Vancouver.dev IRL: Building AI Startups
Join Us for Vancouver.dev IRL
Vancouver.dev IRL is Vancouver’s premier monthly gathering for developers, tech enthusiasts, industry professionals, and startup founders. This is your chance to dive into inspiring discussions, quick-fire demos, and lightning talks while connecting with the brightest minds in Vancouver’s tech scene.
+ food, drinks, and a good time 🍕🍻
Interested in presenting a Lightning Talk or Demo?
📢 Apply Here
90+ AI builders and enthusiasts came together at our last IRL event! 🚀
This Month’s Theme: “Building AI Startups”
Who Should Attend:
Whether you’re a seasoned developer, an industry professional, a startup founder, a hiring manager, a student, or a tech enthusiast, Vancouver.dev IRL is the perfect space to connect, collaborate, and engage with Vancouver’s vibrant tech community in real life.
🔥 Event Agenda
5:30 - 6:00 PM: Check-In + Meet & Greet
6:00 - 6:45 PM: Panel Discussion
6:45 - 6:50 PM : Break
6:50 - 7:35 PM: Lightning Talks + Demos
7:35 - 7:45 PM: Open Mic
7:45 - 8:30 PM: Community Hour
8:30 PM & Beyond: If there’s enough interest, join us for bar hopping and AI chats.
Panel Discussion: Building AI Startups
Panelists:
Allen Pike, Co-founder & CEO @ Forestwalk Labs,
Co-founder & Chair @ Steamclock SoftwareAshaya Sharma, Co-Founder & CTO @ Honeycomb.ai
Moderator: Toby Tobkin, Founding Engineer @ PermafrostAI, ex-Google Cloud AI
Lighting Talks + Demos
Engage with short, impactful presentations from the community, showcasing cutting-edge projects, tools, and ideas.
Interested in presenting a Lightning Talk or Demo?
📢 Apply Here
Open Mic: Got something to share?
Step up to the mic and make your voice heard! Use your 1–2 minutes to:
Pitch a new idea or project
Seek a co-founder
Announce a hiring opportunity
Our Sponsors: Segev LLP
Segev LLP is proud to provide legal support for the startup community.
Our lawyers have extensive experience working with startups, and understand the unique needs and challenges they face. We’re often the first lawyers our startup clients speak to, and are there to support them at all stages of their growth. We've got the expertise to handle any issue you can throw at us, but are still responsive and nimble enough to provide the kind of efficient and timely service our startup clients need.
We treat our clients as partners, giving them straight answers and practical advice that allows them to focus on what really matters: building their business.
Looking for legal support in building your startup? Get in touch.
Our Venue Host: Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university recognized for experience-driven lifelong learning. The Vancouver campus offers tailored graduate programs in computer science, data engineering, analytics, digital media, information systems, and information design.
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Sponsorship Opportunity:
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