BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BLACK CANADIAN CREATORS - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BLACK CANADIAN CREATORS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260131T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T202920 CREATED:20260107T103956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T105142Z UID:2955-1769857200-1769857200@blackcanadiancreators.ca SUMMARY:Black Boys Code Montreal: Discovering AI (Ages 8-17) DESCRIPTION:Black Boys Code Canada brings a free\, hands-on AI workshop to Montreal for Black boys ages 8-17. No coding experience required: just bring your curiosity and get ready to explore the world of artificial intelligence. \n\n\n\nOrganizer: Black Boys Code Canada (national non-profit teaching boys of African descent to code)For: Black boys ages 8-17\, all skill levels welcome \n\n\n\nWhat\n\n\n\nEvent: “Discovering Artificial Intelligence” workshopCost: Completely free\, all materials providedFormat: In-person\, hands-on learning with laptops/tablets \n\n\n\nTwo Learning Tracks: \n\n\n\n\nBeginner Track: Introduction to AI and Computer Vision using Google’s Teachable Machine. Train your own image recognition model to recognize hand gestures and facial expressions.\n\n\n\nAdvanced Track: Chatbots and Natural Language Processing with ChatGPT. Learn prompt design and brainstorm chatbot concepts.\n\n\n\n\nStudents will connect AI concepts to real-world tech like face unlock features\, self-driving cars\, and voice assistants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, January 31\, 2026Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (4-hour workshop) \n\n\n\nThis Matters\n\n\n\nThis workshop creates a supportive environment specifically designed for Black boys to explore AI technology. Students learn what AI is\, how it learns from examples\, and where it’s used in everyday life: all while building practical skills and creative thinking around AI solutions. \n\n\n\nThe program emphasizes hands-on learning over lectures. Boys work directly with AI tools\, train their own models\, and brainstorm real-world applications in a setting that celebrates their potential in technology. \n\n\n\nHow to Join\n\n\n\nRSVP Required: Register on Eventbrite \n\n\n\nSpots are limited for this free workshop\, so register early. Both beginner and advanced tracks are available: choose based on your experience level or interest. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\n\nInteractive lessons with laptops/tablets provided\n\n\n\nTrain your own AI image recognition model\n\n\n\nWork with chatbot technology\n\n\n\nBrainstorm creative AI solutions\n\n\n\nConnect with other young Black tech enthusiasts\n\n\n\nTake home new skills and inspiration\n\n\n\n\nNo prior coding experience necessary. Just bring your excitement to learn and explore the possibilities of artificial intelligence. \n\n\n\nAges: 8-17Cost: FreeDuration: 4 hoursFormat: In-person workshop \n\n\n\nRegister now and discover how AI technology can be your next creative playground. URL:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/event/black-boys-code-montreal-discovering-ai-ages-8-17/ LOCATION:Concordia University\, 1455 Boulevard De Maisonneuve Ouest\, Montreal\, QC\, H3G 1M8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Montreal, QC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackcanadiancreators.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/image-6.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR