ShiftKey Labs

Games Social with WITS
2025-09-05 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Note: This event is for Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science students only
Take a break, meet new friends, and join the Women in Tech Society (WITS) for an afternoon of games and good vibes! From board games to card games, this social is all about relaxing, laughing, and connecting with fellow students in a fun, low-pressure environment.
📅 Date: September 5th
⏰ Time: 1pm-4pm
📌 Location: The Atrium
💰 Cost: FREE!

ShiftKey Showdown
2025-09-05 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
📅 Date: September 5th
⏰ Time: 1:00pm-6:00pm
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building 134/143
💰 Cost: FREE!

CODEChella Day 6
2025-09-06 | Dalhousie University
Note: This event is for Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science students only
CSS Geek BBQ

About the session: There’s no better way to wrap up CODEchella 2025 than the Geek BBQ, hosted by the Computer Science Society. This is the place to be—a chance to celebrate everything you’ve experienced during CODEchella, enjoy some great food, and spend time with the people who’ll be part of your journey ahead.Whether you’re reconnecting with new friends or making a few more before the week’s out, the energy, community, and atmosphere at the Geek BBQ make it a can’t-miss event. Come ready to relax, reflect, and end the week on a high note.
Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 6:00PM
Location: Meet in the lobby of the Goldberg Computer Science Building

Find out more here

Prompt Engineering for Classrooms
2025-09-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Learn how to effectively use AI in your studies with Vansh Sood from ShiftKey Labs. We’ll cover the basics of prompting, explore the latest AI tools for education, and share insider tips to get better results from AI. Whether you’re a student or new to AI, discover practical ways to make AI work smarter for you. Perfect for anyone curious about using AI to accelerate learning!

📅 Date: September 8th
⏰ Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building 134
💰 Cost: FREE!

Register now: https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events

Capture The Flag (CTF) Cyber Security for Beginners
2025-09-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Note: This event is for Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science students only
Beginner friendly event where we will solve together some hacking challenges and introduce the students to the world of Capture The Flag events! Students who are interested in cybersecurity can come visit us and try out some easy challenges!
📅 Date: September 15th
⏰ Time: 6:30pm
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 211
💰 Cost: FREE!

LinkedIn Glow-Up – How to Create an Effective LinkedIn Account
2025-09-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Come to LinkedIn Glow-Up: How to Create an Effective LinkedIn Account!
Join Kewoba Carter, ShiftKey Labs Industry Engagement & Career Development Manager, to explore how your LinkedIn profile can become a useful tool to gain experience within the tech industry.
Why YOU should come
🤝 Learn how the Tech Industry uses LinkedIn to recruit candidates
🤝 Learn tips and strategies to build and improve your LinkedIn profile
🤝 Learn how to effectively use LinkedIn for professional networking
🤝 Update your LinkedIn before the Here We Code: Tech Industry Fair to easily connect with industry professionals
Sign up now: https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events

📅 Date: September 9th
⏰ Time: 4:00PM- 5:30PM
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 430
💰 Cost: FREE!

ShiftKey Academy UP: Agentic AI (1/4)
2025-09-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
The Agentic AI Course by ShiftKey Academy UP, led by Eduard Kakosyan and Huy Huynh, is your introduction to effectively using artificial intelligence. Tailored for people from all backgrounds, this course introduces foundational concepts such as LLMs, prompting, and building custom workflows. After which we will dive deep into agents, which models to use, what tools to integrate and much more.
You’ll get hands-on experience with popular tools like n8n, Lovable, Perplexity, Cursor, Clay, and learn how to deploy your own AI agents—all while gaining the skills to apply AI to your projects, market research, and your upcoming job search.
No AI or coding experience? No problem, this course is open to participants from all disciplines. No pre-requisites are required to join, even if you don’t know what AI is.
Thank you to Cognizant for supporting the ShiftKey Academy UP program, making these courses possible.
Registration is now open: https://main.d19nes5tbeksbp.amplifyapp.com/
📅 Dates: September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 29th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 127
💰 Cost: FREE!

