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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!
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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.
Surrey AI Community Meetup: 04/15 · Luma
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.