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San Francisco · May 18–20, 2026

Hands-On AI
Product Immersion

Build a business-ready AI prototype in 3 days. Work alongside the companies shaping AI, in their city, on their turf.

Hosted by Campfire · Workshops by Capicua · Silicon Valley

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3
Days in San Francisco
1
Working Prototype
$5K+
In Tools & Credits
20
Max Participants
Why This Exists

Most teams are experimenting
with AI individually.

But they need to learn how to build together. As a team, with AI. That's what this hands-on AI immersion is for.

1

Reading about AI isn't the same as building with it. Cut through the hype, see what's real and what's not, and get hands-on experience with real tools, real constraints, and real feedback loops.

2

This hands-on immersion helps teams turn ideas into working business-ready prototypes, integrate AI into real product workflows, and learn directly from the ecosystem building the future.

3

Every month you spend figuring it out alone is budget burned and momentum lost. Learn directly from the people building AI and leave with $5K+ in tools and credits to keep going with confidence.

The Promise

What you walk away with.

Arrive with a business challenge. Leave with everything you need to move forward using AI.

AI-Enabled Business-Ready Prototype

A working, tangible product built with AI tools during the immersion. Not a wireframe. A functional prototype.

Clearer Product Direction

A sharper understanding of where your product should go next, grounded in hands-on building and expert feedback.

A Workflow for Building with AI

Practical, repeatable methods your team can use from day one back at the office.

Ecosystem Access + $5,000 in Tools

Direct access to the people and companies shaping AI. Plus over $5,000 in subscriptions, credits, and tokens from our ecosystem partners to keep building after you leave.

Program Structure

Three phases. Preparation to production.

Everything is designed so you arrive ready to build, not to figure out what you're building.

Phase 1
Pre-Work
Two remote sessions before arrival. To frame the business challenge and prepare to build with AI.
Phase 2
3-Day Immersion
Design, build, refine, and present. Visit leading AI companies, hear how they build, and ask anything. Hands-on product work with Capicua's team in San Francisco.
Phase 3
Launch Ready
Leave with $5K+ in AI tools and credits, a follow-up session with your team, and everything you need to implement right away.

Day 1 — Product Design with AI

Outcome: A clear blueprint for the prototype
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Studio by Tishman Speyer
Venue
Studio by Tishman Speyer
Financial District, San Francisco
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Fireside Speaker
Jennifer Lo
Jennifer Lo
Senior Director of Design Futures, IDEO
20+ years leading design, strategy, and innovation. Former Managing Director at Kaiser Permanente. Teaches Strategic Foresight at UC Berkeley. Helps organizations anticipate change and build for what's next.
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9:00
Welcome and program kickoff at Studio by Tishman Speyer
9:30
The New Shape of Product Creation in the AI Era
10:15
Workshop: Define the Product Bet
11:30
Break
11:45
Workshop: Prototype Scope & Experience Blueprint
1:00
Lunch
2:00
Visit IDEO HQ — Fireside Chat: Design Futures & AI with Jennifer Lo
3:30
IDEO studio tour
4:00
Free time / optional project work

Outcome: A clear blueprint for the prototype, ready for Day 2.

Day 2 — Build with AI

Outcome: A working prototype in progress
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Studio by Tishman Speyer
Venue
Studio by Tishman Speyer
Financial District, San Francisco
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Fireside Speaker
Miro Speaker
Speaker from Miro
To be announced
Miro is the visual workspace where teams collaborate to design, build, and ship products. Used by 99% of the Fortune 100.
Keynote Speaker
11x Speaker
Speaker from 11x
The Future of Synthetic Work
11x builds autonomous AI workers that handle real business tasks end-to-end. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Benchmark, they're redefining how companies operate.
9:00
Morning reset & agenda
9:15
Workshop: AI-Assisted Product Creation
10:30
Break
10:45
Prototype Build Sprint
1:00
Lunch
2:00
Fireside Chat: Collaborative Product Building at Scale with Miro
3:30
Visit 11x HQ — Keynote: The Future of Synthetic Work
4:30
Free time / optional office hours

Outcome: A working prototype in progress by end of day.

Day 3 — Refine and Present

Outcome: A functional prototype + roadmap
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Notion HQ
Venue
Notion HQ
Mission District, San Francisco
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Fireside Speaker
To be announced
Fireside chat details coming soon
9:00
Morning kickoff
9:20
Workshop: Prototype Refinement
10:40
Break
10:55
Fireside Chat: Speaker TBD
11:40
Final Prototype Presentations
1:00
Closing lunch at Notion
2:00
Notion HQ visit & product deep-dive
6:00
Closing networking event

Outcome: A functional prototype, a clear next-step roadmap, and a repeatable AI workflow for your team.

Who This Is For

People who build products
and lead teams.

If you want to move faster with AI, this is your accelerant.

Founders

Building the next generation of AI-native products and need to go from idea to prototype quickly.

Product Leaders

Responsible for product direction and looking to integrate AI deeply into how their team builds.

Innovation Teams

Tasked with exploring new opportunities and need a structured, collaborative environment to experiment.

