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SUMMARY:ShiftKey Academy Up: AI Agents & Chatbots (2/6)
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how AI chatbots like ChatGPT actually work—and how organizations are building powerful AI agents to automate real-world tasks? \nJoin 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. \nThis 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. \nAlong 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. \nSpots are limited—register now and start building with AI 🚀 \n Wednesdays (April 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, 29th\, and May 6th)\n 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\n Hybrid (April 1 and May 6 will be held in Room 143 the rest of the sessions are online) \nRegister here! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/shiftkey-academy-up-ai-agents-chatbots-2-6
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SUMMARY:ShiftKey Academy Up: AI Agents & Chatbots (3/6)
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how AI chatbots like ChatGPT actually work—and how organizations are building powerful AI agents to automate real-world tasks? \nJoin 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. \nThis 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. \nAlong 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. \nSpots are limited—register now and start building with AI 🚀 \n Wednesdays (April 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, 29th\, and May 6th)\n 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\n Hybrid (April 1 and May 6 will be held in Room 143 the rest of the sessions are online) \nRegister here! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/shiftkey-academy-up-ai-agents-chatbots-3-6
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SUMMARY:ShiftKey Academy Up: AI Agents & Chatbots (4/6)
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how AI chatbots like ChatGPT actually work—and how organizations are building powerful AI agents to automate real-world tasks? \nJoin 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. \nThis 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. \nAlong 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. \nSpots are limited—register now and start building with AI 🚀 \n Wednesdays (April 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, 29th\, and May 6th)\n 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\n Hybrid (April 1 and May 6 will be held in Room 143 the rest of the sessions are online) \nRegister here! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/shiftkey-academy-up-ai-agents-chatbots-4-6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260429T193000
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SUMMARY:ShiftKey Academy Up: AI Agents & Chatbots (5/6)
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how AI chatbots like ChatGPT actually work—and how organizations are building powerful AI agents to automate real-world tasks? \nJoin 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. \nThis 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. \nAlong 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. \nSpots are limited—register now and start building with AI 🚀 \n Wednesdays (April 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, 29th\, and May 6th)\n 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\n Hybrid (April 1 and May 6 will be held in Room 143 the rest of the sessions are online) \nRegister here! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/shiftkey-academy-up-ai-agents-chatbots-5-6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T061217
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SUMMARY:ShiftKey Academy Up: AI Agents & Chatbots (6/6)
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how AI chatbots like ChatGPT actually work—and how organizations are building powerful AI agents to automate real-world tasks? \nJoin 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. \nThis 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. \nAlong 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. \nSpots are limited—register now and start building with AI 🚀 \n Wednesdays (April 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, 29th\, and May 6th)\n 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\n Hybrid (April 1 and May 6 will be held in Room 143 the rest of the sessions are online) \nRegister here! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/shiftkey-academy-up-ai-agents-chatbots-6-6
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SUMMARY:Coding With Claude - ShiftKey Academy Up (1/4)
DESCRIPTION:Coding With Claude – Staying In The Drivers Seat\nCore topics in four bullet points (matching the four classes of the course): \n\nUnderstand how Claude reads. Read and write functions.\nLearn how to creating and edit specific commands\nExplore Agents vs an assistant – when to use what?\nGain industry focused insight and best practices\n\nPrerequisites: \n\nWorking knowledge of coding in any language\nBasic experience coding with AI agents\n\nCourse Structure: \n\nSession 1: Claude reads — contexts\, it understands your project\nSession 2: Claude acts — breaking down the thinking process\, words → actions\nSession 3: Claude decides — it chains actions together without you directing each step\nSession 4: Claude deployments — it operates in a real environment with real constraints/industry level applications\n\n \n \n Tuesdays (May 12th\, 19th\, 28th\, & June 2nd)\n 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n Room 127 \nRegister here! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/coding-with-claude-shiftkey-academy-up-1-5
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T061217
CREATED:20260507T012832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T012832Z
UID:104048-1778774400-1778778000@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Ideation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Attend our upcoming Ideation Workshop and gain the skills to generate ideas for your personal projects\, learn to apply structured ideation frameworks and generate high-volume ideas.\nMost important of all\, learn how to analyze everyday systems with a critical lens to identify “invisible” problems that others miss. \n📅 May 14th\n⏰ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n📍 Room 1170\, McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building \n\nRegister here! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/ideation-workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T061217
CREATED:20260430T202653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T202653Z
UID:104043-1778929200-1778947200@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Consulting 101 with Cognizant