Peer2Peer Mixer
2025-09-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Building connections is one of the most valuable skills you’ll take from university into your career. This stress-free mixer is your chance to meet new peers, practice making connections in a professional setting, and discover the resources that will support you throughout your CS journey.
You’ll learn the key steps to making stand-out connections and holding meaningful conversations. Apply what you’ve learned while meeting fellow faculty members!
Why come?

Build confidence in professional networking skills
Meet classmates, mentors, and professors in a relaxed setting
Leave with practical tips to use at career fairs, hackathons, and beyond

📅 Date: September 10th
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building
💰 Cost: Goldberg Computer Science Building 134/143

WiTS Lounge
2025-09-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Note: This event is for Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science students only
Interested in learning the basics of terminal? Or are you taking CSCI 1120 for the first time? This is a great intro workshop to take for anyone who’s interested in using the command line!
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Join us as Sami Yakan leads you through making use of the proper shell tools, using basic commands and everyday shortcuts!
📅 Date: September 10th
⏰ Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 430

This event is drop-in, so no registration needed!

LinkedIn Photo Booth (Computer Science Students Only)
2025-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Dalhousie Student Union Building, 6136 University Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
Note: This event is for Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science students only

Get a professional photo to use for your LinkedIn profile and other professional networking needs
Meet career advisors in the Career Services department
Update your LinkedIn photo before the Tech Industry Fair

👥 Audience: Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science Students ONLY
📅 Date: September 11th
⏰ Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
📌 Location: Bissett Student Success Centre  on the 4th floor Student Union Building
💰 Cost: FREE!

Resume Reviews
2025-09-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Get tips and edits on your resume from the folks in the co-op office and career development. Open to everyone in any faculty at Dal (drop-in style; first-come-first-served).
📅 Date: September 11th
⏰ Time: 1:00PM- 3:00PM
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building, Room 134
💰 Cost: FREE!

Get to Know DMLS with the Dal Machine Learning Society
2025-09-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Note: This event is for Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science students only
A casual session to introduce the Dalhousie Machine Learning Society, share what we do, and connect with students interested in machine learning and AI.

📅 Date: September 11th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building 134

Dal WiTS: Meet Risser
2025-09-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Note: This event is for Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science students only
Meet Risser, a kind dog who loves meeting people. Risser is a therapy dog who works with the Student Health Promotion and will be joining us THIS Friday from 1-2pm at the Goldberg Atrium. Stop by to meet our four legged friend🐾
Date📆: September 12th, 2025
Time⏰: 1-2 pm
Location📍: Atrium, Goldberg Computer Science Building

How to Network and Get a Co-Op Workshop
2025-09-16 16:00 - 17:30 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Benefits of attending:

Prepare for Tech Fair
Learn how to find and apply for co-op opportunities
Learn how to network with industry representatives and other tech workers.
Discover how to approach companies and find out about their co-op opportunities.

📅 Date: September 16th
⏰ Time: 4pm-5:30pm
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 430
💰 Cost: FREE!

ShiftKey Academy UP: Agentic AI (2/4)
2025-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada

LinkedIn Photo Booth (Computer Science Students Only)
2025-09-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Dalhousie Student Union Building, 6136 University Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
Note: This event is for Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science students only

Get a professional photo to use for your LinkedIn profile and other professional networking needs
Meet career advisors in the Career Services department
Update your LinkedIn photo before the Tech Industry Fair

👥 Audience: Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science Students ONLY
📅 Date: September 17th
⏰ Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
📌 Location: Bissett Student Success Centre  on the 4th floor Student Union Building
💰 Cost: FREE!

Dal WiTS: Annual General Meeting
2025-09-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Note: This event is for Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science students only
Kick off the year with the Women in Tech Society’s AGM! Meet new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, and learn more about upcoming events and opportunities with WITS. Food, good vibes, and community guaranteed.
📅 Date: September 17th
⏰ Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 430
💰 Cost: FREE!

