Vancouver AI Meetup #30 — June 2026

All photos from the event. Photos by Michelle Diamond.

Dusk settles over the downtown skyline as Vancouver AI Meetup #30 gets underway at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
Dusk settles over the downtown skyline as Vancouver AI Meetup #30 gets underway at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
Fresh sushi and bites laid out for the reception before the doors opened.
Fresh sushi and bites laid out for the reception before the doors opened.
Golden-hour mingling on the plaza outside the Space Centre.
Golden-hour mingling on the plaza outside the Space Centre.
Community members catching up before the program — new faces and familiar ones.
Community members catching up before the program — new faces and familiar ones.
A quiet moment in the golden evening light outside the venue.
A quiet moment in the golden evening light outside the venue.
Conversations spilling out into the evening light.
Conversations spilling out into the evening light.
Every attendee got an 'Ethos Lab — Mission Crew' badge, leaning into the night's space-mission theme.
Every attendee got an 'Ethos Lab — Mission Crew' badge, leaning into the night's space-mission theme.
A full house under the planetarium dome for the evening's talks.
A full house under the planetarium dome for the evening's talks.
High energy on stage as the program kicks off.
High energy on stage as the program kicks off.
Anthonia Ogundele of Ethos Lab takes the stage.
Anthonia Ogundele of Ethos Lab takes the stage.
Hands up across the room as the audience gets involved.
Hands up across the room as the audience gets involved.
A speaker makes their point under the planetarium lights.
A speaker makes their point under the planetarium lights.
Ideas in motion — another voice from the night's lineup.
Ideas in motion — another voice from the night's lineup.
The Honourable Rick Glumac, Minister of State for AI, addresses the meetup.
The Honourable Rick Glumac, Minister of State for AI, addresses the meetup.
The crowd brings the energy — a sea of raised hands in the dome.
The crowd brings the energy — a sea of raised hands in the dome.
Stage lights and a standing, cheering room.
Stage lights and a standing, cheering room.
A performer commands the mic during the night's lighter turn.
A performer commands the mic during the night's lighter turn.
Arms wide — the room feeds off the performance.
Arms wide — the room feeds off the performance.
Mayumi Rollins of Tiny Ghost Studios speaks against a cosmic projection.
Mayumi Rollins of Tiny Ghost Studios speaks against a cosmic projection.
Co-hosts on stage as the 'AI' projection lights the dome.
Co-hosts on stage as the 'AI' projection lights the dome.
A speaker and the packed planetarium audience, seen from the side.
A speaker and the packed planetarium audience, seen from the side.
Connecting with the crowd, front to back.
Connecting with the crowd, front to back.
Side conversations and quick hellos before the talks.
Side conversations and quick hellos before the talks.
Vancouver at blue hour as Meetup #30 wraps.
Vancouver at blue hour as Meetup #30 wraps.
A towering community sticker board anchors the reception table, surrounded by candles and loose stickers.
A towering community sticker board anchors the reception table, surrounded by candles and loose stickers.
An attendee reaches chopsticks into a sushi tray piled high at the reception food spread.
An attendee reaches chopsticks into a sushi tray piled high at the reception food spread.
Avocado and salmon rolls fill the frame in a close-up from the reception's sushi buffet.
Avocado and salmon rolls fill the frame in a close-up from the reception's sushi buffet.
Specialty rolls topped with crispy shallots and spicy salmon sit ready for guests at the buffet.
Specialty rolls topped with crispy shallots and spicy salmon sit ready for guests at the buffet.
Multiple trays of colourful sushi rolls cover the catering table at the outdoor evening reception.
Multiple trays of colourful sushi rolls cover the catering table at the outdoor evening reception.
Badge-wearing attendees stride together through a corridor inside the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
Badge-wearing attendees stride together through a corridor inside the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
Small groups of attendees gather for lively conversation on the Space Centre's outdoor plaza.
Small groups of attendees gather for lively conversation on the Space Centre's outdoor plaza.
Three attendees share an animated exchange outside the arched entrance of the Space Centre.
Three attendees share an animated exchange outside the arched entrance of the Space Centre.
A smiling attendee in a cream blazer and Ethos Lab tee greets guests near the registration table.
A smiling attendee in a cream blazer and Ethos Lab tee greets guests near the registration table.
Attendees shake hands and mingle in warm golden light on the outdoor plaza of the Space Centre.
Attendees shake hands and mingle in warm golden light on the outdoor plaza of the Space Centre.
Three attendees laugh together over drinks under dappled trees on the outdoor plaza at golden hour.
Three attendees laugh together over drinks under dappled trees on the outdoor plaza at golden hour.
Three attendees enjoy sushi with chopsticks and easy conversation on the outdoor plaza before the program.
Three attendees enjoy sushi with chopsticks and easy conversation on the outdoor plaza before the program.
An attendee with wire-frame glasses listens intently mid-conversation, small plate in hand, inside the Space Centre's arched lobby during the opening reception.
An attendee with wire-frame glasses listens intently mid-conversation, small plate in hand, inside the Space Centre's arched lobby during the opening reception.
Three attendees chat on the gravel plaza outside the Space Centre's entrance, drinks in hand, at the start of the evening reception.
Three attendees chat on the gravel plaza outside the Space Centre's entrance, drinks in hand, at the start of the evening reception.
An overhead view captures an attendee reaching for a handshake on the outdoor plaza as food plates circulate among the crowd.
An overhead view captures an attendee reaching for a handshake on the outdoor plaza as food plates circulate among the crowd.
A small circle of attendees connects over food and drinks on the Space Centre plaza, seen from directly above.
A small circle of attendees connects over food and drinks on the Space Centre plaza, seen from directly above.
A small group gathers around a low stone table on the Space Centre grounds, one attendee gesturing mid-story beneath the tree canopy.
A small group gathers around a low stone table on the Space Centre grounds, one attendee gesturing mid-story beneath the tree canopy.
Two badge-wearing attendees sit side by side on a garden ledge deep in conversation during the pre-program reception.
Two badge-wearing attendees sit side by side on a garden ledge deep in conversation during the pre-program reception.
Attendees cluster near the Space Centre's entrance as a glow of green neon light begins to emerge from inside the building.
Attendees cluster near the Space Centre's entrance as a glow of green neon light begins to emerge from inside the building.
Three attendees in animated conversation outdoors at the Space Centre, a vivid wall of orange and yellow blooms behind them.
Three attendees in animated conversation outdoors at the Space Centre, a vivid wall of orange and yellow blooms behind them.
A wide view of the outdoor reception shows a dozen or more attendees spread across the Space Centre plaza in clusters, energy building ahead of the evening program.
A wide view of the outdoor reception shows a dozen or more attendees spread across the Space Centre plaza in clusters, energy building ahead of the evening program.
Two attendees share a warm laugh outside the Space Centre's columned facade as the reception hums around them.
Two attendees share a warm laugh outside the Space Centre's columned facade as the reception hums around them.
The Space Centre's arched white facade frames a courtyard full of guests connecting in the early evening light.
The Space Centre's arched white facade frames a courtyard full of guests connecting in the early evening light.
Two guests talk near the Space Centre entrance — one with a camera bag and safari hat, the other holding a drink — as the program sets up inside.
Two guests talk near the Space Centre entrance — one with a camera bag and safari hat, the other holding a drink — as the program sets up inside.
Two attendees exchange conversation at the outdoor reception near the food table, other guests milling about behind them.
Two attendees exchange conversation at the outdoor reception near the food table, other guests milling about behind them.
Clusters of attendees mingle near the Space Centre entrance as warm evening light outside meets the first glow of indoor illumination.
Clusters of attendees mingle near the Space Centre entrance as warm evening light outside meets the first glow of indoor illumination.
A smiling attendee with an event badge poses among orange flowers at golden hour on the Space Centre plaza.
A smiling attendee with an event badge poses among orange flowers at golden hour on the Space Centre plaza.
Two attendees with distinctive style — fedora and beads — connect during the outdoor reception at the Space Centre gardens.
Two attendees with distinctive style — fedora and beads — connect during the outdoor reception at the Space Centre gardens.
Four attendees gather for a candid photo outside the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre during the pre-program reception.
Four attendees gather for a candid photo outside the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre during the pre-program reception.
Three attendees share a genuine laugh on the steps outside the Space Centre as the reception fills in.
Three attendees share a genuine laugh on the steps outside the Space Centre as the reception fills in.
A group of five attendees clusters near the Space Centre building, bathed in warm golden-hour backlight.
