The Next Wave Panel & Social: Navigating Marketing’s AI Frontier in 2026
Start Your 2026 New Year with Fresh AI Insights & Make New Marketing Friends.
Tired of the same old panels and networking? Join us on January 12, 2026 for an evening designed to deep dive into and expand your circle. We’re diving into the future of marketing with a powerhouse speaker panel with AI startup, corporate and academic leaders, followed by a social hour with drinks in Downtown Vancouver (location to be provided upon signup).
The Panel: Marketing & Strategy in the Age of AI Hear from industry leaders at the intersection of tech, academia, and strategy:
Dennis Pang (Moderator) Co-Founder, Versance AI; Agency Principal, Popcorn
José Cabal: Head of Marketing @Lōd Technologies & Marketing Transformation Expert.
Colin Li: Digital Product Strategy Lead @ TELUS & AI Advocate.
Dr. Chunhua Wu: Associate Professor & Division Chair of Marketing @ UBC Sauder.
Why Join Us? Hard-hitting insights and a great marketing-led community. Whether you're looking to talk shop about the latest marketing tools, your favourite AI marketing hacks or simply want to connect with Vancouver’s top product marketing minds, this will be the place to get it all.
The Details:
📅 When: Jan 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Downtown Vancouver
🍹 What: AI Speaker Panel + Marketing Professional Social & Drinks
Don’t miss out on what’s next for our community. Grab a drink, meet your hosts Alexander Leung and George Nie, and let’s shape the next wave of growth together!