AI Build Day: AI with Purpose by ElanTech
Tired of going to tech events where you feel unseen?
Ever get the urge to build something, but can’t find the right space or people to do it with?
Sick of the pressure to “win” and ship something in a single weekend?
We’ve seen the traditional hackathon model: fast-paced, high-pressure, often dominated by younger crowds and male participants. You're expected to pull all-nighters, race to finish, and walk away with a prize or nothing.
But what if there was a space to build for fun? One that’s inclusive, relaxed, and focused on long-term innovation rather than a 48-hour sprint?
That’s why we’re launching AI Build Day in Montreal, hosted by Elantech.
It’s a sandbox for builders and creatives. A low-pressure space to tinker with ideas, work on MVPs, and connect with like-minded people, without sacrificing sleep or authenticity.
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Who we're looking for 🌟
We welcome solo devs, startup teams, and side project explorers alike. No coding experience? No problem. Whether you're into product, design, research, or just "vibe coding," there's a place for you here.
Everyone is welcome, but this space is intentionally designed to uplift women, non-binary folks, immigrants, those in the 30+ age range, and anyone who’s ever felt the need to shrink themselves to belong in tech.
Agenda
10:00–10:30 AM — Welcome & Brief introduction in a roundtable to get to know all participants and find teammates (if you want)
10:30 AM–12:30 PM — Team Work Session
Focused work time develop ideas and projects.12:30–1:30 PM — Lunch and take a break.
1:30–3:00 PM — Team Work Session
Continue working on your projects.3:00–4:00 PM — Pitch Presentations & Closing
Informal final pitches and real time feedback followed by event wrap-up.
You’ll leave with something real, maybe even something you’ll keep doing. A project. A connection. A version of yourself you're proud of.
In addition, we've created a Discord community for those who attend AI Build Day to share potential ideas, find their ideal teammate and discover friends with the same goals:
https://discord.gg/FA2kgvMZmJ
First AI Build day in Collaboration with Women Who AI from San Francisco.
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We want to give a special shout-out to Futurpreneur, our venue sponsor.
We are also excited to collaborate with amazing organizations such as AI Collective, Women TechMakers, Front Row Ventures and District 3.
Futurpreneur
Since 1996, Futurpreneur has fostered the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s diverse startup founders ages 18-39. We are the only national non-profit organization that provides young aspiring entrepreneurs across Canada with the loan financing, mentorship and resources they need to start or buy a business.
AI Collective
The mission of AI Collective Montreal is to bring together people interested in and working in AI, educate Montrealers on relevant AI topics, and advance AI in our community. We do this by partnering with other AI communities, amplifying diverse voices, and fostering cross-disciplinary creativity. We invite you to join our events with an open mind, ask questions, and connect with fellow community members.
Women TechMakers
For over a decade, Women Techmakers Montreal (WTM MTL) has been a driving force in empowering women to enter and advance their careers in technology. While we're proud to be part of the global Women Techmakers program – Google's initiative to create a world where all women can thrive in tech – our heart truly beats in Montreal. We're deeply rooted in our local community, showcasing the incredible work of women in tech through conferences, hands-on workshops, and our brand new podcast.
Front Row Ventures
Front Row Ventures is Canada's first university-focused venture capital fund investing in Canada's most promising university founders. We back student-led startups across 24+ campuses and support grad students through our FRQ-backed Grad2VC program to explore VC and research commercialization.
District 3
Our vision is to drive a leading entrepreneurial community in Montreal committed to global positive change.
Our mission is to inspire and empower changemakers to shape a better tomorrow.