The Age of ArtificiaI Intelligence
- Date
- 2026-02-28
- Location
- Bring a government-issued ID. Our volunteers will help you up., Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Host
- WOMEN IN TECH® Canada
About this event
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant idea reserved for labs and headlines. It is already shaping how we make, work, communicate, and imagine the future. The Age of ArtificiaI Intelligence is an in-person gathering in Vancouver for people who want to talk about that shift in a thoughtful, social, and human way. This event brings together community, conversation, and connection around one of the most important topics of our time. Whether you are deeply engaged with AI already or simply curious about how it is influencing culture and everyday life, you will be in the right room. About the Event The Age of ArtificiaI Intelligence is designed as a community-centered meetup with space for discussion, networking, and shared exploration. Rather than treating AI as a purely technical subject, this event opens the door to broader questions: how these tools are changing creative work, how people are adapting to new possibilities, and what it means to live through a moment of rapid transformation. The tone is social, accessible, and grounded. You do not need to arrive with expert knowledge to take part. If you care about arts and culture, emerging technology, or simply meeting people who are paying attention to where things are headed, this is a useful place to start. Because the event is in person, the format supports real conversation. Expect the kind of atmosphere where you can listen, ask questions, exchange perspectives, and meet others with overlapping interests across community, culture, and innovation. What to Expect The evening begins at 5:30 PM PST on Friday, February 27 and is built around connection as much as content. The event is tagged as a meetup, networking, social, community, and arts-culture gathering, so you can expect a mix of structured and informal moments rather than a rigid conference-style schedule. You can likely expect the evening to include: A welcoming check-in experience with volunteers helping attendees get settled Introductions and social connection so you can quickly get a sense of who is in the room Conversation around artificial intelligence and its growing role in creative, cultural, and community spaces Networking time to meet people working through similar questions, ideas, or opportunities A casual in-person atmosphere that makes it easier to continue discussions beyond a single talk or presentation This is a good event to come ready to participate in. You may want to bring your curiosity, a few questions, and an openness to hearing how others are thinking about AI from different angles. Some attendees may be interested in practical uses, while others may be focused on its cultural meaning, ethical implications, or creative potential. If you often leave highly produced events wishing there had been more time for genuine conversation, this format should feel refreshing. The value here is not only in the topic itself, but in the chance to discuss it with other people in the room. Why Attend AI is moving quickly, and many people are trying to make sense of it in isolation. This meetup offers a chance to do that work in community. Instead of passively consuming opinions online, you can engage in live conversation, test your own thinking, and hear how others are responding to the same changes. For people in arts and culture, the theme is especially timely. Artificial intelligence is already influencing creative workflows, public conversation, and the way audiences encounter content. Being in a room with others who are paying attention can help you move from vague awareness to clearer understanding. You may leave with: New contacts across creative, community, and tech-adjacent circles Better language for discussing AI in everyday or professional settings Fresh perspectives on how artificial intelligence is affecting culture and human connection Ideas worth following up on after the event, whether through collaboration, further reading, or future meetups Just as importantly, this event creates space for nuance. AI can inspire excitement, concern, curiosity, and skepticism all at once. A strong community event makes room for that complexity, and that is part of what makes an in-person gathering like this worthwhile. Practical Details This is an in-person event in Vancouver, Canada. The location notes indicate: Bring a government-issued ID. Our volunteers will help you up. Be sure to have your ID with you when you arrive so entry and check-in go smoothly. The event takes place on Friday, February 27 at 5:30 PM PST. Since it is an evening meetup with a social and networking component, arriving on time is the best way to ease into the room, meet people early, and catch any opening context that shapes the rest of the event. A few useful reminders before you go: Bring a government-issued ID Plan for an in-person social setting where conversation is part of the experience Arrive ready to engage with both the topic and the people around you Use the event as a starting point for new relationships, ideas, and ongoing discussion If you are looking for a local Vancouver event that treats artificial intelligence as a live cultural conversation rather than an abstract trend, this meetup offers a strong reason to show up in person.
Who should attend
If you are curious about AI and want to explore it through conversation, community, and real-world perspective, this event is likely a strong fit. - You are **curious about artificial intelligence** and want a welcoming place to ask questions, hear different viewpoints, and think out loud. - You work in or care about **arts, culture, creativity, or community-building** and want to better understand how AI is changing those spaces. - You enjoy **meetups with actual conversation**, not just passive listening, and you want to meet people who are engaged with timely ideas. - You are looking to **expand your network in Vancouver** through an in-person event that brings together socially minded, thoughtful attendees. - You do not need to be a technical expert, but you do want a chance to **make sense of a fast-moving topic** in a human, accessible setting. - You value being in rooms where people can discuss big changes with **curiosity, nuance, and openness** rather than hype alone. If that sounds like you, this is the kind of event where showing up in person will matter.