Windsor Hackforge

Windsor Hackforge Hackforge Windsor is shared, community-driven space where creative technological minds can come together and make things happen.

The ShaderToy Contest launched in early August and gave participants a month to create shaders across 3 categories.Ove...
10/17/2026

The ShaderToy Contest launched in early August and gave participants a month to create shaders across 3 categories.

Overall, we saw 12 unique entries to the contest. All entries were phenomenal (including a really unique heat map of Windsor's transit), but we want to congratulate our 3 category winners:

General: Mackenzie Stewart
Code Golf: Josh Greig
Challenge: Phyllesha Honig

Congrats to all who participated, and thank you for sharing your creation process with us during the Show 'n Tell!

Review all submissions and contest results at https://www.hackf.org/shadertoy-contest-results/

Keep an eye out for more Shader events to join in on the fun!

Tomorrow, Doug Sartori (Parallel 42 Systems) guides us through the Fundamentals of Power BI. Make sure you're RSVP'd bec...
10/13/2026

Tomorrow, Doug Sartori (Parallel 42 Systems) guides us through the Fundamentals of Power BI.
Make sure you're RSVP'd because seats are going quick!

📆 Oct 14, 2026
🕦 6-7 PM
đź“ŤHackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210) & Online via Zoom
🎟️ More Info & RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

We're excited to partner with siberX for Operation Defend the North Windsor 2026!ODTN Windsor 2026 will bring together c...
10/10/2026

We're excited to partner with siberX for Operation Defend the North Windsor 2026!

ODTN Windsor 2026 will bring together cybersecurity, technology, and critical infrastructure leaders to explore the growing risks facing AI-powered transportation systems.

Through immersive scenarios and expert-led discussions, attendees will investigate how a seemingly routine transaction can evolve into a ransomware incident affecting revenue, commuter services, and safety-critical operations.

Participants will gain practical insights into incident response, operational resilience, and balancing public confidence while managing a rapidly escalating cyber crisis.

To take advantage of the 30% partner discount, use the promo code when registering: ODTNWHACKERFOR30

Learn more and register today at siberx.org

Join us tomorrow with Alan Baljeu for a look at how GrokBot can help you with your next Job hunt. There is no required k...
10/08/2026

Join us tomorrow with Alan Baljeu for a look at how GrokBot can help you with your next Job hunt.

There is no required knowledge and this isn't just for jobs in the tech sector.
Learn how tech can help you get a leg up in finding your perfect position.

📆 Oct. 9, 2026
🕦 6-8 PM
đź“ŤHackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210) & Online via Zoom
🎟️ Full Info & RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

Nerd out about Linux Tomorrow, over Discord with Randy!What to Expect:Help with ProblemsCurrent Events Discussion 📆 Oct....
10/07/2026

Nerd out about Linux Tomorrow, over Discord with Randy!

What to Expect:
Help with Problems
Current Events Discussion

📆 Oct. 8, 2026
🕦 7-9PM
đź“ŤDiscord
🎟️ More Info & Discord Link at www.hackf.org/events

We’re proud to be a partner of Operation Defend The North, a national cybersecurity exercise bringing together leaders, ...
10/06/2026

We’re proud to be a partner of Operation Defend The North, a national cybersecurity exercise bringing together leaders, practitioners, and experts from across Canada.

We’re excited to see the incredible group of advisors contributing their experience and perspectives to this year’s advisory boards across Vancouver, Windsor, Calgary, Toronto and Ottawa.

Vancouver | October 15, 2026
Windsor | October 20, 2026
Calgary | November 13, 2026
Toronto | December 8, 2026
Ottawa | January 14, 2027

Register Now | siberx.org/defendthenorth

It’s great to see so many cybersecurity professionals coming together to help shape meaningful conversations around cyber resilience, incident response, and decision-making.

We’re looking forward to being part of the conversation and seeing you there!

That's a wrap on September 2026! What a month it was.We kicked things off with a virtual Accessibility Meetup, where we ...
09/30/2026

That's a wrap on September 2026!

What a month it was.
We kicked things off with a virtual Accessibility Meetup, where we talked about project updates, design, and development of our navigation app.

LUG Virtual Social was next and saw Linux users discuss distros, tips and tricks, and general Linux help!

We took to the Loose Goose for a super fun WCCUG social over a few bites, brews, and buddies.

Software Freedom Day went hard, as Hackforge packed with folks for Lightning Talks, Free Software suggestions, and general FOSS discussion.

LUG met for a hybrid event all about introducing Inucs, exploring the history of the project, basic commands, system containers, etc.

Our ShaderToy Contest wrapped up with a Shader Show & Tell of 12 designs submitted to the contest. Contestants brought us through their thinking, code design, and process as we explored all of the pretty pictures (almost breaking a few PCs) submitted to the contest!

There's lots more coming up in October, so if the FOMO is setting in, hop on our Mailing List (found at hackf.org) to be sure to get our monthly calendar of events right in your inbox!

This Week at Hackforge:We're heading out into the wilds!🌲 Saturday, October 3: Inaugural Nerd Hike! 9–10 AM | Ojibway Na...
09/28/2026

This Week at Hackforge:
We're heading out into the wilds!

🌲 Saturday, October 3: Inaugural Nerd Hike!
9–10 AM | Ojibway Nature Centre

Bryan St. Amour (WCCUG Interest Group Lead) will guide us through a Nerd Hike on National Techies Day! We’ll meet at the Visitor’s Centre for 9am and take off no later than 9:10am and explore the area’s unique biodiversity and ecosystems.

More info & RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

Accessibility isn’t just about checking boxes...It’s about creating better experiences for every visitor. Join Mike Shor...
09/25/2026

Accessibility isn’t just about checking boxes...

It’s about creating better experiences for every visitor.

Join Mike Shoreman on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 2 PM for Accessibility Beyond Compliance: Creating Better Visitor Experiences...

A practical one-hour webinar from the Tourism Innovation Lab (TIL), a grant program run through Hackforge, as part of Tourism Excellence North’s ADAPT 2026 series.

The session will look at accessibility as a business improvement tool and connect it directly to the tourism and visitor experience.

TIL helps people develop their ideas.
If this conversation sparks one for you, the program helps move it forward with $3,000 in seed funding and a mentor.

If you work in tourism, this is a useful hour to spend thinking about how accessibility can improve the experience you offer.

đź’» Online via Zoom
More info & registration: https://5cfd3qp.s.gy/Adapt2026

🔥 TONIGHT! 🔥 After an epic month of creating Shaders in GLSL, it's time to show them off. Join us at Hackforge HQ & Onl...
09/25/2026

🔥 TONIGHT! 🔥

After an epic month of creating Shaders in GLSL, it's time to show them off.

Join us at Hackforge HQ & Online via Zoom to get a glimpse at the awesome 3D graphics participants created across the 3 categories:
▶️ General,
▶️ Code golf,
▶️ Challenge!

You get a chance to talk about your code, your reasoning, how you solved problems, and what you'd like to work on in the future!

It's also a great way to connect with fellow Hackforgers interested in 3D graphic coding.

If you're seeing this before Friday, September 4th, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern time, or are curious about the contest's rules, head to hackf.org/shadertoy-contest to learn more and enter the competition!

📆 September 25, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
đź“ŤHackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210) & Online via Zoom
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

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