A group of five attendees clusters near the Space Centre building, bathed in warm golden-hour backlight.
Two attendees smile together against a backdrop of orange marigolds during the golden-hour reception.
Two attendees smile together against a backdrop of orange marigolds during the golden-hour reception.
Two friends pose arm-in-arm outside, one proudly carrying a BC AI canvas tote bag.
Two friends pose arm-in-arm outside, one proudly carrying a BC AI canvas tote bag.
A pair of attendees share a warm moment in the Space Centre garden at golden hour, notebook in hand.
A pair of attendees share a warm moment in the Space Centre garden at golden hour, notebook in hand.
Two attendees smile toward the camera as soft evening light filters through the garden trees behind them.
Two attendees smile toward the camera as soft evening light filters through the garden trees behind them.
Three attendees — including one in a red HI Canada shirt — chat and laugh near the Space Centre entrance.
Three attendees — including one in a red HI Canada shirt — chat and laugh near the Space Centre entrance.
Three men share a spontaneous laugh on the outdoor plaza as the sun dips low behind the Space Centre.
Three men share a spontaneous laugh on the outdoor plaza as the sun dips low behind the Space Centre.
Two women smile at the camera amid the buzz of the outdoor pre-program reception at the Space Centre.
Two women smile at the camera amid the buzz of the outdoor pre-program reception at the Space Centre.
Three women link arms and beam at the camera in front of the Space Centre as dusk settles in.
Three women link arms and beam at the camera in front of the Space Centre as dusk settles in.
Four attendees balance food plates and lively conversation near the Space Centre entrance during the evening reception.
Four attendees balance food plates and lively conversation near the Space Centre entrance during the evening reception.
Two women pause for a warm photo together as the golden-hour reception hums behind them.
Two women pause for a warm photo together as the golden-hour reception hums behind them.
Two friends smile on the sunlit Space Centre plaza while the crowd mingles around them.
Two friends smile on the sunlit Space Centre plaza while the crowd mingles around them.
A pair of attendees share a quiet, smiling moment against the golden-lit trees of the plaza.
A pair of attendees share a quiet, smiling moment against the golden-lit trees of the plaza.
Four community members pose together during the outdoor reception as evening light warms the trees.
Four community members pose together during the outdoor reception as evening light warms the trees.
Three attendees smile for the camera at the outdoor plaza reception, drinks in hand.
Three attendees smile for the camera at the outdoor plaza reception, drinks in hand.
Two attendees enjoy plates of sushi and easy laughter during the Space Centre catered reception.
Two attendees enjoy plates of sushi and easy laughter during the Space Centre catered reception.
Three attendees in animated conversation over food near an arched window at the evening reception.
Three attendees in animated conversation over food near an arched window at the evening reception.
Three attendees grin together in warm evening light at the outdoor plaza.
Three attendees grin together in warm evening light at the outdoor plaza.
Two women share a lively exchange in front of the Space Centre's purple-lit interior walls.
Two women share a lively exchange in front of the Space Centre's purple-lit interior walls.
Three attendees with drinks in hand connect near a luminous display wall inside the Space Centre.
Three attendees with drinks in hand connect near a luminous display wall inside the Space Centre.
Dozens of guests fill the arched outdoor plaza of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre at dusk.
Dozens of guests fill the arched outdoor plaza of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre at dusk.
An elevated view reveals the Space Centre's colonnaded exterior framing the buzzing outdoor reception crowd.
An elevated view reveals the Space Centre's colonnaded exterior framing the buzzing outdoor reception crowd.
A small group of attendees deep in conversation on the plaza beside the Space Centre's marigold beds.
A small group of attendees deep in conversation on the plaza beside the Space Centre's marigold beds.
Five attendees look up and smile at the camera from the outdoor reception plaza.
Five attendees look up and smile at the camera from the outdoor reception plaza.
Attendees cluster in lively conversation on the outdoor plaza, drinks and name tags in hand.
Attendees cluster in lively conversation on the outdoor plaza, drinks and name tags in hand.
A man in a black polo listens intently as the outdoor reception conversation flows around him.
A man in a black polo listens intently as the outdoor reception conversation flows around him.
Three attendees exchange greetings and drinks during the pre-program outdoor reception on the plaza.
Three attendees exchange greetings and drinks during the pre-program outdoor reception on the plaza.
Guests mingle on the grounds outside the Space Centre's white arched entrance before the program begins.
Guests mingle on the grounds outside the Space Centre's white arched entrance before the program begins.
Three guests wearing event name badges share a cheerful moment together on the outdoor plaza.
Three guests wearing event name badges share a cheerful moment together on the outdoor plaza.
The same trio poses arm-in-arm in the Space Centre garden as golden-hour light warms the scene.
The same trio poses arm-in-arm in the Space Centre garden as golden-hour light warms the scene.
A woman in a white blazer and Ethos Lab t-shirt stands beaming amid a burst of golden blooms.
A woman in a white blazer and Ethos Lab t-shirt stands beaming amid a burst of golden blooms.
Yellow flowers frame a close-up portrait of a woman in a white blazer glowing in the evening light.
Yellow flowers frame a close-up portrait of a woman in a white blazer glowing in the evening light.
Seated beside a garden path, a woman in an Ethos Lab shirt rests quietly as dusk settles in.
Seated beside a garden path, a woman in an Ethos Lab shirt rests quietly as dusk settles in.
A woman in a white blazer smiles warmly while seated among flowering plants in the Space Centre garden.
A woman in a white blazer smiles warmly while seated among flowering plants in the Space Centre garden.
Two women share a heartfelt embrace in the flower garden as golden-hour light glows softly behind them.
Two women share a heartfelt embrace in the flower garden as golden-hour light glows softly behind them.
Two attendees smile together for a photo in the blooming Space Centre garden at golden hour.
Two attendees smile together for a photo in the blooming Space Centre garden at golden hour.
Three attendees share an animated outdoor conversation beside the Space Centre's distinctive white arched facade.
Three attendees share an animated outdoor conversation beside the Space Centre's distinctive white arched facade.
Four attendees pose together on the Space Centre grounds as warm evening light fills the reception garden.
Four attendees pose together on the Space Centre grounds as warm evening light fills the reception garden.
A smiling attendee in a blue blazer and patterned shirt poses during the golden-hour reception outside the Space Centre pavilion.
A smiling attendee in a blue blazer and patterned shirt poses during the golden-hour reception outside the Space Centre pavilion.
A wider golden-hour frame of the same attendee, the Space Centre's white arched pavilion glowing softly behind him.
A wider golden-hour frame of the same attendee, the Space Centre's white arched pavilion glowing softly behind him.
Two attendees share a warm smile during the indoor reception, one wearing a visible event name badge on a lanyard.
Two attendees share a warm smile during the indoor reception, one wearing a visible event name badge on a lanyard.
Two guests pause for a candid moment at the reception, one sporting a Mission Crew space-mission name badge.
Two guests pause for a candid moment at the reception, one sporting a Mission Crew space-mission name badge.
Two guests beam at the camera in front of a colourful collage backdrop during the evening networking reception.
Two guests beam at the camera in front of a colourful collage backdrop during the evening networking reception.
The Space Centre theater sits empty before the program begins, Vancouver AI Meetup #30 logo projected on the main screen.
The Space Centre theater sits empty before the program begins, Vancouver AI Meetup #30 logo projected on the main screen.
Two Indigenous performers in traditional regalia approach the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, framed by summer foliage in golden light.
Two Indigenous performers in traditional regalia approach the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, framed by summer foliage in golden light.
The performers walk side by side across a crosswalk toward the Space Centre's iconic dome and crab sculpture.
The performers walk side by side across a crosswalk toward the Space Centre's iconic dome and crab sculpture.
A slightly wider angle captures both performers mid-stride with the Space Centre's full dome and sculpture rising behind them.
A slightly wider angle captures both performers mid-stride with the Space Centre's full dome and sculpture rising behind them.
The two performers turn to face the camera, drums in hand, posed before the towering crab sculpture at the Space Centre.
The two performers turn to face the camera, drums in hand, posed before the towering crab sculpture at the Space Centre.
Both performers hold their drums and look toward the camera with the full Space Centre facade filling the background.
Both performers hold their drums and look toward the camera with the full Space Centre facade filling the background.
The two performers raise their arms joyfully in front of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre's crab sculpture and dome.
The two performers raise their arms joyfully in front of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre's crab sculpture and dome.
A performer in traditional fringed regalia and headband walks the sun-dappled grounds carrying a large black hand drum.
