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SUMMARY:AI Gets Context: Integrating Model Context Protocol Servers Into Open WebUI
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nTired of hallucinations? Want your local LLM to know the date\, access Wikipedia or get the latest sports scores? MCP has you covered. \n\n\n\nJoin Doug Sartori (Hackforge\, Parallel 42) in this live demonstration and discussion. \n\n\n\nMCP is an open standard for providing tools to Large Language Models. Doug Sartori explains how to get an MCP proxy set up with OpenWebUI and demonstrates the potential and the pitfalls of this technology \n\n\n\n📆 June 11\, 2025🕦 7-8:30 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎫 RSVP for In-Person below🖥️ Virtual RSVP via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/ai-gets-context/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:LUG: Intro to Containers with Docker
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nLearn about the technology and techniques that have changed the landscape of modern development. Docker pioneered container management\, a concept that has since morphed into its own standard. \n\n\n\nThe information available in this session will be applicable to Docker and Podman – which is a free\, open source alternative to Docker. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also learn container basics – what containers are\, how to run them\, what images are\, and how to make your own. \n\n\n\nNo previous experience with containerization is required\, but knowledge of the command line is needed. \n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to install Docker Desktop or Podman Desktop in advance of the event. This will allow you to follow along and explore the systems as you learn about them. \n\n\n\nWhile this event is being hosted by our Linux Users’ Group\, those using Windows and Mac are also encouraged to attend. The content aims to cover the differences in platforms as much as possible. \n\n\n\nBring your projects and questions! The first hour of the event will be a knowledge dump\, while the second hour will focus on creating your own image and using Docker Compose. \n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, August 12🕦7-9 PM📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) 7 Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-intro-to-containers-with-docker/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:A.I. for administrators
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nCurious about AI but not sure where to start? This 90-minute session is designed for administrators with little to no technical background – or anyone else interested in the absolute basics of Artificial Intelligence! \n\n\n\nWe’ll break down what AI really is\, show practical examples of how it can support your daily workflow\, and share tips for using it safely and effectively. From drafting emails to summarizing meetings\, you’ll learn how to make AI work for you—without the jargon or overwhelm. Walk away with simple strategies\, tool comparisons\, and the confidence to explore AI in your own role. \n\n\n\nBring your questions and laptops! Attendees will have the opportunity to experiment throughout the session. \n\n\n\n📆 Monday\, August 25🕦 5:30 – 7PM📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) 7 Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/a-i-for-administrators/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:Adventures in Vibe Coding
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nCan you really give ChatGPT the wheel and let it write code for you? \n\n\n\nJoin Doug Sartori for an exploration of 🌈”Vibe Coding”🌈 – the practice of using natural-language LLM prompts to generate software. Step into a world where your words have the power to write software. In this session\, we’ll demystify the art of using natural-language prompts to generate code. Imagine just telling the AI what you want\, and watch the code appear like magic. 🧙‍♂️ \n\n\n\nThis event is perfect for developers of all levels\, tech enthusiasts\, and anyone curious about using ChatGPT to get into coding. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn about:✔️ The tools✔️ Techniques✔️ Where it works and where it doesn’t. \n\n\n\n📆 September 12🕦 6pm-8pm📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/adventures-in-vibe-coding/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:Neighbourhood Quest
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nForget the Oregon Trail\, in this workshop\, Doug Sartori (Parallel 42; Mean\, Median\, and Moose) will show you how to turn Census and OpenStreetMap data into a text-based adventure game set in your own neighbourhood! \n\n\n\nWith QGIS and open data as your toolkit\, you’ll learn how to mash up maps\, stats\, and storytelling into a ridiculous\, one-of-a-kind game that’s uniquely yours. \n\n\n\nNo experience required\, just bring your curiosity (and maybe a wizard hat). Follow along\, and by the end\, you’ll walk away with a playable game and the skills to keep exploring the wild world of data-driven adventures. \n\n\n\n📆 October 24🕦6-8 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/neighbourhood-quest/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T180000
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SUMMARY:OSM State of the Map Recap