Let’s Talk About AI with the Dal Machine Learning Society
2025-09-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Note: This event is for Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science students only
An open discussion on new trends in machine learning and AI, students can share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn about the latest developments in the field.
📅 Date: September 18th
⏰ Time: 4:00PM-5:00PM
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building 134

Dal Innovation Week: Tech Startup Showcase
2025-09-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Volta, 1800 Argyle St Unit 801, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3N8, Canada
Dal Innovation Week 2025 is coming soon! 🐯 🚀 👏
In partnership with Dalhousie University, Dal Innovates is back with even more innovation, inspiration, and opportunities this Fall—all right here on campus. Whether you’re exploring entrepreneurship, learning new skills, or connecting with industry leaders, #DIW2025 has something for everyone! From pitch competitions and hackathons to lab tours and demos, there’s a chance for you to get involved and ignite your creativity.
We’re thrilled to partner with Dal Innovates this Fall in support of innovation. On September 18th from 4pm-6pm, ShiftKey and Volta are bringing together the startup community for an evening of insights and connection at Volta’s headquarters in Halifax (1800 Argyle St Unit 801, Halifax, NS B3J 3N8). This event is open to anyone curious about the startup space, and we hope to see you there!
Kick off your DIW experience on September 18 with exciting opening events, then continue the momentum from September 19-26 — it’s the perfect way to dive in with energy and enthusiasm!
🔗 Ready to be part of the action? Register now by visiting: www.dalinnovationweek.ca
Let’s make DIW 2025 unforgettable!

Dal Innovation Week: SURGE BrainHACK
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-21 | SURGE Innovation, Room O2660, 1355 Oxford Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
Presented by the SURGE Science Innovation Sandbox in partnership with Dal Innovates
Dive into the future of neurotechnology at SURGE’s annual BrainHack, a weekend-long hackathon where students come together to build innovative Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) projects using OpenBCI systems. Over two intense and inspiring days, you’ll collaborate in teams and compete for the best BCI application. Whether you’re decoding brainwaves, building neurofeedback apps, or inventing new ways for the brain to interact with machines—this is your chance to push the boundaries of human-computer interaction.
Join us at the SURGE Science Innovation Sandbox, located in LSC Room 2660, from September 19 to 21. Stop by to explore exciting opportunities, connect with innovators, and discover how SURGE can support your ideas and projects.
Find out more here

Dal Innovation Week
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-26 | Dalhousie University
Dal Innovation Week 2025 is coming soon! 🐯 🚀 👏
In partnership with Dalhousie University, Dal Innovates is back with even more innovation, inspiration, and opportunities this Fall—all right here on campus. Whether you’re exploring entrepreneurship, learning new skills, or connecting with industry leaders, #DIW2025 has something for everyone! From pitch competitions and hackathons to lab tours and demos, there’s a chance for you to get involved and ignite your creativity.
Kick off your DIW experience on September 18 with exciting opening events, then continue the momentum from September 19-26 — it’s the perfect way to dive in with energy and enthusiasm!
🔗 Ready to be part of the action? Register now by visiting: www.dalinnovationweek.ca
Let’s make DIW 2025 unforgettable!

Here We Code: Tech Industry Fair
2025-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Dalhousie Student Union Building, 6136 University Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science and ShiftKey Labs are thrilled to announce that the Here We Code: Tech Industry Fair is on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025, in the Dalhousie Student Union Building’s McInness Room.
As with the two previous fairs, it will be open to all university and college students studying computer science in Nova Scotia, and we expect to have 1000+ attendees throughout the day.
Join us in connecting YOU to the growing tech sector in Nova Scotia!!!
Sign up now
Who is coming:

Avanade
BDO Canada
BDO Canada LLP
Bell Canada
Butterfield Support Services (Halifax) Ltd
CGI
Cognizant
Dalhousie Work Integrated Learning and Co-operative Education (WIL Co-op)
DeepSense
Eastlink
EfficiencyOne
EY
Global Relay Communications
Halifax Regional Municipality
IBM
J.D. Irving, Limited – JDI IT
Maplewave
Maritime Digital Art and Design Ltd
Master of Business Analytics of SMU
MOBIA Technology Innovations
Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Health – One Person One Record
RBC
Shared Services Canada
ShiftKey Labs
Sobeys Inc.
TEAM Work Cooperative
Trihedral Engineering Limited
Ubisoft

Dal Innovation Week: Open Street Innovation
2025-09-23 10:30 - 13:30 | Dalhousie University
Bringing Dalhousie’s Innovators Together for Collaboration and Impact
Open Innovation Street returns on Tuesday, September 23rd, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., offering a vibrant platform designed to spark ideas, foster partnerships, and accelerate innovation across the Dalhousie community.
This dynamic event brings together over 25 forward-thinking organizations from across Atlantic Canada’s innovation ecosystem. From startups and research hubs to industry collaborators and support networks, you’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with partners through interactive booths and activations located throughout campus.
Whether you’re looking to launch a new venture, explore research collaborations, or simply gain insight into the latest breakthroughs emerging from Dalhousie, Open Innovation Street is your gateway to discovery, connection, and growth. Join us in celebrating the spirit of innovation and charting new paths forward—together.
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
*Registration is not required.
Find out more here

ShiftKey Academy UP: Agentic AI (3/4)
2025-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada

Dal WiTS: Welcome + Ice Cream Social
2025-09-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Note: This event is for Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science students only
Join us for the first of a series of weekly lounges where women, non-binary students and allies can get together and brainstorm, use given prompts to work towards projects/challenges together, learn about useful resources each week to help develop your skills outside of class, or just study/work in a relaxed setting. We will have ice cream!
📅 Date: September 24th
⏰ Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 430
💰 Cost: FREE!

ShiftKey Academy UP: Agentic AI (4/4)
2025-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada

ShiftKey Academy UP: Network Cybersecurity (1/5)
2025-10-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Rowe Management Building, 6100 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
The Network Cybersecurity Course by ShiftKey Academy UP, led by Aman Bhalla is your path to the world of cybersecurity. Designed for students eager to explore the intricacies of network security, this course covers the in-depth topics such as Networking Protocols & Tools, Networking Policies, Intrusion Defence methods along with the benefit of getting experience for building a live project. The course will help you prepare to confidently pursue the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) and the CompTIA Security+ certifications. Expect in-depth theory on networking fundamentals in lectures, experiential learning through projects and preparation for certifications through an assessment. There will also be a guest lecture during the course where participants are encouraged to attend to hear from industry experts.
This course is open to participants from all disciplines and mainly requires prior basic networking knowledge.
Thank you to Cognizant for supporting the ShiftKey Academy UP program, making these courses possible.
Registration is now open: https://main.d19nes5tbeksbp.amplifyapp.com/

📅 Date: October 1st
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📌 Location: Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building Room 1020
💰 Cost: FREE!

ShiftKey and Dal CTF Workshop: Capture the Flag 101
2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
In this workshop we will cover the basic concepts and necessary tools for participating in a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition, a competition where participants hack their way into systems and showcase their cybersecurity skills.

📅 Date: October 2nd
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 143
💰 Cost: FREE!

Register here

AI2Market Launch Date
2025-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
AI2Market is designed to accelerate innovation and drive commercial success through AI adoption in Canada by helping students unlock the full market potential of their ideas.
Open to students from any university or college in Atlantic Canada, AI2Market offers three core programs — Discover, Validate, and Launch — that guide participants from idea generation to market-ready ventures.
Through a unique blend of AI-first engineering, software development, data science, and entrepreneurship training, the program develops the next generation of founders and early employees who will thrive in AI-driven enterprises (AIDEs).

To learn more and apply, please visit the AI2Market website: https://ai2market.webflow.io/