A performer in traditional fringed regalia and headband walks the sun-dappled grounds carrying a large black hand drum.
The same performer pauses on the garden path, drum at his side, gazing into the distance in warm evening light.
The same performer pauses on the garden path, drum at his side, gazing into the distance in warm evening light.
A younger performer in traditional regalia smiles broadly while carrying a red-painted drum along the golden-hour grounds path.
A younger performer in traditional regalia smiles broadly while carrying a red-painted drum along the golden-hour grounds path.
An Indigenous performer carrying a traditional hand drum walks through sun-dappled gardens in golden-hour light before the evening program.
An Indigenous performer carrying a traditional hand drum walks through sun-dappled gardens in golden-hour light before the evening program.
Bathed in warm afternoon sun, a Squamish Nation performer strolls a garden path holding a red ceremonial drum.
Bathed in warm afternoon sun, a Squamish Nation performer strolls a garden path holding a red ceremonial drum.
A FIFA World Cup 2026 badge dusted with white powder catches the eye on an attendee's shirt at the reception.
A FIFA World Cup 2026 badge dusted with white powder catches the eye on an attendee's shirt at the reception.
A presenter raises a fist at the mic as dozens of hands shoot up across the packed planetarium theatre.
A presenter raises a fist at the mic as dozens of hands shoot up across the packed planetarium theatre.
Two Squamish Nation drummers are introduced on stage as the Vancouver AI Meetup 30 projection glows behind them.
Two Squamish Nation drummers are introduced on stage as the Vancouver AI Meetup 30 projection glows behind them.
Two performers in traditional regalia stand side by side on stage as their Squamish Nation titles appear on the projection screen.
Two performers in traditional regalia stand side by side on stage as their Squamish Nation titles appear on the projection screen.
The two Squamish Nation drummers face the seated audience while the Vancouver AI Meetup branding shines on the planetarium screen.
The two Squamish Nation drummers face the seated audience while the Vancouver AI Meetup branding shines on the planetarium screen.
A wider frame takes in the full stage and attentive audience gathered in the warmly lit Space Centre theatre.
A wider frame takes in the full stage and attentive audience gathered in the warmly lit Space Centre theatre.
Red stage curtains, a glowing projection, and a full house fill the Space Centre theatre during the opening ceremony.
Red stage curtains, a glowing projection, and a full house fill the Space Centre theatre during the opening ceremony.
Two performers stand in close profile on stage, drums in hand, caught in dramatic stage lighting during their ceremonial set.
Two performers stand in close profile on stage, drums in hand, caught in dramatic stage lighting during their ceremonial set.
The two Squamish Nation performers stand ready at the front of the stage, their names displayed in the projection overhead.
The two Squamish Nation performers stand ready at the front of the stage, their names displayed in the projection overhead.
One of the Squamish Nation performers shares a warm, genuine smile between songs under the stage lights.
One of the Squamish Nation performers shares a warm, genuine smile between songs under the stage lights.
The elder performer surveys the room with quiet focus as both drummers stand ready on the Space Centre stage.
The elder performer surveys the room with quiet focus as both drummers stand ready on the Space Centre stage.
A performer raises a drum mallet skyward in a moment of energy during the Squamish Nation opening ceremony.
A performer raises a drum mallet skyward in a moment of energy during the Squamish Nation opening ceremony.
One performer points enthusiastically toward the crowd as the Squamish Nation drum duo wraps up their ceremonial set inside the dome.
One performer points enthusiastically toward the crowd as the Squamish Nation drum duo wraps up their ceremonial set inside the dome.
Two Squamish Nation cultural performers open Vancouver AI Meetup #30 with drums on the Space Centre stage.
Two Squamish Nation cultural performers open Vancouver AI Meetup #30 with drums on the Space Centre stage.
An Indigenous cultural performer stretches both arms wide in a commanding pose during the traditional opening ceremony.
An Indigenous cultural performer stretches both arms wide in a commanding pose during the traditional opening ceremony.
A Squamish Nation performer raises an open hand mid-song as his partner holds a hand drum behind him under stage lighting.
A Squamish Nation performer raises an open hand mid-song as his partner holds a hand drum behind him under stage lighting.
Anthony Joseph of Squamish Nation reaches his arm toward the audience during the welcome ceremony at the Space Centre.
Anthony Joseph of Squamish Nation reaches his arm toward the audience during the welcome ceremony at the Space Centre.
A tight portrait of a Squamish Nation performer mid-gesture, traditional headband and regalia vivid against the red curtain.
A tight portrait of a Squamish Nation performer mid-gesture, traditional headband and regalia vivid against the red curtain.
An Indigenous performer tilts his gaze upward in a moment of quiet reverence, drum resting at his side on the theatre stage.
An Indigenous performer tilts his gaze upward in a moment of quiet reverence, drum resting at his side on the theatre stage.
Bathed in warm red stage light, a cultural performer looks skyward with a hand drum during the opening ceremony inside the Space Centre.
Bathed in warm red stage light, a cultural performer looks skyward with a hand drum during the opening ceremony inside the Space Centre.
The two Squamish Nation performers stand before a large Vancouver AI projection naming them as the evening's opening act.
The two Squamish Nation performers stand before a large Vancouver AI projection naming them as the evening's opening act.
Anthony Joseph and Jonny Williams of Squamish Nation perform before a packed house under the Vancouver AI Meetup #30 title slide.
Anthony Joseph and Jonny Williams of Squamish Nation perform before a packed house under the Vancouver AI Meetup #30 title slide.
A Squamish Nation drummer performs solo inside the curved Space Centre theatre as seated attendees watch from the side.
A Squamish Nation drummer performs solo inside the curved Space Centre theatre as seated attendees watch from the side.
A smiling, mixed-age crowd fills the tiered seats of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre planetarium during the evening program.
A smiling, mixed-age crowd fills the tiered seats of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre planetarium during the evening program.
Hands go up across the planetarium as a performer brings the audience to its feet in a high-energy interactive moment.
Hands go up across the planetarium as a performer brings the audience to its feet in a high-energy interactive moment.
The sweep of the planetarium dome frames rows of smiling attendees watching the program unfold at the Space Centre.
The sweep of the planetarium dome frames rows of smiling attendees watching the program unfold at the Space Centre.
Attendees jump up to dance near the front row inside the dome as the opening ceremony spills joyfully into the crowd.
Attendees jump up to dance near the front row inside the dome as the opening ceremony spills joyfully into the crowd.
The Space Centre planetarium erupts as attendees spring to their feet during a high-energy interactive moment.
The Space Centre planetarium erupts as attendees spring to their feet during a high-energy interactive moment.
Audience members at Vancouver AI Meetup #30 dance and sway together inside the curved planetarium dome.
Audience members at Vancouver AI Meetup #30 dance and sway together inside the curved planetarium dome.
A performer wielding a glowing blue light wand electrifies a packed crowd in the Space Centre theater.
A performer wielding a glowing blue light wand electrifies a packed crowd in the Space Centre theater.
Dozens of attendees crane their necks upward, captivated by the spectacle unfolding above them in the planetarium.
Dozens of attendees crane their necks upward, captivated by the spectacle unfolding above them in the planetarium.
The full audience stands transfixed as an LED light-wand performance commands the Space Centre floor.
The full audience stands transfixed as an LED light-wand performance commands the Space Centre floor.
A bearded attendee gazes skyward in wonder, his face lit by the glow of the planetarium performance.
A bearded attendee gazes skyward in wonder, his face lit by the glow of the planetarium performance.
Two Indigenous performers in traditional regalia open the Space Centre program with a ceremonial drum song.
Two Indigenous performers in traditional regalia open the Space Centre program with a ceremonial drum song.
A spontaneous group movement activity breaks out among grinning rows of attendees in the Space Centre hall.
A spontaneous group movement activity breaks out among grinning rows of attendees in the Space Centre hall.
Laughter fills the room as the crowd follows along with an impromptu group dance in the planetarium hall.
Laughter fills the room as the crowd follows along with an impromptu group dance in the planetarium hall.
Participants mirror each other's arm movements in a wave of synchronized play during the interactive interlude.
Participants mirror each other's arm movements in a wave of synchronized play during the interactive interlude.
The group throws their arms wide in unison during a high-spirited moment of collective play inside the Space Centre.
The group throws their arms wide in unison during a high-spirited moment of collective play inside the Space Centre.
Attendees dab together in a burst of collective joy as the participatory dance sequence hits its stride.
