CTRL+SHIFT Vol. 7 - Gen AI Meetup
CTRL+SHIFT is an evening of talks, digital art, and community at the intersection of AI, creativity, and culture.
We’re bringing together artists, developers, designers, builders, and enthusiasts alike who see generative AI as a source of raw potential for human creative expression across image, video, audio, code, and beyond.
Whether you’re fully immersed in generative AI, experimenting, or just curious, CTRL+SHIFT Vol. 7 is the place for you to connect, learn, and reimagine the future of creative work.
When & Where:
📅 October 3, 2025 (7pm-11pm)
📍Youthful Vengeance, 1110 Dundas St W, Toronto (map)
What to Expect:
🎤 Featured speakers at the forefront of AI and creativity:
J. Lee Williams is a multi-award winning director and founder of INVALID SYMBOL, a studio at the junction of entertainment, digital media, and technology that seeks to redefine expectations in storytelling -- all while delivering innovative original IP and creatively ambitious work for blue-chip clients, cultural game-changers, enterprise, and research partners.
Jordan Sook + Shivam Pandya
Jordan Sook is a contemporary mixed media artist in sculpture, painting, and large-scale public installations whose work has shown at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Union Station, and the forthcoming Gordie Howe International Bridge. Jordan and Shivam recently created and directed an AI music video for PartyNextDoor and Drake.Ronit Novak has over 20 years of experience as a creative director, teacher, and content strategist and is the founder of THE GRAIN weekly newsletter and podcast, a platform featuring meaningful conversations with industry experts to help creatives shape their future in the age of AI.
🎁 Gift giveaways throughout the night
🤝 A lively social mixer for real connection with a like-minded community
Come curious. Leave inspired.