AI Tinkerers Toronto - April 2025 Meetup at Shopify

First 160 characters: Join AI Tinkerers Toronto at Cohere on Feb 26, 2026 for live demos, quick-fire ML experiments, and hands-on insights from active AI builders. AI Tinkerers Toronto returns to Cohere for a February meetup that highlights real-world AI building, live demos, and hands-on learning. Hosted by the Human Feedback Foundation (a Linux Foundation AI & Data nonprofit), this event is designed for engineers, researchers, founders, and technologists who want to see production-grade AI in action, not just theory. Expect a curated lineup of demos where builders share their messy experiments, technical decisions, and the lessons they learned along the way. RSVP early as the group maintains a waitlist and demo submissions help shape the program. Event details at a glance: - Date and time: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Location: Cohere, 171 John St, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5T 1X3 - Format: Live demos, quick-fire presentations, and plenty of time for Q&A and networking - Demos: 6-minute, no-pitch sessions focused on how projects were built, with architecture diagrams and real code - Submission: Call for Demos is open with a deadline of February 20 (EOD); acceptance notifications by February 22 (EOD) - Schedule highlights: Doors open at 5:00 PM, Welcome at 5:40 PM, 5:55 PM–6:40 PM demos, break, then more demos and networking What to expect: - A community of active AI builders sharing real work, not just high-level ideas. The event gathers engineers, researchers, founders, and technologists who are deploying AI at scale across FinTech, Healthcare, and beyond. - Demos that reveal how you built your AI-enabled solution: the data, models, tooling, deployment, and how you navigated challenges such as latency, privacy, and governance. - Sponsor insights: Cohere showcases foundational models and AI solutions, with practical guidance on integrating AI into real-world workflows. Transformer Lab is featured as an open-source research initiative focused on reproducible ML environments. - Networking and informal discussions with peers who are actively building AI products and experiments. Why this event matters for you: - See concrete, working code and architectural decisions from fellow builders, not hypothetical demos. - Learn how teams are approaching web automation, multi-agent workflows, and creative AI pipelines in production-like settings. - Gain exposure to Cohere’s platform and ecosystem, with a chance to explore collaboration opportun

Unlock Lean Thinking and discover how AI transforms manufacturing with the “AI” Day hosted by Toyota in Cambridge, ON, on March 11, 2026. This full-day, in-person event immerses attendees in Toyota's world-class Lean culture and Intelligent Automation practices through a unique combination of plant tours, interactive simulations, and certification training. Participants will experience a guided Gemba Walk of the Toyota Cambridge manufacturing plant, witnessing firsthand how AI-driven analytics, autonomous robots, sensors, and IoT systems optimize just-in-time flow and predictive maintenance. The day includes an engaging Toy Car Flow Simulation Game to illustrate Lean principles such as cycle time, takt time, lead time, and waste elimination. The comprehensive curriculum covers foundational Lean concepts, including the Toyota Production System, PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), 3Ps (Purpose, Process, People), 3Ms (Muda, Mura, Muri), Kaizen, and the 9 Lean Wastes (DOWNTIME-P). Attendees will explore cutting-edge AI applications in Lean environments, such as Jidoka 2.0 for intelligent automation with human oversight and predictive analytics that uncover hidden patterns in efficiency and quality. Designed for professionals across all sectors and experience levels, this program suits leaders, managers, and individual contributors eager to improve operational excellence by integrating AI into Lean strategies. No prior Lean experience is required. By the end of the day, participants earn an AI-Powered Lean White Belt Certification, gaining actionable insights and practical tools applicable across industries including manufacturing, healthcare, public service, and service sectors. The event includes networking opportunities, refreshments, lunch, and direct interaction with industry expert Charanjit Singh Bawa, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Certified Change Agent with over 30 years of global experience. Secure your place at this transformative event to learn how human + machine collaboration can drive safety, quality, and efficiency improvements in complex environments. Find more AI events in [Toronto](/cities/toronto) and explore more [automation events](/directory/events?topic=automation). Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ai-day-with-toyota-tour-witness-ai-in-action-train-transform-tickets-1980585727226

Future Festival Toronto 2026 is the premier in-person innovation conference taking place September 30–October 1, 2026 at the Toronto World Summit. Powered by Trend Hunter, this two-day event is designed to accelerate innovation and illuminate the AI-led future of business and creativity. With a decade-long track record and a strong focus on AI Super Agents, attendees will explore how intelligent technology reshapes strategy, products, and humanpotential while staying ahead of rapidly evolving trends. Expect high-energy keynotes, interactive panels, trend safaris, hands-on workshops, and opportunities for real-world collaboration that you can bring back to your team. What to expect: - Two full days of in-person programming (Day 1: Decode the AI Super Agent Era; Day 2: Super Future and beyond) featuring a mix of keynote sessions, panels, and practical sessions. - High-profile speakers and leaders in innovation, including Jeremy Gutsche (Trend Hunter, NYT bestselling author) and an expanding lineup of futurists and industry experts such as Jonathon Brown, Armida Ascano, Courtney Scharf, Gil Cohen, Sean Watson, Zahra Karim, Jennifer Kang, and more. - A schedule designed for action: trend sprints, 1:1 meeting appointments, self-guided safaris, and a focus on tangible takeaways like downloadable presentations and post-event follow-ups. - Rich content strands around AI, automation, and the integration of AI Super Agents into strategy, product development, marketing, and operations, with emphasis on human–AI collaboration and sustainable intelligence. - Networking and social programming including an Opening Night Tech Reception and a Mid-Week Mixer to maximize peer learning and partnerships. Audience and format: - Targeted at executives, product leaders, startups, and teams seeking practical, data-driven insights to accelerate innovation in an AI-enabled landscape. The event blends talks, case studies, live demos, and collaborative sessions to create not just inspiration but actionable plans. - Format spans presentations, interactive discussions, and team-oriented workshops, designed to energize attendees and foster hands-on learning beyond traditional conference lectures. Venue and logistics: - Location: Toronto World Summit, Toronto, Canada. In-person gathering with vegetarian and vegan catering options available. Registration begins early with a structured daily schedule from morning to evening. - The festival branding emphasizes energy, optimism, and