Attendees dab together in a burst of collective joy as the participatory dance sequence hits its stride.
Arms outstretched and heads tucked, participants commit fully to the group movement activity at Meetup #30.
Arms outstretched and heads tucked, participants commit fully to the group movement activity at Meetup #30.
A performer with a microphone leads one final surge of synchronized movement through the delighted Space Centre crowd.
A performer with a microphone leads one final surge of synchronized movement through the delighted Space Centre crowd.
Two attendees launch into an impromptu dance in the Space Centre lounge as the crowd cheers them on.
Two attendees launch into an impromptu dance in the Space Centre lounge as the crowd cheers them on.
A performer in Indigenous regalia takes the mic beneath the Space Centre's curved dome projection as the audience watches.
A performer in Indigenous regalia takes the mic beneath the Space Centre's curved dome projection as the audience watches.
The crowd surges to its feet with arms raised as an attendee waves a glowing lightsaber prop through the air.
The crowd surges to its feet with arms raised as an attendee waves a glowing lightsaber prop through the air.
A wide frame of the domed theater captures a drum-carrying performer on stage and the crowd erupting with raised hands.
A wide frame of the domed theater captures a drum-carrying performer on stage and the crowd erupting with raised hands.
The Squamish Nation performer turns to face a warmly applauding crowd inside the Space Centre's circular theater.
The Squamish Nation performer turns to face a warmly applauding crowd inside the Space Centre's circular theater.
Two Squamish Nation performers step into the spotlight as the Vancouver AI Meetup #30 slide announces their welcome.
Two Squamish Nation performers step into the spotlight as the Vancouver AI Meetup #30 slide announces their welcome.
A host places a ceremonial headpiece on one of the Squamish Nation performers, drawing warmth from the crowd.
A host places a ceremonial headpiece on one of the Squamish Nation performers, drawing warmth from the crowd.
Notes in hand, the host welcomes the two Squamish Nation performers to the Space Centre stage.
Notes in hand, the host welcomes the two Squamish Nation performers to the Space Centre stage.
Easy laughter shared between the host and the two drum-carrying Squamish Nation performers during introductions.
Easy laughter shared between the host and the two drum-carrying Squamish Nation performers during introductions.
Three on stage: the host and two Squamish Nation performers with drums, smiling warmly for the crowd.
Three on stage: the host and two Squamish Nation performers with drums, smiling warmly for the crowd.
The host and Squamish Nation performers hold the stage as the Vancouver AI wordmark fills the projection behind them.
The host and Squamish Nation performers hold the stage as the Vancouver AI wordmark fills the projection behind them.
Side-by-side, the host and two Squamish Nation performers take a candid moment before launching into the ceremony.
Side-by-side, the host and two Squamish Nation performers take a candid moment before launching into the ceremony.
A speaker gestures mid-thought while presenting to a seated crowd beneath the BC+AI 30 starfield projection.
A speaker gestures mid-thought while presenting to a seated crowd beneath the BC+AI 30 starfield projection.
A speaker announces the upcoming Mind, AI and Consciousness MAC Lab from the stage beside bold letter props.
A speaker announces the upcoming Mind, AI and Consciousness MAC Lab from the stage beside bold letter props.
A close portrait of the speaker mid-sentence, mic raised, delivering his talk on AI and consciousness at the Space Centre.
A close portrait of the speaker mid-sentence, mic raised, delivering his talk on AI and consciousness at the Space Centre.
A speaker in a grey button-down gestures from the stage, a large illuminated letter A prop framing him inside the Space Centre theater.
A speaker in a grey button-down gestures from the stage, a large illuminated letter A prop framing him inside the Space Centre theater.
Close-up side portrait of a presenter mid-sentence, hands moving with emphasis against the dark warm light of the venue.
Close-up side portrait of a presenter mid-sentence, hands moving with emphasis against the dark warm light of the venue.
A speaker leans into his point, caught in sharp profile, microphone raised, against a softly bokeh-blurred audience.
A speaker leans into his point, caught in sharp profile, microphone raised, against a softly bokeh-blurred audience.
A presenter draws energy into upturned hands mid-talk, the dim stage light catching the conviction in his expression.
A presenter draws energy into upturned hands mid-talk, the dim stage light catching the conviction in his expression.
The same speaker gestures broadly as audience silhouettes fill the foreground beneath the planetarium dome's indoor program.
The same speaker gestures broadly as audience silhouettes fill the foreground beneath the planetarium dome's indoor program.
A presenter in a baseball cap pumps a fist toward the ceiling as a WhatsApp community-join slide glows behind him on stage.
A presenter in a baseball cap pumps a fist toward the ceiling as a WhatsApp community-join slide glows behind him on stage.
An event organizer at the production desk smiles toward the stage, colorful illustrated art panels visible in the warm backstage light.
An event organizer at the production desk smiles toward the stage, colorful illustrated art panels visible in the warm backstage light.
A speaker in a black graphic tee takes the microphone, his confident expression lit close-up against a dark stage backdrop.
A speaker in a black graphic tee takes the microphone, his confident expression lit close-up against a dark stage backdrop.
Two presenters share the stage — one addresses the crowd with mic in hand while the other listens in a candid between-beats moment.
Two presenters share the stage — one addresses the crowd with mic in hand while the other listens in a candid between-beats moment.
A presenter points emphatically toward the crowd, geometric and tribal-pattern projection filling the wall behind him.
A presenter points emphatically toward the crowd, geometric and tribal-pattern projection filling the wall behind him.
Seen from behind, a speaker gestures upward toward an October event announcement slide projected large in the Space Centre theater.
Seen from behind, a speaker gestures upward toward an October event announcement slide projected large in the Space Centre theater.
The presenter faces the room as an October 28–30 event slide looms above his shoulder, previewing a future gathering.
The presenter faces the room as an October 28–30 event slide looms above his shoulder, previewing a future gathering.
A speaker in a tie-dye shirt and dark cap holds the mic under the warm glow of a planetary projection inside the Space Centre.
A speaker in a tie-dye shirt and dark cap holds the mic under the warm glow of a planetary projection inside the Space Centre.
Anthonia Ogundele of Ethos Lab sits on stage in her cream blazer, notes in hand, speaking with quiet authority into the mic.
Anthonia Ogundele of Ethos Lab sits on stage in her cream blazer, notes in hand, speaking with quiet authority into the mic.
Anthonia Ogundele is captured mid-thought on stage, mic raised and papers in her lap, the red curtain warm behind her.
Anthonia Ogundele is captured mid-thought on stage, mic raised and papers in her lap, the red curtain warm behind her.
Anthonia Ogundele of Ethos Lab speaks to the crowd, notes and clicker in hand, during the indoor program.
Anthonia Ogundele of Ethos Lab speaks to the crowd, notes and clicker in hand, during the indoor program.
A tighter angle catches Anthonia Ogundele mid-sentence at the Space Centre program, mic raised as she holds her notes.
A tighter angle catches Anthonia Ogundele mid-sentence at the Space Centre program, mic raised as she holds her notes.
Anthonia Ogundele lifts her slide clicker overhead mid-talk, energy building as she drives a point home.
Anthonia Ogundele lifts her slide clicker overhead mid-talk, energy building as she drives a point home.
A wide shot shows Anthonia Ogundele of Ethos Lab on stage, her speaker slide projected large above the audience.
A wide shot shows Anthonia Ogundele of Ethos Lab on stage, her speaker slide projected large above the audience.
Anthonia Ogundele addresses the seated crowd beneath the planetarium dome, her Ethos Lab introduction filling the screen behind her.
Anthonia Ogundele addresses the seated crowd beneath the planetarium dome, her Ethos Lab introduction filling the screen behind her.
Seated on a stool with mic and notes, Anthonia Ogundele leans into her talk against a warm red-curtained backdrop.
Seated on a stool with mic and notes, Anthonia Ogundele leans into her talk against a warm red-curtained backdrop.
A close three-quarter portrait catches the full presence of Anthonia Ogundele mid-speech inside the Space Centre theater.
A close three-quarter portrait catches the full presence of Anthonia Ogundele mid-speech inside the Space Centre theater.
In tight profile, Anthonia Ogundele speaks into the mic with evident passion during her Ethos Lab keynote.
In tight profile, Anthonia Ogundele speaks into the mic with evident passion during her Ethos Lab keynote.
Anthonia Ogundele glances to the side with wide-eyed emphasis while delivering a key moment in her talk.
Anthonia Ogundele glances to the side with wide-eyed emphasis while delivering a key moment in her talk.
