Design Groups Toronto

Desk to Dawn

SD walk & talk

We’re heading back into the ravine! Our Service Safari continues, and this time we’re mixing a little walking with a little collaborative thinking. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been exploring Toronto’s **Vale of Avoca Ravine** through a service design lens. We’ve walked the trails, gathered observations, shared perspectives, and started connecting the dots. Now we’re heading back outdoors to see what else we can discover together! ### **What’s the plan?** We’ll start with a short walk through the ravine, revisiting some of the places, observations, and questions that have come up along the way. Then we’ll gather around the picnic tables at David A. Balfour Park for a **mapping jam** — using flip charts, sticky notes and markers to bring our observations together, explore different perspectives and see what insights and opportunities emerge. Think of it as part nature walk, part collaborative workshop, and plenty of good conversation! ### **Who can join?** **Everyone is welcome!** You don’t need to have attended the previous Service Safari events or be an experienced service designer. Whether you’re curious about service design, urban nature, public spaces or simply enjoy exploring the city with interesting people, come along! ### **Bring:** Comfortable walking shoes, warm layers, a hot drink if you’d like, and your curiosity! We’ll bring the mapping materials. **A note on weather:** This is an outdoor event, so we’ll keep an eye on the forecast and share any changes if needed. See you on the trails!

Responsive Installations: Using Sensors to Control the Visuals

James is running a workshop with Creative Code Toronto and InterAccess! **NOTE: You need to register with InterAccess for this event! [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/interaccess/2459719](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/interaccess/2459719)** More info at InterAccess: [https://www.interaccess.org/events/responsive-installations-using-sensors-to-control-the-visuals](https://www.interaccess.org/events/responsive-installations-using-sensors-to-control-the-visuals) Public installations come alive when they react to the people around them. In this three-hour workshop, you'll learn how to use sensors that detect motion, distance, touch and more to drive real-time animations. This session bridges code and the physical world. Using a Raspberry Pi and p5.js, we'll wire up sensors, read their signals, and map them to visual parameters such as colour, motion and scale. By the end, you'll have a working responsive prototype, the practical skills to build work that responds to its audience, and a clear path to scaling it into a full installation. **What you'll learn** * Wiring sensors to a Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins * Sending sensor readings from the Pi into a p5.js sketch * Mapping user interactions to animation and visuals * Tips for making installations reliable in public spaces **Target Audience** Artists and creative technologists who want to create interactive installations for public spaces, such as art festivals, or experience-based activations for brands. This workshop is designed for beginners with some coding experience. No electronics experience is needed. **Capacity** Space is limited to 10 workstations. Participants are welcome to work in pairs. **NOTE: You need to register with InterAccess for this event! [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/interaccess/2459719](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/interaccess/2459719)**

