​The Surrey AI community meetups welcomes all members of the community 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.

​What to Expect:

• ​Engaging discussions on AI’s impact and future potential

• ​Insights from industry minds on where AI is headed

• ​Networking opportunities with like-minded innovators

​Join Matthew Schwartzman & Ryv Valiquette at the Legion #8 Building on March 11th (6 PM – 9 PM) for an evening of thought-provoking AI discussions and networking, in partnership with KK's Vancouver AI community events.

​About Surrey AI

​The Surrey AI community is an independent, grassroots initiative—powered by local AI champions—Matthew Schwartzman & Ryv Valiquette.—who are expanding the reach of BC + AI scene.

​While this crew operates independently, their spirit, ethos, and approach align with the community-driven, no-gatekeeping, high-energy culture that we’ve cultivated through Vancouver AI community events.

​Our events are by the people, for the people—a space for curious minds, AI practitioners, and emerging leaders to come together, experiment, share ideas, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

​About BC + AI

​Because Vancouver was just the beginning. BC’s AI ecosystem is evolving, and we’re seeing new, decentralized community hubs emerge—from Surrey to Victoria to Kelowna—each adding its own local flavor while feeding into a larger, interconnected AI network.

​This is what we mean when we talk about BC + AI: a collective, province-wide movement where AI knowledge, innovation, and opportunities aren’t locked into one city but spread across BC.So if you’re in Surrey (or willing to make the trip), get plugged in.

​Support it. Show up. Contribute.

​Because AI isn’t just about the tech—it’s about the people driving it forward, 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.