Anthonia Ogundele speaks from her stool on the darkened stage, notes in hand and mic held close.
Anthonia Ogundele speaks from her stool on the darkened stage, notes in hand and mic held close.
Two attendees reach toward one another in a warm candid moment of connection during the evening reception.
Two attendees reach toward one another in a warm candid moment of connection during the evening reception.
Now standing, Anthonia Ogundele gestures with an open palm while speaking to the full room, colorful artwork glowing behind her.
Now standing, Anthonia Ogundele gestures with an open palm while speaking to the full room, colorful artwork glowing behind her.
A profile shot catches Anthonia Ogundele in full oratorical stride, a vivid mural lending color to the stage backdrop.
A profile shot catches Anthonia Ogundele in full oratorical stride, a vivid mural lending color to the stage backdrop.
Anthonia Ogundele addresses the room from centre stage, notes in hand and voice carrying under the theater lights.
Anthonia Ogundele addresses the room from centre stage, notes in hand and voice carrying under the theater lights.
Anthonia Ogundele spreads both hands expressively while making a key point, her cream blazer catching the warm stage light.
Anthonia Ogundele spreads both hands expressively while making a key point, her cream blazer catching the warm stage light.
Anthonia Ogundele delivers her talk in profile, notes in hand, under warm stage lighting at the Space Centre.
Anthonia Ogundele delivers her talk in profile, notes in hand, under warm stage lighting at the Space Centre.
Anthonia Ogundele addresses the seated crowd from the stage, a colorful AI art poster visible to her left.
Anthonia Ogundele addresses the seated crowd from the stage, a colorful AI art poster visible to her left.
A Blackathon 2026 and Ethos Lab slide fills the screen as a speaker addresses the darkened auditorium.
A Blackathon 2026 and Ethos Lab slide fills the screen as a speaker addresses the darkened auditorium.
Anthonia Ogundele gestures expressively in front of the Ethos Lab logo projected on the theater screen.
Anthonia Ogundele gestures expressively in front of the Ethos Lab logo projected on the theater screen.
Anthonia Ogundele holds the mic as a vivid performer image fills the blue projection screen behind her.
Anthonia Ogundele holds the mic as a vivid performer image fills the blue projection screen behind her.
Anthonia Ogundele speaks at the podium while a bold close-up of a performer is projected on the screen.
Anthonia Ogundele speaks at the podium while a bold close-up of a performer is projected on the screen.
The tattooed host and Anthonia Ogundele share a warm laugh together on stage, both holding microphones.
The tattooed host and Anthonia Ogundele share a warm laugh together on stage, both holding microphones.
The MC wraps an arm around Anthonia Ogundele as they co-host the moment on stage at meetup #30.
The MC wraps an arm around Anthonia Ogundele as they co-host the moment on stage at meetup #30.
The host introduces Anthonia Ogundele of Ethos Lab as her speaker card appears on the Vancouver AI projection screen.
The host introduces Anthonia Ogundele of Ethos Lab as her speaker card appears on the Vancouver AI projection screen.
Anthonia Ogundele steps to the mic beside the host as her name and Ethos Lab branding light up the slide behind them.
Anthonia Ogundele steps to the mic beside the host as her name and Ethos Lab branding light up the slide behind them.
The host points skyward while introducing Anthonia Ogundele, whose speaker card dominates the stage screen.
The host points skyward while introducing Anthonia Ogundele, whose speaker card dominates the stage screen.
A wide stage view shows both speakers at meetup #30 with the full Ethos Lab intro slide glowing behind them.
A wide stage view shows both speakers at meetup #30 with the full Ethos Lab intro slide glowing behind them.
Attendees clap enthusiastically in the theater seats inside the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre planetarium.
Attendees clap enthusiastically in the theater seats inside the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre planetarium.
Audience members applaud during the indoor program under the Space Centre planetarium dome.
Audience members applaud during the indoor program under the Space Centre planetarium dome.
The evening's emcee addresses the full house with an infectious smile.
The evening's emcee addresses the full house with an infectious smile.
A laughing emcee holds court on stage, presentation slide glowing behind him.
A laughing emcee holds court on stage, presentation slide glowing behind him.
Two attendees share a laugh together during a lively moment in the program.
Two attendees share a laugh together during a lively moment in the program.
A young attendee listens intently from the theater seats, hand resting at chin.
A young attendee listens intently from the theater seats, hand resting at chin.
Three attendees in profile take in the stage from their theater row.
Three attendees in profile take in the stage from their theater row.
An audience member raises her phone to photograph the stage during the program.
An audience member raises her phone to photograph the stage during the program.
A smiling attendee looks up toward the stage, arms comfortably crossed.
A smiling attendee looks up toward the stage, arms comfortably crossed.
A bearded attendee in a plaid shirt watches the talks from his seat.
A bearded attendee in a plaid shirt watches the talks from his seat.
Two attendees sit side by side, fixed on the unfolding action on stage.
Two attendees sit side by side, fixed on the unfolding action on stage.
An attendee with long dark hair pauses, gaze downward, during the indoor program.
An attendee with long dark hair pauses, gaze downward, during the indoor program.
The emcee speaks with quiet intensity, lit by stage light against a red curtain.
The emcee speaks with quiet intensity, lit by stage light against a red curtain.
The emcee delivers his remarks from the stage, a slide clicker in hand.
The emcee delivers his remarks from the stage, a slide clicker in hand.
The emcee talks through a point as colorful presentation visuals glow in the background.
The emcee talks through a point as colorful presentation visuals glow in the background.
A host stands at the left edge of the stage holding a handheld mic, introducing the evening in front of a large projection screen. The screen displays a prominent headshot portrait alongside event branding. Rows of seated attendees fill the foreground.
A host stands at the left edge of the stage holding a handheld mic, introducing the evening in front of a large projection screen. The screen displays a prominent headshot portrait alongside event branding. Rows of seated attendees fill the foreground.
The host gestures outward with a clicker in one hand while holding the mic close to their mouth. Behind them, the projected portrait fills nearly the entire screen. A few silhouetted heads are visible at the very bottom of the frame.
The host gestures outward with a clicker in one hand while holding the mic close to their mouth. Behind them, the projected portrait fills nearly the entire screen. A few silhouetted heads are visible at the very bottom of the frame.
A three-quarter profile of the host mid-speech, mic held at chin height, gaze directed off to the side. The projected slide behind them shows a partial portrait image and branding text softly out of focus.
A three-quarter profile of the host mid-speech, mic held at chin height, gaze directed off to the side. The projected slide behind them shows a partial portrait image and branding text softly out of focus.
Wide view of the stage with the host at the left holding a mic. A large projection screen fills the back wall with a headshot and event graphics. The audience sits in darkened tiered seating, and tall decorative letters are visible stage right. The circular ceiling of the planetarium is just visible at the top.
Wide view of the stage with the host at the left holding a mic. A large projection screen fills the back wall with a headshot and event graphics. The audience sits in darkened tiered seating, and tall decorative letters are visible stage right. The circular ceiling of the planetarium is just visible at the top.
Close-up of the speaker mid-sentence, both hands raised to chest height gripping the mic, expression animated. A bright projected slide is visible behind them and a soft audience silhouette sits in the immediate foreground.
Close-up of the speaker mid-sentence, both hands raised to chest height gripping the mic, expression animated. A bright projected slide is visible behind them and a soft audience silhouette sits in the immediate foreground.
The speaker stands upright with the mic raised to speaking height, mouth open mid-delivery. A lit projection screen behind them shows a bulleted slide. Two silhouetted heads are visible in the lower corners of the frame.
The speaker stands upright with the mic raised to speaking height, mouth open mid-delivery. A lit projection screen behind them shows a bulleted slide. Two silhouetted heads are visible in the lower corners of the frame.
Angled shot of the speaker from the left, mic held up and mouth just open. A slide with bullet points is projected behind them. Blurred silhouettes of audience members occupy the lower portion of the frame.
Angled shot of the speaker from the left, mic held up and mouth just open. A slide with bullet points is projected behind them. Blurred silhouettes of audience members occupy the lower portion of the frame.
Pure profile shot of the speaker from the left: mic raised in the right hand, left hand lifted in an open-palm gesture near the chest. A bright projected slide fills the background. Audience silhouettes are just visible at the bottom.
Pure profile shot of the speaker from the left: mic raised in the right hand, left hand lifted in an open-palm gesture near the chest. A bright projected slide fills the background. Audience silhouettes are just visible at the bottom.
