AI JamFest at Backboard.io | Saturday Build Session (w/ The AI Collective)
Get your laptops and chargers ready! If you’ve been looking for a place to build with AI alongside other curious people in Ottawa, this is it.
AI JamFest is a free monthly meetup where AI enthusiasts, operators, founders, students, and technologists come together to explore practical, real‑world applications of artificial intelligence. Come experiment, tackle challenges, and build AI solutions in a welcoming space (or simply hang out!)
📍Backboard.io Office (34 Capital Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2G 0E9)
This is a small, hands‑on session designed for close collaboration. We only have 15 spots, so please register only if you can attend. If you can't make it anymore, don't forget to cancel your spot so someone else can join us.
What to Expect
A quick presentation of a real‑world AI problem to kick things off
Team formation, or you can come with your own
Collaborative brainstorming and rapid prototyping with mentors around to help
Casual demos, feedback, and time to connect with others in the community
We encourage everyone to arrive on time so you don’t miss the opening problem and team formation.
Who Should Attend
Entrepreneurs, students, developers, operators, business professionals, AI practitioners, and anyone curious about real‑world AI problem‑solving. This event is open to all backgrounds and experience levels.
Bring your ideas, your energy, and your laptop. See you at JamFest! ⚡️
A huge thank you to Backboard.io and its leadership team, Rob Imbeault and Jonathan Murray for hosting us and helping create a welcoming space where Ottawa’s AI community can collaborate, experiment, and grow.
The AI Collective is a global non-profit building the human layer for the AI era. We unite 200,000+ leaders, builders, and stakeholders across 100+ forums worldwide to democratize the frontier, build trust, and coordinate how society navigates the rapid acceleration of technological progress.
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