Buildathon - DFC x AI Builders
Event Description:
Ever wished you could automate conversations without writing code? Spend the day building a real WhatsApp AI agent using n8n and Google Sheets – no programming experience needed.
This isn't theory. You'll build something you can actually use.
What we're building:
A WhatsApp bot that collects information, stores it automatically, and responds intelligently - think post-event surveys, appointment booking, or customer inquiries handled while you sleep.
Who this is for:
Founders, curious tinkerers, anyone who wants to automate repetitive tasks. You don't need to be technical - just willing to experiment.
The format:
10:00 | Doors open
Coffee, pastries & settling in
10:15 | Welcome & day overview
What we're building and how the day works
10:30 | Quick intros
"Hi, I'm ___ and I want to automate ___"
11:00 | ⚡ Lightning Lesson
Christine teaches you WhatsApp AI automation with n8n
12:00 | Building time
Experiment, ask questions, tinker away
13:00 | Lunch break
Food provided
14:00 | Lightning recap + Q&A
Unblock challenges, share progress
14:15 | More building time
Bring your idea to life
16:00 | Show & Tell
10-minute demos (bragging encouraged!)
17:00 | Wrap up
What you'll learn:
How to connect WhatsApp to n8n workflows
Building conversational AI that feels natural
Storing responses automatically in Google Sheets
Practical automation you can deploy Monday morning
What's provided:
Unlimited coffee & tea (thanks Flour Mill!)
Lunch
Fast Wi-Fi, power outlets, and project support
Friendly community of fellow builders
What to bring:
Your laptop
A WhatsApp account
Curiosity about making tech work for you
This is beginner-friendly. We'll walk through everything step-by-step. You'll leave with a working automation AND the skills to build more.
RSVP now. Build something useful. Automate your life.
Dundee Founders Collective: building friendships (and AI agents), not just businesses.
Questions? Email [email protected] or DM us on LinkedIn.
Massive thanks to The Flour Mill for the space and fuel (coffee!) that makes these build days possible.
In partnership with AI Builders: bringing beginner-friendly buildathons to Dundee.
Learn more: aibuilders.uk
Date: Saturday, 10 January 2026
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Location: The Flour Mill, 34 Commercial St, Dundee DD1 3EJ
Cost: Free (lunch provided)
Proudly funded by The Ecosystem Fund