An attendee holds up a phone to capture the speaker and policy slides from their seat in the audience.
An attendee holds up a phone to capture the speaker and policy slides from their seat in the audience.
The speaker stands in a dark stage environment, lit from the front by a warm spotlight, mic in hand and looking outward. A horizontal stage light bar sits on a stand behind them in the otherwise unlit space.
The speaker stands in a dark stage environment, lit from the front by a warm spotlight, mic in hand and looking outward. A horizontal stage light bar sits on a stand behind them in the otherwise unlit space.
Near-profile view of the speaker in the dark stage space, mic raised, holding a clicker at their side. Colorful artwork or event display panels are visible in the background to the right.
Near-profile view of the speaker in the dark stage space, mic raised, holding a clicker at their side. Colorful artwork or event display panels are visible in the background to the right.
Rows of attendees sit in close attention during the talks program inside the Space Centre planetarium.
Rows of attendees sit in close attention during the talks program inside the Space Centre planetarium.
An attendee in a checked blazer leans forward, caught up in the talk from his planetarium seat.
An attendee in a checked blazer leans forward, caught up in the talk from his planetarium seat.
A badge-wearing attendee sits with arms folded and eyes angled upward toward the stage in quiet focus.
A badge-wearing attendee sits with arms folded and eyes angled upward toward the stage in quiet focus.
A woman in a denim jacket leans forward to look intently at the stage from her seat in the theater.
A woman in a denim jacket leans forward to look intently at the stage from her seat in the theater.
An audience member holds up a compact camera to capture the presentation from his seat in the planetarium theater.
An audience member holds up a compact camera to capture the presentation from his seat in the planetarium theater.
A bearded attendee raises a blue phone to film the stage while seated in the dimly lit Space Centre auditorium.
A bearded attendee raises a blue phone to film the stage while seated in the dimly lit Space Centre auditorium.
A man in a patterned shirt and cap photographs the stage from his seat as the packed planetarium audience stretches behind him.
A man in a patterned shirt and cap photographs the stage from his seat as the packed planetarium audience stretches behind him.
A speaker presents BC's AI sector highlights from the stage, a large letter A prop and projection screen framing the moment.
A speaker presents BC's AI sector highlights from the stage, a large letter A prop and projection screen framing the moment.
Full-length profile of the speaker against a dark backdrop, mouth open mid-speech with the mic held high. A horizontal stage light bar on a stand glows in the background, the only other light source in the frame.
Full-length profile of the speaker against a dark backdrop, mouth open mid-speech with the mic held high. A horizontal stage light bar on a stand glows in the background, the only other light source in the frame.
Three-quarter profile of the speaker in the dark stage setting, mic raised and free hand relaxed. Vivid colorful banners or artwork panels are visible to their right, contrasting with the dark surround of the stage.
Three-quarter profile of the speaker in the dark stage setting, mic raised and free hand relaxed. Vivid colorful banners or artwork panels are visible to their right, contrasting with the dark surround of the stage.
A presenter in a dark blazer and patterned shirt stands in profile against a black stage backdrop, holding a handheld microphone raised near their mouth and a slide clicker in the other hand. Stage equipment is faintly visible in the lower corner.
A presenter in a dark blazer and patterned shirt stands in profile against a black stage backdrop, holding a handheld microphone raised near their mouth and a slide clicker in the other hand. Stage equipment is faintly visible in the lower corner.
The presenter is caught mid-sentence in profile, mouth open, mic held close to the face while the free hand cups upward in a loose conversational gesture. Colorful printed artwork hangs softly out of focus in the background.
The presenter is caught mid-sentence in profile, mouth open, mic held close to the face while the free hand cups upward in a loose conversational gesture. Colorful printed artwork hangs softly out of focus in the background.
An audience member leans back with a quiet, thoughtful smile while taking in the evening program inside the Space Centre theater.
An audience member leans back with a quiet, thoughtful smile while taking in the evening program inside the Space Centre theater.
A woman in red-framed glasses looks attentively toward the stage, surrounded by a full row of engaged audience members.
A woman in red-framed glasses looks attentively toward the stage, surrounded by a full row of engaged audience members.
A cluster of attendees including a man in a cap and floral shirt all look upward toward the stage during the indoor program.
A cluster of attendees including a man in a cap and floral shirt all look upward toward the stage during the indoor program.
A young attendee in a black tee watches the stage with focused intensity, his face caught in a slant of warm stage light.
A young attendee in a black tee watches the stage with focused intensity, his face caught in a slant of warm stage light.
A row of engaged attendees — several with eyes tilted upward — follow a talk inside the Space Centre auditorium.
A row of engaged attendees — several with eyes tilted upward — follow a talk inside the Space Centre auditorium.
Two attendees lean forward in their seats, expressions intent, as the stage program commands the room's attention.
Two attendees lean forward in their seats, expressions intent, as the stage program commands the room's attention.
A presenter speaking into the mic extends their free arm wide with palm open in an expansive gesture. Colorful wall artwork is visible at the right edge of the frame against a dark stage.
A presenter speaking into the mic extends their free arm wide with palm open in an expansive gesture. Colorful wall artwork is visible at the right edge of the frame against a dark stage.
Framed from slightly below and behind, the presenter holds the mic close to their lips and extends the free hand forward with relaxed, open fingers. A vivid mural or display fills the background at right.
Framed from slightly below and behind, the presenter holds the mic close to their lips and extends the free hand forward with relaxed, open fingers. A vivid mural or display fills the background at right.
The presenter stands three-quarters to the camera, speaking with mouth slightly open and mic raised. Warm red stage lighting glows behind them on the right, and the edge of a podium appears in the lower foreground.
The presenter stands three-quarters to the camera, speaking with mouth slightly open and mic raised. Warm red stage lighting glows behind them on the right, and the edge of a podium appears in the lower foreground.
A wide stage view shows the presenter standing in front of a large projected slide, mic in one hand and a clicker in the other. The lit screen dominates the background while the presenter faces the unseen audience.
A wide stage view shows the presenter standing in front of a large projected slide, mic in one hand and a clicker in the other. The lit screen dominates the background while the presenter faces the unseen audience.
A packed house inside the planetarium dome watches the Responsible AI and Governance presentation.
A packed house inside the planetarium dome watches the Responsible AI and Governance presentation.
The audience watches from their seats as a speaker presents on shifting public sentiment around AI.
The audience watches from their seats as a speaker presents on shifting public sentiment around AI.
A speaker highlights notable Integrated Marketplace projects across health, marine, and mining sectors.
A speaker highlights notable Integrated Marketplace projects across health, marine, and mining sectors.
The presenter stands at the front of the room with a microphone in one hand and a sheaf of papers in the other. A large projected slide is visible behind them, and colorful artwork decorates the left wall of the venue.
The presenter stands at the front of the room with a microphone in one hand and a sheaf of papers in the other. A large projected slide is visible behind them, and colorful artwork decorates the left wall of the venue.
A wider stage view captures the presenter at center speaking into the mic, a projected slide glowing on the screen behind them. In the foreground, large three-dimensional white letters stand on the carpeted stage floor, and a technician is visible at a mixing desk on the left.
A wider stage view captures the presenter at center speaking into the mic, a projected slide glowing on the screen behind them. In the foreground, large three-dimensional white letters stand on the carpeted stage floor, and a technician is visible at a mixing desk on the left.
Bold AI letter props stand at stage front while a speaker presents in the background.
Bold AI letter props stand at stage front while a speaker presents in the background.
A close shot of the presenter mid-talk, mic in one hand and notes dangling in the other, speaking with an open, animated expression. A partial projected slide is visible to the left and the curved ceiling of the auditorium appears above.
A close shot of the presenter mid-talk, mic in one hand and notes dangling in the other, speaking with an open, animated expression. A partial projected slide is visible to the left and the curved ceiling of the auditorium appears above.
A three-quarter view of the presenter holding a mic and a folded sheet of notes, gazing forward with a composed expression. A projected slide occupies the left of the frame while a colorful tapestry-style artwork hangs on the wall behind the stage at right.
A three-quarter view of the presenter holding a mic and a folded sheet of notes, gazing forward with a composed expression. A projected slide occupies the left of the frame while a colorful tapestry-style artwork hangs on the wall behind the stage at right.
An Ethos Lab Blackathon acrylic sign sits on a table during the Vancouver AI Meetup.
An Ethos Lab Blackathon acrylic sign sits on a table during the Vancouver AI Meetup.
