Name: DEFCON Halifax January Meet-Up
Start: 2025-01-30T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-01-30T20:30:00-04:00
Location: 1800 Argyle Street 801 Halifax, NS B3J 3N8

January 2025
January 23 @ 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm AST

2025 Halifax Business Awards

Halifax Convention Centre Nova Scotia, Canada

Get ready to celebrate Halifax's business excellence at the 2025 Halifax Business Awards on January 23rd! Join in for an exciting evening that honours the bold leaders, bright innovators, and inspiring businesses throughout our community. This year’s theme, "Level Up" will transport you into a vibrant, nostalgic world of classic arcades. It's much more than just an awards gala – it’s an immersive celebration of achievement and innovation. Reserve your spot now to ensure you don’t miss out on Halifax’s most anticipated business event of the year. Let’s come together to celebrate excellence and innovation while enjoying a night of fun, networking, and recognition.
January 24 - January 26

Global Game Jam 2025

Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB) and Goldberg Computer Science Building Nova Scotia, Canada

Details coming soon!
January 25 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm AST

Game Jam Next at IGNITE New Glasgow

IGNITE Atlantic 352 East River Rd., New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Welcome to Game Jam Next - an exhilarating event hosted by ShiftKey Labs in partnership with Dalhousie University and IGNITE Atlantic, designed to ignite the creativity of students in grades 7 through 12 in Nova Scotia! 🎮 What is Game Jam Next? Game Jam Next is a thrilling platform that introduces budding game designers and developers
January 25 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm AST

Game Jam Next at IGNITE Yarmouth

IGNITE Southern 208 Main St., Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Welcome to Game Jam Next – an exhilarating event hosted by ShiftKey Labs in partnership with Dalhousie University and IGNITE Atlantic, designed to ignite the creativity of students in grades 7 through 12 in Nova Scotia! 🎮 What is Game Jam Next? Game Jam Next is a thrilling platform that introduces budding game designers and developers to the captivating world of game creation. Whether you’re passionate about crafting physical board games or diving into computer game development, this event is your chance to unleash your creativity and build your very own game from scratch! 📅 Event Details: Date: Saturday, January 25th, 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: IGNITE Southern, 208 Main Street, Yarmouth, N.S., B5A 1C7 🚀 Event Highlights: Throughout the day, you’ll immerse yourself in a world of game development and fun-filled activities. Get ready to: Work on your game project Engage in entertaining activities Learn from industry experts and mentors Stand a chance to win exciting prizes! 🎨 Physical Game Creation Supplies Available: For those interested in crafting physical board games, fret not! We’ve got you covered. We will have a variety of supplies and materials available at the venue, ensuring you have everything you need to bring your unique board game vision […]
January 25 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm AST

Game Jam Next 2025

The PIER 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

IGNITE is thrilled to host Game Jam NEXT once again, January 25, at both IGNITE locations! In partnership with ShiftKey Labs and Dalhousie, this event is designed to ignite the creativity of students in grades 7 through 12 in Nova Scotia! Join thousands of students worldwide who all have one goal: make a really cool game! 👾🎮🕹️
January 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm AST

Industry Showcase: IBM

IBM Client Innovation Centre Nova Scotia 15 Western Pkwy, Bedford, NS Nova Scotia, Canada

Details coming soon!
January 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AST

Academy UP: SQL Foundations (4/4)

Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Excited to share that we're launching a new certification program in SQL in January! Led by Vishwa Patel, this program offers you the chance to learn the basics of SQL and get hands-on experience. This free certification program is offered through ShiftKey Academy Up, generously supported by Cognizant.
Featured January 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am AST

Design Smarter, Not Harder : Tips For a Good User Experience

In this hands-on 1-hour session, we’ll explore the main design guidelines to ensure a good user experience for your digital product. You’ll learn practical strategies to identify and address common usability issues. This session will equip you with the knowledge to create a user-friendly experience. 3 Key takeaways: Understand the Guidelines: Learn how foundational design principles can help identify and resolve common usability issues in digital products. Actionable Strategies: Discover an easy-to-apply checklist to improve user experience for digital products. Gain Confidence: See real-world examples of this evaluation method being used and feel confident to apply the technique immediately. Meet your presenter.. Simon Landry, Ph.D., is a seasoned researcher with over a decade of experience in startups, academia, and healthcare. Specializing in translating advanced research into practical applications, Simon is currently a lead UX researcher at a legal tech company applying AI to solve complex problems. Passionate about simplifying complex ideas, he believes that with the right support, anyone can learn anything. Simon is driven by curiosity and a desire to create impactful, human-centered products that bridge the gap between research and real life.
January 28 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm AST

Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Pitch Competition Bridgewater | Competitors Only

FirkinStein Brewing 673 King St., Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Showcase your innovation that can shape rural Nova Scotia's tourism industry at our regional pitch competition!
January 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm AST

WordPress Halifax #82: Topic TBA

Details 7:00: Video call opens 7:10: Topic - TBA Instructions and password to enter will be emailed to you on the day of. See you there!
January 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm AST

Accessibility Audits and Plans

Online

This training will be of interest to leaders and employers who are ready to take action and make their workplaces more accessible. Even if you already have a well-formed inclusion strategy, this course will give you tips to make it more robust, and you’ll also get the low-down on the relevant accessibility legislation. During this skill builder we will: Identify the core components of an accessibility and inclusion strategy. Determine who should be involved in building your strategy — and how to get them on board. Define an Accessibility Audit and Action Plan and explain how it can help your organization meet its legal and human rights obligations Identify and practice the pieces of an Accessibility Audit and Action Plan
January 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AST

DEFCON Halifax January Meet-Up

1800 Argyle Street 801 Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us on January 30th at 6:30 PM at Volta for our first meet-up of 2025 and network with cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts! This month, join Leo Lees as he delves into The Danger of Free Wi-Fi, featuring phishing firmware using the ESP32. 💡 Why You Should Attend: ✅ Connect with like-minded cybersecurity professionals ✅ Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends ✅ Share insights and knowledge in a relaxed, no-pressure environment No sponsors. No sales pitches. Just good conversations and valuable connections! 🤝 ✨Agenda: 📌6:30 PM - Doors Open, Networking 📌 6:55 PM - Welcome & Introductions 📌7:00 PM - Leo's Talk 🎙 📌 7:30 PM - Q&A 🧐 📌8:00 PM - More Networking 📌 8:30 PM - Event Wrap-Up Special thanks to Volta for hosting us in their awesome venue! 🙏 We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones!⚠️ 📸 Reminder: Photos will be taken during the event. If you RSVP but can't make it, please let us know. 🔥 Get your ticket now and start the year with meaningful connections and great insights.

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