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nState of the Map\, often shortened to SotM\, is the annual\, international OpenStreetMap conference. The 2025 version takes place October 3 – 5 in Manila\, Philippines. Hackforge will have on-site representation\, and at the end of the month we’ll host a social/information session to go over the conference content. \n\n\n\nThis hybrid event will be happening on Tuesday\, October 28th from 6 – 8 PM. Virtual and in-person attendance options are available! \n\n\n\nThis year SotM is being offered in a hybrid format\, so consider tuning in remotely! There are a ton of topics being covered\, and the more people we have checking it out\, the more fruitful the conversation will be. \n\n\n\n📆 Tuesday\, October 28th🕦 6 – 8 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, unit 210)\, and online via Zoom.🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/osm-state-of-the-map-recap/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T183000
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SUMMARY:AWS - Modern CDN Wizardry: Mastering the Magic
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\n🚀 Ready to master the magic of modern content delivery? \n\n\n\nMake everything your users touch online from photos to full web apps\, APIs\, and interactive experiences better\, faster\, more secure. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, Nov 4 at 6:30 PM at Hackforge HQ & on Zoom for the next Windsor AWS User Group Meetup: \n\n\n\n🎩 Modern CDN Wizardry: Mastering the Magic \n\n\n\nGet ready to uncover the secrets behind lightning-fast\, globally optimized experiences that feel like pure magic. \n\n\n\n⭐Deliver massive global static sites at ultra-low cost⚡Accelerate dynamic APIs across continents🧙Secure entire workloads before traffic hits your backend🧙 Add intelligence\, personalization\, and edge-powered compute that makes apps feel instantly responsive \n\n\n\nWhether you build for scale\, speed\, or security\, this session will show you how to turn the edge into your competitive advantage. \n\n\n\n🗓️ Date: Tuesday\, Nov 4⏱️ Time: 6:30 -8 PM📍 Location: Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Suite 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via ZoomSeats fill fast — RSVP today and bring a friend who loves tech! \n\n\n\nCome learn\, connect\, and level up your AWS cloud skills with Windsor’s growing cloud community. \n\n\n\n🎁Plus\, you will win some exclusive AWS swag just for joining us!
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/aws-modern-cdn-wizardry-mastering-the-magic/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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SUMMARY:What I Learned Building My Own AI Agent: An Evening with Doug Sartori
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nEver wondered what it takes to build your own AI agent from scratch? Join Doug Sartori (Parallel 42 Systems) for a behind-the-scenes look at what he’s learned on his journey creating a fully functional AI assistant using Python.  \n\n\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\n🔌Connecting your AI to tools☁️Cloud vs. local models for this use case🔒Security and privacy considerations \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an AI enthusiast\, a Python tinkerer\, or just curious about the future of personal agents\, this talk will give you the insights (and cautionary tales) you need to start your own build. \n\n\n\n📆 Nov. 14🕦 6-8PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Suite 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/building-my-own-ai-agent/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251119T200000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate GIS day!
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nThis event is an official esri GIS Day event! Curious about the spatial side of data science? Announcing the launch of Windsor-Essex GIS (weGIS)\, a brand-new Hackforge group dedicated to the dynamic and ever-evolving world of geographic information systems! And there’s no better time to kick this thing off than GIS Day (November 19th)\, a global celebration of GIS as a technology and industry. \n\n\n\nJoin Theo Walschots on this special day as he goes over a primer on GIS\, the goal of Hackforge weGIS\, as well as what kind of content and events you can expect in the future. This group is for all experience levels and will aim to be as accessible as possible by leveraging free\, open-source software. Please don’t hesitate to come out!  \n\n\n\nAfter the debrief there will be time for cake and discussion as we celebrate yet another thriving and successful year in GIS! 🎂🌎Learn more about GIS and GIS Day at www.gisday.com🎂Did we mention there will be cake?  \n\n\n\n📆 Nov 19🕦 6-8PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/celebrate-gis-day/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251128T180000
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SUMMARY:Building Smarter Chatbots