Facing more directly toward the camera, the presenter holds the microphone at chest height while raising the other hand palm-out in an emphatic gesture. A projected slide and colorful stage backdrop are visible on either side.
Facing more directly toward the camera, the presenter holds the microphone at chest height while raising the other hand palm-out in an emphatic gesture. A projected slide and colorful stage backdrop are visible on either side.
A wide-angle view from the audience perspective shows the presenter standing before the curved planetarium wall, a large projected slide sweeping across the dome surface above and behind them. The presenter holds the mic in one hand and gestures with the other.
A wide-angle view from the audience perspective shows the presenter standing before the curved planetarium wall, a large projected slide sweeping across the dome surface above and behind them. The presenter holds the mic in one hand and gestures with the other.
A speaker in a blazer and patterned shirt holds a handheld mic and looks upward with an animated expression, free hand spread open at chest height. A large projected slide curves across the screen behind them.
A speaker in a blazer and patterned shirt holds a handheld mic and looks upward with an animated expression, free hand spread open at chest height. A large projected slide curves across the screen behind them.
The same presenter stands in three-quarter profile, mic at chin level, other hand extended palm-open toward the audience. A projected slide fills the curved screen behind them.
The same presenter stands in three-quarter profile, mic at chin level, other hand extended palm-open toward the audience. A projected slide fills the curved screen behind them.
Wider stage view with the speaker mid-gesture, one hand raised and the other holding the mic. The curved planetarium dome and a single ceiling spotlight frame the shot from above, with the full projection screen visible beneath.
Wider stage view with the speaker mid-gesture, one hand raised and the other holding the mic. The curved planetarium dome and a single ceiling spotlight frame the shot from above, with the full projection screen visible beneath.
The speaker stands on the stage floor with a wide smile and relaxed posture, mic held loosely at their side. A branded slide glows warm on the curved projection screen behind them.
The speaker stands on the stage floor with a wide smile and relaxed posture, mic held loosely at their side. A branded slide glows warm on the curved projection screen behind them.
Two presenters share the stage — one in a baseball cap and graphic tee, the other in a blazer — both holding mics and facing the audience in what appears to be a warm handoff between segments.
Two presenters share the stage — one in a baseball cap and graphic tee, the other in a blazer — both holding mics and facing the audience in what appears to be a warm handoff between segments.
Two presenters share the mic near the close of the program as the Thank You slide lights the planetarium stage.
Two presenters share the mic near the close of the program as the Thank You slide lights the planetarium stage.
Shot looking past one presenter's shoulder toward the second speaker, who smiles broadly while holding a mic. An event-themed graphic is projected on the curved screen in the background.
Shot looking past one presenter's shoulder toward the second speaker, who smiles broadly while holding a mic. An event-themed graphic is projected on the curved screen in the background.
A lively host laughs and raises a small prop during an energetic interactive segment under the dome.
A lively host laughs and raises a small prop during an energetic interactive segment under the dome.
A candid side profile of the MC holding the microphone as the dome ceiling arches softly overhead.
A candid side profile of the MC holding the microphone as the dome ceiling arches softly overhead.
The MC holds colorful cards high as he works through an audience-facing segment inside the Space Centre.
The MC holds colorful cards high as he works through an audience-facing segment inside the Space Centre.
Under the sweeping arc of the planetarium ceiling, the MC energizes the crowd with props and a big personality.
Under the sweeping arc of the planetarium ceiling, the MC energizes the crowd with props and a big personality.
A presenter in a baseball cap speaks animatedly, holding both a mic and a small slip of paper or card. The sweep of the planetarium dome curves into frame overhead.
A presenter in a baseball cap speaks animatedly, holding both a mic and a small slip of paper or card. The sweep of the planetarium dome curves into frame overhead.
A speaker stands upright on stage, mic at shoulder height, posture composed and slightly turned. A large projected event graphic with a lower-third text overlay fills the curved screen behind them.
A speaker stands upright on stage, mic at shoulder height, posture composed and slightly turned. A large projected event graphic with a lower-third text overlay fills the curved screen behind them.
The presenter breaks into an open laugh on stage, mic in hand. A projected event graphic and a lower-third text overlay are visible on the screen in the background.
The presenter breaks into an open laugh on stage, mic in hand. A projected event graphic and a lower-third text overlay are visible on the screen in the background.
The speaker laughs broadly, mic raised, in a candid moment on the lit stage. An event-branded projection fills the curved screen, and a portrait-style graphic is faintly visible behind the text overlay.
The speaker laughs broadly, mic raised, in a candid moment on the lit stage. An event-branded projection fills the curved screen, and a portrait-style graphic is faintly visible behind the text overlay.
Side profile of the presenter, mic raised to their lips, in front of a large projected graphic on the curved screen. A red velvet curtain and a lighting stand are visible at the edge of the frame.
Side profile of the presenter, mic raised to their lips, in front of a large projected graphic on the curved screen. A red velvet curtain and a lighting stand are visible at the edge of the frame.
A speaker in a grey blazer and glasses, shown in partial profile, holds a handheld microphone while extending the opposite arm outward with an open palm toward the audience. A colorful projected graphic is visible at the right edge of the frame, and red stage curtains frame the dark background.
A speaker in a grey blazer and glasses, shown in partial profile, holds a handheld microphone while extending the opposite arm outward with an open palm toward the audience. A colorful projected graphic is visible at the right edge of the frame, and red stage curtains frame the dark background.
A close-up of the same presenter mid-sentence, mouth open, one hand gripping the microphone and the other raised in a cupped, open gesture at waist height. The red stage curtains and a blurred row of seated attendees are softly visible behind them.
A close-up of the same presenter mid-sentence, mouth open, one hand gripping the microphone and the other raised in a cupped, open gesture at waist height. The red stage curtains and a blurred row of seated attendees are softly visible behind them.
The presenter stands in profile, mic lifted toward their mouth, while the free arm extends out with an open palm. An orange accent light glows behind them against the red curtain, and a colorful backdrop element is visible at the lower right.
The presenter stands in profile, mic lifted toward their mouth, while the free arm extends out with an open palm. An orange accent light glows behind them against the red curtain, and a colorful backdrop element is visible at the lower right.
A wider stage view shows the presenter holding the mic and gesturing with one hand slightly raised. A large projected slide is visible in the upper left, and a vibrant decorative backdrop element fills the right side of the frame.
A wider stage view shows the presenter holding the mic and gesturing with one hand slightly raised. A large projected slide is visible in the upper left, and a vibrant decorative backdrop element fills the right side of the frame.
The presenter faces the audience with the microphone held at chest height, one hand extended palm-up in a conversational gesture. A projected presentation slide occupies much of the background behind them.
The presenter faces the audience with the microphone held at chest height, one hand extended palm-up in a conversational gesture. A projected presentation slide occupies much of the background behind them.
The presenter stands before a large projected slide, one arm lowered with a relaxed open hand and the other holding the mic upright. The slide behind them displays a graphic lower-thirds-style card.
The presenter stands before a large projected slide, one arm lowered with a relaxed open hand and the other holding the mic upright. The slide behind them displays a graphic lower-thirds-style card.
A tighter frame catches the presenter with both hands raised — mic in one, the other lifted with fingers loosely spread in a conversational gesture. A projected slide fills the warm-toned background.
A tighter frame catches the presenter with both hands raised — mic in one, the other lifted with fingers loosely spread in a conversational gesture. A projected slide fills the warm-toned background.
The presenter stands front-facing, microphone held upright, one hand resting near the chest. The projected slide behind them shows a name lower-thirds card, and the room's warm ambient light wraps the stage.
The presenter stands front-facing, microphone held upright, one hand resting near the chest. The projected slide behind them shows a name lower-thirds card, and the room's warm ambient light wraps the stage.
An audience member in a cap lifts the mic to ask a question during the program inside the planetarium theatre.
An audience member in a cap lifts the mic to ask a question during the program inside the planetarium theatre.
A seated audience member leans forward holding a handheld microphone to their mouth, appearing to speak during a Q&A exchange. Several other attendees are visible in soft focus on either side.
A seated audience member leans forward holding a handheld microphone to their mouth, appearing to speak during a Q&A exchange. Several other attendees are visible in soft focus on either side.
An audience member raises a microphone to pose a question during the evening program inside the Space Centre.
An audience member raises a microphone to pose a question during the evening program inside the Space Centre.
Rows of attendees lean in attentively as the indoor program unfolds in the planetarium theatre.
