October 30th 5-8pm: Vancouver AI Community Meetup #10

Ten meetups into this journey, and something special is happening. We're partnering with the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre for #10—bringing together Vancouver's science hub with our community of AI entrepreneurs, creative professionals, and technology leaders. It's a natural fit: both spaces dedicated to pushing boundaries and asking the big questions.

We started these meetups to cut through the noise—past the GPT fever dreams and corporate AI salvation narratives—and create something real. Ten gatherings in, we've built a space where artists collide with engineers, researchers break bread with dreamers, and big ideas aren't just talked about, but felt, tested, and reimagined.

This isn't about hype cycles or chasing the next shiny AI tool. It's about digging into the messy, magical reality of what this tech revolution means for our shared humanity. And we're just getting started.

Don’t Miss Out—Reserve Your Spot Now! Be part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of AI and humanity. Tickets are selling fast—secure yours today to join us at Meetup #10.

The Lineup: Why You Should Care

This time around, the speakers are the kind of people who aren’t afraid to get into the messy, complex, and sometimes uncomfortable realities of AI.

Suzanne Gildert is one of those rare thinkers who’s not just building technology—she’s probing the depths of consciousness itself. Her work with Nirvanic.ai isn’t about making smarter machines, it’s about expanding the very idea of what it means to be conscious. How do we explore the uncharted territories of the mind, and what role does technology play in that journey?

Steven Ten Holder is pushing the limits of bioengineering—working at the intersection of AI and biology. We’re not building cyborgs yet, but we’re in that in-between space where our bodies and machines are starting to blur. It’s not sci-fi. It’s happening now, and it’s people like Steven who are shaping that reality.

And then there’s Dean Shev, diving headfirst into AI’s medical revolution. Algorithms diagnosing diseases faster than we can? That’s not the future. It’s our present—and Dean’s work makes it real. He’s bridging the gap between technology and human care, and his insights are going to challenge how we think about healthcare in the 21st century.

Izzie O’Hara is proof that you don’t need a technical background to build something that matters in tech. She’s navigating the chaos of AI as a non-technical founder, carving a path through the noise, and showing us how to focus on what really counts: impactful innovation.

And then there’s Fergus Linley-Mota, whose work on AI governance hits right at the heart of why we need to have these conversations. This isn’t just about tech for tech’s sake—it’s about power, transparency, and building systems that actually serve people, not just profit. We’re talking real AI ethics, not the corporate PR spin.

Three Quick Asks:

1. If you're leading a team or agency—bring them. This is professional development that doesn't feel like professional development.

2. Got clients trying to understand AI's real potential? Bring them too. One night here is worth a dozen strategy presentations.

3. Know someone who should be part of this conversation? Forward them this invite. Community grows through connection.

Why This Matters—Now

This is bigger than networking or sharing the latest app. This is about building something that’s going to last. We’re living in a moment where the future of AI is being shaped in real time—and we have a role in that. It’s about more than just understanding the tools. It’s about asking: What kind of world are we creating with these tools? Who’s benefitting? Who’s being left out?

So whether you’re brand new or you’ve been with us from the start, this meetup is where we come together to confront the real questions, share what we’re learning, and imagine what comes next. This is where AI meets humanity.

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Kris Krüg
778.898.3076