to understand how this standard can improve patient care and the clinical experience.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/fhir-north-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="IDEAWORKS at Mohawk College":MAILTO:ideaworks@mohawkcollege.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
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SUMMARY:Hamilton Ontario WordPress Meetup : Keep The Host(ing) Alive!
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’re talking hosting! We’ve invited people from all over to tell us about their hosting and have our members ask questions of them. \nSome of the questions we might ask:\n1. What is hosting?\n2. What is shared hosting?\n3. What is managed hosting?\n4. What is the difference?\n5. What considerations should I be making in picking a host?\n6. Which type of hosting is right for me?\n7. Should I do it myself or have someone do it for me? \nIf you have questions\, please post them here. \nWe’ll post our guest speakers soon. Let us know if you’d like to be one of our speakers\, either for this session or future meetups! \nOur Speakers (so far): \nAndy McIlwain leads community programs for GoDaddy Pro and Resellers. Prior to joining GoDaddy\, Andy hopped between in-house\, agency and freelance web developer roles. On the side\, he’s organized local WordPress meetups for 10+ years. You can find him on Twitter\, @andymci. \nAl Davis (@adavis3105) is a veteran of the web hosting business\, having spent over 20 years in the industry. Over that period\, he had held many roles for various companies starting out as tech support and moving his way up to Product Manager for national telcos and international white label hosting providers. Al’s also a WordPress veteran\, who started using WordPress very early on in its existence. He’s helped organize local WordCamps\, in addition to speaking at WordCamps in both in Canada and the US. Currently\, he’s part of the Kinsta managed WordPress hosting team.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/hamilton-ontario-wordpress-meetup-keep-the-hosting-alive/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20200927T133432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200927T133432Z
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SUMMARY:Electronics Hamilton Meetup : Show us your Home Lab
DESCRIPTION:Howdy folks. Its the first meetup back after the break. Plan is to do an online meetup\, chat about electronics and for the first time have the opportunity to show us your home lab. see you soon!
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/electronics-hamilton-meetup-show-us-your-home-lab/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201005
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20200927T133441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200927T133441Z
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SUMMARY:HACK THE NU HACKATHON 2020 BY NUVO
DESCRIPTION:HACK THE NU IS BACK!\nBuilding on last year’s successful event and hosted by NUVO Network\, we invite students\, designers\, mentors\, interns\, sponsors\, entrepreneurs\, and innovators everywhere to join us at HACK The NU on October 3-4. \nHACK The NU is a 36 hour weekend event that brings creative minds from various backgrounds together to solve a common problem. This year’s theme will focus on entrepreneurship\, technology and leadership. Participants will work in teams to create solutions to problems that our local business partners are experiencing or looking to solve. \nOur goal is to foster creativity\, innovation and solutions-based thinking while helping to build the next generation of entrepreneurs. We will provide participants with a fun and productive learning environment so they can revel in their abilities and tackle real world problems.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/hack-the-nu-hackathon-2020-by-nuvo/
LOCATION:NUVO Network\, 1295 N Service Rd\, Burlington\, ON\, L7P 3A7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="NUVO Network":MAILTO:hackthenu@nuvonetwork.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20201003T133228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201003T133228Z
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SUMMARY:NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2020 - Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:Hello\, Space Apps community!\nSpace Apps 2020 will be coming to you on October 2-4. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of our global community’s health and safety\, this year’s hackathon will be an all-virtual event. In other words\, all local events will be moved online. Our theme for this year’s event — “Take Action” — is a critical reminder that you can make a difference\, even from the comfort and safety of home. \nFor this year’s hackathon\, we’d like to welcome our space agency partners: CSA\, CNES\, JAXA\, and ESA. Like NASA\, they will be providing data and resources\, subject-matter experts\, and more! \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS\nAs you begin your Space Apps journey\, we encourage you to keep the following information in mind. For comprehensive guides\, please consult the Space Apps Challenge 2020 Participant FAQ  (Frequently Asked Questions). Other guides (on the chat platform\, on team formation\, on project submission\, and on judging and awards) will be posted as the hackathon draws closer. All guides can be found on the Space Apps resources page and on your user dashboard under “Materials”. \nLearn more! Do you want to know more about the challenges\, chat rooms\, project submission\, and awards and other important information? Please consult the Participant FAQ and other guides on the Space Apps resources page and on your user dashboard. \nThank you! We’re looking forward to a fun-filled Space Apps weekend!
