Vancouver AI Community Meetup: February 26
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.
🌱 EARLYWORM - CA$40 (Available until Dec 31)
For the quick-draw hackers and optimization enthusiasts. Like finding an exploit in the matrix - you get the full experience at a discount just for being fast on the draw. Same awesome event, just with extra smug points for gaming the system.
Why "worm" not "bird"? Because birds aren't real, but worms are the original neural networks. Trust me on this one.
🎯 STANDARD - CA$60 (Available until Jan 28)
The classic ticket for the classic explorer. No bells, no whistles, just pure uncut access to Vancouver's spiciest AI gathering. You get:
Full access to all talks & demos
Networking with our galaxy-brain community
Cosmic cocktails & nebula nibbles
That feeling when your neural networks align just right
🧠 SUPPORTER - CA$120 (Limited to 30 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)
COMMUNITY PERKS:
Early access to future workshop registrations
Special Discord role & access to supporters-only channels
That warm fuzzy feeling of keeping our community accessible
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
What's In It For Your Evolving Brain:
Cross-Pollination Central: We're smooshing together AI and space in ways you've never imagined. Prepare for intellectual fireworks.
Community on Steroids: This isn't just networking – it's building a movement. Be part of shaping Vancouver's tech future.
Cosmic Cocktails and Nebula Nibbles: Fuel your conversations with themed refreshments that are out of this world.
You Belong Here If:
You've ever wished you could download Wikipedia directly into your brain.
You're equally at home discussing neural networks or debating the feasibility of warp drive.
The phrase "machine learning" gives you a dopamine hit.
Mad Props to Our Co-Conspirators:
These visionaries aren't just funding an event; they're catalyzing Vancouver's tech evolution. Show them some love.
SEGEV LLP
Goodness
HR MacMillan Space Centre
Kevin Friel Is A Pixel Wizard
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.
This isn't just another tech meetup. It's 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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