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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.

Global Game Jam 2025

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

Details coming soon!

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  

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

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! 👾🎮🕹️ 

Industry Showcase: IBM

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

Details coming soon! 

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. 

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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.  

“Can you fix our UX?”

1800 Argyle St Unit 801 · Halifax, NS Nova Scotia, Canada

It's a question that inspired the name 20/20 Digital—and one with no simple answer. Join Jamie Gerrard, founder of 20/20 Digital, as he shares what it takes to improve people's interactions with digital products and services. With 24 years of experience in digital product strategy and design, Jamie reveals why UX success goes far beyond quick fixes or flashy design updates—it's about understanding how organizations work from the inside out. Drawing on real-world projects, Jamie will examine the three critical elements every successful UX initiative needs, explain why "it depends" is often the most thoughtful answer and share practical strategies for building digital experiences that stand the test of time. Whether you're a product leader, designer, or simply curious about creating better digital products and services, this talk offers candid insights and actionable takeaways to help you strengthen your UX approach. AGENDA 7:00 PM Doors open, networking time 7:15 PM Introductions from Nata and Ruby 7:20 PM "Can you fix our UX" with Jamie Gerrard 7:50 PM Q&A 8:15 PM Networking and wrap-up 8:30 PM Doors close HOW TO FIND US AT VOLTA Enter at 1800 Argyle St. Proceed up the stairs or use the accessible ramp to the left of the stairs. Take elevators to the 8th […]

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!

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