​Meraki UofT: Season 4 Kick-Off

​Toronto’s builder community, together.

​Toronto is full of builders.

Artists, engineers, designers, founders, tinkerers...quietly working on things they care about.

​Meraki exists to bring those people into the same room.

​To start Season 4, we’re gathering the Meraki UofT community at the Shopify office for an evening of sharing, demos, conversation, and good food. This isn’t a hackathon or a pitch night... it’s an open space to show progress, talk about ideas, and meet people who are building alongside you!!

​Whether you’re deep into a project or just starting to explore, you belong here :)

​What’s happening:

​A few members of the Meraki UofT community will be demoing and sharing their passion projects. You'll see small glimpses into what people are building, learning, and experimenting with right now.

​You can expect:

• ​Short demos from Meraki community members

• ​Casual conversations around art, tech, and creative work

• ​Food (yes, there will be food)

• ​Space to meet people and trade ideas

​Come curious! Come ready to talk about what you’re working on or what you want to work on.

​Agenda

​5:30 PM — Doors open
Grab food, settle in, and meet people

​6:45 PM — Opening remarks

​7 – 8:45 PM — Community demos + open mingling
Short demos from Meraki builders, followed by conversation and sharing

​A Note on the Meraki mindset

​Meraki is built on the idea that creative work is better when it’s shared.

​When you come, you’re not just an attendee, you’re a part of the space. We ask everyone to:

• ​Be welcoming to newcomers

• ​Ask thoughtful questions

• ​Share generously, even if your work feels “unfinished”

• ​Help make the room feel warm, curious, and alive

​If you see someone standing alone...go say hi & make a new friend.

​What is Meraki UofT?

​Meraki UofT is a student-led builder community at the University of Toronto.

(we're friends of Socratica!!)

​We bring together people across disciplines; engineering, art, design, business, research, and beyond! People who care about making things and learning in public. Meraki isn’t about polished outcomes or resumes; it’s about curiosity, momentum, and community.

​If you like building, experimenting, or exploring new ideas, Meraki is for you.

​Filming & media notice

​This event will be photographed and filmed for Meraki UofT’s (and sponsors) promotional and archival use (social media, website, and future event materials).

​By attending, you consent to being recorded. If you have any concerns or would prefer not to be filmed, please let a Meraki organizer know...we’re happy to accommodate.

​Food will be provided.
RSVP required.

​We’re excited to kick off Season 4 with you.

​See you soon 🤍