Join the BC + AI Community

Why We're Here

BC + AI Ecosystem Association offers profound value that goes beyond transactional perks:

• Community-First & Grassroots-Driven: The Association is designed as a grassroots, community-powered AI ecosystem organization, by the people, for the people of the BC AI ecosystem. It emphasizes community storytelling and authenticity, making the future of AI feel personal, collaborative, and even a little rebellious.

How to Join

1. Pick your tier.
2. Pay securely via Stripe.
3. Complete your profile and, if relevant, invite your team.

That’s it—you’re in.

Benefits and additional perks will be detailed soon.

• Ethical, Inclusive, and Responsible AI Development: A core value is to champion ethical, inclusive AI innovation, with a human-first, human-centric approach. It aims to ensure AI benefits everyone in BC, respecting Indigenous perspectives and supporting underrepresented groups.
• Connector, Advocate, and Catalyst: The Association serves as a central hub and voice for the BC AI community, connecting talent, organizations, and resources. It also advocates for favorable conditions for innovation and ensures AI benefits are shared broadly.
• Influencing the Future: Members are invited to join in "building the future we actually want" for AI in BC. It's about shaping the narrative and policies around AI in BC, ensuring they reflect the community’s needs and values.
• Silo-Busting & Collaboration: The community fosters a "silo busting, genre smashing" environment, bringing together diverse individuals from developers and designers to academics, policymakers, funders, and venture capitalists. It is a "mycelial network" where everyone, from a poet to a programmer, has a place and value.
• Sense of Ownership and Contribution: Members are not just consumers of benefits; they are "co-builders" and "contributors to a living ecosystem". Paid members gain a "voice and a say" in the Association's direction, reinforcing a sense of ownership.
• Resilience and Self-Criticality: The community is "hype-proof, self-critical, and self-aware," openly discussing the challenges and ethical implications of AI alongside its benefits and possibilities.

Membership Tiers & Pricing (CAD) & Pricing (CAD)

Inbox‑Only — $0

Stay on the sidelines and receive our public newsletter and event alerts. That’s it.

Individual — $240 / year

One seat that belongs to you—even if you change jobs.

Student — $80 / year

For current students (proof of enrolment required). Same seat rights as an Individual.

Micro Pack — $600 / year (5 seats)

For small teams (≈1‑10 staff). Five assignable seats under a single company admin.