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Toronto Coronation Street Meet Up

Do you watch Coronation street but have no one to talk to about the comings and goings of this classic UK show? Then come and have a natter over a pint or a cuppa with a group of CS fans! A positive, laid back group with the emphasis on fun. If you do not enjoy currently watching the show, this is not the meet up for you. No haters or grumps!!! 😃 Although we can all agree that we are glad someone finally bumped off Theo! 🤣 There might even be trivia…and perhaps prizes. All suggestions for time of day and venue preferences welcome. Please read group description to see if this is the group for you.

Why We Shelved Our No-Code QA Platform | 17th Toronto Meetup

What makes a QA automation approach worth keeping and when is it time to rethink it? At The Test Tribe’s 17th Toronto Meetup, Anna Karnaukh will share the story of how Treegress built a no-code QA automation platform around finite-state machines, and why the team eventually decided to move toward agentic testing. The session goes beyond the AI hype to explore what actually changed when agents began taking on test planning, creation, and review — and what this means for developers and QA teams working in an AI-assisted software development lifecycle. ***Event Details*** * Date: 28 October 2026 * Time: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM ET * Venue: [910 Queen Street West Toronto Ontario](https://maps.app.goo.gl/G5zruiNsaQp2SXDS9) ***Session – Why We Shelved Our No-Code QA Platform and Switched to Agentic Testing*** ***[Speaker: Anna Karnaukh, Founder & CEO of Treegress](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-karnaukh-pm)*** This session offers a firsthand look at the shift from no-code QA automation built on finite-state machines to agentic testing. Anna will share: * Why Treegress initially built a no-code QA automation platform. * What changed when agents took on test planning, creation, and review. * The engineering tradeoffs involved in moving from a structured no-code approach to agentic testing. * How testing can be structured within an AI-assisted software development lifecycle. * Practical lessons for developers and QA teams considering AI-powered testing. ***How This Meetup Solves Your Problem*** * Your existing automation approach isn't scaling as expected? Explore the decisions behind rethinking a no-code platform. * AI testing feels too abstract? Get a firsthand account of what changed when agents entered the testing workflow. * Unsure where agents fit into QA? See how they can participate across planning, creation, and review. * Considering an AI testing strategy? Learn from the tradeoffs, mistakes, and lessons behind a real product journey. ***Why Show Up on 28 October?*** * Because sometimes the best way to understand a new approach is to hear from someone who built the old one first. * Because agentic testing isn't simply about generating test scripts — it can change how testing work is planned and reviewed. * Because you'll hear the engineering tradeoffs behind a real shift from no-code automation to agents. * Because understanding what didn't work can be just as valuable as understanding what did. * Because the future of QA automation may require rethinking not just the tools we use, but how testing fits into software development itself. ***Become a Speaker at The Test Tribe Events*** Wish to share your insights with the community at a future event? Submit your talk idea[ ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8xebmOBD2WYXwGKWj7GteY-tMLaj-aZzQk88MAsE0LUiMUQ/viewform?utm_source=luma)[here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8xebmOBD2WYXwGKWj7GteY-tMLaj-aZzQk88MAsE0LUiMUQ/viewform), and if it resonates with the perspective we are trying to build at our events, our team will connect with you. ***About The Test Tribe*** The Test Tribe is the world's largest software testing community, empowering testers globally since 2018. With 925+ events and 170K+ members across 130+ countries, we bring software professionals together to learn, grow, and connect through meetups, conferences, cohorts, masterclasses, and more. By RSVPing, you agree to our[ Terms & Conditions](https://www.thetesttribe.com/website-terms-conditions/)[ and](https://www.thetesttribe.com/privacy-policy/?utm_source=luma)[ Privacy Policy](https://www.thetesttribe.com/our-privacy-policy/) and consent to be contacted by The Test Tribe and our event partners.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE All Genders Welcome! No Experience Necessary!

Green Drinks Toronto

Hosted by [Green Drinks Toronto](http://www.greendrinks.org/ON/Toronto): *We will have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, students, government and business. Come along and you'll be made welcome. Just say, "are you green?" and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always... a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organising network.* *These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity.* *GLOBAL: Now active in over 350 cities worldwide!*

November Trek Alert | Desert Canyons & Epic Views

November Trek Alert | Desert Canyons & Epic Views Think: Red rock canyons Cool November weather Wide open trails Zero crowds, zero chaos We’ll be hiking Zion, Bryce Canyon, and the Grand Canyon at a comfortable, steady pace — with time to breathe, pause, and actually enjoy where we are. If you’ve been craving: ✔️ A reset ✔️ Nature over noise ✔️ Movement with meaning Motel 6 1322 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, 89101, United States

