CTRL+SHIFT Vol. 11 @ Canvas & Code - Creative Tech Meetup
CTRL+SHIFT is a series for forward-thinking creatives a space to share work and spark conversation about technology, creativity, and culture.
For Vol. 11, we're partnering with FITC to bring you a night of high-signal creativity. We'll be hosting three talks from individuals pushing the boundaries of generative media, motion, design, and creative direction — set against the backdrop of one of Toronto's most distinctive gallery spaces.
Expect work that lives at the intersection of art and technology, and a room full of people who care deeply about how things get made.
What to expect
Three talks on generative media, design, and creative direction
Browse original gallery art throughout the night
An open evening to connect with creatives and find inspiration
Speakers:
Julia Grzeskowiak Motion & Graphic Designer · Superside
Julia is a motion designer and creative lead working at the intersection of branding, expression, and AI. Her multidisciplinary practice bridges graphic design and motion to shape brand experiences that move with purpose, while examining how emerging tools are reshaping how meaning is created. She has experience spanning Monks/Jam3, Bruce Mau Design, and teaching at Sheridan College.
Benjamin Lappalainen Creative Technologist · SoftLaunch ,UKAI Projects
Benjamin is a Toronto-based creative technologist, artist, and educator. His interactive installations use computer vision, AI, and custom electronics to reveal the inner workings of technologies usually hidden behind minimal interfaces. He teaches and exhibits at institutions including InterAccess, Long Winter, and OCAD University, and serves as XR Development Lead with UKAI Projects.
Sahil Lulla Co-Founder & CEO · Loraverse
Sahil is the Co-Founder and CEO of Loraverse. With a background in post production, he spent years building workflows and leading branded content projects at Salt XC before shifting into generative AI tooling. His work now focuses on helping creative teams use AI in ways that are more structured, repeatable, and useful in real production environments.
Sonya Moorjani Co-Founder & Head of AI Production · Loraverse
Sonya is the Co-Founder and Head of AI Production at Loraverse. An award-winning filmmaker and producer with a background in post production, B2B SaaS, and D2C content marketing, she brings both a creative and strategic perspective to the company — ensuring the product is shaped by real creative processes, not just technical possibility.
Connections:
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CTRL+SHIFT is for designers, directors, strategists, and anyone who cares about the quality of ideas. Come for the work. Stay for the conversation.