Events

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

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 […]

Get ready for The Summit for Women in Future Technology on May 10th! Designed for CS students by CS students and hosted by Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science in collaboration with Dalhousie Women in Technology Society (WiTS), ShiftKey Labs, and DeepSense, learn the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to thrive in the tech industry. You can participate in exciting workshops, sessions and panels led by industry experts and professionals who started out just like YOU. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your career, expand your network, and join a supportive community in tech! This inclusive event is open to all women and gender diverse people interested in advancing their careers and positively impacting the tech sector. See you there! 👩‍🔬🧑‍🔧👩‍🔬 Registration open soon!

In this webinar, we’ll dive into the best practices for implementing AI solutions responsibly within your organization. Learn how to assess and select AI technologies based on privacy, cost, and ethical concerns, while navigating the complex landscape of bias, surveillance, and regulation. We’ll also discuss ways to mitigate AI’s environmental impact through sustainable sourcing and energy-efficient strategies. Join us for a practical guide to ethical AI deployment.