Surrey AI Community Meetup - In The Park
Join us in the heart of Bear Creek Park for this special open-air edition of the Surrey AI Meetup! This time, we’re meeting for an evening of fresh air, fresh connections, and meaningful conversations about the future of AI, business, and collaboration.
Whether you're deep in the AI world or just curious, you'll find value in the relaxed, open family friendly format, come as you are, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and get ready to connect with fellow innovators, founders, and curious minds.
What to Expect:
Playful, engaging activities that spark creative thinking
Casual, outdoor setting for real conversations
IntroductionsNetworking with local innovators, thinkers, and tech tinkerers
Group discussion themes to spark inspiration
Lawn game activities that flow with teamwork and fun
Join Matthew Schwartzman & Ryv Valiquette at Bear Creek Park on August 12th (6 PM – 8:30 PM) for an evening packed with compelling AI discussions and meaningful connections, proudly partnered with KK's Vancouver AI community events.
About Surrey AI
The Surrey AI Community is a grassroots movement, independently led by local AI advocates Matthew Schwartzman & Ryv Valiquette, dedicated to expanding the vibrant BC + AI ecosystem.
Inspired by the dynamic, inclusive culture established by Vancouver AI events, our gatherings provide a welcoming environment for exploration, experimentation, and idea-sharing. This is a space created by community members, for community members—bringing together curious minds, seasoned AI experts, and rising talents to push the frontiers of possibility.
About BC + AI
Vancouver was just the start. BC's AI Ecosystem continues to grow, with new community hubs emerging in Surrey, Victoria, Kelowna, and beyond—each contributing unique perspectives to a thriving, interconnected network.
BC + AI represents a collective, province-wide effort to democratize AI knowledge, innovation, and opportunity. If you're in Surrey (or nearby!), come join the movement and connect with fellow AI explorers.
Support it. Show up. Contribute.
Because AI is about much more than technology - it's about the passionate community driving progress together.
Meet Matthew & Ryv - The Duo Behind Surrey AI Community Meetup
Matthew Schwartzman and Ryv Valiquette are the energy behind the Surrey AI Community Meetups, a duo driven by curiosity, connection, and the desire to make AI more accessible and inspiring for everyone.
Matthew brings his gift for storytelling and community-building, honed through years of podcasting and deep conversations with changemakers across industries. Ryv brings his sharp business instinct and passion for innovation, merging strategy with experimentation at the cutting edge of tech.
Together, they’re crafting a space where ideas take root and people feel welcome whether you’re deep in the AI world or just getting started. Their meetups aren’t just about tech they’re about people, possibility, and what we can create when we think (and build) together.
Come Curious
Whether you’ve built something wild or just have questions you can’t shake, this is your space. No gatekeeping. No jargon firewalls. Just community, curiosity, and momentum.
Let’s build the future - together.