/ / / We don’t do panels. We do portals. / / /

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These gatherings cultivate a distinctly BC approach to artificial intelligence—one that values diverse perspectives, embraces practical applications alongside theoretical advances, and recognizes that the strongest innovation emerges from inclusive communities with shared purpose.


2025 Schedule

Annual CORE Membership

Past Meetups & Events

AI Hackathon

Get Involved!

Speakers & Performers

Videos

Blogs

Our Team

Contact


Mind, AI, & Consciousness (MAC)

AI Ethical Futures Lab

ED + AI

Vancouver AI

Surrey AI

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Step up and show off your AL/ML hacker ingenuity, creative coding chops, and data storytelling prowess in a no-holds-barred challenge that’s all about community, open-source maker culture, and real, tangible innovation.

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Data Storytelling Hackathon: Where AI Meets Art, And Data Sings Its Truth - Kris Krüg | Generative AI Tools & Techniques


Hackathon Round 1

Round 1: Is A Hotdog A Sandwich?

Round 1: Hackathon Submissions

Round 1 Recap


Hackathon Round 2

Round 2: What’s Next for Canada?


Links & Background:


https://www.rivaltech.com/blog/rival-vancouver-ai

https://www.rivaltech.com/ai

https://www.rivaltech.com/blog/human-in-the-loop-ai

https://www.rivaltech.com/blog/ai-trends-2025

Questions? Comments? Concerns? [email protected]


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