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/nasa-international-space-apps-challenge-2020-hamilton/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200925
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20200504T151036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200504T151036Z
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SUMMARY:LiONS LAIR PITCH MADNESS
DESCRIPTION:Do you dare enter the lair?\n \nLiONS LAIR celebrates it’s 10th anniversary as Hamilton’s leading pitch competition that brings together innovation and entrepreneurship. This year’s competition will take place as a virtual\, bracket-style tournament across four exciting days in September.\nAPPLY TO PITCH!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFINALISTS\nThe competition gives 16 up-and-coming entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business to a panel of Hamilton’s top business experts. \n\n\n\n\n\nPRIZES\nThe cohort of 16 companies receive training and coaching\, all in preparation to pitch and compete head-head for their chance to win big prizes. \n\n\n\n\n\nLiONS LAIR MADNESS\nThe 2020 LiONS LAIR pitch competition will be delivered as a virtual\, bracket-style tournament where the finalists will pitch and compete in head-to-head showdowns.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/lions-lair-pitch-madness/
LOCATION:McMaster Innovation Park\, 175 Longwood Road South\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8P 0A1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200903T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20200828T122357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T122357Z
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SUMMARY:#a11yHAM - Digital Accessibility & the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, September 3\, 2020\, at 7:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)\, for a conversation with Julie Dring\, Executive Director of Hamilton Artists Inc. and Shelley Falconer\, President and CEO of the Art Gallery of Hamilton. The event will be moderated by Christina Babcock. \nThey will share information about how their galleries support digital accessibility and inclusive design\, the programs that they offer\, and their efforts to ensure that the collections can be enjoyed by everyone. \nHamilton Artists Inc. (The Inc.)\, is a non-profit artist-run centre that’s been operating in Hamilton for 45 years. The Inc. aims to be an inclusive\, all-welcoming\, and free space for contemporary visual artists to explore\, experiment\, take-risks\, exhibit and develop their artistic practice. The Inc. is aware of how institutional barriers have historically prevented marginalized persons\, such as people with disabilities\, from accessing artistic spaces. The staff and Board are dedicated to breaking down these barriers to create a more equitable and accessible environment. \nThe Art Gallery of Hamilton recognizes the diversity of people’s abilities and needs. They strive to make their collections\, exhibitions\, programs\, and services accessible to all. They are committed to working in partnership with staff\, volunteers\, and the community to identify\, prevent\, and remove barriers to participation. \nOur event will be moderated by Christina Babcock. Christina is a 2019 graduate of the Accessible Media Production program and now writes scripts for described video. As a member of Surprise!Hamilton\, she has done installations on the Lower Escarpment Rail Trail\, at Carter Park\, and on the Pipeline Trail. All three of these locations are accessible\, and she tries to remember to include the active Accessible Icon on promotional material.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/a11yham-digital-accessibility-the-arts/
LOCATION:Zoom (Online)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20200809T182521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200809T182521Z
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SUMMARY:SEO for Blogging 101
DESCRIPTION:How to choose the right topics for your blog\, write them in a way that readers will love and optimize them so they’ll be found in Google.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/seo-for-blogging-101/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200730T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20200721T163339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T163339Z
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SUMMARY:#a11yHAM - CapScribe 2.0: Making Video Accessible
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, July 30\, 2020\, at 7:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) as we explore the challenges and benefits of ensuring that video is fully accessible. \nThe CapScribe 2.0 team will also demo an early beta version of the new tool that they’ll be making available to Canadian academic institutions. \n• We will be discussing the importance of media accessibility: making your videos accessible to a larger audience\n• The CapScribe 2.0 (CS2) team – partnerships of the project with Mohawk’s Accessible Media Production Program\, and Inclusive Media Design (IMD)\n• The role of the Broadcasting Accessibility Fund (BAF)\n• The need for accessible/inclusive media in educational institutions and institutions taking on their own captioning\n• Challenges regarding automated speech\, affordability\, etc.\n• Walk-through of steps in making a captioned video and the captioning process \nTime will be set aside for questions and answers with the team.\nModerator:\nAndrea Jelic\, Curriculum Development for CS2\, Accessible Media Production Graduate\, Mohawk College\nPanelists:\nRob Harvie\, Director and Founder at Inclusive Media and Design\nCharles Silverman\, Co-Founder and Lead Developer on the CapScribe 2.0 Project\nColin Taylor\, CS2 Student Programmer\, Mohawk Graduate\nAntonio Gamba-Bari\, CS2 Programming Lead \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://mohawkcollege.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkf-ygrz8iEtbL8RthWAc1nXLzId8ZE80j \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nA HUGE thank you to our sponsor AbleDocs for sponsoring our #a11yHAM meetups! \n#a11yHAM events are free and open to anyone interested in discussing digital accessibility and inclusion. This Zoom event will include a live transcript created by Otter.ai Teams – a link will be provided during the webinar. \nThank you in advance for your support of this physical distancing meetup!
