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SUMMARY:TechTown Detroit AI and Automation Build Night: Learn. Build. Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us with Detroit’s builders for an intensive hands-on session where you’ll learn practical AI and automation\, build working prototypes with expert mentors\, and demo what you shipped by the end of the night. \n \nWhat is Build Night? \n \nTechTown’s AI and Automation Build Nights are a monthly series designed for beginners\, founders\, and builders who want to move beyond theory and actually ship something. Whether you’re a starting founder building your next product\, a developer learning new tools\, or someone just curious about AI then this is your night to experiment\, collaborate\, and create something real. \n \nNo pitch decks. No talking about building. Just build! \n \nWho should attend? \n \n\nBeginners with no coding experience (we provide templates and guided support)\nFounders building products who need mentor help to ship an MVP feature\nDevelopers wanting to learn AI tools while building with experts\nProduct builders looking to automate workflows and operations\nAnyone curious about AI who wants hands-on experience\n\n \nTwo Tracks to Choose From: \n \nTRACK A: Beginner Builders \nPerfect if you’re new to AI and automation. You’ll leave with a working prototype or automation using templates\, guided steps\, and mentor triage support. No experience required. \n \nTRACK B: Founder & Builder Track \nFor those with an idea or existing project. Get advanced mentor support\, architecture review\, and deeper debugging help. Leave with a demo-ready build plus a clear next-step plan. \n \nWorkshop: Prompt to Prototype \n \nThis month’s workshop teaches you how to go from an idea to a working prototype using AI-powered development tools.  \nYou’ll learn practical techniques for: \n \n\nWriting effective prompts that generate quality code\nBuilding full-stack applications without traditional coding\nRapid prototyping and iteration strategies\nDebugging AI-generated code effectively\n\n \nTools you’ll use: \n \nPrototyping & Apps: Lovable\, Replit\, Cursor \nAutomation & Workflows: Zapier\, Make \nAI Assistants: ChatGPT\, Claude\, Gemini \n \nFree tool credits provided by our partners at no cost to you! \n \nWhat you will leave with: \n \n\nHands-on mentorship from industry experts\nFree tool credits (Lovable\, Replit\, Zapier\, Make\, and more)\nA working prototype or automation by end of night\nFood and refreshments provided\nApplication pathway for continued TechTown support\nConnections to Detroit’s builder and founder community\nDemo time to showcase your work and get feedback\n\n \nThis event is presented by TechTown Detroit in collaboration with: \n \n– DevsCreate313 (engineering support and volunteer pipeline) \n– AI Collective (education and ecosystem bridge) \n– Venture313 (funding readiness support) \n– Detroit Hacker House (advanced builder support) \n \nPowered by our tool partners providing credits and resources.
URL:https://techtowndetroit.org/event/ai-and-automation-build-night-8/
LOCATION:WSU Industry Innovation Center (I2C)\, 461 Burroughs St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48202\, United States
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