Name: POWER LUNCH: Weathering the Digital Storm: Cyber Readiness for Halifax Businesses
Start: 2026-03-31T12:00:00-03:00
End: 2026-03-31T13:30:00-03:00
Location: Halifax Chamber of Commerce Building 32 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth NS B3B 1N1

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2 events 16 2 events, 16 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm IP 101, AI & Software inventions & Essential Tips for Trade Secrets March 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ADT IP 101, AI & Software inventions & Essential Tips for Trade Secrets Hosted by Volta and Springboard, this virtual and in-person session focuses on IP for startups. Join the hosts for an engaging and practical session on the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP) with special focus on AI & Software inventions, and discover essential tips for protecting your trade secrets. Whether you’re a startup founder, researcher, or growing company, this session will provide valuable insights into safeguarding your innovations and building a strong IP strategy. 🎁 Special Bonus Kushal will be available for 1-on-1 meetings with companies on March 16. Spots are limited — book a session during Office Hour Mondays to receive tailored guidance for your business. Speaker Kushal Shah Associate & Patent Lawyer Gowling WLG Kushal Shah is a lawyer and registered patent agent in the at Gowling WLG. He works closely with patent agents in the life sciences group, and high tech groups, supporting the drafting and prosecution of patent applications across areas such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical formulations, artificial intelligence, software platforms, clean technology, diagnostics, and medical devices. As an internationally trained patent agent and lawyer, Kushal brings experience advising startups, universities, and multinational organizations. His work spans international patent protection strategies across jurisdictions such as the United States, Europe, China, the Middle East, […], 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm From Proofs to Programs: How Abstract Math Becomes Real Software March 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ADT From Proofs to Programs: How Abstract Math Becomes Real Software Mathematics is the foundation of computer science, but its role is not always visible. This workshop brings together faculty researchers and an industry consultant to explore how abstract mathematical ideas turn into algorithms, software, and real-world applications. The session concludes with a hands-on Python segment led by Sahil Chawla, a Solutions Consultant at GSTS, showing how mathematical thinking directly translates into code used in industry. Date: March 16th, 2026 Time: 6:00-8:00PM Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 430	2 events 17 2 events, 17 Featured 10:00 am - 11:00 am Power Automate for Business Users: Streamline Your Everyday Processes Featured March 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am ADT Power Automate for Business Users: Streamline Your Everyday Processes Discover how Microsoft Power Automate can simplify business workflows in this beginner-friendly webinar. Learn what it is, who can use it, and see real examples automating HR and client communication tasks. Explore templates, get practical tips, and participate in an interactive Q&A to start building your own automated processes. Leave with actionable ideas to streamline your daily work. Key Takeaways Understand Power Automate: Learn what it is, who can use it, and how it works in real-world business scenarios. Apply Automation: See practical examples and templates to automate HR, client communications, and routine tasks. Get Started Confidently: Walk away with actionable tips and strategies to create your own automated workflows. Meet your Presenter - Vrinda Kathpal Vrinda Kathpal turned her curiosity for simplifying work into a passion for automation. As the Founder of Workflows by Vrinda, she now helps teams and individuals embrace no-code tools like Power Automate to create smarter, faster workflows that make work life easier. Her sessions focus on real-world examples that make automation simple and actionable., 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Game Jam Next \| IGNITE Southern, Yarmouth March 17 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ADT Game Jam Next \| IGNITE Southern, Yarmouth One epic day, tons of games! Youth ages 12–17 create video or board games with expert support, guidance, sharing their creations worldwide. Welcome to Game Jam Next – the biggest game design challenge for youth of the year! Hosted by IGNITE Atlantic, join thousands of students worldwide who all have one goal: make a really cool game! 🎮 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: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: IGNITE Southern, 208 Main Street, Yarmouth, N.S., B5A 1C7 💻 BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) or Use Our Resources: Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops if they wish to work on computer game development during the event. However, recognizing that technology might be a barrier for some, we have a limited number of laptops available on-site for those in need. These will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. 