How to Network at the Tech Industry Fair
2026-09-22 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Halifax) | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Heading to the Tech Industry Fair on Sept 23? Get ready to make the most of it with this practical session on networking with industry professionals.
Learn how to confidently approach company representatives, start conversations, ask the right questions, and find out about co-op opportunities. You’ll leave with strategies to help you feel prepared and make meaningful connections at the Tech Industry Fair.
📅 Tuesday, September 22
🕓 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 Location: TBD
Register now! shiftkeylabs.ca/register

Quantum Computing Workshop with IBM
2026-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Nova Scotia
What if the computers of tomorrow don’t work like the computers we use today?
Join ShiftKey Academy on Tuesday, September 22 from 6–8 PM for an exciting introduction to Quantum Computing with a speaker from IBM.
Quantum computing is one of the most fascinating areas of emerging technology, with the potential to transform how we approach complex problems in fields ranging from cybersecurity and medicine to optimization and artificial intelligence.
In this session, Sean will break down the fundamentals of quantum computing, explore what makes quantum computers different from traditional computers, and give us a look at where this technology is heading.
Whether you’re already interested in quantum computing or simply curious about one of the technologies that could shape the future of computing, this is a great opportunity to learn directly from someone working in the industry.
📅 Tuesday, September 22
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
🎤 Guest Presenter: Sean Wagner, IBM
Register here: shiftkeylabs.ca/register

Tech Industry Fair
2026-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Nova Scotia
Connect with Nova Scotia’s tech ecosystem at the Tech Industry Fair. Meet employers, educational institutions, and community organizations on campus and discover the opportunities, resources, and connections available to help you build your career in tech.
Meet with employers looking for emerging tech talent, learn about opportunities directly from Nova Scotian tech companies, and discover entrepreneurship and startup supports available to post-secondary students.
📅 Wednesday, September 23
🕙 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Atrium, Goldberg Computer Science Building
Register now! shiftkeylabs.ca/register

Behind the Role - Cybersecurity (3/4)
2026-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
🔐 Cybersecurity | Career exploration | Hands-on workshops
📅 Wednesdays in September | 6-8PM | Goldberg Computer Science 134

What does a cybersecurity professional actually do all day?
This September, ShiftKey is going Behind the Role.
Join us for a four-week series exploring the people and careers behind cybersecurity. Each week, a different professional will take you behind the scenes of their role—sharing who they are, what they do, what their day-to-day looks like, and how they got there.
Then we’ll put the conversation into practice. Each session includes a hands-on workshop focused on a practical skill that our guest identifies as important to their work. It’s more than a career talk. It’s a chance to meet professionals, explore career paths, ask questions, and build real-world skills.
Whether you’re considering a career in cybersecurity or just curious about what happens behind the job title, there’s something for you.
For the third session on September 23rd, we’ll be hearing from Kevin Wilson, Senior Director, Cyber & Risk at Calian Information Systems.
Come see what’s Behind the Role.
Register now and join ShiftKey this September! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register

Behind the Role - Cybersecurity (4/4)
2026-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
🔐 Cybersecurity | Career exploration | Hands-on workshops
📅 Wednesdays in September | 6-8PM | Goldberg Computer Science 134

What does a cybersecurity professional actually do all day?
This September, ShiftKey is going Behind the Role.
Join us for a four-week series exploring the people and careers behind cybersecurity. Each week, a different professional will take you behind the scenes of their role—sharing who they are, what they do, what their day-to-day looks like, and how they got there.
Then we’ll put the conversation into practice. Each session includes a hands-on workshop focused on a practical skill that our guest identifies as important to their work. It’s more than a career talk. It’s a chance to meet professionals, explore career paths, ask questions, and build real-world skills.
Whether you’re considering a career in cybersecurity or just curious about what happens behind the job title, there’s something for you.
For the final session on September 30th, we’ll be hearing from Bryan Beard, Lead Penetration Tester at IMP Group International.
Come see what’s Behind the Role.
Register now and join ShiftKey this September! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register

Mission Accepted Space Hackathon
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | Goldberg Computer Science Building, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1W5, Canada
Details & registration coming soon!

Dal Innovation Week
2026-10-05 - 2026-10-09 | Nova Scotia
Dal Innovation Week is returning this October, and we’re gearing up for another week of exciting events! After the tremendous success of last year’s events, which attracted over 1,500 students, faculty, and business leaders, we’re thrilled to bring even more innovation-focused activities to campus.
For more information and a full list of events, visit the Dal Innovates website: https://dalinnovates.ca/innovation-week/

AI2Market Demo Day
2026-10-06 12:00 - 15:30 | Nova Scotia
Join us on October 6 for an inside look at the top student-led innovations coming out of Atlantic Canada’s start-up ecosystem.

Get ready to witness the culmination of innovation and entrepreneurship at Dal Demo Day!
On Tuesday, October 6th, at the Joseph Strug Concert Hall, you are invited to see the incredible journeys of entrepreneurs who completed the Launch 2026 Summer Accelerator Program and the ideaHUB teams who have spent the last 10 months refining prototypes and building physical products.
Through months of dedication, from conception to execution, these teams have relentlessly honed their ideas, shaped their companies, and achieved remarkable milestones. Now, they’re ready to pitch their startup ventures to a live audience.
Come and cheer for these student-led ventures. Celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship, creativity, and the transformative power of bold ideas with us. Don’t miss out on this exciting event where innovation takes center stage!
Agenda
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Demo Expo featuring the Emera ideaHUB’s BUILD and BRIDGE teams
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Live Pitches from Launch Entrepreneurial Teams
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Networking

Get your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dal-demo-day-2026-tickets-1994237235254?aff=oddtdtcreator&_ga=2.86300504.1112886894.1787685645-1242459282.1772742774
