Explore Your Future in the AI Economy

Tue May 05 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

Waterloo Public Library - Eastside Branch | Waterloo

Business and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region
Publisher/HostBusiness and Education Partnership of Waterloo Region
Explore Your Future in the AI Economy
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Explore the future of careers! Teens & parents dive into AI, tech, entrepreneurship, and YCF microgrants to launch youth projects.
About this Event

What skills and opportunities will shape the next generation of careers?

Join us for an engaging evening designed for parents and teens to learn about emerging opportunities in AI, tech, and entrepreneurship.

Hear from leaders across education, innovation, and the startup ecosystem about how young people can explore these fields and begin building real-world skills today. 

Parents will gain insight into how to support their teen’s curiosity and future career interests, while students will discover opportunities to explore their ideas and projects through programs like the Youth Creativity Fund (YCF).

Through YCF, youth in Waterloo Region can apply for microgrants of up to $1,000 to fund creative projects—whether that’s starting a small business, building a STEM project, exploring tech, or creating initiatives that connect people around shared interests.


Learning Outcomes

Parents and students can ask questions about education pathways, opportunities, and getting started with their own ideas.

Moderated by: Aasha Khan, Founder of Youth Tech Labs and Youth Creativity Fund alumn

Panelists include:

  • Camelia Nunez, Conestoga College
  • Ayoola Gbade-Bello, Founder, Kintrace Technologies Inc
  • plus more to come

Panelists will share insights on:

  • Emerging careers in AI and technology
  • Pathways into entrepreneurship and startups
  • How students can start exploring these interests while still in high school
  • Skills young people should start developing now
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Waterloo Public Library - Eastside Branch, 2001 University Avenue East, Waterloo, Canada

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