Fwd: You're Invited! Building Bridges (Ocean AI) Community Launch

[AfriClimateAI Admin]

Dear AfriClimate AI Community,

I hope this email finds you well! My name is Yan, and I am the Community Coordinator for the Building Bridges (Ocean AI) initiative at CIOOS Atlantic.

I am reaching out today regarding the online Ocean AI community platform we built to share free resources and connect peers, and we are now just weeks away from our official launch event (find details below)! I would love to invite you to the launch. This event will feature marine and AI-related study cases, data and AI ethics, and AI toolkits for NGOs and other under‑resourced organizations.

We hope this will be of interest to you and would be honored to have you join us. If you are able to pass this invitation along to anyone in your community who might also be interested, it would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to forward this email directly or copy the text below for your own channels.

Thank you again for your time and support. We look forward to seeing you there!

Best,
Yan

Yan Chen (she/her)

Community Coordinator (Ocean AI)

CIOOS Atlantic

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We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of the Building Bridges Community of Practice! Designed specifically for ocean professionals across non-profits, academia, and beyond, this new platform is your dedicated space to break down technical barriers, foster collaborative action, and adopt AI with confidence.

To celebrate this milestone, we are hosting a free virtual launch event, and we would love for you to join us!

Riding the Wave of Ocean AI: Building Bridges Community Launch Event

Bringing together our growing network, this event will feature a discussion on Canada-wide AI strategy, while also highlighting accessible solutions and dedicated resources designed to empower you on your AI journey.

📅 Date: May 13, 2026

⏰ Time: 1:30 PM (ADT)

📍 Location: Zoom

🔗 Click Here to Register for the Event

📑 Event Details & Full Program [Click Here to View the Event Page]

What to expect:

• Visionary keynotes on Canada-wide AI strategies and ocean opportunities featuring Dr. Elissa Strome (Executive Director, Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, CIFAR) and Dr. Loubna Benabbou (Professor, UQAR & Affiliate, Mila).

• Real-world examples of innovative AI applied to marine work.

• Accessible tools and resources to support your organization.

Start Exploring the Community Today

This launch event is just the beginning. The Building Bridges Community is built for the long run, bringing practical AI solutions directly to the organizations that need them most. 

You don't have to wait until May 13th to get started! We invite you to join the platform today and explore our curated library of free resources:

• Free Online Courses: Build your foundation with our “Intro to Ocean AI and AI Literacy” course.

• AI & Data Tools: Streamline your analysis with tools to assist with quality control (“Quality Control”), data imputation (“Time Series Imputation”), and more.
• Workshop Archive: Watch full recordings of our “Dive to AI” series to catch up on the latest techniques.
• Use Cases & References: Browse our curated list of AI-related documents, reports, and case studies.

• Discussion & Expert Q&A: Connect with peers and troubleshoot your technical questions with experts.

👉 Join the Free Building Bridges Community Here

We look forward to riding the wave of ocean AI with you and building the future of our marine ecosystems together!