AI Build Lab @ Toronto Tech Week
From idea → prototype in 1 day. No more waiting.
Most people don’t lack ideas.
They lack the space, structure, and support to actually start.
During Toronto Tech Week, we’re changing that.
Why This Event Exists
We’ve seen this pattern across thousands of students, professionals, and founders:
“I’ve been thinking about this idea for months…”
“I want to build something but don’t know where to start…”
“I’m not technical, so I don’t think I can…”
The reality today?
👉 AI has changed the game.
👉 The barrier to building is lower than ever.
👉 But execution is still the biggest gap.
This event is designed to close that gap.
Not through another panel.
Not through theory.
But by getting you to actually build something, in the room.
What This Experience Is
The AI Build Lab is a 5–6 hour guided sprint + workshop + showcase designed to help you go from:
👉 idea → problem clarity → MVP → live demo
All in one day.
You’ll work in curated teams (with both technical + non-technical participants), supported by mentors, and move through a structured build process used by real product teams.
As outlined in the workshop structure, each team is supported by a dedicated mentor and follows a clear build framework focused on defining the user, problem, MVP, and execution path .
👀 Who This Is For
This is intentionally designed to be inclusive of all skill levels:
Developers & engineers
Product managers, designers, operators
Students & early-career professionals
Newcomers exploring opportunities in tech
Non-technical individuals curious about AI
Aspiring founders & side-project builders
👉 You do NOT need:
a full idea
a technical background
prior experience building
Just curiosity + willingness to try.
What You’ll Actually Do
This isn’t a sit-and-listen event.
You will:
Learn how AI tools can be used to build real products
Understand how to think like a product builder
Work in a team to define a real problem
Scope a realistic MVP (not overbuilt ideas)
Build a working prototype using AI tools
Get feedback from mentors
Share your work with the community
What You’ll Leave With
By the end of the day, you won’t just have “learned something.”
You’ll have:
✅ A real project or prototype
✅ Hands-on experience using AI tools
✅ A portfolio-ready build (huge for job seekers)
✅ New collaborators, mentors, and connections
✅ A repeatable framework to keep building
For many, this becomes:
your first project
your first proof of work
or the start of something much bigger
High-Level Agenda
🟢 11:00 – 11:30 | Arrival + Networking
🟢 11:30 – 12:00 | Welcome + Introduction
🟢 12:00 – 1:30 | Skill-Leveling + Live Demo
🟢 1:30 – 2:00 | Team Formation + Scoping
🟢 2:00 – 5:30 | 🚀 Build Sprint (With real-time mentor support throughout)
🟢 5:30 – 6:00 | Closing + Networking
About the Hosts
Re-Defined is a global community supporting 50,000+ international students, newcomers, and early-career professionals to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity through mentorship, events, and real-world experience.
Stan, built by Creators for Creators, Stan combines Stanley, an AI content partner for Instagram and LinkedIn, with Stan Store, an all‑in‑one hub. With over 80,000 active users and over $500M earned through the platform since 2021.
Toronto Tech Week is a citywide celebration of the people building what’s next. From May 25–29, 2026, founders, investors, and builders come together for hundreds of community-led events across Toronto, connecting tens of thousands of people around Canadian tech. Torontotechweek.com