Welcome and Introduction

Host: Kris Krüg

• Opening Remarks:
  • Purpose: Celebrate AI and discuss its future and human roles.
  • Venue: Vancouver Biennale's Art Center and Future Proof Creatives headquarters.
  • Community involvement and opportunities to host events.

Sticker Swap and Community Building

Speaker: Gabriella Arno

• Sticker Swap:
  • 20 years worth of stickers for attendees to choose from.
  • Community wall for people to place their own stickers.
• Community Initiatives:
  • Building support networks for immigrants facing job hunting challenges.
  • Encouraging suggestions and participation.

Announcements and Presentations

Speaker: Kate Armstrong, Living Lab at Emily Carr

• Pacific Futures Event:
  • A new event focusing on AI and film, bringing together diverse creative practitioners.
  • Event details: One-day takeover at Signals, Great Northern Way Campus, October 2nd or 3rd.

Speaker: Samad, Promethean Leaders Podcast

• Podcast Overview:
  • Focus on sharing knowledge and experiences from the startup community.
  • Collaboration with Gabriella to support startups and entrepreneurs.

Speaker: Matthew Schwartzman, Teen to Life Podcast

• Podcast Overview:
  • Interviews with professionals to guide students.
  • Use of AI for podcast marketing and editing.
• Capstone Project:
  • Custom GPT for completing English homework.

Networking and Community Engagement

Speaker: Roz McNulty, Fashion Tech and Van VR

• Initiatives:
  • MyTech grant for developing a virtual showroom for the apparel industry.
  • Sawmill Motion Capture studio and upcoming events.

Speakers: Simon Howarth and Brittany

• Biotech AI Fund and Community:
  • Focus on life sciences and human health using AI.
  • Ethical considerations in biotech.
  • Encouragement to connect and collaborate.