Toronto BUILD Meetup: Build an AI Agent with Snowflake Intelligence

About this event

🚀 About this Event

Stop just talking about AI. Start building it.

The global BUILD conference is coming to Toronto, bringing the latest in AI and data apps directly to you. This isn't a lecture—it's a hands-on, heads-down working session where you will master the next generation of the Data Cloud.

Join us for an evening where you won’t just watch a demo; you’ll roll up your sleeves and build a fully functional AI Agent from scratch. We will be using Snowflake Intelligence—the new agentic orchestration layer—to create a system that understands your data, plans tasks, and delivers answers.

Whether you're a data engineer, app developer, or AI enthusiast, this is your fast track to mastering the tools defining the future of enterprise AI.

⚡ What We're Building

• A Real-World "Sales AI" Agent 🤖 We are moving beyond simple chatbots. You will use Snowflake Intelligence to orchestrate a sophisticated agent capable of analyzing structured sales data and unstructured support transcripts simultaneously. You’ll walk away with the code and the know-how to turn your own data into actionable intelligence.
• The Complete AI Stack 🛠️ You will get hands-on access to the specific features that power an intelligent agent:
• Cortex Search: We'll implement vector search to let your agent "read" unstructured documents.
• Cortex Analyst: We'll set up semantic models so your agent can "query" structured SQL data using natural language.
• Custom Functions: We'll write Python UDFs to give your agent specialized logic and superpowers.
• Northstar Badge & Swag 🎖️ Attendees who complete the lab will earn the official Snowflake Intelligence Northstar Badge—a verifiable credential for your LinkedIn. Plus, grab exclusive BUILD Meetup swag you can't get anywhere else.

📅 Agenda

We are running the "Building Intelligent Data Applications" track. We will have expert TAs from Snowflake and the community on-site to help you debug and build.

• 5:00 PM: Doors Open, Registration, Food & Networking
• 6:00 PM: Welcome & Core Concepts
• 6:30 PM: Lab Part 1: Environment Setup, Cortex Search & Analyst (Modules 1-3)
• 7:30 PM: Short Break
• 7:45 PM: Lab Part 2: Python UDFs & Orchestrating with Snowflake Intelligence (Modules 4-5)
• 8:45 PM: Module 6: Autograder Run & Badge Award
• 9:00 PM: Networking & Social
• 10:00 PM: Event Ends

👥 Who Should Attend?

We designed this session to be accessible yet deep.

• For Beginners: If you are new to AI or Snowflake, don't worry. We provide a step-by-step manual and have experts in the room to guide you through every line of code. You will leave with a working agent.
• For Experts: If you are already a pro, the lab provides the perfect sandbox. You can race through the basics and spend your time experimenting with custom prompts, advanced UDF logic, and pushing the limits of the new Snowflake Intelligence features.

💻 Prerequisites

This is a working session! To participate and earn your badge, please bring:

• Your Laptop: Fully charged (stable Wi-Fi provided).
• That's it! We will provide a Snowflake trial account and all necessary data during the session.

🎟️ Secure Your Spot

Spaces are strictly limited to ensure everyone gets 1:1 support during the lab. Don't miss your chance to level up your AI skills and connect with the Toronto data community.