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nModern AI is powerful but it doesn’t know your business.  \n\n\n\nIn this live demo\,  Raneem Ghalion\, AI Business Strategy Consultant (Adopli AI) will demonstrate how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) connects a language model to your own data for accurate\, context-aware answers.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll see a working prototype built live\, understand the workflow (LLM + vector database + pipeline)\, and leave with a clear checklist to ship your first data-aware chatbot. \n\n\n\nKey takeaways: \n\n\n\n\nHow retrieval + generation work together\n\n\n\nMinimum viable RAG stack (LangChain\, Pinecone\, Bedrock\, n8n)\n\n\n\nSteps to connect your own docs and deploy\n\n\n\n\nFormat: 20-min intro → 45-min live RAG build (LLM + vector DB + data pipeline) → 20-min Q&A → 15-min networking \n\n\n\n📆 Fri.\, Nov. 28\, 2025🕦 6-8 PM📍Hackforge HQ & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/building-smarter-chatbots/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260113T180000
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SUMMARY:From BASIC to Modern: Porting Classic Games to Modern Systems
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nEver wondered what it was like to make games in the early days of personal computing\, when you typed code straight from a book and hit “run”? Retro Code Revival is a hands-on event inspired by the classic BASIC Computer Games era\, and the 1973 book 101 BASIC Computer Games by David H. Ahl\, where simple ideas\, clever logic\, and creativity mattered more than graphics or hardware power. \n\n\n\nIn this event\, we’ll take old school\, text-based\, and early computer games and bring them into the present. Participants will explore how these games worked\, and how they can be ported to modern systems. Whether you recreate the game faithfully or give it a modern twist\, the goal is to learn\, experiment\, and have fun while preserving the spirit of early game design.  \n\n\n\nThis is a collaborative\, beginner-friendly space for programmers\, gamers\, and curious tinkerers alike. You don’t need to be an expert\, just interested in how old ideas can live again on new systems. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Take Away:🎮 How to make a modern version of a classic game💡 A better understanding of game logic\, constraints\, and design fundamentals🤝 New skills and inspiration going into Global Game Jam 2026 \n\n\n\n📆 Jan. 13\, 2026🕦 6-8 PM📍Hybrid (Hackforge HQ @ 300 Ouellete Ave\, Suite 210) and Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/from-basic-to-modern-porting-classic-games-to-modern-systems-2/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260122T190000
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SUMMARY:Basics of the Zettabyte File System (ZFS)
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nAt this month’s LUG event\, we’ll be exploring the basics of the Zettabyte File System (ZFS) as well as discuss whether it would be a good choice for the root file system. All skill levels are welcome\, but some basic knowledge of Linux will make the material easier to understand. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nGo over the basic concepts of ZFS\n\n\n\nExplore core features of ZFS like: compression\, redundancy\, and encryption\n\n\n\nTake a look at the pitfalls & benefits of using ZFS as a root file system\n\n\n\nLearn about “out-of-tree” modules and DKMS\n\n\n\nDiscover why you’d want to use the ZFSBootMenu bootloader\n\n\n\nComplete a demo Arch Linux install\n\n\n\n\n📆 Jan 22🕦 7-9 PM📍 Hybrid at Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/basics-of-the-zettabyte-file-system-zfs/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260126T180000
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SUMMARY:GLOBAL GAME JAM KICKOFF
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nKick off Global Game Jam with us at Hackforge HQ or online via Discord and get ready for an exciting week of creativity\, collaboration\, and game development! This opening event sets the tone for the jam and gives you everything you need to dive in with confidence\, whether you’re a first-time jammer or a seasoned pro. \n\n\n\nWe’ll get the engines running by watching the official Global Game Jam keynote together. During this keynote\, the theme will be revealed! There will be time afterwards to discuss the theme and iron out any nerves. Got questions? Bring them with you! This isn’t our first rodeo and there will likely be many Game Jam vets present to help us answer any questions that are burning in your brain\, making sure everyone’s confident moving forward. Next\, we’ll focus on team formation. Participants can pitch ideas\, share skills\, and connect with others\, and organizers will be on hand to help set teams and make sure no one is left out. Whether you come with a plan or are looking for collaborators\, this is where teams come together. \n\n\n\nBefore kicking off development\, we’ll wrap up with an important AI policy announcement\, outlining what is and isn’t permitted during the jam. Once that’s covered\, it’s time to get in the jam and start creating. \n\n\n\nHackforge welcomes folks from anywhere who are interested in creating any kind of game. Design and develop as part of a team or a solo jammer – whatever you prefer! All ages are welcome to participate\, but anyone under 17 must be on a team with a parent or guardian.Throughout the week of the Jam\, there will be opportunities for hybrid and virtual open work hours with your team. We’ll cap off the week with a Closing Party to put on final touches\, submit your game\, then show it off! \n\n\n\nOpen to all\, not just participants! \n\n\n\n📆 Jan 26\, 2026🕦6PM-8PM📍Online via Discord🎟️Register for Global Game Jam at globalgamejam.org \n\n\n\nCome for the knowledge\, stay for the community\, and get ready to make something incredible! 🎨👾