🔒 Securing Your Resources: To secure […]	3 events 18 3 events, 18 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Game Jam Next \| IGNITE Northern, New Glasgow March 18 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ADT Game Jam Next \| IGNITE Northern, New Glasgow One epic day, tons of games! Youth ages 12–17 create video or board games with expert support, guidance, sharing their creations worldwide. Welcome to Game Jam Next – the biggest game design challenge for youth of the year! Hosted by IGNITE Atlantic, join thousands of students worldwide who all have one goal: make a really cool game! 🎮 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: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: IGNITE Northern, 345 Temperance Street, New Glasgow, N.S., B2H 3P7 💻 BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) or Use Our Resources: Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops if they wish to work on computer game development during the event. However, recognizing that technology might be a barrier for some, we have a limited number of laptops available on-site for those in need. These will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. 🔒 Securing Your Resources: To […], 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Fintech Social Halifax March 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ADT Fintech Social Halifax Come hang out at Fintech Social Interested in meeting other like-minded people in fintech? Join Atlantic Fintech for an evening of casual fintech networking! Come say hi to Barb, Alicia and Mischka! Are you passionate about fintech? Do you find yourself talking about digital wallets at parties or secretly hoping someone brings up blockchain over coffee? Or maybe you want to meet some friendly faces who get just as excited about innovation in the financial space as you do. If any of that sounds like you, this is the perfect event. 🎊 Come hang out at Fintech Social 🎊. This isn’t your typical formal networking event; it's all about good vibes, great conversations, and connecting with people who are genuinely interested in the future of fintech. Whether you’re a founder planning your next big move, a developer who loves to chat about the latest tech trends, or someone who wants to learn more about what fintech is all about, you’ll feel right at home. And don’t worry if you’re new to the scene, everyone’s welcome, no secret handshake required. Come for the fintech, stay for the fun, and leave with new friends, fresh ideas, and maybe even a few good stories. […], 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Third Wednesday Networking Night March 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ADT Third Wednesday Networking Night This tech networking event happens every Third Wednesday, sponsored by DNS! Network with some great folks from Halifax’s tech/media/marketing community at this month’s Third Wednesday networking event!	4 events 19 4 events, 19 2026-03-19 Black Business Summit – Innovation in Motion Black Business Summit – Innovation in Motion March 19 @ 8:00 am - March 20 @ 10:00 pm ADT Black Business Summit – Innovation in Motion Get ready for networking, learning, and inspiration at the Summit! / Préparez-vous à réseauter, apprendre et vous inspirer lors du Summit! French to follow Black Business Summit - Innovation in Motion Welcome to the Black Business Summit - Innovation in Motion! Join the Black Business Initiative at the Halifax Convention Centre for two and a half days filled with inspiration, networking, and growth opportunities. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and innovators in the Black business community. Learn from insightful speakers, participate in engaging workshops, and discover the latest trends in business and technology. Don't miss this chance to be part of a dynamic event that celebrates innovation and success in the Black business world. See you there! ================================================================== Black Business Summit - Innovation en Mouvement Bienvenue au Black Business Summit - Innovation en Mouvement ! Rejoignez-nous au Centre des congrès d’Halifax pour deux jours et demi remplis d’inspiration, de réseautage et d’opportunités de croissance. Connectez-vous avec d’autres entrepreneurs, des leaders de l’industrie et des innovateurs de la communauté d’affaires noire. Profitez de conférences inspirantes, participez à des ateliers interactifs et découvrez les dernières tendances en affaires et en technologie. Ne manquez pas cette occasion de faire partie d’un événement dynamique […] 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Game Jam Next \| IGNITE Cape Breton March 19 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ADT Game Jam Next \| IGNITE Cape Breton One epic day, tons of games! Youth ages 12–17 create video or board games with expert support, guidance, sharing their creations worldwide. Welcome to Game Jam Next – the biggest game design challenge for youth of the year! Hosted by IGNITE Atlantic, join thousands of students worldwide who all have one goal: make a really cool game! 🎮 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: Thursday, March 19, 2026 Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: IGNITE Sydney, 500 George Street, Suite 200, Sydney, N.S. B1P 1K6 💻 BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) or Use Our Resources: Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops if they wish to work on computer game development during the event. However, recognizing that technology might be a barrier for some, we have a limited number of laptops available on-site for those in need. These will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. 