TechTalk (In-Person) - November 2026
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Toronto JavaScript
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Here’s the November edition of our Tech Talk event at Super.com on November 24, 2026
Join us for some drinks, snacks, and Tech Talks.
Make sure to mark your calendars, come out, and join us for this event!
🕑 Agenda & Schedule ✨
18:00 - Doors open
18:20 - Intro and announcements
18:30 - Attention Attention Everywhere by Dev Shah
Abstract: In modern AI transformers, "attention is all you need"—but what does it actually compute? Demystify the mechanism step by step using real numbers. Learn why tokens split into queries, keys, and values, and verify the math against real GPT-2 weights, including why heads focus on token #1. A technical walkthrough.
19:00 - Create an AI agent with Vercel AI SDK by Emily Xiong
Abstract: In this session, I’ll share how I "vibe coded" a custom AI Code Reviewer using Next.js and the Vercel AI SDK. We will break down the core capabilities of the Vercel AI SDK, comparing its unified approach to the manual overhead of using direct LLM APIs like OpenAI or Gemini.
19:30 - Beyond Motion Generation by Karin Fam
Abstract: AI can now generate an animation in seconds, but generation is the easy part. The real challenge starts when motion needs to ship consistently across dozens of screens, platforms, and teams.
In this talk, Karin looks at what comes after the prompt: how to think about animation as a system rather than a one-off asset, why scale and governance matter as much as creativity, and how teams can build motion workflows that stay consistent, performant, and on-brand as they grow.
20:00 - Networking
21:00 - Doors Close
(Note: All times in the schedule are an approximation.)
Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. If you have your friends or teammates joining, please ask them to RSVP as well.
This event is open to all skill levels.
Many thanks to Super.com for hosting us!
We're looking for sponsors for events like these. If you or your company would like to support TorontoJS and get a message out to our community, please get in touch with organizers@torontojs.com
The Code of Conduct is enforced at all TorontoJS events and spaces - online or in-person.
TorontoJS is a volunteer-led not-for-profit organization.
Please help us with tidying up. Otherwise, the venue staff and volunteers will have to pick up after you.
The Venue 🏠
The venue is next door to Shoppers Drug Mart, a nondescript door that you'll have to look for a little carefully.
TorontoJS is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. Our Code of Conduct applies both online and in person at all our events and spaces.
See you there! 🎉
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Torc is a community-first platform bringing together remote-first software engineer and developer opportunities from across the globe. Join a network that’s all about connection, collaboration, and finding your next big move — together.
Join our community today!
TechTalk (In-Person) - November 2026
Hosted by
Toronto JavaScript
In-Person
Address available to attendees
Community and help
Community links are available to active Members after joining and any required approval.
Contact organizersEmail from your verified Guild email address. Guild relays the conversation without displaying personal email addresses here.
Here’s the November edition of our Tech Talk event at Super.com on November 24, 2026
Join us for some drinks, snacks, and Tech Talks.
Make sure to mark your calendars, come out, and join us for this event!
🕑 Agenda & Schedule ✨
18:00 - Doors open
18:20 - Intro and announcements
18:30 - Attention Attention Everywhere by Dev Shah
Abstract: In modern AI transformers, "attention is all you need"—but what does it actually compute? Demystify the mechanism step by step using real numbers. Learn why tokens split into queries, keys, and values, and verify the math against real GPT-2 weights, including why heads focus on token #1. A technical walkthrough.
19:00 - Create an AI agent with Vercel AI SDK by Emily Xiong
Abstract: In this session, I’ll share how I "vibe coded" a custom AI Code Reviewer using Next.js and the Vercel AI SDK. We will break down the core capabilities of the Vercel AI SDK, comparing its unified approach to the manual overhead of using direct LLM APIs like OpenAI or Gemini.
19:30 - Beyond Motion Generation by Karin Fam
Abstract: AI can now generate an animation in seconds, but generation is the easy part. The real challenge starts when motion needs to ship consistently across dozens of screens, platforms, and teams.
In this talk, Karin looks at what comes after the prompt: how to think about animation as a system rather than a one-off asset, why scale and governance matter as much as creativity, and how teams can build motion workflows that stay consistent, performant, and on-brand as they grow.
20:00 - Networking
21:00 - Doors Close
(Note: All times in the schedule are an approximation.)
Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. If you have your friends or teammates joining, please ask them to RSVP as well.
This event is open to all skill levels.
Many thanks to Super.com for hosting us!
We're looking for sponsors for events like these. If you or your company would like to support TorontoJS and get a message out to our community, please get in touch with organizers@torontojs.com
The Code of Conduct is enforced at all TorontoJS events and spaces - online or in-person.
TorontoJS is a volunteer-led not-for-profit organization.
Please help us with tidying up. Otherwise, the venue staff and volunteers will have to pick up after you.
The Venue 🏠
The venue is next door to Shoppers Drug Mart, a nondescript door that you'll have to look for a little carefully.
TorontoJS is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. Our Code of Conduct applies both online and in person at all our events and spaces.
See you there! 🎉
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