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/global-game-jam-kickoff-2/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T160000
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SUMMARY:Global Game Jam Meetup-Day 2
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nHybrid work hours during Global Game Jam 2026 are open\, flexible sessions set aside for participants to spend time working on their games together in a shared space\, or online via Discord. These hours are all about giving you the room\, time\, and community to collaborate\, experiment\, and make progress on your project. \n\n\n\nDuring work hours\, you’re encouraged to: \n\n\n\n\nWork actively on your game\, either solo or with your team\n\n\n\nCollaborate\, brainstorm\, test ideas\, and share feedback with other jammers\n\n\n\nUse the space as a focused\, supportive co-working environment\n\n\n\n\nStaff will be on-site to open the space and help with basic needs\, but these sessions are intentionally unstructured. There won’t be scheduled activities\, presentations\, or facilitated programming during work hours and staff will not be casually available\, as they will be busy completing work. This time is yours to use in whatever way best supports your creative process. \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in talks\, workshops\, or guided events\, please see our other events\, and consider joining our Discord or subscribing to our newsletter at hackf.org/join-our-newsletter. In-person work hours are simply a chance to come together\, settle in\, and build something great. \n\n\n\n📆 Friday\, Jan. 30🕦4-7 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave. Unit 210) & Online via Discord \n\n\n\nRegister for Global Game Jam at globalgamejam.org
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/global-game-jam-meetup-4-hybrid/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082846
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SUMMARY:Global Game Jam Meetup-Day 1
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nHybrid work hours during Global Game Jam 2026 are open\, flexible sessions set aside for participants to spend time working on their games together in a shared space\, or online via Discord. These hours are all about giving you the room\, time\, and community to collaborate\, experiment\, and make progress on your project. \n\n\n\nDuring work hours\, you’re encouraged to: \n\n\n\n\nWork actively on your game\, either solo or with your team\n\n\n\nCollaborate\, brainstorm\, test ideas\, and share feedback with other jammers\n\n\n\nUse the space as a focused\, supportive co-working environment\n\n\n\n\nStaff will be on-site to open the space and help with basic needs\, but these sessions are intentionally unstructured. There won’t be scheduled activities\, presentations\, or facilitated programming during work hours and staff will not be casually available\, as they will be busy completing work. This time is yours to use in whatever way best supports your creative process. \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in talks\, workshops\, or guided events\, please see our other events\, and consider joining our Discord or subscribing to our newsletter at hackf.org/join-our-newsletter. In-person work hours are simply a chance to come together\, settle in\, and build something great. \n\n\n\n📆 Thurs.\, Jan 29🕦5-7 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave. Unit 210) & Online via Discord \n\n\n\nRegister for Global Game Jam at globalgamejam.org
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/global-game-jam-meetup-day-1/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082846
CREATED:20251231T235550Z
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SUMMARY:GLOBAL GAME JAM Closing
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nWrap up an unforgettable week of game making by joining us for the 2026 Hackforge Global Game Jam Closing Party at Hackforge HQ or online via Discord! This is your chance to bring everything together and celebrate what you’ve built. \n\n\n\nThe afternoon will be focused on getting your game across the finish line. This is the perfect time to squash last-minute bugs\, polish gameplay\, finalize builds\, and make sure your submission is ready to go. Fellow jammers and mentors will be around to offer feedback\, help troubleshoot issues\, or simply provide moral support as the clock winds down. \n\n\n\nOnce submissions are in\, it’s time to relax and enjoy the results of an intense and inspiring week. At 5:00 pm\, we’ll kick off a show and tell session where teams can present their games\, share what worked (and what didn’t)\, and talk about the ideas and challenges behind their creations. \n\n\n\nWhether you join us in person or online\, everyone is welcome to watch\, play\, and cheer on the teams. Come celebrate the hard work\, creativity\, and community spirit that make Global Game Jam such a special experience! \n\n\n\n📆 Feb 1🕦 2 – 7(ish) PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Discord \n\n\n\nRegister for Global Game Jam at globalgamejam.org
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/global-game-jam-closing/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082846
CREATED:20260203T210857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T210858Z
UID:3875-1772647200-1772654400@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:Create Your Own Digital Maps Using QGIS and Geoenabled Data!