Halloween Edition: Language & Social Event @ Madison Pub by Toronto Babel

🎃👻 **TORONTO BABEL HALLOWEEN LANGUAGE EXCHANGE & PARTY!** 🦇🕸️ Hey friends! Get ready for a spooky night of languages, new connections, and Halloween fun! 🎃👻 We’re bringing the Halloween vibes to Madison with Halloween decorations, DJ music, and a night full of fun! 🪩🔥 👻 **Halloween Costume Contest** – Dress to impress and win small prizes! 🎭🏆 🎧 **DJ Music** – Get ready for great tunes and party vibes! 🕸️ **Halloween Decorations** – We’ll be decorating Madison with some spooky Halloween touches! 🌎 **Language Exchange** – Practice languages and meet people from around the world. 🎲 **Board Games & Socializing** – Make new friends and enjoy a fun night out! 🧛‍♀️ **Costumes are highly encouraged!** Whether you go spooky, funny, creative, or totally outrageous, come dressed up and join the fun! 📅 **Wednesday, October 28** ⏰ **7:00 PM – 11:00 PM** 📍 **Madison Avenue Pub** 14 Madison Ave, Toronto (behind Spadina Station) 💬 Pull up solo or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave with new connections, good laughs, and even better vibes! 🫶🌟 💵 **$5 Entry Donation** Your contribution helps cover Meetup costs, name tags, games, and all the little extras that make the night special! ✨ 📲 **E-transfer also available:** [tmg8@wealthsimple.me](mailto:tmg8@wealthsimple.me) 📸 **Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/t.o.babel](https://www.instagram.com/t.o.babel) 💬 **WhatsApp:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EYMdUw8XaxE5irFSNg5bt7](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EYMdUw8XaxE5irFSNg5bt7) 🔗 **Meetup:** [http://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel](http://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel) 📘 **Facebook:** [https://www.facebook.com/groups/torontobabel](https://www.facebook.com/groups/torontobabel) 👉 **Check out the calendar & RSVP:** [http://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel/#calendar](http://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel/#calendar) 📝 **Note:** Toronto Babel is a welcoming and safe space for all attendees. Any form of harassment or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. If you experience or witness any issues, please inform one of the organizers immediately so we can address it appropriately. #toronto #TorontoEvents #TodoToronto 🎃👻🖤

AWS User Group Toronto: Building with AI — From Data Agents to Full-Stack Apps

**AWS User Group Toronto: Building with AI — From Data Agents to Full-Stack Apps** Join us for an evening of **AI, data, and cloud development** featuring two technical sessions. Explore how to build AI agents that work with data and accelerate full-stack application development on AWS using AI-powered tools. **Agenda** **6:00 – 6:10 PM \| Welcome & Introductions** **6:10 – 6:45 PM \| Workshop: Build a Text\-to\-SQL AI Agent on Databricks** Explore how to build a production-ready Text-to-SQL AI agent using the open-source [db-agent](https://github.com/db-agent/db-agent) project, with schema-aware SQL generation and safety guardrails. **6:45 – 7:20 PM \| Technical Session: From Idea to AWS in Minutes — Building Full\-Stack Applications with Nx and AI** Discover how the open-source Nx Plugin for AWS combines AI-powered scaffolding, Nx generators, and AWS best practices to accelerate building applications with React frontends, APIs, AI agents, and infrastructure as code. **7:20 – 7:30 PM \| Q&A & Wrap\-up** Stick around afterward to connect with fellow cloud, data, and AI enthusiasts over networking, food, and drinks. **📍 Event Details** **Date:** November 4, 2026 **Time:** 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM **Location:** AWS Office, 7th Floor, 18 York St, Toronto, ON M5J 2V5 (YYZ18) Come learn, share ideas, and connect with the Toronto tech community! 🚀

