Vancouver.dev IRL: AI Agents and Beyond

​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?

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​This Month’s Theme: “AI Agents and Beyond”

​Kick off the year with us at our first Vancouver.dev IRL of 2025. What better way to celebrate the Year of AI Agents than by diving into the ideas and possibilities shaping the future?

​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 - 7:20 PM: Lightning Talks + Demos

• ​7:20 - 7:30 PM: Open Mic

• ​7:30 - 8:30 PM: Community Hour

  • ​​8:30 PM & Beyond: If there’s enough interest, join us for bar hopping and AI chats.

​Panel Discussion: AI Agents and Beyond

​Explore how AI agents are revolutionizing workflows, enhancing decision-making, and sparking innovation in tech. What does the future hold for AI agents, and how can developers leverage this technology?

• ​Panelists:

  • ​​​Bijan Vaez, Founder @ ProductShots.ai, Venture Partner @ Antler

  • ​Patrick Kelly, Co-Founder of Curator & Frontly

  • ​Peter Werry, Software Engineer @ Unblocked

• ​Moderator: Kasey Fu, AI PM @ Planview, Co-founder @ PM Hive

​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:

• ​​Jam.dev: One click bug reports devs love.

​​Sponsorship Opportunity:

​​We are actively seeking sponsors to support our events. For more details, please contact us at toki.vancouver.dev@gmail.com.

​​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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• ​Tickets are non-refundable but transferable.

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