2026 Chinese Digital Innovation Challenge Info Session 1

Learn about our $888 challenge to build CSNS’s membership system. Meet the team, ask questions and find teammates. Free and open to all. Calling all builders, designers, students and problem-solvers in Halifax! The Chinese Society of Nova Scotia (CSNS) is looking for a digital system to manage members, track payments and check people in at events. Through the 2026 Chinese Digital Innovation Challenge: Digital Membership System, co-organized with 4Links, we’re inviting the community to design it with us, and the winning system will be put to real use at CSNS. Challenge highlights • $888 CAD in prizes: 1st $588 · 2nd $200 · Special Award $100 • Open to everyone, regardless of background or experience; CSNS membership not required • Enter solo or with up to two teammates • No coding needed to start: submit a proposal first, then build it if you’re shortlisted • AI tools are welcome • Proposals due: November 29, 11:59 pm (Atlantic Time) 📢Join our first info session to learn everything you need to get started !!! Location: Volta, Unit 801, 1800 Argyle St, Halifax, NS B3J 3N8 Time: Nov 10, 5:00-7:00 PM At this session, you’ll learn: • The challenge rules and process • How CSNS manages members today, straight from our team • Tips on writing and submitting your proposal • Answers to your questions, plus a chance to meet potential teammates Agenda • 5:00 pm: Arrival and networking • 5:15 pm: Welcome and introduction to CSNS • 5:30 pm: Challenge overview: rules, core features and scoring • 6:00 pm: How membership works at CSNS today • 6:20 pm: Q&A • 6:40 pm: Team matching and networking • 7:00 pm: Wrap-up Register Link：https://docs.qq.com/form/page/DTUtZbUVGV2JHb1Bx Hosted by the Chinese Society of Nova Scotia (CSNS) Co-organized by 4Links Questions? Contact us at [email protected]