Event Schedule
Why Systems — Not Just Software
The difference between tool-stacking and systems thinking. Why custom beats subscription. Understanding the landscape of…
The difference between tool-stacking and systems thinking. Why custom beats subscription. Understanding the landscape of SaaS, no-code, and vibe coding.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments and informal discussion.
Refreshments and informal discussion.
Business Model Deconstruction
Complete your Business Model Canvas. Map value, customers, revenue, costs, and system implications. Pair exercise…
Complete your Business Model Canvas. Map value, customers, revenue, costs, and system implications. Pair exercise with facilitator review.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Lunch
Lunch at the venue with time for informal discussion and peer support.
Lunch at the venue with time for informal discussion and peer support.
Operations Audit
Interview each other about daily operations. Identify bottlenecks and automation opportunities. Map the processes that…
Interview each other about daily operations. Identify bottlenecks and automation opportunities. Map the processes that consume the most time.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Strategy Before Software
Score each operation for impact, frequency, and automation readiness. Define your MVP scope. End the…
Score each operation for impact, frequency, and automation readiness. Define your MVP scope. End the day knowing exactly what your system will do.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
From Vision to Blueprint
System architecture fundamentals. Modules, users, data flow — explained simply. Translate your MVP scope into…
System architecture fundamentals. Modules, users, data flow — explained simply. Translate your MVP scope into a technical architecture in plain language.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Database Design Workshop
Entity-relationship mapping with sticky notes. Then formalise into your Database Schema Planner. Understand how your…
Entity-relationship mapping with sticky notes. Then formalise into your Database Schema Planner. Understand how your business data connects.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Lunch
Lunch at the venue.
Lunch at the venue.
Feature Specification
Write user stories: "As a ___, I want to ___". Define what your system does,…
Write user stories: "As a ___, I want to ___". Define what your system does, screen by screen. Prioritise features for the build day.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Wireframing with Figma & Excalidraw
Quick visual sketches of your key screens. Reference images for AI to match during the…
Quick visual sketches of your key screens. Reference images for AI to match during the build.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Blueprint Review
One-on-one with facilitator. Validate scope is buildable in one day. Final sign-off on your architecture…
One-on-one with facilitator. Validate scope is buildable in one day. Final sign-off on your architecture blueprint.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Vibe Coding Fundamentals
Build a simple Flask app together. Everyone follows along — the foundation. Learn prompt engineering…
Build a simple Flask app together. Everyone follows along — the foundation. Learn prompt engineering for code generation.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Build Your Backend
Database models, routes, authentication. AI builds your server-side logic from your blueprint specifications.
Database models, routes, authentication. AI builds your server-side logic from your blueprint specifications.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Build Your Frontend
Dashboard, forms, navigation — share reference screenshots and AI matches the style. Your system starts…
Dashboard, forms, navigation — share reference screenshots and AI matches the style. Your system starts to look like a real product.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Lunch
Lunch at the venue.
Lunch at the venue.
Add Your Features
Dedicated build time. Add the features from your user stories. Facilitators circulate to help with…
Dedicated build time. Add the features from your user stories. Facilitators circulate to help with individual builds.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Code Review & Hardening
Peer code review using the Code Review Checklist. Fix security and validation issues. Ensure your…
Peer code review using the Code Review Checklist. Fix security and validation issues. Ensure your system is production-ready.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Server Fundamentals
VPS basics, SSH, command line essentials. Connect to your server. Understand the environment your system…
VPS basics, SSH, command line essentials. Connect to your server. Understand the environment your system will run in.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Deploy Your System
Upload code, configure Gunicorn + Nginx, set up SSL with Let's Encrypt. Your app goes…
Upload code, configure Gunicorn + Nginx, set up SSL with Let's Encrypt. Your app goes live on your own domain.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Lunch
Lunch at the venue.
Lunch at the venue.
Go Cross-Platform
Convert to PWA for mobile install. Android APK generation. Desktop app packaging. Your system is…
Convert to PWA for mobile install. Android APK generation. Desktop app packaging. Your system is now accessible everywhere.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Break
Refreshments.
Refreshments.
Showcase
5 minutes per participant. Demo your system. Show it on your phone. Celebrate what you've…
5 minutes per participant. Demo your system. Show it on your phone. Celebrate what you've built in 4 days.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
Maintenance & Growth
Your 30-day plan. Backup strategy. How to keep building after the retreat. Certificates and closing.
Your 30-day plan. Backup strategy. How to keep building after the retreat. Certificates and closing.
Tonisha Tagoe
Founder & CEO @ Apples & Pears Holdings
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21 May 2026 • Innovation Hub
