What we’re about
TechTank is a dynamic Meetup group passionately dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of technology. Our focus extends to nurturing junior software developers, providing them with a supportive community and invaluable resources to accelerate their career growth. Through engaging discussions, collaborative projects, and mentorship opportunities, TechTank strives to empower the next generation of tech professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Join us to dive into insightful conversations, learn from industry experts, and fuel your tech journey with TechTank.
Come learn more about us at techtankto.com.
Also we want to specially thank our sponsors who've graciously helped us throw some of the best in-person tech talks in Toronto!
- Points.com
- Cohere
- BrainStation
- Microsoft Reactor
- Rakuten Kobo
- Intuit
- 7shifts
- Vena Solutions
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Agentic Programming 101 🚀 [🚨RSVP on LUMA🚨]7shifts Employee Scheduling, Toronto, ON
🚨👉 To RSVP for this event, head to our Luma event page. RSVPs are intentionally closed on Meetup.👈🚨 https://lu.ma/s6f56qtz
Description:
🚀 Agentic Programming 101: Practical ways to make AI tools work with you, not against you 💪
Modern AI coding assistants are quietly reshaping how developers work, but most people still aren’t using them to their full potential. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to get the most out of tools like Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor.We’ll walk through real-world workflows, live demos, and practical strategies that can make you 2x more effective in your day-to-day programming. Whether you’ve tried these tools and bounced off, or you’ve stuck with older assistants like Copilot, this workshop will help you see what’s possible.
You don’t need to bring anything, just come ready to learn how to supercharge your dev process.
FREE ENTRY – Pizza and beverages will be provided, thanks to our generous sponsor 7shifts!
What you’ll get out of it:
- How to set up your repo so AI assistants actually help instead of hinder
- Smarter workflows for PRs, issues, and GitHub CLI integration
- When to trust the model vs. when to take the wheel
- Common pitfalls (like over-eager exception handling) and how to avoid them
- Why MCPs aren’t worth the headache (and what to do instead)
Why attend:- You’ve never really used tools like Claude Code or Cursor, but you’re curious
- You’ve tried them, got frustrated, and want to see how the pros do it
- Your team/company hasn’t adopted AI coding yet, and you want to make the case
- You’re a web or backend developer (JS/Python especially) who wants to get ahead
Workshop format:
- 5–10 min intro
- 5–10 min live demo
- 10–15 min walkthrough presentation
- Solving a real GitHub issue live (pre-selected open source repo)
Speaker Bio:
Amir Shukayev (he/him) is the founder of an AI startup in Toronto and a former software engineer at Cohere. He’s spent the past year exploring how developers can integrate AI assistants into their daily workflow, making programming faster, more collaborative, and a lot less painful.***
Important Notes for RSVPs
This is a small event with limited capacity. If you RSVP and can no longer attend, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance. No-shows may affect your ability to attend future TechTank events.Photography & Video Disclaimer
By attending, you acknowledge that photos and/or videos may be taken and used for future promotional content. If you’d prefer not to be included, please inform the TechTank organizers when you arrive.Join our vibrant community for the latest updates and continued discussions: https://linktr.ee/techtankto
Not open - 🥊 Battle of the Frameworks: Underdog edition 🥊 [🚨RSVP on LUMA🚨]Rakuten Kobo, Toronto, ON
🚨👉 To RSVP for this event, head to our Luma event page. RSVPs are intentionally closed on Meetup.👈🚨 https://luma.com/u2mzq5bn
🥊 Battle of the Frameworks: The Underdog Edition
Not your usual React vs. Vue showdown: we’re giving the spotlight to the scrappy challengers! 🥊🥊🥊
Join us ringside as four speakers go head-to-head, championing:- 🥋 Laravel: the PHP powerhouse
- ⚡ Blazor: .NET goes full-stack
- 🎨 WGPU: graphics API flex
- 📟 No-Framework 90s Vibes: pure HTML, CSS, and chaos
Each speaker gets a lightning-fast round to throw punches, land hot takes, and win over the crowd. Expect a night of quick hits, niche drama, and a little nostalgia for the days of table layouts and \ tags.
HUGE thanks to Rakuten Kobo for the sponsorship 🙏🙏🙏!
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🥊 Meet the Challengers:
Marco “MAD” Campos
Height: 5 ft 5 in 🤏 • Weight: 170 lb 🫃• Star Sign: Libra ♎️
Favourite food: Pizza 🍕 • Coffee or Tea: Tea 🫖
Development career: 16 years
Website: madc.ca/me / Connect: LinkedIn***
Nhi (pronounced /knee*:*/ )
Hardcore EDM spinner 🎧 • Country & jazz enjoyer • Matcha girlie
Loves yapping about anything, recently into debating
Her little corner on the web: nhi.today 🌿
Connect: LinkedIn***
Ked (like a mis-spelled kid)
Have you met Ked? 🤣
Developer for several years • Obsessed with clean code, best practices, and design patterns
Always learning from everyone ☺️
Connect: LinkedIn***
Lily (like the flower!)
Math, engineering, and making fangirl 🌸
Developer for several years • Trying to make her corner of the tech world a more sustainable place.
Out and proud 🌈 • Transitioning into leadership and her true self
Connect: LinkedIn***
Important Notes for RSVPs
This is a small event with limited capacity. If you RSVP and can no longer attend, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance. No-shows may affect your ability to attend future TechTank events.Photography & Video Disclaimer
By attending, you acknowledge that photos and/or videos may be taken and used for future promotional content. If you’d prefer not to be included, please inform the TechTank organizers when you arrive.Join our vibrant community for the latest updates and continued discussions: https://linktr.ee/techtankto
Not open - Code Diversity Monthly Coffee ChatsPrema Coffee and Bar, Toronto, ON
Join us for a welcoming and inclusive coffee meetup where women and non-binary folks in tech can connect, share experiences, and build community in a relaxed setting.
October Topic: Spooky Work Stories: Mistakes, Miscommunication & Tech Nightmares 👻
Every career has its cringey moments and sometimes they feel straight out of a horror movie.
In this fun, reflective session, we’re sharing spooky work stories: awkward miscommunications, team dynamics gone sideways, and the moments we’d rather forget (but probably learned from the most).
We’ll explore:
✅ What we’ve learned from mistakes, misunderstandings & unexpected chaos
✅ How to recover with grace when things go off the rails
✅ Navigating tricky situations without throwing anyone under the bus
✅ Why sharing stories builds empathy, resilience & communityCome laugh, reflect, and connect (no costumes required, but highly encouraged!)
Whether you're an industry veteran or just getting started, everyone is welcome!
FREE ENTRY – However, please support the café by purchasing a drink or snack while attending.
Location: Prema Coffee and Bar, 35 McCaul St #110, Toronto, ON M5T 1V7
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Schedule:
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM → Arrive, grab a drink/snack, socialize
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM → Group discussion, paired chats & activitiesDate: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Important Notes for RSVPs
We’re introducing a few questions when you RSVP to help us manage space and ensure an inclusive environment:This is a space created to support people who are underrepresented in tech. We ask cisgender men (men who were assigned male at birth and identify as male) to respect this and not attend.
To manage limited space, we track no-shows for all Code Diversity events. If you RSVP and miss two events, you’ll be waitlisted for future events. Please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance if you can’t attend.
Photography & Video Disclaimer: By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken. These may be used for promotional purposes, including social media, websites, and other marketing materials. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the event organizer upon arrival.
Organized by TechTank
Let’s continue fostering diversity, inclusion, and innovation in tech—this month and beyond!Join our vibrant community for the latest updates and continued discussions:
https://linktr.ee/techtankto
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