Speaker: Edward Eastman

Toronto Real Estate, Interior Designer, Construction & Finance Networking

***Tickets Must be purchased in advance!*** [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-real-estate-interior-designer-construction-finance-networking-tickets-2004496184046](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-real-estate-interior-designer-construction-finance-networking-tickets-2004496184046) Get ready to connect with Toronto's finest real estate, design, construction, and finance professionals at a networking event like no other! Stellar Socials by Limitless: Elite Networking for Toronto Real Estate, Interior Designer, Construction & Finance Networking Join us for an exclusive evening designed to connect ambitious professionals in law, real estate, and construction. This event is your opportunity to build valuable relationships, discover new opportunities, and take your career or business to the next level. Whether you’re seeking partnerships, fresh career insights, or simply looking to expand your professional circle, this is the perfect space to **network, collaborate, and exchange ideas**. **DRESS CODE: BUSINESS CAUSAL** ### **About Stellar Socials by Limitless** Stellar Socials is the **premier networking experience** for professionals across North America. We bring together lawyers, real estate leaders, construction innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors in a **stylish, dynamic, and welcoming environment**. Our mission is simple: foster **authentic connections** that spark collaboration, innovation, and growth. ### **Who Attends?** Expect a diverse mix of driven professionals, including: * **Legal Experts** – Attorneys, paralegals, and consultants in real estate, construction, and business law * **Real Estate Professionals** – Agents, brokers, developers, investors, and builders * **Construction Leaders** – Architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers * **Entrepreneurs & Investors** – Business owners and firms seeking partnerships * **Graduates & Job Seekers** – Ambitious professionals looking to break into the industry * **Startups & Innovators** – Companies seeking investors, talent, and collaborations * **Media & Marketing Experts** – Creators and journalists covering industry trends 📍 **Age Group:** 21–55 \| **Venue:** 21+ (Bar setting) ### **What to Expect** ✨ High-impact conversations on legal trends, real estate opportunities, and urban development ✨ Direct access to industry leaders and like-minded peers ✨ Career-boosting insights and potential collaborations ✨ A relaxed and open social atmosphere—perfect for organic connections Whether you attend solo or with friends, you’ll leave with **new contacts, fresh insights, and future opportunities**. ### ***The Stellar Socials Experience:*** Our events are curated to encourage **natural, pressure-free conversations**. With a focus on relationship-building, you’ll connect with professionals who can inspire your next move—professionally and personally. Come ready to meet, collaborate, and grow. \#\#\# Join the Community 📲 Instagram: [@stellarsocialsbylimitless](http://%5Bhttps//www.instagram.com/stellarsocialsbylimitless%5D(https://www.instagram.com/stellarsocialsbylimitless) "\[https://www.instagram.com/stellarsocialsbylimitless\](https://www.instagram.com/stellarsocialsbylimitless)") 📘 Facebook: Stellar Socials by Limitless 🎥 TikTok: [@stellar.socials](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-real-estate-interior-designer-construction-finance-networking-tickets-2004496184046?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) \#\#\# Notice of Photography: *Please note: Photos and videos will be taken for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to being photographed and/or filmed. If you prefer not to appear, kindly inform an event organizer upon arrival.*

TFPUG Nov 2026 Event: Fabric Apps Rayfin, Migration to Fabric, GenAI in Power BI

For the event details and registration, use the user group event link: **[TFPUG Nov 2026 Event: Fabric Apps (Rayfin), Migration to Fabric & GenAI in Power BI | Microsoft Fabric Community](https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/event/torontofabricusergroupoccasion-board/tfpug-nov-2026-event-fabric-apps-rayfin-migration-to-fabric--genai-in-power-bi/5398613)** The RSVP here is not considered a registration. It's just to announce the event to the meetup community. TFPUG Team [Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group | Microsoft Fabric Community](https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Toronto-Fabric-User-Group/gh-p/TorontoFabricUserGroup) [Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group | Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/toronto-fabric-user-group/) [Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/toronto-fabric-user-group/)

ROM Discounted - Tour, World Wildlife Photography + Other Exhibits

On **Saturday November 21st,** **join me at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) to take a Museum Tour, visit the World Wildlife Photography Exhibit, the Crawford Lake Exhibit and Cloudscape Installation.** Be among the first in Canada to see this year’s winners and finalists of the annual *[Wildlife Photographer of the Year](https://www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/exhibitions/wildlife-photographer-year-2026)* 2026 competition. Attendees can see any exhibits of interest. **Purchase your ticket for Saturday November 21st. We will be heading out for dinner after at the number 1 Chinese restaurant in Canada. This is a separate event and you can sign up [here](https://www.meetup.com/experiencetoronto/events/316869554/) if you'd like to join us.** **Museum Highlights Tour** Explore the wonders of ROM in a 45-minute tour that brings iconic objects to life. Enjoy highlights of arts, culture and nature… throughout the world and throughout time. **Cloudscape Installation** *Cloudscape* is a mesmerizing installation that blends traditional artistry with contemporary themes. Immerse yourself in Yan's floating masterpiece, where each sculpted cloud tells a story of cultural heritage and environmental consciousness, and invites us to reflect on our relationship with nature. **World Wildlife Photography** Each year, the annual competition - organized by the Natural History Museum in London, UK - receives tens of thousands of image submissions from aspiring wildlife photographers of all ages. One hundred selected images from this year's competition - unforgettable photographs of wildlife and the natural world - will travel to ROM right after the winners are announced. Experience the power of photography to reveal, connect, and transform our view of nature. **Itinerary** **2:30pm Meet inside the ROM at the Museum Station entrance** to the right side on the 1st Floor **2:35 - 2:45pm Cloudscape Installation** (**Level 1 China(** **2:45 - 3:45pm Museum Highlights Tour (Level 1 Currelle Gallery)**. The Tour starts 3pm, then head directly to the Wildlife Exhibit to enter before 4pm. **3:45 - 4:45pm World Wildlife Photography Exhibit, Level 4, Patrick Harris Gallery (last entry 4pm)** **4:45pm - 4:55pm Break** **4:55 -** **5:15p Crawford Lake Exhibit (Level 3, European Rotating Exhibitions)** Powerful, inspiring, and enlightening, the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition invites viewers into a world of extraordinary images and visual storytelling. The world's longest-running and most prestigious annual nature photography competition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year attracts and recognizes the world's best nature photography, and has done so every year since 1965. **5:15 - 5:25pm: ROM Store.** Take a look around for souvenirs. **5:30pm Museum closes** **We will be heading out for dinner at the number 1 Chinese restaurant in Canada. Sign up [here](https://www.meetup.com/experiencetoronto/events/316869554/) if you'd like to join us.** **COST** Adults: Admission $26 + Photography Exhibit $9 = $35 Seniors: Admission $21 + Photography Exhibit = $27.75 Discounted 15% (message me for the code) Adults: Admission only is $22.10, Admission + Photography is $29.75 Seniors: Admission only is $17.85, Admission + Photography is $23.59 Meetup fee: $5 *** **SIGNING-UP** * **Simply RSVP Yes (everyone goes on the waitlist until they post they have purchased their ticket).** * **[Purchase](https://tickets.rom.on.ca/en/shop) your ticket by selecting Saturday November 21st, General Admission plus World Wildlife Photography, 10am - 4pm, and complete the transaction. Please post you have your ticket, and I will move you to attending. If you would like the discount code, please message me.** * RSVPs close 1 day prior, and cancellations after will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. * You can also just show up and join us at the event meetup spot and time * A reminder will go out the day before with my cell and details when to meet, etc. ‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **MEETUP TIME** **Meet members at 2:30pm** **inside the entrance of the ROM at the Museum Station Entrance on Queen's Park Avenue to the right side** We will follow the itinerary above: however, folks can choose which other exhibits to visit, understanding there may be an additional cost. Enjoy and please post your Comments after!

AI Enabled CMS Tour: Drupal AI

Join us on Tuesday, November 24th, 2026, at 6:00 PM for a session presented by Aidan Foster, and Pierre Marcel on the Drupal AI Demo, a complete university website with Drupal's AI features installed and ready for you to try. **Event Details:** * Location: CSI Spadina - 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2C2. The Bigger Bolder Room on the ground floor * Date and Time: November 24, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM **Topic:** A hands-on tour of the Drupal AI Demo. **Location Note:** This meeting will be held in the Bigger Bolder Room on the lower-ground floor. **Session Topic:** When you install one of the many Drupal AI modules, most people still have no idea what to do next. The Drupal AI Demo fixes that by putting the features on one realistic site: Northmoor University, a fictional university with programs, courses, faculty, news and events to work with. There is nothing to install. You launch your own copy from drupal.org in seconds. **We'll look at:** * Asking the site questions in plain language and getting answers with cited sources * Reviewing content against your organization's own writing rules * Media management: automatic alt text, tagging and image checks * Translating content inside Drupal's translation workflow * Editing the site from Claude over MCP Bring a laptop if you want to launch your own copy and follow along: [drupal.org/ai/demo](https://new.drupal.org/ai/demo) **Your Voice Matters:** Got ideas for future presentations or want to be a speaker? Reach out to Pierre or Aidan. We're always looking for speakers and new insights! Drinks & Discussion: Stay after the presentation for drinks and more Drupal talk at [Hotel Ocho](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4HF9ooz2Ki9B8o577). **Special Thanks to our Sponsor:** A big shoutout to [Kalamuna](https://www.kalamuna.com) for providing the CSI space for our meetup. Looking forward to seeing old friends and new faces alike. Let's make this a great meetup for Toronto's Drupal community, going strong since 2006!

Fashion Implied/Lingerie/Fine Art w/ Daria

Fashion Implied/Lingerie/Fine Art w/ Tanya Tati from Kiev

TOPHATs Gardens, Galleries, Museums and Beer

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for lunch, followed by visits to Maple Leaf Gardens, Allan Gardens, Image Centre, Mackenzie house, and Textile Museum $$ and our social at The Duke of Cornwall. At Noon, we will meet at Mick E. Fynns for a light lunch and perhaps a beer before we do our discovery walk. https://www.mickefynns.com/ At 1 pm, we will cross College Street to Maple Leaf Gardens to peruse the three floors of historical photographs. https://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/ At 1:30 pm, we will walk over to Allan Gardens to checkout the flaura and fawna. I like the turtle pond and the desert plants. https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/beaches-gardens-attractions/gardens-and-horticulture/conservatories/allan-gardens-conservatory/ At 2 pm we will walk over to the Image Centre to see Immortal: Portraits of Aging by photographer Avondale. https://theimagecentre.ca/ At 2:30 pm we will visit Mackenzie House, home of the first Mayor of Toronto. https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/museums/mackenzie-house/ At 3pm, we will walk over to the Textile Museum to see Indigenous Fashion wear. https://textilemuseum.ca/programming/ There is a fee for entry to this museum. If you are a Toronto Public Library card holder, you may get a pass from their MAP pass. https://tpl.ca/using-the-library/services/map/ At 3:30 pm, I will be ready for a beer and our social at the Duke of Cornwall. https://dukepubs.ca/duke-of-cornwall/

