Emerging Entrepreneurs: Presented by CTRL+SHIFT & NovaForge

​CTRL+SHIFT & NovaForge AI Venture lab present Creative Strategy and Product Systems

​Building Smarter in the New Year
A practical, future-focused evening on how to work with AI to grow professionally, build stronger products, and move your ideas forward in 2026.

We will explore the signals people are reacting to, the constraints shaping their decisions, and the stories that rarely make it into public narratives when it comes to building with AI.

It’s a space for founders, artists, operators, and technologists to speak candidly about what’s actually shifting in their work, and why it matters now.

​What to expect:

• ​3 Insightful talks on Creative Strategy and Product Systems

• ​Stories with founders and makers

• ​Short demos from AI products

• ​Networking with builders, creatives, and innovators

​Extras:

• ​Complimentary Professional headshots provided to attendees by Monochroam

• ​Draw from NovaForge for ‘free innovation perks’

​Admission: $10 Contribution (Complimentary for Students, Seniors, and Job Seekers)

As a non-profit, your ticket purchase directly supports our mission to provide equitable
access to AI education and resources for the entire community.

​Presented by:
NovaForge AI Venture Lab: A non-profit incubator and accelerator in a 50,000-sq-ft Canadian Innovation Hub & Co-working Centre, pairing world-class mentorship, capital access, and deep resources to turn bold ideas into enduring businesses.
https://novaforge.ca