🔒 Securing Your Resources: […], 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm AI Governance: Establishing the Principles and Frameworks that Enable Trustworthy AI March 19 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm ADT AI Governance: Establishing the Principles and Frameworks that Enable Trustworthy AI AI Governance: Establishing the Principles and Frameworks that Enable Trustworthy AI As Artificial Intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in public‑sector operations, the need for strong, transparent, and accountable AI governance has never been more critical. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that AI systems are designed, deployed, and managed in a way that is safe, ethical, and aligned with public values. In this webinar, itSMF Canada will explore how Shared Services Canada (SSC) is advancing that commitment by establishing robust AI governance practices that uphold ethical, legal, and operational standards across the organization. They will also discuss why governance is essential to enabling trustworthy AI, how it supports responsible innovation, and what foundational elements are required to ensure that AI solutions deliver meaningful and safe value to federal departments and Canadians. Participants will gain insight into SSC’s approach to governance frameworks, risk mitigation, policy alignment, and oversight mechanisms key components that help ensure AI technologies are adopted both confidently and responsibly across the Government of Canada. Speaker: Olesia Kazantseva Olesia has been with the with the Federal Public Service for past 19 years. Throughout her public service career, Olesia worked in several government departments including Treasury Board Secretariat, Public […], 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Red Bull Basement: AI Networking Night at Volta March 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ADT Red Bull Basement: AI Networking Night at Volta Join Red Bull at Volta, Halifax's premier AI startup incubator, for an inspiring evening centered around Red Bull Basement—a global platform empowering the next generation of innovators to develop and launch bold ideas accelerated by AI technology. Learn about the 2026 edition of Red Bull Basement and hear from 2024 Canadian National Winner Ryan Stephen, who will share his experience building and pitching EstateLynx at the 2024 Global Finals in Tokyo. Connect with fellow students and aspiring entrepreneurs, expand your network, and learn how to apply for Red Bull Basement—all while enjoying complimentary professional headshots, a DJ, light bites, and Wiiings. 🕔 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and get inspired! Dress Code: Business Casual Please note: This event is being photographed and/or videotaped. Space is limited — secure your spot using Eventbrite. Learn more about Red Bull Basement here Event Partners: Microsoft AMD Red Bull Ventures	2 events 20 2 events, 20 2026-03-19 Black Business Summit – Innovation in Motion 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Workshop: ESG for Business Resilience: Thriving in Periods of Uncertainty March 20 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm ADT Workshop: ESG for Business Resilience: Thriving in Periods of Uncertainty ESG for Business Resilience: Thriving in Periods of Uncertainty is a practical, interactive training program designed to help small and medium sized enterprises in Nova Scotia strengthen their competitiveness and resilience in an increasingly volatile global environment. As trade conditions shift, tariffs remain uncertain, and sustainability expectations vary across markets, this program focuses on how the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles can be applied as a strategic business tool – grounded in risk management, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation. Participants will learn how ESG-aligned practices can support business continuity, unlock new opportunities, improve productivity, attract capital, and support market expansion locally, nationally, and globally. The program will show how a “business-first” approach to sustainability can help companies create value, open doors to new partnerships and export opportunities, and position businesses to succeed in an increasingly sustainability focused marketplace. The training also builds workforce capacity by teaching participants how to identify, measure, and clearly communicate key non-financial sustainability metrics that matter to investors, customers, and supply chain partners. Participants will gain an understanding of the evolving local and global regulatory landscape, how public policy is shaping business expectations, and how transparent reporting builds credibility and trust with […]	0 events 21 0 events, 21	1 event 22 1 event, 22 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Dalhousie Hacker Society: Hack to the Future March 22 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ADT Dalhousie Hacker Society: Hack to the Future Hack to the Future — Hackathon Hosted by Dalhousie Hacker Society The Dalhousie Hacker Society is excited to host its first-ever hackathon, bringing together students who are curious about technology, innovation, and building things that matter. With support from Digital Nova Scotia and ShiftKey Labs, this event will give participants the chance to collaborate, experiment, and create alongside a community of makers, developers, designers, and problem-solvers. Whether you’re an experienced coder or completely new to hackathons, this event is designed to be welcoming, creative, and hands-on. Over the course of this one-day challenge, participants will form teams, explore new ideas, and build projects from scratch with guidance from mentors and industry professionals. Event Details Date: March 22, 2026 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building Time: 9:00AM-5:00PM Register now: https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
