2026 IBM Bobathon
Join us at IBM's 16 York Street HQ for a hands-on AI lab designed for students. Add career panel part, learn IBM Bob, and take on a real-world build challenge. RSVP by Friday, July 10th.
Event Details
📅 Event Schedule
Select your preferred date:
• Day 1: July 15, 2026
• Day 2: July 16, 2026
Full Day Agenda:
• Registration
• IBM Bob Introduction
• Hands-On Lab
• Build Challenge Presentations
• Career Panel + Resume Roast
Location: IBM Office, 16 York Street, Downtown Toronto
🏢 Venue
Experience innovation at IBM's state-of-the-art Toronto headquarters! Located in the heart of Downtown Toronto at 16 York Street, you'll be hacking in one of Canada's most prestigious tech spaces. Enjoy world-class facilities, high-speed internet, collaborative workspaces, and an inspiring environment designed for breakthrough innovation.
🎯 Session Agenda
• Registration: Check-in and welcome
• IBM Bob Introduction: Learn about IBM's AI coding assistant
• Hands-On Lab: Work through practical exercises
• Build Challenge Presentations: Showcase your work
• Career Panel + Resume Roast: Get career insights and feedback
📸 Photo & Media Consent
By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and recorded. IBM may use photos, videos, and other media from the event for promotional purposes including social media, marketing materials, and internal communications.
💻 What You'll Do
Experience hands-on learning with IBM Bob through practical AI lab exercises designed for students. Take on a real-world build challenge, present your work, and participate in a career panel with resume feedback. Perfect for all skill levels - from beginners to experienced developers.
Important Information
- Date Selection Choose Day 1 (July 15) OR Day 2 (July 16)
- RSVP Deadline Friday, July 10th, 2026
- Full Day Event Plan for a full day of learning and networking
- In-Person Only Must attend at IBM Office, 16 York Street, Downtown Toronto
- Media Consent Attendance implies consent for photography/recording
- What to Bring Laptop with charger for hands-on lab
Event Highlights
A full day of hands-on learning, career development, and networking at IBM Toronto
IBM Bob Introduction
Learn the fundamentals of IBM Bob, an advanced AI coding assistant. Understand its capabilities, features, and how it can accelerate your development workflow with intelligent code suggestions and automation.
Hands-On Lab
Work through guided exercises that demonstrate Bob's real-world applications. Build practical solutions while learning best practices for AI-assisted development and modern coding techniques.
Build Challenge
Apply your new skills in a focused build challenge. Create a real-world application using IBM Bob, showcase your work, and compete for prizes while demonstrating your understanding of AI-driven development.
Join the 2026 IBM Bobathon
Select your preferred date and join us for a full day of hands-on AI learning, career development, and networking at IBM's iconic Toronto headquarters. RSVP by Friday, July 10th!
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