DevFest Toronto: Build, Secure, Scale: Developers and Builders in the Agentic Er

Welcome to Toronto's biggest celebration of developers and builders: DevFest Toronto 2026! 🎉 🎟️ Grab your ticket at a discounted price:⚡Flash Sale Code: FLS 🎓 College Students: CLG 🌐 DevFest is organized by Google Developer Groups (GDGs), a global network of communities passionate about learning, sharing, and building with Google's technologies. DevFest Toronto brings together the region's tech community for a full day of learning, connecting, and getting inspired by leading industry experts. 🤝 GDG Toronto, GDG Markham, and GDG Hamilton, the GDG on Campus chapters at York University, UofT St. George, and UofT Scarborough, and Women Techmakers (WTM) Toronto are proud to co-host this full-day conference on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Northeastern University Toronto. 📍 Join 500+ developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts, and connect with Google Developer Experts (GDEs), Googlers, and speakers from across the local and global tech scene. 🧩 This year's theme: Build, Secure, Scale: Developers and Builders in the Agentic Era 🤖⚡ 🛠️ Two tracks, one day: Track 1: Developer, focused on Agentic AI Track 2: Builder, for PMs, designers, marketers, and developers without a formal background Topics include AI Agents & Generative AI, Machine Learning & Gemini, Security & Responsible AI, Cloud & Scalable Infrastructure, and Community & Careers. 🗓️ Agenda: 9:00 – 9:55 AM | Registration, breakfast & networking 10:00 – 10:10 AM | Introductions & welcome 10:15 – 10:55 AM | Opening keynote – Rachel Francois, Google (livestreamed to the Tech Builder track) TRACK 01 · AGENTIC AI (Developer) 11:00 – 11:55 AM | Agentic AI & DevOps – Vaishal Shah, CGI (final session title to be announced) 12:00 – 12:30 PM | When Alignment Fails: Engineering Accountability into Agentic Systems – Lubna Rasheed & Moumita Nath, Cisco 12:30 – 1:00 PM | Integrate Antigravity Agents with Google Workspace MCPs – Mohammad Al-Ansari, Google 1:00 – 1:55 PM | Lunch & networking 2:00 – 2:25 PM | Behind the AI: Building Production-Ready Cloud Platforms - Shefali Victors 2:30 – 3:25 PM | Grieving the Algorithm: Software Engineering in the Age of AI and Vibe Coding - Lucia Subatin 3:30 – 3:55 PM | Should AI Be Allowed to Do That? An Interactive Guide to Human Oversight in the Agentic Era – Dr. Zoe Aghababaeyan, Mindtora 4:00 – 4:25 PM | From Deal Flow to Model Weights: Encoding Ten Years of VC Judgment into an Agent – Vahid Fakhr (Vee), Evalyze 4:30 – 5:00 PM | LoRA's Math: To Train Every Weight, or to Factorize It – Dev Shah, TribalScale TRACK 02 · TECH BUILDER (PM / Design / Marketing / Builders) 11:00 – 11:30 AM | When Everyone Can Build, What Makes You Valuable? Communication, judgment and the human advantage in the agentic era – Lidia Akar, Lighthauz 11:30 – 11:55 AM | Taking AI X-Risks Seriously – Mario Gibney, Trajectory Labs 12:00 - 12:30 PM | Your AI Agent Works. Now What? From Prototype to Production – Ala Salehi, Deloitte 12:30 – 1:00 PM | Beyond the Resume: How to Get Noticed in Today's Job Market – Michael Hashizume, Gurulink 1:00 – 1:55 PM | Lunch & networking 2:00 – 2:25 PM | Building Agentic AI Systems People Can Trust – Dhari Gandhi, COHUMAIN Labs 2:30 – 3:00 PM | Stop Buying AI Tools. Start Building AI Culture. – George Yang, National Payroll Institute 3:00 – 4:25 PM | AI-Driven Troubleshooting for Google Cloud Infrastructure – Olivier Bourgeois, Google 4:30 – 5:00 PM | So… You Want to Work at Google? – Olivier Bourgeois, Google 5:00 – 5:30 PM | Raffle & closing ceremony 🎤 From keynotes to hands-on sessions, DevFest is your chance to pick up new skills, swap ideas with fellow builders, and see what's next in the agentic era. 🛋️ Community Lounge: Take a break, meet local tech communities, and keep the conversations going all day. 🎟️ Your ticket includes: Full-day access to all sessions, with the freedom to switch between tracks anytime (subject to room capacity) Breakfast and lunch 🥐🥗 DevFest swag 🎁 Networking with Toronto's most passionate builders 🤝 📌 Good to know: All ticket sales are final. No refunds. 🎓 Students MUST show a valid student ID at check-in. 🔥 Don't miss your chance to be part of Toronto's thriving tech community! 👉 Grab your ticket now. Spots are limited! 🎟️ Agenda --- Speakers Rache Francois - Google (Program Manager) Dev Shah - TribalScale Mohammad Al-Ansari - Google George Yang - National Payroll Institute Olivier Bourgeois - Google (Senior DevRel Developer) Vahid (VEE) Fakhr - Evalyze (CEO and Co-Founder) Vaishal Shah - CGI (Senior Consultant - Devops & Gen AI) Lubna Rasheed - CISCO (Senior Software Engineer) Moumita Nath - CISCO (Technical Leader, Customer Success - Security Strategy) Shefali Victors - 66degrees (Principal Cloud Architect) Lucia Subatin - Google (Developer Advocacy) Dr. Zoe Aghababaeyan - Mindtora (CEO & Co-Founder) Lidia Akar - Lighthauz (Founder) Mario Gibney - Trajectory Labs (Founder & Executive Director) Ala Salehi - Deloitte (Senior AI Consultant) Dhari Gandhi - COHUMAIN Labs (Chief of Staff, Collective Human + Machine Human Intelligence) Michael Hashizume - Gurulink (Principal Talent Acquisition Consultant) Hosted By Solomon Hsu, GDG Organizer I believe in one mandate in the digital space: Crafting Authentic Digital Experiences for All People. With that vision, I value digital accessibility and user centric design as the core foundation for all my projects. It is within the users' insights and needs that allow us to build great apps. Hiral Thaker, Co-organizer Jolina Li, Co-organizer --- Partner Women Techmakers (https://www.womentechmakers.com/) Building a world where all women can thrive in tech by providing visibility, community, and resources. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-toronto-presents-devfest-toronto-build-secure-scale-developers-and-builders-in-the-agentic-era-1/.