ShiftKey Labs

Academy UP: Core Cybersecurity (3/5)
2026-03-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Ready to explore the world of cybersecurity?
Join the Core Cybersecurity Course by ShiftKey Academy UP, led by Aman Bhalla and Kaitlyn Woodworth. This hands-on course introduces key areas like Information Security, Threat Assessments, and Cloud Infrastructure Security—helping you build practical skills to assess risks, safeguard data, and navigate real cybersecurity frameworks.
Open to all disciplines and skill levels—no prior experience required!
Tuesdays in March (March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Goldberg Room 127 (March 10 will be held in Room 143)
Thank you to Cognizant for supporting the ShiftKey Academy UP program and making these opportunities possible.
Registration is now open: https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events

Anti Money Laundering Panel with RBC
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Nova Scotia
Meet with experts in the anti money laundering field and learn about this unique career pathway!

March 5, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Register here! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register

DHS: Hack to the Future
2026-03-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Hack to the Future — Hackathon Hosted by Dalhousie Hacker Society
The 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.
With 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.
Over 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.
Event Details
📅 Date: March 22, 2026
📍 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building
⏰ Time: 9:00AM-5:00PM
Register now: https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register

Academy UP: Core Cybersecurity (4/5)
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada

Industry Showcase: Avanade
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Nova Scotia
Industry Showcase with Avanade
Interested in careers in consulting, technology, and digital transformation? Join us to hear directly from the team at Avanade and explore what it’s like to work at a global professional services company focused on Microsoft technologies.
Benefits of attending:• Learn about Avanade and the work they do• Discover career opportunities within the organization• Gain insight into hiring processes and growth pathways• Network with professionals and recruiters
📅 March 25, 2026⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM📍 Room W305, 3rd floor, Weldon Law Building, 6061 University Avenue, Halifax (in-person only)🎟️ Register here! https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events

ML Model Debugging: Visualization is the Key!
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Nova Scotia
Want to understand why machine learning models fail — and how to fix them? This hands-on session dives into practical ML debugging using visualization-driven techniques.
Learn how to diagnose hidden model failure patterns, interpret learning curves and confusion matrices, analyze ROC performance, and investigate error patterns before changing model architecture. You’ll build a stronger, more systematic approach to developing reliable ML systems.
Led by Sheida Majouni, PhD Candidate in Computer Science at Dalhousie University and AI/ML Lead at DeepSense.
📅 March 26, 2026⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM📍 Room 143💰 FREE

Register here! https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events

Summit for Women in Future Technologies (SWIFT)
2026-03-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
This full-day experience is designed by the women of the Faculty of Computer Science, for the women of the Faculty of Computer Science, and will be packed with inspiring conversations, practical insights, and opportunities to grow within a supportive community.
SWIFT brings together students, alumni, faculty, and industry professionals for a day of engaging workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focused on empowering women and gender-diverse people to thrive in the technology sector. Whether you are exploring career possibilities, building new skills, or looking to connect with others who share your ambitions, SWIFT offers a welcoming space to learn, network, and celebrate the impact of women in technology.
Thanks to the generous support of the Leacross Foundation and ShiftKey Academy, attendance is completely free, and lunch, snacks, and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Join us for a Saturday dedicated to empowerment, inspiration, and community growth — and be part of a movement shaping the future of technology.
Date: March 28, 2026
Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building
Registration: https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register

Academy UP: Core Cybersecurity (5/5)
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada

ShiftKey Academy Up: AI Agents & Chatbots
2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Nova Scotia
Curious about how AI chatbots like ChatGPT actually work—and how organizations are building powerful AI agents to automate real-world tasks?
Join us for AI Agents & Chatbots Course, led by Kavya Bhojani, a 6-week, hands-on course designed for professionals who want to move beyond the hype and understand how modern AI systems really function. You’ll explore everything from how large language models generate responses to how AI agents connect with tools, APIs, and trusted data to deliver reliable results.
This course is hybrid, with both in-person sessions and a fully supported online option—so you can participate in the way that works best for you.
Along the way, you’ll design and build your own simple chatbot or agent workflow, gaining practical experience you can apply right away. Whether you’re looking to automate workflows, improve decision-making, or simply stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field, this course will give you the foundation to get started.
Spots are limited—register now and start building with AI 🚀
Wednesdays (April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and May 6th)
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Hybrid (April 1 and May 6 will be held in Room 143 the rest of the sessions are online)
Register here! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register

ShiftKey Academy Up: AI Agents & Chatbots (2/6)
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Nova Scotia

ShiftKey Academy Up: AI Agents & Chatbots (3/6)
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Nova Scotia

ShiftKey Academy Up: AI Agents & Chatbots (4/6)
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Nova Scotia

ShiftKey Academy Up: AI Agents & Chatbots (5/6)
2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Nova Scotia

ShiftKey Academy Up: AI Agents & Chatbots (6/6)
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Nova Scotia

Coding With Claude - ShiftKey Academy Up (1/4)
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Nova Scotia
Coding With Claude – Staying In The Drivers Seat
Core topics in four bullet points (matching the four classes of the course):

Understand how Claude reads. Read and write functions.
Learn how to creating and edit specific commands
Explore Agents vs an assistant – when to use what?
Gain industry focused insight and best practices

Prerequisites:

Working knowledge of coding in any language
Basic experience coding with AI agents

Course Structure:

Session 1: Claude reads — contexts, it understands your project
Session 2: Claude acts — breaking down the thinking process, words → actions
Session 3: Claude decides — it chains actions together without you directing each step
Session 4: Claude deployments — it operates in a real environment with real constraints/industry level applications

Tuesdays (May 12th, 19th, 26th, & June 2nd)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Room 127
Register here! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register

Coding With Claude - ShiftKey Academy Up (2/4)
2026-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Nova Scotia

Coding With Claude - ShiftKey Academy Up (3/4)
2026-05-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Nova Scotia

Coding With Claude - ShiftKey Academy Up (4/4)
2026-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Nova Scotia