Startup4Chinese #98｜AI 时代，我们希望孩子成长为什么样的人？

当AI可以讲题、改作文、写程序，孩子需要学习的，不只是如何使用工具，更是如何判断什么值得做、理解他人的需要，并为自己的选择负责。本场圆桌邀请张英锋与Steven Huang，从家庭教育、学校实践与未来工作出发，讨论AI学习伙伴带来的机会，以及可能被效率掩盖的成长。我们希望一起寻找更长远的教育方向：让孩子借助AI拓展能力，却不把思考、合作、同理心与创造真实价值的责任交给AI。 **分享嘉宾｜张英锋** 张英锋，QHOW Technology 创始人，长期关注 AI 如何改变学习方式、知识传播与个人发展机会。 曾从事软件开发、技术培训与团队管理，并参与指导十余所大学的CO-OP 合作。曾获知乎“2014 年度新知答主”，在科学、数学、教育、历史等领域创作 160 多篇回答和文章，累计阅读超过 3900 万，拥有 26 万关注者。 在本场圆桌中，他将围绕 AI 时代的教育机会与新的就业机会展开讨论：当每个人都能获得随时交流的 AI 学习伙伴，家庭教育与教育服务可以如何改变？当越来越多的任务可以由 AI 完成，哪些新的工作与创业机会正在出现？年轻人又该如何培养跨学科学习、人机协作与自主创造的能力，为未来打开更多可能？ **分享嘉宾｜Steven Huang** Steven Huang，韦德国际高中创始人，加拿大大西北商会副会长，有多个行业从业、创业经验。 在本场圆桌中，他将从学校一侧参与讨论：如果教育的目标不只是一份合格作业或一张成绩单，学校怎样通过项目、合作、口头解释与持续反馈，看见孩子的判断、责任和成长？怎样给不同语言与学习背景的学生恰当支持，又让这些做法在教师工作量和家校沟通中真正可行？ 我们想一起拆开的五个场景： 1\. 当 AI 可以完成任务，孩子仍要对什么负责？ 2\. 哪些成长不能被效率取代？ 3\. 有了随时交流的 AI 学习伙伴，大人应该把时间用在哪里？ 4\. 新的工作与创业机会，怎样与真实价值相连？ 5\. 我们怎样知道孩子正在成为更完整的人？ 家长、学生、教师、教育服务从业者，以及关心年轻人成长的社区成员，都可以带一个真实问题来：一次作业争执、一条说不清的 AI 使用规则、一个孩子沉迷效率却失去兴趣的时刻，或一个借助 AI 帮助了别人的小项目。你不需要先懂技术，也不需要先有答案。 这场讨论希望帮助家庭和学校建立一把更稳定的尺子。面对每一种新工具，我们都可以问：它帮助孩子成为什么样的人？它让孩子更能理解和回应真实世界，还是只让结果来得更快？孩子仍在练习哪些只有他自己才能作出的判断、关系与责任？ ▍ 关于 Startup4Chinese Startup4Chinese，成立于加拿大多伦多，致力于联结华人创业者与各个族群中的聪明才智，弘扬华人创业者的创业激情，赋予华人创业者更大力量。Startup4Chinese 主张开放心态，锐意开拓进取，注重脚踏实地，让我们一起享受创新、创业的过程。 ▍ About Startup4Chinese Started in August 2017, Startup4Chinese's mission is to INSPIRE, EMPOWER, and CONNECT entrepreneurial minds not only among Chinese but beyond. We want to inspire your passionate entrepreneurship spirit, empower your brilliant startup idea, and connect you with your future reliable partner. We value Openness. We provide Pragmatic topics. We want to help you succeed! ▍ 关于 OneHub OneHub商业咨询是一家领先的加拿大咨询公司，提供商业咨询和顾问服务，帮助中小企业增长和成功。该公司以其战略咨询方面的专业知识而闻名，包括商业计划、市场研究、财务建模和数字化转型。创始人Eddie Lee有30多年企业实务经验，他注意到创业者常常面临相同的问题。OneHub团队，就是要为为初创企业或中小型企业遇到的问题提供全面解决方案。 ▍ About OneHub OneHub Business Consulting is a leading Canadian consulting company that provides business consulting and advisory services to help small and medium-sized enterprises grow and succeed. The company is known for its expertise in strategic consulting, including business planning, market research, financial modeling, and digital transformation. Founder Eddie Lee has over 30 years of practical experience in the corporate world and noticed that entrepreneurs often face similar problems. The OneHub team aims to provide comprehensive solutions for the issues encountered by startups or small to medium-sized businesses.

