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SUMMARY:Capture the Flag w. DalCTF!
DESCRIPTION:Join DalCTF for an exciting Capture the Flag cybersecurity competition supported by ShiftKey Labs and Digital Nova Scotia.\n\nCapture the Flag (CTF) competitions are hands-on cybersecurity challenges where participants solve digital puzzles\, uncover hidden vulnerabilities\, and race to capture “flags” hidden across a variety of technical challenges. Expect categories ranging from cryptography and web exploitation to digital forensics\, networking\, and OSINT.\n\nWhether you’re trying a CTF for the first time or looking to sharpen your cybersecurity skills\, this event is a chance to:\n\nLearn through hands-on problem solving\nExplore real-world cybersecurity concepts\nConnect with other students and professionals\nCompete for prizes and leaderboard bragging rights\nDiscover opportunities in cybersecurity and tech\n\nNo prior competition experience required — curiosity and creativity are encouraged.\n\nThis event is hybrid but the prizes depend on whether you’re in person or virtual!\n\nIn-Person Prizes\n\n1st place: $300\n2nd place: $200\n3rd place: $100\n\n\nOnline Prizes\n\n1st place: $200\n2nd place: $100\n3rd place: $50\n\n\n\nSchedule:\nJune 6\, 2026  |  9:00AM – 9:00PM\nJune 7\, 2026  |  9:00AM – 4:00PM\n\nLocation: Mona Campbell\, room 1108 (Hybrid on Discord)\nRegistration: https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/summer-ctf
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
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SUMMARY:Build It! (1/4)
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Build It! a new ShiftKey Academy initiative designed to help you turn ideas into real projects. Have a side project you’ve been meaning to start? Already building something and want support? Not sure what to create yet? Build It! is a low-pressure\, mentor-supported program focused on helping you make progress\, learn by doing\, and build something you’re proud of. \n What you’ll get: \n\n$150 participant support funding for working on your project\nDedicated mentor support from ShiftKey staff and student mentors\nWorkshops on pitching your project\, talking about it in interviews\, and showcasing your work\nA collaborative\, beginner-friendly environment where progress matters more than perfection\n\n Tuesdays\, June 9th–30th \n 6:00–8:00 PM \n Room 1201\, Mona Campbell Building No finish line required — this is about experimenting\, creating\, and learning alongside others. The program wraps up with a showcase event where participants share how far they got\, connect with peers\, and celebrate what they built. \n Whether it’s an app\, game\, AI tool\, website\, hardware idea\, or something completely different — Build It! is your chance to start building. \nRegister here: https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/build-it
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260618T081514
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SUMMARY:Pride STEM Canada Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are 🌈PROUD✨ to help host Canada’s premier conference for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks working\, studying\, and teaching in science\, tech\, engineering\, and math fields! \nPride STEM Canada will bring over 250 delegates from across Canada to Halifax from June 10-13 at Dalhousie University. \nThe conference will feature keynote speakers\, panels\, and workshops on topics including 2SLGBTQIA+ visibility and leadership in #STEM\, navigating research and career pathways\, and creating inclusive spaces within academia and the workplace. \nIt will also include opportunities to engage directly with institutions and organizations from across Canada that are actively seeking to support\, collaborate with\, and recruit emerging STEM talent. \nFor more information and to register\, visit psc-fsc.ca
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/pride-stem-canada-conference
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T081514
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SUMMARY:AI-Powered Workflows: APIs & Orchestration (Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Ready to move beyond one-off AI tools and start building smarter\, connected workflows? \nAttend our AI-Powered Workflows workshop and learn how APIs and orchestration tools can be used to connect systems\, automate multi-step tasks\, and support real-world AI applications. \nMost importantly\, learn how to think beyond individual AI tools and start designing practical workflows that can save time\, improve processes\, and create more useful AI-powered solutions. \nFacilitator: Shrey Monka\, AI Cloud Engineer at Ocean AID \n📅 June 10th\, 2026\n⏰ 6:00-8:00PM\n📍 Virtual \nClick here https://lnkd.in/e8zmhdvv to register today!
