ShiftKey Labs

AI and Mental Wellbeing Hackathon
2025-01-17 - 2025-01-19 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Calling all creative minds and problem-solvers! 🚀 ShiftKey Labs presents the ShiftKey GenAI Mental Wellness Hackathon, happening January 17–19, 2025. This three-day event invites students from across Nova Scotia and all faculties to innovate with Generative AI and develop solutions to support mental health. Explore how Generative AI can revolutionize mental health and well-being.
This year’s hackathon focuses on a single, unified stream, blending creativity, coding, and collaboration to design impactful solutions. Whether you’re an experienced coder or simply passionate about mental wellness, there’s a place for you to contribute and make a difference.
📅 Dates: January 17–19, 2025
📍 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building
What’s in store?
✨ Prizes for top-performing teams.
🎮 A chill zone with games and movies for downtime.
🌟 Opportunities to network, collaborate and make a difference.
Sign Up Here: Register Here
FAQ

What is Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI)?

Popular tools such as CHAT GPT, Jasper Chat, Google Bard, etc., are some Gen AI tools. This is a type of AI technology that can produce several types of content.

Who can take part in this hackathon?

This hackathon is open to everyone regardless of their coding skill level and education background.

Participants can choose from the either stream –

Creation of a tool and demonstration (coding stream)
Potential idea presentation and pitch (non-coding stream)

Why should I take part in the hackathon?

Get an opportunity to network with other participants, experienced judges and mentors. Learn industry-based skills, gain valuable experience and show it off on your resume. Great food during the hackathon and amazing prizes valued up to $1000 for the winners.

Schedule
Friday:

Time
Program
Location/Room

18:30
Open Team Formation
Online

Saturday:

Time
Program
Location/Room

09:30
Doors open, Coffee & Tea
Goldberg Atrium

10:00-11:30
Presentation/Kick-off
Room 127

12:30
Hackathon 101
Room 127

13:00-14:00
Work time + QnA
Goldberg

14:00-15:00
Lunch
Goldberg Atrium

15:00-18:30
Work time + QnA
Goldberg

18:30
Submit Round 1
Online

19:00-20:00
Dinner
Goldberg Atrium

20:00-21:00
Work time
Goldberg

21:00-22:30
Entertainment
Multiple Rooms

– Board Games
Room 134

– Movies
Room 127

– Video Games
Room 143

Sunday:

Time
Program
Location/Room

09:00
Breakfast – Coffee, Tea
Atrium

09:30-13:00
Work time
Goldberg

13:00
Lunch
Atrium

13:30- 15:30
Work time
Goldberg

15:30
Final Submission Due
Online

16:00
Presentations
Room 127: CIBC Auditorium

17:30
Judging & Awards
Room 127: CIBC Auditorium

Don’t miss your chance to innovate for mental wellness! Mark your calendars, gather your team, and join us in shaping the future of mental wellness through Generative AI!
