Halifax Light the Atlantic - Women in AI with Dal Women in Engineering
About this Event
What surprised us about AI in 2026, and what matters next?
Join us for an evening of short, bold insights about AI: what’s changing, what’s being overlooked, and what it means for Atlantic Canada. We’re bringing together researchers, professionals, founders, students, educators, public servants and community members.
What to Expect
🔹 Doors Open & AI Beacon Board — Refreshments, connections, and a chance to share your thoughts.
🔹 State of AI Brief — Pallavi Sen highlights the key shifts and surprises shaping AI in 2026.
🔹 Community Pulse Kahoot — Discover what our community thinks about AI through our November poll results.
🔹 Lightning Talks — Bold ideas and fresh perspectives in short, impactful presentations.
🔹 Audience Choice Awards — Vote for the Most Surprising 2026 Insight, Most Practical Presentation, and Brightest Beacon for 2027.
🔹 Celebration & Networking — Celebrate the winners, capture the moment, and connect with the AI community.
Come ready to participate, exchange ideas, and explore what matters next for AI in Atlantic Canada!
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM
Doors Open & Connect
Info: Grab refreshments, meet fellow AI enthusiasts, and add your thoughts to our AI Beacon Board.
🕑: 06:00 PM
Welcome & Kick-Off
Info: Meet Women in AI Halifax and get ready for an evening of bold ideas.
🕑: 06:05 PM
Keynote: State of AI
Info: Pallavi Sen shares a sharp look at the AI landscape in 2026.
🕑: 06:25 PM
Community Pulse: Kahoot!
Info: Test your instincts and discover what our community revealed in November's polls.
🕑: 06:40 PM
Lightning Talks
Info: Big ideas, bold insights, and fresh perspectives—one short talk at a time.
🕑: 07:40 PM
Your Vote, Your Voice
Info: Choose the winners of Most Surprising 2026 Insight, Most Practical Presentation, and Brightest Beacon for 2027.
🕑: 07:45 PM
Awards & Closing
Info: Celebrate our winners and wrap up with closing remarks from Dalhousie Women in Engineering.
🕑: 08:00 PM
Group Photo & Networking
Info:
Capture the moment, exchange ideas, and make new connections. Networking continues until 8:30 PM.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00