0 events 23 0 events, 23	4 events 24 4 events, 24 Featured 9:00 am - 4:00 pm AI Discovery Series – Cape Breton Featured March 24 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm ADT AI Discovery Series – Cape Breton As technology continues to advance, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are often the ones left behind—not due to lack of ambition, but lack of access, time, and practical support. This one-day, in-person workshop is designed to close that gap by giving Nova Scotia SMEs the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to begin using AI in meaningful, cost-effective ways. Delivered by Digital Nova Scotia, in partnership with local ecosystem organizations and AI experts, this hands-on workshop provides a practical introduction to artificial intelligence—what it is, how it works, and how it can be applied directly to everyday business operations. Workshop topics: Make AI Work Better for You (Even If You’re Not Technical) Getting AI to do the Work for You AI Agents: Automate Your Knowledge Work This workshop includes complimentary breakfast and lunch, Featured 10:00 am - 11:00 am Give to Gain: How Women in Tech Are Building Each Other Up Featured March 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am ADT Give to Gain: How Women in Tech Are Building Each Other Up In celebration of Women’s Month and aligned with the International Women’s Day 2026 Give to Gain theme, this panel brings together women working across tech and tech-adjacent roles to explore how generosity, collaboration, and reciprocity can drive meaningful change. Give to Gain challenges us to rethink success, not as a zero-sum game, but as intentional multiplication. When women are supported through shared knowledge, mentorship, advocacy, resources, and opportunity, entire industries and communities benefit. Through honest conversation and lived experience, our panelists will discuss how giving, whether time, visibility, sponsorship, education, or access—has shaped their careers, strengthened their communities, and helped create pathways for others. The discussion will also explore what organizations and individuals can practically give to help close gender gaps in tech and build a more inclusive, connected ecosystem. Meet Your Panel: Ezinne Onwuekwe: Clinical Informatics Analyst Ezinne V. C. Onwuekwe is a digital health transformation professional with years of international experience reimagining healthcare systems through innovation, data, and people-first transformation. With a background in healthcare, data analytics and program management; she has contributed to large-scale healthcare projects like the province-wide CIS implementation programme (One Person One Record) of Nova Scotia Health, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ezinne’s experience extends to […], Featured 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm From Scotland to Nova Scotia Featured March 24 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ADT From Scotland to Nova Scotia This event is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to Derek at derek@digitalnovascotia.com. Proceed to registration if you have received an registration access code. -- Join us for a special Tourism Networking Reception and Lunch welcoming a visiting delegation of Scottish companies from the West Highland Chamber of Commerce. This event will connect Nova Scotia tourism operators, hospitality businesses, retailers, and travel professionals with Scottish companies representing premium food and drink, wellness products, and more. Get a chance to meet with Scottish brands such as The Gael Spirits Co Ltd, Titan Spirits Ltd, Speyside Distillery, 126 Water, Raven Botanicals, Oir Soap, and Sonas Hospitality. This networking event will provide a unique opportunity to: Connect with Scottish entrepreneurs and brand leaders Explore opportunities to bring distinctive Scottish products and experiences to Nova Scotia Build partnerships across tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors Strengthen the historic and cultural connections between Scotland and Nova Scotia Whether you operate a tourism business, restaurant, retail shop, hotel, or travel company, this event offers a valuable opportunity to expand your network and discover potential collaborations with companies from the Scottish Highlands. + 1 More	5 events 25 5 events, 25 2026-03-25 Trade Days 2026: Building a Resilient Future Through Export Diversification Trade Days 2026: Building a Resilient Future Through Export Diversification March 25 - March 26 Trade Days 2026: Building a Resilient Future Through Export Diversification Practical Tools. Expert Skills. Global Knowledge. Nova Scotia is open for business—and the world is watching. Trade Days – The New Frontier is a unique, two-day event that brings together the best minds in trade to help our local businesses diversify and grow beyond borders. What to Expect Day 1 — March 25 : Discover Your Next Opportunity* Meet the decision-makers. Engage with trade commissioners and market insiders in practical discussions and specialized workshops that highlight high-potential markets for Nova Scotian products and services. Day 2 — March 26: Real Stories, Real Growth. Our "Growing Exports" Symposium brings together business leaders, academic experts, and government partners to connect, exchange best practices, and