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/a11yham-capscribe-2-0-making-video-accessible/
LOCATION:Zoom (Online)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20200726T153637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200726T153637Z
UID:22987-1595750400-1595782800@softwarehamilton.com
SUMMARY:FHIR North
DESCRIPTION:FHIR Without Borders:\nAccelerating Change During a Global Pandemic \nSave the date- registration is opening on August 4\, 2020 \n  \nAbout FHIR North \nEstablished in 2014 by Mohawk MEDIC\, Gevity\, Smile CDR and Canada Health Infoway\, FHIR North is the only Canadian conference focused on building awareness\, knowledge and experience around HL7® FHIR healthcare interoperability standards in Canada. \nFHIR North is more than just a developer’s conference: our sessions can help build understanding and knowledge for anyone in your organization that wants to understand how this standard can improve patient care and the clinical experience. \n  \nInvestment\nAs the only FHIR-focused conference in Canada\, attending FHIR North is an investment in improving healthcare delivery across the country. We’re proud to keep FHIR North affordable\, so more members of your team can attend.
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/fhir-north/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="IDEAWORKS at Mohawk College":MAILTO:ideaworks@mohawkcollege.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200722
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20200721T163346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T163346Z
UID:22981-1595203200-1595375999@softwarehamilton.com
SUMMARY:e-Health 2020 Virtual PopUp
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the first-ever e-Health Virtual PopUp! \nThe industry leaders presenting at the e-Health Virtual PopUp bring together public and private sectors from jurisdictions across Canada. Join us online to benefit from their shared insights on the digital health topics that matter to you. See the program-at-a-glance. \nIn a time of distancing\, making the extra effort to get together strengthens the digital health community and the professionals who work in it. Join us online for the inspiration\, networking\, and learning opportunities e-Health always offers. See who attends e-Health. \nIt’s e-Health’s 20th Anniversary! Let’s virtually celebrate 20 years of digital health professionals getting together to share ideas\, challenges\, and plans on improving the health of Canadians through technology\, data\, and innovation. Learn how a Virtual PopUp works. \nRegistration Options\n\nDigital Health Canada Member $75.00\nNon-Member: $95.00\n10-Pack: $700.00\n25-Pack: $1\,700.00\n50-Pack: $3\,000.00\nStudent Rate: sold out!\nPatient Partner Scholarship: Please contact patients@e-healthconference.com to apply\n\n 
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/e-health-2020-virtual-popup/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20200721T163353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T163353Z
UID:22936-1594234800-1594242000@softwarehamilton.com
SUMMARY:Hamilton Ontario WordPress Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBD\nWe are currently polling for topics in our Slack team and looking for suggestions. Feel free to chime in! http://wpslack.ca
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/hamilton-ontario-wordpress-meetup/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T072623
CREATED:20200621T200917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T200917Z
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SUMMARY:#a11yHAM - The A-Team: Digital Accessibility Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, June 25\, 2020\, at 7:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)\, for a discussion with members of a digital accessibility team as they chat about:\n– Their varying backgrounds and roles in accessibility training\, auditing\, web accessibility\, and PDF accessibility\n– Their backgrounds before accessibility and what brought them to work in accessibility\n– What they do in their roles and what a typical workday looks like\n– Hopes and predictions for the future of digital accessibility\n– Advice for individuals and organizations new to accessibility \nTime will be set aside for questions and answers with our panel:\nModerator: Bert Floyd\, Senior IT Manager\, Assistive Technologies at TD\nPanelists:\nLaura Arduini\, Senior Manager\, Digital Accessibility at CIBC\nSusan Till\, Accessibility Frameworks and Strategy Lead at CIBC\nJohn McNabb\, Accessibility Consultant\, Online Banking at CIBC\nLisa Syms\, PDF Accessibility Consultant at CIBC\nMartin Courcelles\, Accessibility Auditor at CIBC \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://mohawkcollege.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrd-moqz8sE9cvOxDWI0qrSGtlPp3doopB \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nA HUGE thank you to our sponsor AbleDocs for sponsoring our #a11yHAM meetups! \n#a11yHAM events are free and open to anyone interested in discussing digital accessibility and inclusion. This Zoom event will include a live transcript created by Otter.ai Teams – a link will be provided during the webinar. \nThank you in advance for your support of this physical distancing meetup!
URL:https://softwarehamilton.com/calendar/a11yham-the-a-team-digital-accessibility-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom (Online)
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