Vancouver AI Community Meetup: January 29th
The Vancouver AI Community Meetups welcome all those interested in the future of AI – researchers, artists, geeks, enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, experts, students and more!
Tech rebels, dream architects, neural navigators - we gather under the cosmic dome of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre not just to talk about AI, but to actively shape the narrative of human-machine collaboration. This isn't another tech meetup - it's a gathering of the tribes, a convergence of souls brave enough to ask: What does it mean to be human in an age of artificial minds?
I've spent the last year deep in the machine dreams, teaching AIs to paint with light, to speak in many tongues, to amplify human creativity rather than replace it. What I've found in those digital depths isn't just code and algorithms - it's a mirror reflecting our own infinite potential.
We're living through a moment that will be written about in history books. The questions we're wrestling with now - about consciousness, creativity, ethics, identity - will shape generations to come. This gathering is about finding our place in that story, about writing ourselves into the future rather than being written by it.
The Lineup
Lionel Ringenbach | Experimental Software Artist
Lionel is an experimental software artist who merges technology and art to create unique, participatory experiences. His work emphasizes playful interactions that stimulate curiosity and critical thinking.
At the upcoming meetup, Lionel will showcase a new real-time iteration of Compovision, an interactive installation which introduces the concept of visual prompting, the ability to generate visual ideas with no words required. Attendees will get hands-on experience placing objects in front of cameras to generate unique artistic interpretations, creating an interactive and immersive experience that bridges the gap between physical reality and artificial intelligence.
Nicole A. Donnelly | AI Adoption Specialist
Nicole A. Donnelly will likely share her expertise on how to adopt and leverage AI tools effectively, making complex technologies approachable and transforming tedious tasks into opportunities for creativity and growth.
Marina Tsougrianis | Holy Mother of the Void
Mirjana Prpa | Professor, Northeastern University
Her HCI teaching and research explores the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual/augmented reality.
Brittney Smaila | Human Storyteller
Brittney Smaila captivates with spoken word pieces that intertwine the analytical precision of a neuroscientist with the soulful artistry of a poet, exploring the dynamic interplay of AI and human connection.
Ed Kennedy | Latent Space Navigator
Kris Krüg | Host, Vancouver AI & CBC Sandboxing AI
🧠 SUPPORTER - CA$120 (Limited to 20 spots)
Think this ticket is expensive? Wait until you see what Web3 folks charge for a jpeg of a bored ape! But seriously, this is about stepping up as a true supporter of Vancouver's AI revolution. Here's what you get when you go full cyberpunk with us:
LIMITED EDITION GEAR DROP:
Exclusive Vancouver AI Community hoodie (the cozy kind you actually want to wear)
This month's mission patch (our Space Centre series is getting spicy!)
Die-cut vinyl stickers (perfect for that laptop you're training models on)
Plus everything in the standard ticket - talks, demos, cosmic vibes, the works!
Only 20 spots available at this tier - because scarcity is still a thing, even in the age of infinite AI generation
*** A portion of all ticket sales helps fund student tickets and keeps our community growing.
Expect:
Raw, unfiltered insights from the bleeding edge
Deep dives into the philosophical quandaries of our time
Hands-on exploration of tools that are reshaping reality
Real talk about the promises and perils ahead
This is a space for:
The curious and the courageous
The skeptics and the dreamers
Those who see technology not as an end, but as a means to amplify human potential
Anyone ready to engage with the big questions of our time
We'll share not just knowledge, but wisdom. Not just tools, but frameworks for thinking about how to use them ethically and effectively. Come ready to contribute your voice to a conversation that matters.
The future isn't something that happens to us - it's something we create together, one conscious choice at a time.
Join us in the liminal space between what is and what could be.
Let's dream bigger dreams.
KK
Thank you for support from:
These visionaries are catalyzing Vancouver's tech evolution. Show them some love.
SEVGEV LLP
BC leader in technology and legal innovation, SEVGEV LLP champions our vision of a future where creativity and AI thrive hand in hand.
Dimitri Schwartzman w/ Macdonald Realty
Connecting families to their dream residential homes, Dimitri Schwartzman w/ Macdonald Realty believes in building communities that inspire.
Sons of Vancouver
Artisans of craft and community, Sons of Vancouver fuels our gatherings with the spirit of independent creativity.
Goodness Distributors
Spreading good vibes and great support, Goodness Distributors helps our AI community flourish with every step.
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
Parking for your land-based vehicles available.
Public transit options for the environmentally conscious time-travelers among us.
Accessibility: We welcome beings of all forms. The Space Centre is fully accessible.
Fuel Our Digital Revolution:
Want to be more than just an attendee? We're always on the lookout for sponsors who get it. Hit up kris@motleykrugmedia.com to discuss how you can help us push Vancouver's tech scene into the stratosphere.
2025 Mission Launch Schedule
Our meetups are a glimpse into a future where AI and human creativity collide in spectacular fashion. Be there as we write the next chapter of Vancouver's innovation story.
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July 30, 2025 - #VAI19
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