Events

This month, UX NS is hosting a social and networking event in the Taproom at the New Scotland Brew Pub in Dartmouth! You read that right...UX NS's first event in Dartmouth! Join us for an afternoon of conversation, connection, and community on Saturday, April 26th, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Whether you're just starting to explore UX or are a seasoned professional, this event is a great opportunity to share ideas, hear new perspectives, and grow your network. Connect with others who care about creating thoughtful, human-centered experiences—everyone's welcome! Enjoy whatever you prefer to sip, be it a craft beer or a non-alcoholic beverage. Can't wait to see you there!

Speaker: Jamil Sinno (Principal Consultant at SINNO TECHNOLOGIES) The web is for everyone—but not everyone can use it equally. Have you considered how accessibility barriers might be costing your business customers? In this talk, we’ll break down the fundamentals of web accessibility, explore the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and discuss practical steps to make digital content more inclusive. Whether you’re a developer, designer, or business owner, this session will equip you with the knowledge to start your accessibility journey and build a more user-friendly web. CODE OF CONDUCT Agenda: 6:00PM – 6:15PM: Welcome & Registration 6:15PM – 6:20PM: Sponsor Speech 6:20PM – 7:00PM: Speaker Presentation 7:00PM – 7:45PM: Networking 7:45PM – 8:00PM: Program End

The Atlantic Canada AI Summit 2025 will take place from May 1-3, 2025, at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia in the Loyola Conference Hall (LA 290). Organized by leading institutions, including Saint Mary’s University (SMU), Dalhousie University (DAL), the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Acadia University, Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), and University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI); this summit fosters collaboration across academia and industry in Atlantic Canada. The Summit will showcase cutting-edge AI research, facilitate industry-academia collaboration, and highlight exceptional AI talent in the region. With an expected attendance of over 450 participants, including 100 faculty members, 150 industry leaders, and 200-300 students, the Summit provides a unique platform to: • Showcase your organization's AI initiatives and innovations. • Engage with emerging talent and identify potential recruits. • Network with academic experts, policymakers, and fellow industry leaders. • Explore opportunities for collaboration, sponsorship, and partnership. Health Data Challenge – Student Team Registration Now Open! University students: Please reach out to your university’s Co-Chair for more information and to register. Student general registration will be open on April 15. Cancellation Policy: - 100% of registration fees will be refunded if requested by April 18, 2025. - 50% of […]

We're hosting a round of lightning demos with presenters showing us what they've been working on lately. Whether it's a side project, a cool project at work that you can share, or the result from a recent hackathon – we want you to show it off! 🔎 About Halihax Halihax' mission is to inspire, connect, and grow the builders and creators of the Atlantic Canadian technology ecosystem. Halihax offers a suite of resources to engage with the regional technology and startup community. Operating primarily as an online community through Slack, we offer a space for anyone to collaborate and learn with leading industry experts, and share support for local initiatives. Want to join in on the conversation? Join the conversation in our Slack community

We are excited to be hosting another experienced technologist career fair at the RBC Halifax Innovation Hub on Tuesday, May 6, 2025! Event Details: Date: Tuesday May 6, 2025 Timing: 4PM to 6:30PM Location: Refresh Café, 15 Western Parkway, Bedford, NS Free parking is available at the RBC Halifax Innovation Hub All guests must register and will be asked to sign in at the event Who are we targeting? Experienced technologist with 4+ years’ experience interested in the below roles: Senior Business Analyst / Business System Analyst Development/ Senior Developer/DevOps Engineer Scrum Master / Project Manager Senior Software Test Developers Client, Banking, Data and Digital Technology Production and Risk Services Senior Quality Engineer / Quality Assurance Production Support Analyst Technical System Analyst Infrastructure Specialist Senior Full Stack Developers Senior Site Reliability Engineers Senior Software Developers Why would candidates attend this event? RBC hiring managers, recruiters and technologists will meet with experienced candidates. Candidates are encouraged to bring their resume for discussion with RBCers. Experience in the Canada or internationally would be included in the 4+ years of experience for this event. Please note we are looking for candidates with 4+ years’ experience not candidates early in their career or recent graduates. We continue to engage […]