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nLet your creative side flourish during this choose your own adventure style map making tutorial\, using the completely free and open source desktop GIS software\, QGIS! 🗺️✍️ \n\n\n\nJoin Theo Walschots in a follow-along map making session where attendees are guided through GIS map creation and taught essential cartographic principles. This guided tutorial is not strict and outside the box thinking is encouraged! Many different datasets will be made available\, each with their own context and varying geometry. The goal is for every attendee to walk away with wildly different maps\, reflecting that individual’s creativity as well as their respective dataset. \n\n\n\nWhat to bringBring a laptop if you have one\, with QGIS (qgis.org) installed.Don’t worry if you don’t\, we’ll have some laptops available to share. \n\n\n\n📆 March 4\, 2026🕦 6-8 PM📍Hybrid (Hackforge HQ @ 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210 & Online via Zoom)🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/create-your-own-digital-maps/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T200000
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SUMMARY:Passion Project Lightning Talks
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nGot a side project you can’t stop thinking about\, a tool you’re obsessed with\, or a weird tech idea that lights you up? Passion Projects Lightning Talks is a fast-paced\, high-energy night of 5-minute talks where curiosity beats polish and enthusiasm is the main requirement.  \n\n\n\nThis event is for developers\, designers\, founders\, students\, tinkerers\, and anyone in tech who loves building\, experimenting\, or learning; whether you’re actively working on a project or just want to be inspired by what others are creating. \n\n\n\nWhat to bringBring your curiosity\, your passion (and slides if you’re speaking)\, and an open mind.A laptop is optional\, questions are encouraged\, and good vibes are mandatory.What you’ll get out of it \n\n\n\n\nShare your passion with a group of likeminded folks\n\n\n\nLearn from other folks’ passion projects\n\n\n\nNetwork and find community\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll discover new ideas and tools you didn’t know you needed\, get inspired to start or keep going on your own passion project\, and connect with people who care deeply about building things just for the joy of it. \n\n\n\nTo sign up to give a lightning talk\, please email Bolt by March 12th at 1pm EST at bolt@hackf.org. If you are planning on presenting via slides or media\, please share the link(s)/slides in that email. We welcome online and in person talks! \n\n\n\n📆 March 12\, 2026🕦 6-8 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below💻Register for virtual attendance via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/passion-project-lightning-talks/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082846
CREATED:20260228T125344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T125530Z
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SUMMARY:Windsor C and C++ User Group Inaugural Meeting
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nThe inaugural meeting of the Windsor C and C++ Users Group (WCCUG) will be on March 19th 2026 in-person at Hackforge. This is a new interest group\, targeting C and C++ enthusiasts and active users. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about WCCUG\, please visit wccug.org \n\n\n\n“What’s your Interest?”We will be discussing plans for what we’d like future meetings to be about! \n\n\n\nFeel free to bring projects to hack on\, interesting code to share\, or topics to discuss. Bryan will be bringing along a space-efficient implementation of the std::any class from the C++ Standard Library to talk about\, but any and all digressions will be actively encouraged! \n\n\n\nWhat to bringBring a laptop if you have one.Don’t worry if you don’t\, we’ll have some laptops available to share. \n\n\n\nPlanning to attend? Please let us know! Register to attend in-person using the RSVP form below\, or get the videoconference link by registering via Zoom. \n\n\n\n📆 March 19\,2026🕦 7-9 PM📍In-person at Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210) & Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/windsor-c-and-c-user-group-inaugural-meeting/
LOCATION:Fogolar Furlan\, 1800 North Service Rd\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N8W 1Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082846
CREATED:20260401T143735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T184213Z
UID:4021-1776366000-1776373200@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:Group Project Kickoff & How to Compile your 1st project
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nThe latest installment of WCCUG will kick off with a 30-minute group brainstorming session\, where we’ll collaborate on ideas and directions for our first group project. This will be followed by a one-hour optional workshop on how to compile your first project (perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a refresher). Participants who prefer can use this time to begin working on the project independently. We’ll wrap up with a 30-minute closing session to share progress\, discuss challenges\, and outline next steps. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring \n\n\n\nPlease bring your own laptop if possible. A limited number of spare laptops will be available\, if you need one\, please email us ahead of time at bolt@hackf.org so we can reserve it for you. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Walk Away With \n\n\n\n\nA clear understanding of how to compile and run your first project\n\n\n\nHands-on experience starting and working through a real project\n\n\n\nNew ideas and insights from collaborative brainstorming and peer discussion\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Required \n\n\n\nPlease make sure to RSVP in advance using the provided website. This helps us plan resources\, seating\, and equipment to ensure the best experience for everyone. \n\n\n\n📆 March 19\,2026🕦 7-9 PM📍In-person at Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️ RSVP Below for In-Person & via Zoom for Virtual
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/group-project-kickoff-how-to-compile-your-1st-project/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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