DESCRIPTION:Led by Haqqani Mohammad of Cognizant\, this four hour workshop will introduce you to functional skills in the world of consulting and will explore how they are applicable in any work context! \nInterested in attending? Here are the details! \n May 16\, 2026\n 11:00am – 4:00pm\n Room 430\, Goldberg Computer Science Building \n\nRegister here! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/consulting-101-with-cognizant
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T061217
CREATED:20260421T123756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T200441Z
UID:104008-1779213600-1779220800@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Coding With Claude - ShiftKey Academy Up (2/4)
DESCRIPTION:Coding With Claude – Staying In The Drivers Seat\nCore topics in four bullet points (matching the four classes of the course): \n\nUnderstand how Claude reads. Read and write functions.\nLearn how to creating and edit specific commands\nExplore Agents vs an assistant – when to use what?\nGain industry focused insight and best practices\n\nPrerequisites: \n\nWorking knowledge of coding in any language\nBasic experience coding with AI agents\n\nCourse Structure: \n\nSession 1: Claude reads — contexts\, it understands your project\nSession 2: Claude acts — breaking down the thinking process\, words → actions\nSession 3: Claude decides — it chains actions together without you directing each step\nSession 4: Claude deployments — it operates in a real environment with real constraints/industry level applications\n\n \n \n Tuesdays (May 12th\, 19th\, 28th\, & June 2nd)\n 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n Room 127 \nRegister here! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/coding-with-claude-shiftkey-academy-up-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T061217
CREATED:20260423T192305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T132355Z
UID:104031-1779436800-1779642000@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Hack the Elements 🔥🌊💨🌱
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to brace the elements? \n  \nThis upcoming ShiftKey hackathon will focus on the four elements: Earth\, Fire\, Air and Water. Broad enough categories to allow you the freedom to choose the problem you want to solve while staying within the soon to be announced problem statement. *Keep checking our socials for updates! \n  \nThe elements are broad to ensure participants can find a problem in the area they are interested in while staying in the scope of the hackathon. Sign-up for this hackathon and highlight your solution! \n  \nInterested in attending? Here are the details! \n📅 May 22-24\, 2026\n⏰ All-Day\n📍 Rowe and Mona Campbell Buildings \n\nRegister here! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/hack-the-elements-%f0%9f%94%a5%f0%9f%8c%8a%f0%9f%92%a8%f0%9f%8c%b1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T061217
CREATED:20260421T123925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T200314Z
UID:104007-1779991200-1779998400@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Coding With Claude - ShiftKey Academy Up (3/4)
DESCRIPTION:Coding With Claude – Staying In The Drivers Seat\nCore topics in four bullet points (matching the four classes of the course): \n\nUnderstand how Claude reads. Read and write functions.\nLearn how to creating and edit specific commands\nExplore Agents vs an assistant – when to use what?\nGain industry focused insight and best practices\n\nPrerequisites: \n\nWorking knowledge of coding in any language\nBasic experience coding with AI agents\n\nCourse Structure: \n\nSession 1: Claude reads — contexts\, it understands your project\nSession 2: Claude acts — breaking down the thinking process\, words → actions\nSession 3: Claude decides — it chains actions together without you directing each step\nSession 4: Claude deployments — it operates in a real environment with real constraints/industry level applications\n\n \n \n Tuesdays (May 12th\, 19th\, 28th\, & June 2nd)\n 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n Room 127 \nRegister here! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/coding-with-claude-shiftkey-academy-up-3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260602T200000
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SUMMARY:Coding With Claude - ShiftKey Academy Up (4/4)
DESCRIPTION:Coding With Claude – Staying In The Drivers Seat\nCore topics in four bullet points (matching the four classes of the course): \n\nUnderstand how Claude reads. Read and write functions.\nLearn how to creating and edit specific commands\nExplore Agents vs an assistant – when to use what?\nGain industry focused insight and best practices\n\nPrerequisites: \n\nWorking knowledge of coding in any language\nBasic experience coding with AI agents\n\nCourse Structure: \n\nSession 1: Claude reads — contexts\, it understands your project\nSession 2: Claude acts — breaking down the thinking process\, words → actions\nSession 3: Claude decides — it chains actions together without you directing each step\nSession 4: Claude deployments — it operates in a real environment with real constraints/industry level applications\n\n \n \n Tuesdays (May 12th\, 19th\, 28th\, & June 2nd)\n 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n Room 127 \nRegister here! https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/coding-with-claude-shiftkey-academy-up-5-5
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260610T000000
DTSTAMP:20260514T061217
CREATED:20260513T202701Z
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SUMMARY:Ocean of Data Challenge: Foil Forward with Sail GP
DESCRIPTION:Calling all post-secondary students across Canada! Whether you study data science\, engineering\, computer science\, ocean sciences\, design\, business\, sport management\, or you just love sailing\, this one is for you. \nThis time\, Sail GP will be joining ShiftKey\, DeepSense\, COVE and the PIER to host the 14th Ocean of Data Challenge: Foil Forward. \nInspired by the fastest sport on water\, Foil Forward invites students from every background to work with real SailGP race data and shape the future of high-performance sailing. Whether your strength is building models\, telling stories\, designing experiences\, or analyzing performance\, there is a place for you in this challenge. \nWork at your own pace\, sharpen your skills\, and compete for prizes\, including a behind-the-scenes Tech Tour with SailGP. \nIn-Person Kick-off Panel & Networking on June 3rd at The PIER from 4:00PM-6:00PM.\nSubmission deadline is June 10 at 11:59PM\, with winners being announced over social media at the end of that week. \nNote: After the kick-off event\, this event is fully virtual! \nRegister here: https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/ood-sailgp
LOCATION:The PIER\, 1209 Marginal Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hackathon
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