Create
Turn curiosity into a visible first version.
What Sip & Vibe is
A more inviting way for women to learn.
A women's led initiative to encourage workforce development by making vibecoding & AI tools approachable through creative methods.
The Journey
The Sip & Vibe Journey
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · a half-day flow
Arrive & ConnectA soft landing with music, a drink, and the room.
Doors open with music, a drink, and a soft landing. No pressure to have an idea yet — the day starts with people, not tasks.
What happens
- Signature mocktail or coffee on arrival
- Nametags and one-line intros
- A quick tour of the space and the day
GOAL
A seat, a drink, and three people whose names you know.
Facilitator cue — We hold space for arrival — authentic connection first is key to a relaxed, fun atmosphere.
Find the SparkAI fundamentals, tools overview, and a guided prompt round.
AI fundamentals, an overview of the tools, and a guided prompt round to surface an idea, question, or itch worth building on today.
What happens
- Prompt cards to unlock what's been circling
- 1:1 spark partner to pressure-test it
- Pick one idea to carry forward
GOAL
A single sentence describing what you want to make.
Facilitator cue — If you arrived with an idea, we sharpen it. If you didn't, we help you find one.
Shape the BuildTranslate the spark into a clear first-version goal.
Translate the spark into a clear first-version goal — small enough to finish, real enough to share.
What happens
- Scope canvas
- Success criteria in one line
- A short pitch to your table
GOAL
Origin prompt, requirement doc, design system, and a clear roadmap.
Facilitator cue — First draft, not final version.
Vibe & BuildLock in and build out the details of your vision.
Now it's time to vibe. Lock in and start building out the details of your vision with AI-supported tools, snacks, beverages, and team spirit as the fuel.
What happens
- Prompt, generate, refine
- Table-mates as first users
- Facilitators floating for assistance to anyone
GOAL
Have fun, vibe, build, enjoy snacks, and connect — with a working first version you can open on your phone.
Facilitator cue — Available to assist and support individuals and teams throughout the entire process.
Show & CelebrateA short show-and-tell, group photo, and a closing toast.
A short show-and-tell — everyone shares what they made and one thing they'll do next.
What happens
- 60-second shares
- Group photo
- A closing toast
GOAL
A first version live, a next step named out loud, and a community that saw you build it.
Facilitator cue — Your story belongs in the room and your progress deserves to be celebrated.
Why the experience works
Creative Learning
The landing page is the souvenir. The real takeaway is leaving with an upgraded belief in what you're capable of.
Hands-on learning
People retain more when they apply a tool to a real goal instead of watching another tutorial.
Personal relevance
An idea you care about provides stronger motivation than an abstract practice exercise.
Social learning
Seeing how other people think, build, and troubleshoot expands what feels possible.
Psychological safety
A welcoming environment makes experimentation, questions, and imperfect first attempts feel normal.
Visible progress
A tangible output turns AI from an abstract topic into a practical capability.
Celebration
Sharing work reinforces confidence and creates a clear moment of completion.
Event formats
Compare all formatsFind the format that fits your people.
Half-Day Vibe-a-Thon
~5 hours · 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Best for: First-time participants and community activations
- A tangible first version
- Stronger tool confidence
- Peer feedback & a next step
Full-Day Vibe-a-Thon
Full day
Best for: Deeper iteration, feedback, and presentation
- More time to refine
- Group demo & showcase
- A clearer next step
Team Innovation Challenge
Custom · 1–3 days
Best for: Employers and workforce development
- Applied AI fluency
- Documented outcomes
- Visible team innovation
For partners
Turn awareness into applied AI fluency.
Participants move through a facilitated process that combines applied tool use, project creation, feedback, and documented outcomes — not a one-afternoon promise of expertise.
- Workforce development
- Women’s entrepreneurship
- Employee innovation
- Community technology adoption
Your first version is waiting
Your idea doesn’t need to be perfect. It needs a first version.
Bring your laptop, ideas, & unlock new skills