strengthen Nova Scotia’s export community. Gain an edge with panel discussions featuring successful exporters who share exactly how they navigated the complexities of the global stage. * Check out the complete Agenda for Day 1 and Day 2 below. Note to include any dietary requirements when you register. Join the Network This event is a must-attend for exporters, entrepreneurs, municipal leaders, and business associations looking to strengthen the export ecosystem of our province. If your business is ready to expand its reach, join us for this no-cost event for key market insights that can […] 9:00 am - 10:00 am INMC Nova Scotia – Virtual Info Session March 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am ADT INMC Nova Scotia – Virtual Info Session INMC Nova Scotia International Startup Competition – Virtual Info Session Interested in applying to the INMC Nova Scotia International Startup Competition? Join Ignite for a short virtual information session to learn more about the opportunity and ask questions before applying. This 30-minute session will provide an overview of the competition, review eligibility requirements, walk through the application process, and explain what selected startups can expect from the regional competitions and the opportunity to represent Nova Scotia at the International Network of Michelin Cities Conference in Cuneo, Italy in October 2026. Meet representatives from Ignite Atlantic, along with contacts from each of the Michelin Cities in Nova Scotia, and our special guests from INMC: Mayor Mitchell, Town of Bridgewater, INMC Executive Committee Francesca Dorazio, Chargée de développement de projets internationaux / International Project Officer, Service des Relations Européennes et Internationales Ville de Clermont-Ferrand / Clermont Auvergne Métropole This session is open to startups interested in applying, as well as ecosystem partners who want to learn more about the initiative. Date: March 25 Time: 9:00 – 10 AM Location: Virtual (link provided after registration), 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Coffee, Community, and Co-work March 25 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ADT Coffee, Community, and Co-work Need a change of scenery while you work? Join Volta for Coffee, Community and Co-Work! When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 9:00am - 5:00pm Where: Volta, 1800 Argyle St., Unit 801, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N8 Description: Need a fresh workspace to fuel your focus? ☕✨ Come spend the day at Volta for Coffee, Community & Co-Work on Tuesday, February 24 from 9:00am - 5:00pm. This isn’t a structured event—just an open invitation to bring your laptop, settle in, and enjoy a change of scenery with harbour views, bottomless coffee, and good company. Here’s what you’ll enjoy: ✅ Workspace access all day—set up for an hour or stay until closing ✅ Complimentary coffee, tea, and treats to keep you energized ✅ A relaxed co-working vibe with founders, innovators, and professionals No agenda. Just a space to work, connect, and recharge your productivity. NOTE: If you are unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows the team to better prepare for every event. By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials., 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Industry Showcase: Avanade March 25 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm ADT Industry Showcase: Avanade Industry Showcase with Avanade Interested in careers in consulting, technology, and digital transformation? Join Shiftkey to hear directly from the team at Avanade and explore what it’s like to work at a global professional services company focused on Microsoft technologies. Benefits of attending:• Learn about Avanade and the work they do• Discover career opportunities within the organization• Gain insight into hiring processes and growth pathways• Network with professionals and recruiters March 25, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Room 430, Goldberg Computer Science Building Register here! https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events + 1 More	4 events 26 4 events, 26 2026-03-25 Trade Days 2026: Building a Resilient Future Through Export Diversification Featured 9:00 am - 12:30 pm AI Discovery Series – Virtual Session Featured March 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm ADT AI Discovery Series – Virtual Session As technology continues to advance, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are often the ones left behind—not due to lack of ambition, but lack of access, time, and practical support. This half-day virtual workshop is designed to close that gap by giving Nova Scotia SMEs the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to begin using AI in meaningful, cost-effective ways. This workshop is designed for small and medium-sized businesses, but anyone with an interest in learning more about AI is welcome to attend. Let AI do the Work: A Hands-On Workshop of Practical Tools for SMB Leaders Sreejata Chatterjee, CEO and Co-Founder of HiVanya Inc. Sreejata is an AI practitioner & 3X founder with 15+ years of experience building intelligent products. She co-founded & exited LeadSift (AI-driven marketing intelligence platform), & now leads HiVanya, helping companies get measurable results from AI! She also teaches Data Analytics at SMU, advises & invests in startups, & leads a Women in Machine Learning community. AI Agents: Automate Your Knowledge Work Sam Silver, Founder & Lead Instructor at Bayloch Technologies Inc. Sam Silver founded Bayloch Technologies