[HALIFAX-2025] Update about pre-conf workshop and add community sponsors. (#15376)

* Update about pre-conf workshop and add community sponsors.

* Change Volta's involvement

Author: dewan-ahmed

assets/sponsors/s/startup-atlantic.png

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 +++
-Title = "Preconference Workshop - DevOpsDays Halifax 2025"
+Title = "Preconference Workshop – DevOpsDays Halifax 2025"
 Type = "workshop"
-Description = "TBD"
+Description = "Hands-on workshop on AI with Google Cloud APIs. Hosted by GDG Halifax at ShiftKey Labs."
 +++
 
-## This part of the conference is TBD
+## Preconference Workshop: Unlocking AI Potential with Google Cloud APIs  
+**Presented by GDG Halifax**  
+**When:** Monday, August 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ADT)  
+**Where:** ShiftKey Labs, 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, B3H 4R2
+
+Kick off DevOpsDays Halifax with a full-day, hands-on AI workshop hosted by GDG Halifax. In this intermediate-level course, you'll learn how to build practical AI-powered solutions using Google Cloud’s Vision, Translation, and Natural Language APIs.
+
+Through guided labs and real-world exercises, you’ll work toward earning a **Google Cloud Skill Badge** — a credential that demonstrates your ability to apply AI APIs in cloud-native environments.
+
+This workshop is ideal for developers, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals looking to bring AI into real production workflows.
+
+**Access:** This workshop is **included with a regular DevOpsDays ticket**.  
+Note: The **Inclusive Access Ticket does not include this workshop**.
+
+**Important:** You must RSVP at least 3 days before the event to access the labs.  
+**RSVP now:** [Register via GDG Halifax](https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-halifax-presents-devopsdays-halifax-unlocking-ai-potential-with-google-cloud-apis/)
 
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assets/sponsors/v/volta.png

@@ -97,7 +97,11 @@ sponsors:
 - id: shiftkey_labs
   level: community
 - id: ccia
-  level: community       
+  level: community
+- id: startup-atlantic
+  level: community
+- id: volta
+  level: social-event         
 
 sponsors_accepted : "yes" # Whether you want "Become a XXX Sponsor!" link
 

content/events/2025-halifax/workshop.md

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+name: "Startup Atlantic"
+url: "https://www.startupatlantic.ca/"

data/events/2025/halifax/main.yml

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+name: "Volta"
+url: "https://www.voltaeffect.com/"