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/ai-powered-workflows-apis-orchestration-workshop
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T081514
CREATED:20260518T144555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T134041Z
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SUMMARY:Build It! (2/4)
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Build It! a new ShiftKey Academy initiative designed to help you turn ideas into real projects. Have a side project you’ve been meaning to start? Already building something and want support? Not sure what to create yet? Build It! is a low-pressure\, mentor-supported program focused on helping you make progress\, learn by doing\, and build something you’re proud of. \n What you’ll get: \n\n$150 participant support funding for working on your project\nDedicated mentor support from ShiftKey staff and student mentors\nWorkshops on pitching your project\, talking about it in interviews\, and showcasing your work\nA collaborative\, beginner-friendly environment where progress matters more than perfection\n\n Tuesdays\, June 9th–30th \n 6:00–8:00 PM \n Room 1201\, Mona Campbell Building No finish line required — this is about experimenting\, creating\, and learning alongside others. The program wraps up with a showcase event where participants share how far they got\, connect with peers\, and celebrate what they built. \n Whether it’s an app\, game\, AI tool\, website\, hardware idea\, or something completely different — Build It! is your chance to start building. \nRegister here: https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/build-it-2
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260617T150000
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CREATED:20260520T144938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T115608Z
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SUMMARY:Outside the Model: Data Readiness (Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Before you build with AI\, you need to know what your data can actually do. \nJoin us for a hands-on workshop on Data Readiness\, where you’ll learn how real-world data is collected\, cleaned\, structured\, and labeled for use in AI models. Participants will explore common data challenges and learn what it takes to prepare data for effective AI applications. \nFacilitator: Narges Yarahmadi Gharaei\, PhD Candidate in Computer Science \n📅 June 17th\, 2026\n⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\n📍 Virtual \nRegister today: shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/outside-the-model-data-readiness-workshop
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T081514
CREATED:20260518T144631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T134050Z
UID:104064-1782237600-1782244800@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Build It! (3/4)
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Build It! a new ShiftKey Academy initiative designed to help you turn ideas into real projects. Have a side project you’ve been meaning to start? Already building something and want support? Not sure what to create yet? Build It! is a low-pressure\, mentor-supported program focused on helping you make progress\, learn by doing\, and build something you’re proud of. \n What you’ll get: \n\n$150 participant support funding for working on your project\nDedicated mentor support from ShiftKey staff and student mentors\nWorkshops on pitching your project\, talking about it in interviews\, and showcasing your work\nA collaborative\, beginner-friendly environment where progress matters more than perfection\n\n Tuesdays\, June 9th–30th \n 6:00–8:00 PM \n Room 1201\, Mona Campbell Building No finish line required — this is about experimenting\, creating\, and learning alongside others. The program wraps up with a showcase event where participants share how far they got\, connect with peers\, and celebrate what they built. \n Whether it’s an app\, game\, AI tool\, website\, hardware idea\, or something completely different — Build It! is your chance to start building. \nRegister here: https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/build-it-3
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T081514
CREATED:20260518T144719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T134058Z
UID:104065-1782842400-1782849600@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Build It! (4/4)
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Build It! a new ShiftKey Academy initiative designed to help you turn ideas into real projects. Have a side project you’ve been meaning to start? Already building something and want support? Not sure what to create yet? Build It! is a low-pressure\, mentor-supported program focused on helping you make progress\, learn by doing\, and build something you’re proud of. \n What you’ll get: \n\n$150 participant support funding for working on your project\nDedicated mentor support from ShiftKey staff and student mentors\nWorkshops on pitching your project\, talking about it in interviews\, and showcasing your work\nA collaborative\, beginner-friendly environment where progress matters more than perfection\n\n Tuesdays\, June 9th–30th \n 6:00–8:00 PM \n Room 1201\, Mona Campbell Building No finish line required — this is about experimenting\, creating\, and learning alongside others. The program wraps up with a showcase event where participants share how far they got\, connect with peers\, and celebrate what they built. \n Whether it’s an app\, game\, AI tool\, website\, hardware idea\, or something completely different — Build It! is your chance to start building. \nRegister here: https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/build-it-4
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260708T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260708T200000
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SUMMARY:Product Thinking UI/UEx - ShiftKey Academy Up (1/4)
