​what is build day?

​a day where people come together to build using ai. some for the first time, others who've been doing it for years, and anyone in between.

​everyone's here to learn from everyone. new builders get a hand from people further along. experienced builders swap notes and pick up new tricks.

​it's not a hackathon. it's not a class. it's a small, calm day, with people figuring it out together.

​it's a room where the gap between “expert” and “beginner” matters less than the fact that you showed up with kindness and curiosity, and left more educated and encouraged than before.

​the event

​a sunday at moss to explore and create using ai. a welcoming space for the kind, curious, and (cautiously) optimistic to learn and build together.

​as experienced builders, we want to help newcomers find their footing, and learn from each other along the way.

​the first hour will be a relaxed, optional lecture on the basics of ai and building with it. after that, the day opens up. discuss, build something, get help from the facilitators.

​not just for tech folks. founders, designers, writers, teachers, anyone curious. no experience needed. coffee and lunch on us.

​the vibe

​build day is a learning environment first. no experience is too little, no question is too basic, no idea is too small. we're building a space where people help each other, share what they're figuring out, and celebrate what everyone makes, not just the most technical project. be kind, be curious, be generous with what you know.

​why?

​because we care. we care about the future, our communities, our friends and our planet—and how the decade of what comes next will impact us all.

​until now, a small & fairly homogeneous group of folks had the only seats at the table of imagining and building our digital futures.

​now it’s time to bring everyone else to the table. free, because that means accessible and diverse, and that’s good for everyone. this is on us. we have nothing to sell you.

​come as you are, kind and curious, and let’s learn, together.

​come as you are

​we want this to feel welcoming whether you're the kind of person who walks in and chats to everyone, or the kind who'd rather keep to yourself and focus on building. participation is opt-in throughout the day. when we do intros, for example, you raise your hand only if you'd like to give one. same goes for show & tell at the end. no-one will be put on the spot, and quietly getting on with your thing is a perfectly good way to spend the day.

​psychological safety

​we truly believe that when people feel safe, physically and psychologically, curiosity, kindness and magic blossom. creating this kind of environment is of utmost importance, and if you're unable to participate in a way conducive to it, you'll be asked to leave. this event has zero tolerance for hate of any kind or unconstructive negativity.

​on ai

​we know ai isn't without its issues, from energy consumption to questions around creative rights. this isn't an event about hype. it's about understanding what these tools can do by actually using them, thinking critically about how and where they're useful, and making something that matters to you.

​faq

​who is this for? do you need to be technical?

​everyone's welcome, especially folks who aren't technical or haven't built an app or website before. the facilitators will guide you through it, and there's an optional learning session at the start for anyone who'd like to be taken through the basics.

​is this just for business-focussed websites and apps?

​not at all. maybe you want to solve a problem in your own life, or bring people together for activism, or build something just for fun. all brilliant. commercial ideas are welcome, but they're not the focus.

​what do I need to bring?

​ideally a laptop. if that's not possible, reach out and we'll do our best to sort something for you.

​is lunch provided?

​yes!

​have another question? get in touch

​about moss:

​moss is a conscious co-working, wellness and event space in the heart of venice. Our intention is to  grow authentic community based on our values of curiosity, creativity and compassion.

​the wabi-sabi design is intentional in every corner. may all visitors and members feel better leaving than when they enter.

​by application only: https://pn866jhv6w4.typeform.com/to/AVxRbkaN?typeform-source=www.mossvenice.com

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