Executives Exploring AI

Senior leaders who want hands-on understanding of what AI products actually look like, not just the theory.

The Experience

What three days in
San Francisco looks like.

Real conversations. Real building. Real access to the people shaping AI.

Hands-On AI Product Immersion community gathering in San Francisco
Community
Your Cohort
20 product leaders building together in San Francisco's top tech venues.
Studio visit and fireside conversation with industry leaders
Fireside Chats
Studio Visits
Behind-the-scenes access and candid conversations with the people building the future.
Hands-on building session with AI tools and prototyping
Hands-On
Build Sessions
Roll up your sleeves. Prototype with AI tools. Ship something real.
The Ecosystem

Learn from the companies
shaping AI.

Participants engage directly with the teams building the future of AI and digital products, and leave with the tools to keep building.

$5K+

In subscriptions, credits, and tokens. Included.

Every ecosystem partner contributes directly to your toolkit. You won't just visit these companies. You'll leave with real access to their platforms so you can keep building the moment you get home.

API CreditsPro SubscriptionsCloud CreditsEnterprise Trials

Partner logos and confirmed visits will be updated as they are finalized.

What Past Participants Say

Campfire alumni on
their experience.

Leaders from across Latin America have joined Campfire immersions in Silicon Valley.

Campfire has a clear focus on adding value. They are honest about what they can and cannot do.
GS
Geraldina Silveyra
Director, Instituto de Emprendimiento, ITESM
Through Campfire's tailormade entrepreneurship and business programs we get access to a curated network, valuable knowledge, and a unique experience.
OC
Orlando Cintra
Founder & CEO, BR Angels
Campfire provides access to knowledge from Silicon Valley insiders and valuable connections not easily accessible to foreign entrepreneurship communities.
RI
Ricardo Icarte
CEO, Patagonia Startups Incubator
Campfire's Silicon Valley mentors and experts gave us the structure and the partners to grow Eugenia.tech to the next level.
HG
Hans Guevara
CEO & Co-Founder, Eugenia.tech
Silicon Valley is the place to learn how to enter the US technology market. An alliance with Campfire is the right move for us.
JC
Jose Luis Cabascango
Trade Commissioner, Pro Ecuador, Los Angeles
Join 200+ founders, executives, and innovation leaders who have built with Campfire in San Francisco.
Who's Behind It

Two teams. One mission.

Hosted by
Campfire

Campfire connects people with a growth mindset to the Silicon Valley experience. They host tailored immersion programs and experiences that forge lasting relationships between participants and the leading minds in technology. This program brings you directly into the San Francisco AI ecosystem, where the future is being built right now.

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Workshops by
Capicua

Capicua is a product design and development firm helping companies turn ideas into scalable digital products. Their team leads every workshop, from product design to AI prototype development, guiding participants side-by-side through collaborative build workflows throughout the entire three-day immersion.

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The Real Cost

What happens when you
keep figuring it out alone?

Every quarter without a clear AI strategy is time, budget, and competitive edge you don't get back.

Without this immersion

  • 6–12 months of scattered experiments with no clear direction
  • $20K–$50K+ spent on tools your team never fully adopts
  • 2–3 quarters lost while competitors ship AI-powered products
  • 100+ hours of internal meetings debating what's hype vs. what's real
  • $0 return on AI investment without a clear roadmap to follow

After three days in San Francisco

  • A business-ready prototype your team built together
  • $5K+ in AI tools and credits to keep building
  • Direct relationships with the companies shaping AI
  • A clear product roadmap grounded in what actually works
  • Follow-up support so you can implement right away

Build the future.
Don't just talk about it.

Three days in San Francisco. One working prototype. A team that knows how to build with AI.

May 18–20, 2026
San Francisco, CA
Limited Seats
Secure Your Spot

Includes all sessions, meals, company visits, closing event, and $5,000+ in tools, subscriptions & credits from ecosystem partners.
Travel and accommodation not included. Pricing details provided upon application.

Supported byOEWD — Office of Economic and Workforce Development
FAQ

Common questions.

Do I need to be technical to participate? +
No. This program is designed for product leaders, founders, and executives, not engineers. You'll work alongside Capicua's product and engineering team, who handle the technical heavy lifting while you focus on strategy, decisions, and direction.
What should I bring? +
A business opportunity or product idea you want to explore with AI. You'll define and sharpen it in the pre-work sessions before arriving in San Francisco.
What's included in the price? +
All workshop sessions, curated company visits, fireside chats, daily meals (lunch and closing dinner), the closing networking event, and over $5,000 in subscriptions, API credits, and platform tokens from our ecosystem partners. Travel and accommodation are not included.
How many people attend? +
The immersion is intentionally small, limited to ensure everyone gets hands-on attention from Capicua's team and meaningful access during ecosystem visits.
Can I send a team? +
Yes. In fact, teams of 2–3 from the same company often get the most value, since they can continue building together after the immersion.
What happens after the 3 days? +
You leave with a working prototype, a clear product direction, and a repeatable AI workflow. Many participants continue developing what they built during the immersion.