Another Excellent Meetup! 🎉

Vancouver AI Community Meetup #10: Space Meets AI

Date: October 30th, 2024
Location: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver
Theme: AI Innovation in a Cosmic Setting

The Vancouver AI Community hosted its 10th meetup in partnership with the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, creating a unique fusion of artificial intelligence and space exploration. This event brought together researchers, artists, entrepreneurs, and AI enthusiasts for an evening of interdisciplinary innovation.

Featured Speakers & Presentations

Suzanne Gildert explored consciousness and AI through her project Nirvanic.ai, focusing on technologies to understand and expand human consciousness.

Steven Ten Holder demonstrated the intersection of bioengineering and AI, pushing boundaries in human enhancement technologies.

Dean Shev showcased AI’s revolutionary impact on medical diagnostics and healthcare innovation.

Fergus Linley-Mota addressed AI governance challenges, advocating for transparent and accountable AI ecosystems through public empowerment.

Interactive Experiences

The event featured multiple hands-on demonstrations and installations:

• Kemperdoodle Udio Station offered custom AI-generated songs created on-demand in any genre
• Gieskes HSSB3j audiovisual synthesizer provided unique sensory experiences mixing sound and visuals
• Star-Stuff VR exhibit connected participants in shared cosmic experiences with anonymous strangers
• Holonics Spatial Sensors demonstrated generative music experiments
• Live podcasting of “The New Bright Idea” captured spontaneous discussions
• Cyberpunk soundscapes by Holy Mother of the Void created an immersive atmosphere

Community Impact

This meetup represented more than networking—it aimed to build a movement shaping Vancouver’s tech future. The Space Centre venue provided a fitting backdrop for discussions about the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence, while themed refreshments and cosmic ambiance enhanced the collaborative atmosphere.

The event also featured AI training sessions for creative professionals, offering hands-on learning opportunities to transform workflows and expand digital skillsets.

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The Vancouver AI Community Meetup series welcomes all those interested in AI’s future, from researchers and entrepreneurs to artists and students, fostering cross-pollination between diverse fields and disciplines.