​The Surrey AI Community Meetups warmly welcomes all members of the community passionate about shaping the future of AI - researchers, creatives, tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, professionals, students, and beyond!

​Our vision is to foster a vibrant, collaborative community through insightful conversations, shared knowledge, and exploration of AI’s transformative applications and ethical considerations.

​What to Expect:

• ​Interactive dialogues on cutting-edge AI developments

• ​Expert insights into emerging AI trends

• ​Networking with local innovators and visionaries

​Join Matthew Schwartzman & Ryv Valiquette at the Legion #8 Building on April 15th (6 PM – 9 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.

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​Support it. Show up. Contribute.

​Because AI is about much more than technology - it's about the passionate community driving progress together.

​About Matthew

​​Matthew Schwartzman is a connector, storyteller, and AI community builder with a knack for bringing people together around big ideas. As the host of the Teen2Life Experience podcast, he’s spent years engaging with professionals across industries, uncovering the keys to success through deep, meaningful conversations.

​​Now, he’s turning that same passion toward AI—helping launch the Surrey AI Community Meetups as a space for learning, collaboration, and exploration. Whether he's sparking discussions on emerging tech or fostering new connections, Matthew is all about making AI accessible, engaging, and real

​About Ryv

​Ryv Valiquette is a sales strategist, AI enthusiast, and growth architect with a sharp eye for innovation. From scaling businesses to uncovering the latest advancements in AI, he thrives at the intersection of technology and opportunity.

​As a driving force behind the Surrey AI Community Meetups, Ryv is focused on creating a dynamic space where AI professionals, entrepreneurs, and the AI-curious can connect, learn, and build together. His mission? To ignite fresh conversations, foster collaboration, and bring AI-driven ideas to life—one meetup at a time.