NeurIPS 2024 | Vancouver AI Community Meetup
If you're hitting NeurIPS 2024, this is your invitation to step off the conference treadmill and get a taste of the real Vancouver AI scene. We’re talking about the kind of grassroots geekery that’s fueling eleven months of sold-out Vancouver AI Community Meetups.
The Vancouver AI Community Meetups welcomes all those interested in the future of AI – researchers, artists, geeks, enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, experts, students and more! Our goal is to build an engaged group through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and discussion of real-world applications and ethical implications of AI.
This event is our rogue brainchild—an unofficial NeurIPS side adventure in partnership with Space Centre, Metacreation Lab, ENYA Learning and Future Proof Creatives designed to teleport attendees out of the high-octane, hotel-and-hallway hustle and into the heart of Vancouver’s own tech-creative pulse.
What’s the Vibe?
Think high energy, low pressure: a space where AI isn’t just code but culture. We’re curating an evening packed with unforgettable networking, spotlighting the folks who are remixing AI with art, community, and some serious DIY spirit.
From creative performances to rapid-fire presentations, we’re designing an event that’s not only a meet-and-greet but a chance to recharge, cross-pollinate ideas, and explore the boundary-pushing side of AI that doesn’t make it to the main stage.
Why This Event?
Because it’s more than algorithms and theories—it’s about connecting with the people driving AI’s most creative frontiers. You’ll meet everyone from researchers to creatives who are using AI to craft, question, and disrupt.
This event is for those who know that the best insights often come when you’re not bound to a conference badge, when you’re out there connecting authentically with people who share your passion.
What to Expect:
Laid-back Atmosphere: A break from the corporate feel of the convention center. Expect cozy vibes, local energy, and a format that’s all about fostering real connections.
Incredible Performances & Presentations: A showcase of Vancouver’s homegrown AI talent, with performances and creative presentations that give you a peek into the wild intersections of art and machine learning.
Epic Networking Opportunities: Meet locals, connect with fellow NeurIPS attendees, and get introduced to Vancouver’s AI visionaries who know the scene from the ground up.
December 2024 Lineup
VOT4044
Caroline Running Wolf
Philippe Pasquier
Amin Sharifi
Brittney Smaila
Lionel Ringenbach
This whole shindig is brought to you by me, Kris Krüg of Future Proof Creatives, Amin Sharifi of ENYA Learning and Philippe Pasquier from SFU's Metacreation Lab for Creative AI.
We’re fired up to show you the side of Vancouver’s AI ecosystem where tech meets culture, and where AI’s potential is unleashed in ways that go way beyond the textbook.
For everyone who’s ready to plug into an authentic slice of Vancouver’s AI ecosystem, this is the place to be.
Synthesis Afterparty: AI, Art, Performances, Networking
Join us for the Synthesis Afterparty, proudly sponsored by Enya Learning and curated by Amin Sharifi, where the worlds of AI and art converge.
Experience a breathtaking live performance by VOT, accompanied by immersive visuals and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for connecting with innovators, artists, and fellow NeurIPS attendees.
This electrifying event blends creativity and technology, offering an unforgettable finale to your evening.
Enya Learning | Innovative Education | Vancouver, BC, Canada
Enya Learning empowers immigrant and newcomer students through innovative, culturally responsive education. Join us in transforming challenges into opportunities and shaping brighter futures for the next generation.
METACREATION Lab for Creative AI | SFU SIAT
Driven by interdisciplinary collaborations involving scientists, experts in artificial intelligence, cognitive sciences, designers, and artists, the Metacreation Lab for Creative AI is at the forefront of the theory and practice of Creative AI and generative systems since 2008.
Future Proof Creatives | Give Rise to Your Creative Future
Future Proof Creatives is a series of online and in-person workshops, trainings, and meet-up offering creative professionals vital AI tools, skills training, and a supportive community.