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A regional chapter of the BC AI Ecosystem Association

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CV + AI Community Meetup #2 · Luma

Hosts: Lourdes Gant & Kris Krüg

Welcome to the emerging Vancouver Island AI Community Meetup… an inclusive hub for technologists, creatives, entrepreneurs, researchers, and anyone curious about the future of artificial intelligence on the Island.

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Sponsor Comox Valley AI

Overview: Why a Vancouver Island AI Meetup?

Vancouver Island is emerging as a distinct node in the BC + AI ecosystem: interdisciplinary, community-driven, and deeply connected to local issues (oceans, forestry, tourism, public sector) and global AI innovation.

This meetup series is intended to be an inclusive hub for technologists, creatives, entrepreneurs, researchers, and anyone curious about the future of AI on the Island.

The Island’s AI movement is characterized by:

• A grassroots, radically local approach that values diverse perspectives and ethical leadership.
• Strong ties to creative industries, Indigenous leadership, and environmental stewardship.
• A commitment to inclusive collaboration—bridging academia, startups, nonprofits, and industry across Victoria, Nanaimo, Comox, and beyond[1][2].

Community Values & Mission

Mission: Empower Vancouver Island’s AI ecosystem through community-building, education, and advocacy. Enable public institutions, businesses, and community leaders to navigate AI ethically, inclusively, and sustainably.

Core values:

• Community-first success (collective uplift, DIY spirit, distributed leadership)
• Creative-tech focus (where code meets culture)
• Indigenous-honouring (data sovereignty, reconciliation, relational technology)
• Future-facing (preparing for next-gen AI trends and challenges)