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SUMMARY:AI2Market Validate: Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning how the AI2Market Validate program can help you test and refine a business idea using AI-guided customer discovery and market research? \nValidate is an eight-week\, part-time experience focused on exploration: testing assumptions\, de-risking ideas\, and identifying the strongest path forward. This info session is an opportunity to learn more about the program\, understand what to expect\, and ask any questions you may have. \n  \nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link will be shared for registered participants) \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/info-session-ai2market-validate-tickets-1975680562747?aff=oddtdtcreator  \n  \n 
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/ai2market-validate-info-session
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI2Market,Info Session
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SUMMARY:Academy UP Course: AWS Cloud AI Practitioner Prep (4/4)
DESCRIPTION:The AWS Cloud AI Practitioner Prep Course by ShiftKey Academy UP is your launchpad into the world of cloud-powered artificial intelligence. Whether you’re curious about AWS\, aiming for certification\, or exploring how AI tools are built and deployed in real-world systems — this course will get you there. \nDesigned for learners from all backgrounds\, we start with the fundamentals of cloud computing and artificial intelligence before diving into practical AWS services like Bedrock\, SageMaker\, Amazon Q\, and Managed AI tools. Along the way\, you’ll explore essential AI concepts like RAG architecture\, prompting techniques\, fine-tuning\, governance\, and responsible deployment practices. \nThrough ten short\, self-paced sessions — paired with optional live support — you’ll build the confidence to navigate AWS’s AI ecosystem and prepare for official certification. \nNo AWS or coding background? No problem — all you need is curiosity and commitment. \nThank you to Cognizant for supporting ShiftKey Academy UP and making this course possible. \nRegistration link: https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/academy-up-course-aws-cloud-ai-practitioner-prep-4-4
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Academy UP
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SUMMARY:Collect. @ ShiftKey
DESCRIPTION:Collect. is bringing its creative and collaborative energy to ShiftKey and creating a space where students who are interested in computer science and tech can focus\, create\, and connect directly with professionals and innovators already involved in the Collect. community. Whether you’re building a technical project\, exploring a startup idea\, or diving into a personal passion\, this event offers the time\, tools\, and environment to make meaningful progress\, surrounded by people who share your drive. You’ll work through two focused deep-work sessions using the Pomodoro Method\, a productivity approach that helps you stay engaged through structured intervals of concentration and rest. Between sessions\, you’ll have the chance to meet and collaborate with peers and industry guests from the Collect. network. The event wraps up with an optional showcase where participants can share what they’ve been working on and connect over ideas\, feedback\, and inspiration. \n​Schedule: \n​1:00 PM — Kickoff & Introductions\nShare your goals and what you’re working on. \n​1:15 PM — Deep Work Block #1 (50 min)\nWork independently or collaborate with others\, followed by a 10-minute break. \n​2:15 PM — Deep Work Block #2 (50 min)\nContinue building momentum\, followed by another 10-minute break. \n​3:15 PM — Demos & Closing\nShow your progress and network with others. \n​ \n​Why Attend? \n\n​Experience a Collect. event — right here at ShiftKey \n​Connect with industry professionals and fellow innovators\,\n​Build momentum on projects you care about\,\nLearn and apply productivity techniques that actually work\,\n​Collaborate\, share ideas\, and get inspired\,\n\n​This collaboration is about bridging the community and connecting Collect.’s creative network with students who are passionate about tech. \n​\nCome ready to focus\, create\, and connect \n  \nLocation: Goldberg Computer Science Building\, Room 430\nRegister here: https://luma.com/oqayhn6u
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/collect-shiftkey-2
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networking
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