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how product teams decide what to build and improve? Join this four-part course with Keith Daigle to learn how industry teams evaluate products\, make design decisions\, and validate ideas through experimentation. \n  \nAcross four sessions\, you’ll explore: \n\nDefining product outcomes and measuring success\nUnderstanding and applying core UX principles\nImproving products through structured critique and iteration\nValidating ideas with A/B testing and experiment planning\n\n  \nWhat’s in it for you? \n\nLearn how real product teams evaluate and improve software\nWork hands-on with a prototype throughout all four sessions\nBuild practical product thinking skills and create a mini product spec to showcase\n\n  \nAbout the instructor:\nKeith Daigle is a Senior Product Manager at The Mind Company and has previously worked at Headspace and Microsoft. He has built products used by millions of people across web and mobile and has shipped over 100 A/B experiments. \n  \n📅 Wednesdays\, July 8–29\, 2026\n⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n📍 Room 127\n🎟️ Register now! Click Here 👈
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/product-thinking-ui-uex-shiftkey-academy-up-1-4
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260715T180000
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SUMMARY:Product Thinking UI/UEx - ShiftKey Academy Up (2/4)
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how product teams decide what to build and improve? Join this four-part course with Keith Daigle to learn how industry teams evaluate products\, make design decisions\, and validate ideas through experimentation. \n  \nAcross four sessions\, you’ll explore: \n\nDefining product outcomes and measuring success\nUnderstanding and applying core UX principles\nImproving products through structured critique and iteration\nValidating ideas with A/B testing and experiment planning\n\n  \nWhat’s in it for you? \n\nLearn how real product teams evaluate and improve software\nWork hands-on with a prototype throughout all four sessions\nBuild practical product thinking skills and create a mini product spec to showcase\n\n  \nAbout the instructor:\nKeith Daigle is a Senior Product Manager at The Mind Company and has previously worked at Headspace and Microsoft. He has built products used by millions of people across web and mobile and has shipped over 100 A/B experiments. \n  \n📅 Wednesdays\, July 8–29\, 2026\n⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n📍 Room 127\n🎟️ Register now! Click Here 👈
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/product-thinking-ui-uex-shiftkey-academy-up-2-4
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260722T200000
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UID:104219-1784743200-1784750400@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Product Thinking UI/UEx - ShiftKey Academy Up (3/4)
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how product teams decide what to build and improve? Join this four-part course with Keith Daigle to learn how industry teams evaluate products\, make design decisions\, and validate ideas through experimentation. \n  \nAcross four sessions\, you’ll explore: \n\nDefining product outcomes and measuring success\nUnderstanding and applying core UX principles\nImproving products through structured critique and iteration\nValidating ideas with A/B testing and experiment planning\n\n  \nWhat’s in it for you? \n\nLearn how real product teams evaluate and improve software\nWork hands-on with a prototype throughout all four sessions\nBuild practical product thinking skills and create a mini product spec to showcase\n\n  \nAbout the instructor:\nKeith Daigle is a Senior Product Manager at The Mind Company and has previously worked at Headspace and Microsoft. He has built products used by millions of people across web and mobile and has shipped over 100 A/B experiments. \n  \n📅 Wednesdays\, July 8–29\, 2026\n⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n📍 Room 127\n🎟️ Register now! Click Here 👈
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/product-thinking-ui-uex-shiftkey-academy-up-3-4
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T081514
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T023838Z
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SUMMARY:Product Thinking UI/UEx - ShiftKey Academy Up (4/4)
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how product teams decide what to build and improve? Join this four-part course with Keith Daigle to learn how industry teams evaluate products\, make design decisions\, and validate ideas through experimentation. \n  \nAcross four sessions\, you’ll explore: \n\nDefining product outcomes and measuring success\nUnderstanding and applying core UX principles\nImproving products through structured critique and iteration\nValidating ideas with A/B testing and experiment planning\n\n  \nWhat’s in it for you? \n\nLearn how real product teams evaluate and improve software\nWork hands-on with a prototype throughout all four sessions\nBuild practical product thinking skills and create a mini product spec to showcase\n\n  \nAbout the instructor:\nKeith Daigle is a Senior Product Manager at The Mind Company and has previously worked at Headspace and Microsoft. He has built products used by millions of people across web and mobile and has shipped over 100 A/B experiments. \n  \n📅 Wednesdays\, July 8–29\, 2026\n⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n📍 Room 127\n🎟️ Register now! Click Here 👈
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/product-thinking-ui-uex-shiftkey-academy-up-4-4
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T081514
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SUMMARY:AI Model Evaluation: Measuring What Matters (Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to evaluate the quality\, reliability\, and real-world performance of AI systems. \nMore details coming soon!
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/ai-model-evaluation-measuring-what-matters-workshop
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop
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