YVR AI Kickoff event - Burnaby & Tricities
Tired of the downtown hype? We're building a new community for AI innovation, right here in Burnaby and the Tri-Cities. Join us for the inaugural YVR AI event—a no-frills, high-value meetup focused on practical insights, real-world applications, and genuine community connection. This is where you come to learn, connect, and build, without the fuss.
What We'll Do:
This kickoff event gets straight to the point. Forget the fluff; we're focused on delivering actionable knowledge and fostering meaningful conversations.
Show and tell: Bring your vibe code projects and show us what you've built.
Knowledge exchange: Learn from people who use AI on a daily basis, shortcuts and best practices to take AI beyond just a glorified search engine.
In-Depth Q&A: Your chance to ask the tough questions and get real answers from an industry expert.
Community Networking: Meet and connect with fellow founders, developers, marketers, and AI enthusiasts from your local community. No pressure, just good conversation.
Keynote Bio:
Chin Hing Chang is the Principal Consultant at ClassyNarwhal. He began his career in sales in 2011 and transitioned to working with startups, incubators, and accelerators in 2014. Since then, he has collaborated with over 500 social ventures from various industries globally. Chin is an active Entrepreneur-in-Residence for SwissEP and continues to mentor startups through BCIT, The Forum, and Futurpreneur. Additionally, he served as a visiting professor at IE University.
He is also the author of "Selling Ethically: The C.A.R.E. Methodology" and "UnReasonable Transformation: The actionable roadmap for leaders and entrepreneurs to create meaningful personal and professional change", a Kindle International Best-seller.
Who Should Join:
Startup founders and entrepreneurs looking to integrate AI into their business.
Developers, engineers, and data scientists curious about practical AI applications.
Marketers, designers, and other professionals who want to understand how AI will impact their work.
Anyone living or working in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody, or Port Coquitlam who is passionate about technology and innovation!
Important to Know:
Date: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Time: 5:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Location: Burnaby Public Library - Metrotown Branch
What to Bring: Just your curiosity and a willingness to connect with others.
Schedule:
5:45 - Doors open & networking
6:00 - Start & Vision
6:15 - Keynote - How Chin from ClassyNarwhal is using AI for his YouTube & entrepreneur community.
7:00 - Show & Tell (DM Ed & bring your laptop if you have a project to show)
7:15 - Future topics
7:30 - it's a wrap!
We believe the future of AI is being built everywhere, not just in downtown Vancouver. We can't wait to kick off this new chapter with you. Grab your spot now and be part of building our local AI ecosystem from the ground up!