AI & Tech Networking Event in Toronto by Ascent Valley

Join founders, investors and tech talent at this curated **startup networking event in Toronto.** Meet ambitious builders, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities in a dynamic community environment. **RSVP: [Use this link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-tech-networking-event-in-toronto-by-ascent-valley-tickets-1998516985101?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)** **Please note that RSVP is managed via Eventbrite to control attendee lists — don’t ignore it to avoid issues with on-site payment.** **🚀 Meet investors, founders, AI experts, operators, and immigrant entrepreneurs building the next generation of global companies.** * Share your project and get feedback. * Connect with capital. * Expand your network. * This is where conversations turn into partnerships. * Use our participant mini app to keep every contact and insight from the event — nothing gets lost. 👥 Who You’ll Meet • Startup Founders • Angel Investors & VC firms • AI Experts • Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia & the UK • Marketers, Sales leaders & Business Advisors • Builders & Game Changers Startup Pitch Session Selected founders take the stage for a focused 5-minute presentation in front of active investors and tech leaders. Each startup receives: ⚡ Professional evaluation ⚡ Investor feedback ⚡ Visibility inside our global ecosystem **Why You Can’t Miss It** • Meet Tech & Business professionals, founders, and active investors • Gain real feedback from venture capitalists and angel investors • Discover new opportunities in AI, Tech & early-stage startups • Build meaningful connections in a global entrepreneurial community If you’re serious about startups — you should be in the room. 📈 Want to Pitch? Send your deck to: 📧 events@ascentvalley.club or fill [form](https://ascentvalley.com/pitch) Limited spots. Curated selection. 🏆 The startup recognized as “Most Investment-Worthy” will be featured across our social media and included in our investor newsletter. **🌟 About Ascent Valley** [Ascent Valley ](https://ascentvalley.com/infrastructure "https://ascentvalley.com/infrastructure")is a global ecosystem connecting founders, innovators, and investors. We believe great ideas shouldn’t stay hidden — they deserve to be heard, challenged, and supported by the right people. Our mission is to create environments where ambitious builders connect, collaborate, and grow together.

TorontoAI + AWS User Group - Demo Day

Ask Your Data Warehouse Questions With a Model You Host Yourself Short abstract (for the agenda): Please register - https://www.meetup.com/aws-ug-toronto/events/316858236/ A live demo of db-agent, an open-source text-to-SQL agent, querying a Databricks warehouse using a local LLM through Ollama. No model API, no per-question token bill, nothing leaving your network. I'll also show the guardrail that stops the agent from running a destructive query. Longer version (if they ask for one): Text-to-SQL is everywhere now. Running it on a metered model API means every question has a price, and many teams can't send schema to an outside model at all. In this demo I'll run db-agent with a local model through Ollama against a Databricks SQL warehouse on AWS. You'll see what a self-hosted model handles well, where it fails, and the read-only safety layer that keeps it from changing data. Code is open source: github.com/db-agent/db-agent

An SD walk in the park

**An autumn service safari through Toronto's Vale of Avoca and Moore Park Ravine** We’ll meet at David A. Balfour Park and head through the Vale of Avoca and Moore Park Ravine. Along the way, we’ll introduce and try out a classic service design tool — the **[service safari](https://servicedesigntools.org/tools/service-safari)**[ ](https://servicedesigntools.org/tools/service-safari)— using the ravine as our real-world playground. We’ll walk, observe, and capture what we notice about how we find, navigate, and experience the place. Our timing is interesting too: The City of Toronto is [currently exploring improvements to the Vale of Avoca](https://haveyoursay.toronto.ca/vale-avoca-ravine-improvements). We’ll compare what we notice, spot patterns and see what questions and opportunities emerge. We’ll also borrow lightly from Design Council’s [Skills for Planet](https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-work/skills-for-planet/), widening our lens beyond our own experience to notice the environment around us. **No slides. No presentations. Just curious people, a beautiful fall walk, some service design in the wild and hopefully some good fall colours. 🍁** Bring: comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate layers + a charged phone. No service design experience required - curiosity is plenty. -- Bonus: After the walk, we’ll bring what we learn together into a short set of SDD field notes that we could share with the Vale of Avoca project team.

Python Toronto October Meetup: October 21 at Adaptavist

Join us for our October Python Toronto meetup on **Wednesday, October 21st**, hosted at [The Adaptavist Group](https://www.adaptavist.com/) office at **43 Front St. East**, Toronto. If you are interested in giving a talk, we'd love to have you! Please fill out this form: [Submit a Python Toronto talk](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpNKB0Sbs893xp72M4TxmYGrTyLm4Nh1SSXnCqChP9mx6_9A/viewform?usp=header)! Talks are typically 5 - 10 minutes, or up to 20 minutes for longer presentations. Topics can cover anything interesting to the Python community, from Python libraries and developer tools to AI, data science, research, or projects you've been working on. The Python meetup is a casual, community-oriented meetup hosted by companies that use Python in Toronto. Talks are short, informal, and sometimes ad-hoc. Space is limited! Register now to hold your spot! When/Where * **When:** October 21, 2026, 6pm – 8pm. Doors open at 5:30, talks start around 6. * Come early to enjoy **snacks** and **drinks** provided. * **Address**: [The Adaptavist Group](https://www.adaptavist.com/) \- 43 Front St\. East\, Toronto\, ON\. **Code of Conduct** Python Toronto is dedicated to providing a welcoming, harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for this venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter and other online media. Meetup participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the meetup (without a refund where applicable) at the discretion of the meetup organizers. Please email elaine@eswong.ca to report any issues.