#BotTO Meetup #2: Kik, Shopify + Demos! 🤖 (April 2016)

Hot on the heels of the release of Kik’s bot store and Microsoft’s new Bot Framework -- we bring you the second edition of our #BotTO Meetup series. With a steady stream of exciting new developments in the space, you can expect some insightful talks from our friends at Kik, Shopify, as well as demos from the #BotTO community.

This event is free, and complimentary food & drinks will be provided.

Location: Shopify, 80 Spadina Ave - 4th floor, Toronto, ON

Date: Thursday April 21, 2016

Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Schedule:

6:00PM - 6:45PM - Registration, networking & food

6:45PM - 7:00PM - Introductions (Tiny Hearts, Shopify, Kik)

7:00PM - 7:15PM - Derek Szeto [Wirk'n] @derekszeto (https://twitter.com/derekszeto?lang=en)

7:15PM - 7:30PM - Mustefa Jo’shen [The Writing Project] @MustefaJ (https://twitter.com/mustefaj)

7:30PM - 8:00PM - Brandon Chu [Shopify] @BrandonMChu (https://twitter.com/brandonmchu)

8:00PM - 8:05PM - Community Announcements

8:05PM - 8:20PM - Amanda Parker [SimplyInsight] @uncannymandy (https://twitter.com/uncannymandy)

8:20PM - 8:35PM - Robleh Jama [Genius.bot by Tiny Hearts] @robjama (https://twitter.com/robjama)

8:35PM - 9:05PM - Paul Gray [Kik] @paulalexgray (https://twitter.com/paulalexgray)

9:05PM - 9:30PM - Outro, networking & food

Sponsorships:

We have a few openings for sponsorships. If you’re interested in being a community or lead sponsor hit us up at ( BotTO@tinyhearts.com ).

Community Announcements:

Are you hiring, looking for feedback, or have a big announcement to make? Let us know and we’ll give you a shout out ( BotTO@tinyhearts.com ).

This event is organized by the team at Tiny Hearts Studio ( http://www.tinyhearts.com ).

For questions or suggestions email ( BotTO@tinyhearts.com ).

Code of Conduct:

#BotTO is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of #BotTO participants in any form.

All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds.

Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down other attendees. Behave professionally. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for #BotTO.

Attendees violating these rules may be asked to leave the event.