How to build an AI Companion
[FREE BUBBLE TEA PROVIDED]
This event is sponsored by Rime.ai ! All registered participants will receive FREE AI Credits.
In this workshop, we’ll explore how to create an AI Companion powered by Large Language Models. We’ll dive into the technical and creative aspects of designing a chatbot with personality, emotional depth, and long-term memory. You’ll learn how to:
Select and fine-tune an LLM for natural, emotionally engaging dialogue
Craft a consistent persona and backstory to bring your AI to life
Implement memory so your AI “remembers” past conversations
Handle emotional tone and context switching gracefully
Add multimedia elements like voice synthesis
We are official event hosts with Waterloo Tech Week 2025, a celebration of what’s been built here, and what’s still to come. We’re building something great together. September 8-11, 2025. waterlootechweek.ca