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SUMMARY:Dalhousie Hacker Society: Hack to the Future
DESCRIPTION:Hack to the Future — Hackathon Hosted by Dalhousie Hacker Society \nThe 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. \nWith 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. \nOver 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. \nEvent Details\n Date: March 22\, 2026\n Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building\n Time: 9:00AM-5:00PM \nRegister now: https://shiftkeylabs.ca/register
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/dalhousie-hacker-society-hack-to-the-future/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Ave\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:QT Connect Q3 Meetup Halifax
DESCRIPTION:✨Explore the Future\, Together\nStep into the world of exponential technologies—where AI\, quantum computing\, blockchain\, and AR are transforming how we live\, work\, and connect. This quarter\, we’re exploring how these innovations are reshaping industries and what they mean for the queer community. \nJoin us at the QT Connect Meetup in Halifax\, hosted by Dalhousie University.It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals\, share experiences\, and build meaningful relationships in a welcoming\, inclusive space where tech and community come together. \nDate: Sept 23\, 2025\nTime: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM AT\nLocation: Dalhousie University – Goldberg Computer Science Building\, Rooms 429 & 430\,\n6050 University Ave\, Halifax\, NS B3H 1W5 \nWhether you’re an industry veteran or just starting out\, this meetup offers a welcoming space for everyone. Enjoy engaging discussions\, networking opportunities\, and a chance to unwind with fellow professionals. \nWe don’t want ticket costs to be a barrier to joining us in this discussion. We have scholarship and volunteer tickets available. To sign up for a scholarship ticket or to volunteer\, fill out this form. \nEvent Schedule & Agenda\n5:00 pm Registration & Networking\n5:45 pm QT & Partner Welcome and Announcements\n6:00 pm Presentation + Q&A\n6:45 pm Ask & Offer\n7:00 pm Open Networking\n7:45 pm Event Closes\n\nCommunity Asks & Offers \nNeed support from the community (mentorship\, looking for a job\, connections)? Have resources to provide to the community (mentorship\, office hours\, connections)? \nWe always provide time for the community to Ask for the things they need or Offer the resources they have available during our Community Asks & Offers!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/qt-connect-q3-meetup-halifax/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Ave\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:"GIT Into It\, Yuh" - ShiftKey Labs: Intro to GIT
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive workshop on mastering GIT\, hosted by peers from ShiftKey Labs! Designed for students of all levels\, this event will teach you the fundamentals of version control using GIT\, a crucial tool for collaborative coding projects. Our knowledgeable peers will guide you through hands-on exercises\, demonstrating key commands and best practices. By the end of the session\, you’ll be equipped with the skills to efficiently manage your code and collaborate seamlessly with others. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your technical toolkit and learn from experienced mentors in a supportive environment! \nLocation\nGoldberg Building / Room 127
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/git-into-it-yuh-shiftkey-labs-intro-to-git/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Ave\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Digital Skills for Women+ Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of mentorship\, mingling\, and empowering connections. This event is not just about networking; it’s about building a supportive community in tech. Chat with industry experts\, exchange ideas with other awesome women in tech\, and get ready for some serious inspiration! Whether you’re a seasoned participant or just diving into the program\, this is your chance to connect\, learn\, and thrive together. \nWe will have an informative session with our two speakers\, Kshiti Ghelani and Renuka Khanna\, discussing their career paths in tech and how they’ve maneuvered through their respective journeys in Nova Scotia’s tech landscape. \n\nKshiti Ghelani\nFront-end Designer and Developer\, Arbuckle Media \nKshiti\, a Front-end Developer and Designer\, embarked on her journey in design and development at the age of 19. Her professional trajectory has been fueled entirely by a fervent passion for crafting the design and structure of websites. As a self-taught designer and developer\, she possesses the ability to create and revamp applications from the ground up. Guided by the motto of empowering individuals with curiosity\, Kshiti is dedicated to assisting them in achieving greater success in the tech industry and discovering their authentic path. \n  \n  \n\n  \nRenuka Khanna\nChange Management Consultant\, Mara Consulting \nRenuka is a Prosci-certified change practitioner with over 10 years of experience in digital transformation\, service/​operational process development and organizational change. She excels at building stakeholder relationships and engaging with the people’s side of change\, while also leveraging her technology background to understand and communicate the details. She has skills and knowledge working with the Agile framework and methodology. Her focus is always bringing industry best practices to support organizational effectiveness and user experience. \n  \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/digital-skills-for-women-mixer/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Ave\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Tech Start Up Panel
DESCRIPTION:May is Here We Code Month and as part of this initiative\, they are hosting a Tech Start Up Panel in collaboration with Shiftkey Labs and Volta on May 9th from 5:15pm-7:30pm. \nTech is booming in Nova Scotia and they want to keep the momentum going. There are endless possibilities of where your computer science degree can take you. If you are an aspiring tech entrepreneur\, this event is for you! Hear and learn from three tech start up owners about their entrepreneurial journey and gain valuable insights on establishing your own start up. \nCheck out their panelists: \nAnil Pradhan- Co-Founder of Softverse Technology \nBharath Sudarsan- Co-Founder of SomaDetect \nRima Al Shikh – Founder of Begin.AI \nWhat to expect: \n\n5:30-6:00 – Opening Remarks and overview of resources\n6:00-7:00 – Moderated Q/A panel\n7:00-7:30 – Networking
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/tech-start-up-panel/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Ave\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Industry Showcase : ESO
DESCRIPTION:The Industry Showcase series is an invaluable opportunity for all computer science students to interact with local and global tech companies \nJoin us on January 19th\, 4:00pm-5:30pm for our Industry Showcase with ESO \nSession details to follow……. \nREGISTER NOW to secure your spot! \nFaculty of Computer Science \n6050 University Ave\, Halifax\, NS B3H 1W5 \nRoom 429/430 \nFor more information\, contact Aishwarya Shrestha at A.Shrestha@dal.ca.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/industry-showcase-eso/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Ave\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:STEM Connector Peer-To-Peer Networking
DESCRIPTION:STEM Students\, are you ready to network? Kick start your winter semester and join STEM Connector for their peer-to-peer networking event. Build your networking skills\, practice pitching yourself to others\, and go learn what your fellow STEM students are up to on MONDAY JANUARY 16TH from 5:30pm till 7:30pm in the Goldberg Computer Science Building (Room 430). \nMasks are not mandatory during the event\, however we encourage students to wear a mask if they would like to do so.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/stem-connector-peer-to-peer-networking/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Ave\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Women in Machine Learning/Data Science Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nMahtab Sarvmaili is a PhD student studying Computer Science at Dalhousie University. Together with Nader Zare\, Mahtab’s team\, CYRUS\, won first place at the international RoboCup. It’s the world’s largest international Robotic competition\, and thousands of participants from dozens of countries vie for gold medals each year. Join WiMLDS and Mathab to learn and ask about the variety of artificial intelligence and machine learning models that can be used for training teams\, computer games and autonomous robots.\n———————–\nAGENDA (Atlantic Time)\n————————\n6:00pm – 6:10pm: Welcome and intro\n6:10pm – 6:45pm: Mahtab Sarvmaili\, plus Q&A\n6:45pm – 7:30pm: Networking
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/women-in-machine-learning-data-science-meetup/
LOCATION:Dalhousie Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Ave\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
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