ShiftKey Lounge: Cloud & Cybersecurity
2024-11-06 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
ShiftKey Lounge is a collaborative project with the Faculty of Computer Science to introduce new students to all the amazing things they can do with a Computer Science education. This informal drop-in session will take place every Wednesday from October 2, 2024 until November 13, 2024.In each of these sessions, you’ll get to meet upper-year students, recent graduates, industry professionals, and advisors to help you get the tools you need to learn more about what you are most passionate about. Learn about important resources and events, what it is like to work in different fields, and ask all your curious questions at ShiftKey Lounge.
Food will be provided at each drop-in session. Registration is not required.
Details for this session:
The theme for the ShiftKey Lounge drop-in session on November 6 from 5:30PM-7:00PM is Cloud & Cybersecurity. To talk all things Cloud & Cybersecurity, we’ve got a great panel of guests lined up.

Coming soon!

Other sessions this term:
November 13 – Entrepreneurship as an International

STEM Connector: Ocean Networking
2024-11-13 15:00 - 19:00 | The PIER, 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Join us on November 13 for an exclusive opportunity to explore careers in the blue economy at The PIER!
This is the perfect opportunity to connect and build relationships with key players in the field. Enjoy refreshments, networking, and an opportunity to meet some of the companies working out of The PIER.
For students, if you are attending the Ocean Industry Crawl, you don’t need to register for this event, your Crawl registration includes the Networking Event.
For PIER members, this is an excellent opportunity to connect with undergraduate and post-graduate students as well as industry professionals and the ecosystem. PIER members will have access to a table during the event to showcase or demo and connect with students.
Whether you’re a post-secondary student eager to chart your career path, an ocean enthusiast looking to deepen your knowledge, or an industry professional looking to engage the brightest academic minds, the Ocean Industry Networking Event is your compass to the future of ocean technology.
This event is brought to you by DeepSense, Shiftkey Labs, COVE, SURGE Innovation, NSCC, The PIER, Port Halifax, OTCNS and BHER
📅 Date: November 13, 2024
⏰ Time: 4:00PM-6:00PM
📌 Location: The Pier
✍ Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ocean-industry-networking-event-tickets-1062078668889?aff=oddtdtcreator

Postponed: ShiftKey Lounge: Entrepreneurship as an International
2024-11-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
November 13 session is postponed! Keep an eye out for the make-up date.
ShiftKey Lounge is a collaborative project with the Faculty of Computer Science to introduce new students to all the amazing things they can do with a Computer Science education. This informal drop-in session will take place every Wednesday from October 2, 2024 until November 13, 2024.In each of these sessions, you’ll get to meet upper-year students, recent graduates, industry professionals, and advisors to help you get the tools you need to learn more about what you are most passionate about. Learn about important resources and events, what it is like to work in different fields, and ask all your curious questions at ShiftKey Lounge.
Food will be provided at each drop-in session. Registration is not required.
Details for this session:
The theme for the ShiftKey Lounge drop-in session on November 13 from 5:30PM-7:00PM is Entrepreneurship as an International. To introduce all the details about being an Entrepreneur as an International, we’ve got a great panel of guests lined up.

Coming soon!

ShiftKey Lounge: Entrepreneurship
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Join us for an insightful panel where Build Founders, alumni, and student freelancers open up about the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with student life. Hear firsthand experiences on juggling the demands of running a business while pursuing a degree, the obstacles they’ve faced, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. This session will give you a real-world look at the ups and downs of balancing school with building something of your own. Whether you’re considering an entrepreneurial path or just curious about the realities of it, this event will leave you inspired and ready to take on the challenge!
📅 Date: March 4th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building, Room 430
💰 Cost: FREE!
Register now: https://linktr.ee/shiftkeylabs

ShiftKey Lounge: Fintech
2025-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Curious about what it’s really like working in the fintech industry? Come hear from senior students who’ve recently stepped into the field! They’ll share their experiences, the skills that matter most in fintech, and tips for breaking into the industry. Whether you’re aiming for a career in fintech or just curious about the journey, this session will give you the insights you need to navigate this fast-growing industry. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from those who are already diving in!

📅 Date: March 18th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building, Room 430
💰 Cost: FREE!
Register now: https://linktr.ee/shiftkeylabs

Alumni Speaks: Andres Collart
2025-03-24 16:00 - 17:30 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
📅 Date: March 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00PM-5:30PM
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building

Dal CTF 2025 Info Session
2025-07-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
📅 Date: July 2nd
⏰ Time: 5:30PM – 7:00 PM
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 127
💰 Cost: FREE!

AI2Market Validate: Info Session
2025-12-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Interested in learning how the AI2Market Validate program can help you test and refine a business idea using AI-guided customer discovery and market research?
Validate is an eight-week, part-time experience focused on exploration: testing assumptions, de-risking ideas, and identifying the strongest path forward. This info session is an opportunity to learn more about the program, understand what to expect, and ask any questions you may have.

Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be shared for registered participants)
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/info-session-ai2market-validate-tickets-1975680562747?aff=oddtdtcreator