and facilitates AI workshops teaching individuals to augment themselves with AI. His hands-on approach helps participants solve real problems with AI tools, […], 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Give to Gain: Women Building Their AI Roadmap March 26 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ADT Give to Gain: Women Building Their AI Roadmap Forget what you know about AI events, the rooms where AI is decided rarely have women in them. This one does. This is not a sit-and-listen panel. It is an interactive evening where you build your personal AI roadmap, guided by women who are already in the room where it happens. You will leave with: An action plan built from the conversations you have tonight Connections to women who can help you move forward A community committed to the same shift Join Halifax's leading women and AI communities: Women in AI (WAI), Women in Machine Learning & Data Science (WiMLDS) and The AI Collective— united for one evening. What is this? An evening of fireside conversation, peer matching, and community, built around one question: what can you give, and what do you hope to gain, in the next 30 days using AI? Who’s Coming? Women who are building, navigating, and exploring AI — from founders and researchers to policy leaders, students, and the simply curious. Technical or not, you belong in this room. The Schedule: *Schedule is subject to change 5:30 PM — Doors open · Registration at the Give & Gain Wall 6:00 PM — Women and AI Trivia · Icebreaker + Prize Community Conversation · Fireside […], 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ML Model Debugging: Visualization is the Key! March 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ADT ML Model Debugging: Visualization is the Key! Want to understand why machine learning models fail — and how to fix them? This hands-on session dives into practical ML debugging using visualization-driven techniques. Learn how to diagnose hidden model failure patterns, interpret learning curves and confusion matrices, analyze ROC performance, and investigate error patterns before changing model architecture. You’ll build a stronger, more systematic approach to developing reliable ML systems. Led by Sheida Majouni, PhD Candidate in Computer Science at Dalhousie University and AI/ML Lead at DeepSense. March 26, 2026 6:00–8:00 PM Room 143 FREE Register here! https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events	0 events 27 0 events, 27	1 event 28 1 event, 28 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Summit for Women in Future Technologies (SWIFT) March 28 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm ADT Summit for Women in Future Technologies (SWIFT) This full-day experience is designed by the women of the Faculty of Computer Science, for the women of the Faculty of Computer Science, and will be packed with inspiring conversations, practical insights, and opportunities to grow within a supportive community. SWIFT brings together students, alumni, faculty, and industry professionals for a day of engaging workshops, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focused on empowering women and gender-diverse people to thrive in the technology sector. Whether you are exploring career possibilities, building new skills, or looking to connect with others who share your ambitions, SWIFT offers a welcoming space to learn, network, and celebrate the impact of women in technology. Thanks to the generous support of the Leacross Foundation and ShiftKey Academy, attendance is completely free, and lunch, snacks, and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Join us for a Saturday dedicated to empowerment, inspiration, and community growth — and be part of a movement shaping the future of technology. Date: March 28, 2026 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building Registration: https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register	0 events 29 0 events, 29
0 events 30 0 events, 30	1 event 31 1 event, 31 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm POWER LUNCH: Weathering the Digital Storm: Cyber Readiness for Halifax Businesses March 31 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ADT POWER LUNCH: Weathering the Digital Storm: Cyber Readiness for Halifax Businesses Cyber threats aren’t just a big-company problem. Small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly targeted, often because they lack dedicated security teams. In this Power Lunch, you’ll learn: • The most common cyber risks facing Halifax businesses today • Simple, cost-effective protections every business should have in place • What to do in the first 24 hours after an incident • How to evaluate whether your current protections are enough Meet your speaker: Dan Doiron, Security Expert at Fortinet Dan is a Presales Security Expert at Fortinet, where he works with organizations to design and implement secure network solutions that protect critical systems and data. With nearly two decades of experience in networking and cybersecurity, Dan helps businesses understand evolving security risks and identify practical strategies to strengthen their infrastructure. Prior to joining Fortinet, he held senior network architecture roles where he led teams responsible for network design, implementation, and troubleshooting across complex environments. ABOUT FORTINET Fortinet is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity & the convergence of networking & security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere our customers need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Learn […]