Community Ideation Jam 2025

Day 2 - Open Presentation Day!

Everyone is Welcome!

Please join us to support our students for the 2nd annual Community Ideation Jam 2025, themed Changemaking with AI. This event is a 48-hour challenge where students collaborate to think creatively and ethically how AI tools can help address community challenges.

Wednesday, November 12^th, 2025,
Abbotsford Campus (Building B, Room B101)

Event Schedule:
Student Presentation: 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Each student will deliver a brief presentation on their project
Student Networking and Q&A: 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Attendees will have a chance to engage with students and ask questions about their project

For more information please contact: Jason.Li@ufv.ca or Deanna.Devitt@ufv.ca.

About the Event

After a successful pilot in November 2024, the 2nd annual Community Ideation Jam returns for November 2025! This collaborative and inclusive environment aims to generate innovative ideas and actionable plans with a diverse group of participants.

More details will be revealed on the day of the event to build anticipation and excitement!

Student Participant Registration and Event Details

Open to all UFV students currently enrolled in any program this Fall.

Fall Reading Break: November 10 - 12, 2025

Location: In-person November 10 & 12, Room TBD, Abbotsford Campus

Registration opens October 13th and closes November 3rd.
Students can register individually or in a team of up to a maximum of four.
Students registering must ensure they are fully committed to participate from November 10th through to November 12th.
Accepted student participants will be notified via their student email on the last week of October.

Please register through the RSVP, no drop-ins on the day of the event.

RSVP Here

Day 1 - AI Workshop and Guest Speakers

To support you in developing your ideas, we’ve lined up guest speakers and a workshop focused on artificial intelligence. These sessions are designed to give you fresh perspectives, spark creativity, and offer practical tools you can apply as you shape your project.

AI Workshop

Tristan Taylor - Founder of Canadian Artificial Intelligence Advancement Institute (CAIAI)

Tristan is a UFV alumnus and the founder of the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Advancement Institute (CAIAI). Tristan is excited to bring AI education to all Canadians, with the goal of helping them learn, adapt, and succeed with AI tools. Part of this vision is developing a standard for AI education in Canada to ensure that Canadians have the tools they need to adopt AI in an ethical, safe, and effective manner. To accomplish this, Tristan has written a textbook titled an Introduction to Artificial Intelligence which cites over a dozen AI experts from across North America. This text and the CAIAI's introductory AI course will be delivered in partnership with institutions and advocacy organizations across Canada.

With a passion for his community, Tristan serves on local committees, including the UFV Alumni Association, where he currently serves as a Director. He organizes community events in his free time, seeking ways to make a positive impact and give back to the city he calls home.

You can learn more about the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Advancement Institute by visiting their website https://www.caiai.ca/

Guest Speakers:

Dr. Martha Dow	UFV Director, Community Health and Social Innovation Hub Senior Advisor Changemaking, Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic Associate Professor, School of Culture, Media, and Society
Jennifer Martel	UFV Manager, Sustainability
Katie Tuck	UFV Chief Information Officer, Information and Technology Services
Dr. Omer Waqar	UFV Assistant Professor, Program Development Chair, School of Computing
El Wong	ACC, CPIC, PROSCI Change Management Practitioner