Youth Conference
IOAI Canada opens the inaugural Canada AI Youth Conference to all Grade 9 to 12 students from across the country, who are eager to explore the world of artificial intelligence. This conference offers a unique opportunity for students to dive into AI with hands-on experiential learning. Students will attend workshops and compete, individually or in a team up to 4 members, in AI-driven practical and scientific challenges modeled after the International Olympiad in AI. Gift certificates and awards will be given out to the top teams.
Saturday, ​May 17, 2025
In-person @ Toronto French School (TFS) Senior School
318 Lawrence Ave. East, Toronto, ON
9:30 am - 5 pm
Join us to network with like-minded peers, test your knowledge and skills, and take part in shaping the future of AI technology!
Events & Activities
To be announced.
Schedule
To be announced.
Workshops
USING GENERATIVE AI TO CREATE IMAGES, VIDEOS AND MUSIC & RELATED ETHICS (E.G., DEEPFAKE)
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In this hands-on workshop, participants will work with various AI tools to create images, videos, and music. They will explore real-life applications such as AI-generated art, video editing, and music production used in industries like entertainment, marketing, and content creation. The workshop will also discuss ethical concerns, including the potential misuse of generative AI for deepfakes, copyright issues, and the broader implications of AI-generated media on society.
INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE LEARNING
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In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of machine learning, with a focus on classification algorithms. They will learn how to train models that can categorize data into different classes, exploring real-world applications such as spam detection, image recognition, and medical diagnoses.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER VISION USING TEACHABLE MACHINE - POSE DECTECTION
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Participants will learn the fundamentals of computer vision through hands-on use of Google’s Teachable Machine to build a pose detection model. They will gain practical experience in training AI to recognize and classify human poses.
OPEN DISCUSSION ON THE FUTURE OF AI
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This interactive session will invite participants to engage in a dynamic discussion about the future of AI, exploring potential advancements, societal impacts, ethical dilemmas, and how AI could shape industries and everyday life.
Volunteers
Volunteer positions are now open.
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Head Volunteers
These volunteers are responsible for overseeing different areas of the event, such as logistics, food management, and room setups. Instead of handling tasks like serving or guiding participants, they focus on making sure their area runs smoothly and resolving any issues that come up. They provide support and direction to the general volunteers to keep everything on track.
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General Volunteers
These volunteers assist with setting up and tidying the venue, retrieving and distributing food, and guiding participants to various rooms and workshops. They’re the hands-on team ensuring that everything operates well throughout the day. Open to all students, but recommended to students from TFS.
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Photographers
The photographers will capture all the key moments of the event, from workshops and competitions to the opening and closing ceremonies. They’ll also take photos of attendees and the overall conference atmosphere, ensuring there’s a great visual record for future promotions and social media coverage.
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Email us at info@ioai-canada.org if you are interested in volunteering or fill in the form