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SUMMARY:Cognizant BrAInstorm Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Cognizant BrAInstorm Challenge brings together students from diverse disciplines to explore how artificial intelligence can drive sustainable change. Over one high-energy weekend\, participants will collaborate to imagine\, design\, and prototype innovative AI solutions that align with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:  \n\nGoal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities \n\n\nGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production \n\n\nGoal 13: Climate Action \n\nThe specific challenge statement will be revealed at the event kick-off — but expect to tackle questions at the intersection of technology\, sustainability\, and community impact.  \n  \nEvent Highlights \n\nWork in teams to develop creative\, AI-driven approaches to real-world sustainability issues. Teams must be between 3-5 participants.  \n\n\nGain guidance and insight from the many Cognizant mentors who will be present. \n\n\nCompete for cash prizes! \n\n\n\n\n1st place: $1500 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2nd place: $1000 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n3rd place: $500 \n\n\n\n\nStrengthen your abilities in AI\, data\, and design thinking while contributing to meaningful global goals. \n\nSchedule\n \nLocation: Goldberg Computer Science Building (6050 University Avenue)  \nRegistration: https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events   \n 
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/cognizant-brainstorm-challenge-2
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hackathon
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SUMMARY:Global Game Jam 2026
DESCRIPTION:Are You Ready to Jam? \nThe Global Game Jam 2026 is here! Dive into a weekend of creativity\, collaboration\, and game-making magic hosted by ShiftKey Labs. \nSign up Here: Global Game Jam 2026 – Halifax\, N.S. Tickets\, Fri\, Jan 30\, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite \n🎯 Build a game from scratch \n🤝 Connect with fellow creators \n💡 Discover new ideas and skills \nThis non-competitive event is perfect for anyone curious about gaming\, whether you’re an artist\, programmer\, or dreamer. \n📅 Jan 30 – Feb 1\, 2026 \n📍 Dalhousie University \nDon’t just play games — create them!
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/global-game-jam-2026
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Hackathon
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SUMMARY:National Canadian Medical Datathon
DESCRIPTION:The National Canadian Medical Datathon is a two-day\, beginner-friendly innovation sprint where students from medicine\, computer science\, engineering\, business\, public health\, and more team up to solve healthcare problems using data. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat happens: \n\nYou’ll work in an interdisciplinary team on a healthcare challenge using a provided dataset.\nApply your skillset (coding\, analytics\, design\, strategy\, research\, communication) to explore the data\, build models/solutions\, and turn findings into something useful.\nMentors support you throughout (approach selection\, troubleshooting\, interpretation\, and presentation).\nYou’ll finish by presenting what you built with a chance to compete against other schools!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy it matters: \n\n\nHealthcare is one of the biggest\, fastest-moving spaces for technology and data— nd it needs people who can build\, evaluate\, and communicate solutions responsibly. This event is designed to help you build confidence in: \n\n\n\nworking with real-world health datasets + constraints\napplying technical methods (analytics/ML) to messy problems\ntranslating results into clear\, decision-ready takeaways\ncollaborating across disciplines (clinical + technical + operational)\n\n\n\nWho should join: \n\n\n\nAny post-secondary student who’s curious about healthcare\, data\, AI/ML\, product\, design\, or innovation\nBeginners welcome (and supported) + experienced folks who want a meaningful problem space\n\n\n\nNo prior health background required. Coding helps\, but it’s not mandatory there are roles for every skillset. \n\n\nSign up here: Registration Form
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/national-canadian-medical-datathon
LOCATION:Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub\, 1625 Grafton St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J0E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hackathon
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SUMMARY:DHS: Hack to the Future
DESCRIPTION:Hack to the Future — Hackathon Hosted by Dalhousie Hacker Society \nThe Dalhousie Hacker Society is excited to host its first-ever hackathon\, bringing together students who are curious about technology\, innovation\, and building things that matter. \nWith support from Digital Nova Scotia and ShiftKey Labs\, this event will give participants the chance to collaborate\, experiment\, and create alongside a community of makers\, developers\, designers\, and problem-solvers. Whether you’re an experienced coder or completely new to hackathons\, this event is designed to be welcoming\, creative\, and hands-on. \nOver the course of this one-day challenge\, participants will form teams\, explore new ideas\, and build projects from scratch with guidance from mentors and industry professionals. \nEvent Details\n📅 Date: March 22\, 2026\n📍 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building\n⏰ Time: 9:00AM-5:00PM \nRegister now: https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register \n 
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/dhs-hack-to-the-future
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
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