2026 Girls in Tech Conference Workshops
Maker Bean: 3D Printing
Come learn about the art of 3D design and printing with The Maker Bean Cafe team! During this workshop, you’ll learn how to:
+ Use a 3D design tool to create objects in space
+ Find existing 3D models online
+ Get your design ready for 3D printing
+ Load and operate a 3D printer
Enter a raffle to win your own 3D prints, which we'll have ready at our Maker Bean Cafe at 1052 Bloor Street West!
Hackergal: Gender Bias in AI
This workshop will guide learners through the importance of critical thinking when interacting with AI, with a focus on identifying and understanding gender bias in AI systems and technology.
Game on: Staying safe in the digital world
This interactive workshop introduces students to cyber awareness and online safety through engaging, hands-on activities.
Students will develop an understanding of how cybersecurity shows up in their daily lives by learning to identify and respond to common online risks and practicing safe digital decision making.
Perfect for curious minds, no tech skills required. Get involved.
Girls Make Games: Intro to Mobile Game Development & Game Art
Welcome to the world of Game Development! In this workshop you’ll learn the basics of games and how to create them in Construct 3. Then, dive into a fun digital game art activity in Piskel. Come learn with a professional game developer from Girls Make Games and be prepared to ask questions!
Switch Animation: Toon Boom Harmony Animation
The Animation Lounge Workshop is a project-based learning environment where young people have a chance to be inspired by the union of art and technology.
We will build an animated scene while learning teamwork and we will also take a look behind the scenes of an animated feature.
Teachable Machines
In this hands-on workshop, participants use Google’s Teachable Machine to create a simple recycling classifier. Working with everyday items, participants will collect and label data, train a model, and test how well it can distinguish between recyclable and non-recyclable materials. We will discuss how lighting, backgrounds, camera angles, and surrounding environments affect model accuracy. Participants will discuss real-world challenges in waste sorting, reflect on how AI can support sustainability efforts, and consider the limitations and biases of AI in environmental applications. The session combines experimentation with critical thinking about technology and its role in protecting our environment.
Arduino
Using the Arduino Uno microcontroller, students learn the basics of controlling electricity. Arduinos can be used to create robots, monitor sensors, and more. In this workshop they will build and program their own circuit board.
Intro to Competitive Coding
In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of competitive coding, exploring how to approach challenging problems efficiently. You’ll learn the basics of Python programming, and learn some powerful algorithms and techniques used by top competitors, giving you a glimpse into how complex problems can be solved with elegant and efficient solutions. Whether you’re new to coding or looking to sharpen your skills, come ready to think critically, code actively, and tackle exciting challenges!
Main Character Data: The Netflix Effect
Dive into the world of data analysis using real-world Netflix data! In this workshop, you’ll learn how data scientists explore and extract insights from large datasets by analyzing trends in movies and TV shows on Netflix. Using Excel, you’ll be introduced to essential tools and basic statistical skills. Through hands-on activities, you’ll investigate questions such as what makes content popular, how genres vary over time, and how viewing trends differ across regions. Whether you’re new to coding or curious about data science, this workshop offers a practical introduction to turning data into meaningful insights.