Rows of attendees lean in attentively as the indoor program unfolds in the planetarium theatre.
A full-length view of the presenter standing tall on stage, looking slightly upward, mic held at mid-chest. The projected slide behind them fills the warm sandy-toned backdrop.
A full-length view of the presenter standing tall on stage, looking slightly upward, mic held at mid-chest. The projected slide behind them fills the warm sandy-toned backdrop.
An attendee stands with a mic as the packed crowd around him applauds warmly.
An attendee stands with a mic as the packed crowd around him applauds warmly.
The same attendee continues his question as smiling audience members look on around him.
The same attendee continues his question as smiling audience members look on around him.
A close-up detail shot of a laptop screen open to what appears to be presentation production software, showing slide graphics in progress. A handheld microphone rests in the foreground on a dark surface.
A close-up detail shot of a laptop screen open to what appears to be presentation production software, showing slide graphics in progress. A handheld microphone rests in the foreground on a dark surface.
The event operator's screen displays a space-themed title card queued for an incoming speaker segment.
The event operator's screen displays a space-themed title card queued for an incoming speaker segment.
A speaker in a blue plaid blazer holds the mic and addresses the audience inside the theatre.
A speaker in a blue plaid blazer holds the mic and addresses the audience inside the theatre.
A speaker engages the full auditorium, with rows of attentive attendees stretching behind him.
A speaker engages the full auditorium, with rows of attentive attendees stretching behind him.
The speaker makes a point with an expressive hand gesture as the crowd stays fixed on him.
The speaker makes a point with an expressive hand gesture as the crowd stays fixed on him.
Arms wide, a speaker sweeps his gesture across the room as seated attendees take it in.
Arms wide, a speaker sweeps his gesture across the room as seated attendees take it in.
A speaker drives home an idea with a broad open-armed gesture on the auditorium floor.
A speaker drives home an idea with a broad open-armed gesture on the auditorium floor.
The speaker reaches toward the audience with an extended arm during an animated floor exchange.
The speaker reaches toward the audience with an extended arm during an animated floor exchange.
A speaker holds court mid-sentence as a close foreground of audience members frames the shot.
A speaker holds court mid-sentence as a close foreground of audience members frames the shot.
A speaker in a blue plaid blazer addresses the room with animated, expressive hands during the indoor program.
A speaker in a blue plaid blazer addresses the room with animated, expressive hands during the indoor program.
The host in a blue check blazer sweeps one arm toward the crowd while speaking into the handheld mic.
The host in a blue check blazer sweeps one arm toward the crowd while speaking into the handheld mic.
An attendee in a white embroidered top rises with a microphone during Q&A as the crowd smiles warmly behind her.
An attendee in a white embroidered top rises with a microphone during Q&A as the crowd smiles warmly behind her.
The same attendee gestures to make her point during the lively Q&A session inside the Space Centre auditorium.
The same attendee gestures to make her point during the lively Q&A session inside the Space Centre auditorium.
The presenter is framed between a blurred foreground figure and the warm stage lighting, holding the mic and addressing the room. Red curtains and a projected slide are visible in the background, with a vertical lighting rig glowing red at the far right.
The presenter is framed between a blurred foreground figure and the warm stage lighting, holding the mic and addressing the room. Red curtains and a projected slide are visible in the background, with a vertical lighting rig glowing red at the far right.
A speaker in a gray blazer and patterned collar holds a handheld mic at chin level, one hand tucked in a pocket, addressing the room in a three-quarter profile. A projected slide glows in the upper background while a blurred audience member fills the foreground, the venue's red walls and warm stage lighting framing the shot.
A speaker in a gray blazer and patterned collar holds a handheld mic at chin level, one hand tucked in a pocket, addressing the room in a three-quarter profile. A projected slide glows in the upper background while a blurred audience member fills the foreground, the venue's red walls and warm stage lighting framing the shot.
A roving mic handler stretches across rows to pass the microphone to an outstretched hand during a spirited Q&A.
A roving mic handler stretches across rows to pass the microphone to an outstretched hand during a spirited Q&A.
An audience member stands to ask her question as rows of smiling attendees look on in the darkened auditorium.
An audience member stands to ask her question as rows of smiling attendees look on in the darkened auditorium.
A woman with long reddish hair speaks into the mic, her colorful patterned outfit vivid against the surrounding crowd.
A woman with long reddish hair speaks into the mic, her colorful patterned outfit vivid against the surrounding crowd.
The same audience member continues her question as laughter and engagement ripple through the seats around her.
The same audience member continues her question as laughter and engagement ripple through the seats around her.
A community member in a black cardigan takes the mic and addresses the room with a broad, confident smile.
A community member in a black cardigan takes the mic and addresses the room with a broad, confident smile.
She gestures thoughtfully while speaking, the rows of teal seats and an attentive audience filling the background.
She gestures thoughtfully while speaking, the rows of teal seats and an attentive audience filling the background.
The attendee raises one hand for emphasis as Vancouver AI Meetup #30 guests lean in from the surrounding rows.
The attendee raises one hand for emphasis as Vancouver AI Meetup #30 guests lean in from the surrounding rows.
The roving mic runner approaches as the attendee with the microphone holds the room's full attention.
The roving mic runner approaches as the attendee with the microphone holds the room's full attention.
A spontaneous Q&A moment draws laughter from the crowd as the mic handler holds a yellow card aloft.
A spontaneous Q&A moment draws laughter from the crowd as the mic handler holds a yellow card aloft.
A community member rises to speak with the mic in the packed Space Centre auditorium, a yellow card lifted nearby.
A community member rises to speak with the mic in the packed Space Centre auditorium, a yellow card lifted nearby.
Another moment in the same exchange, the attendee speaks while the teal-seated crowd watches attentively behind her.
Another moment in the same exchange, the attendee speaks while the teal-seated crowd watches attentively behind her.
A full-length view of a speaker standing centre-stage, mic raised, with a large projection screen lit behind them. In the foreground an audience member with locs in a cream jacket leans forward, hand lifted slightly. A white podium and a colourful printed banner are visible to the right of the stage.
A full-length view of a speaker standing centre-stage, mic raised, with a large projection screen lit behind them. In the foreground an audience member with locs in a cream jacket leans forward, hand lifted slightly. A white podium and a colourful printed banner are visible to the right of the stage.
An emcee snaps a selfie with a guest speaker as stage lights blaze and the delighted crowd erupts behind them.
An emcee snaps a selfie with a guest speaker as stage lights blaze and the delighted crowd erupts behind them.
The selfie moment builds as attendees behind raise peace signs and arms, the celebratory energy in the room surging.
The selfie moment builds as attendees behind raise peace signs and arms, the celebratory energy in the room surging.
A slightly wider pull captures the infectious joy spreading through the audience as the group selfie continues under stage lights.
A slightly wider pull captures the infectious joy spreading through the audience as the group selfie continues under stage lights.
Smiling faces and raised hands fill the hall as the emcee and speaker face the crowd for the shot.
Smiling faces and raised hands fill the hall as the emcee and speaker face the crowd for the shot.
The packed hall erupts with jubilant energy behind the two figures, capturing the meetup's high-water moment.
The packed hall erupts with jubilant energy behind the two figures, capturing the meetup's high-water moment.
The emcee lifts his arm to the cheering crowd as a guest speaker beams beside him after the program.
The emcee lifts his arm to the cheering crowd as a guest speaker beams beside him after the program.
A performer at the mic gestures hand-raised before the Vancouver AI Meetup's Mission 30 badge projection at the Space Centre.
A performer at the mic gestures hand-raised before the Vancouver AI Meetup's Mission 30 badge projection at the Space Centre.
The emcee mid-sentence at the mic, Space Centre event details visible on the projection slide behind them.
The emcee mid-sentence at the mic, Space Centre event details visible on the projection slide behind them.
Seen from behind the audience, the emcee stands on stage against the large BC+AI Mission 30 projection.
Seen from behind the audience, the emcee stands on stage against the large BC+AI Mission 30 projection.
Audience silhouettes frame the emcee on stage as the event's June 24 H.R. MacMillan Space Centre slide glows behind them.
Audience silhouettes frame the emcee on stage as the event's June 24 H.R. MacMillan Space Centre slide glows behind them.
A performer takes the stage at the Space Centre theater, the Vancouver AI Mission 30 badge glowing behind them.
A performer takes the stage at the Space Centre theater, the Vancouver AI Mission 30 badge glowing behind them.
The MC addresses the audience from beside the event's oversized letter-form AI installation, microphone raised.
The MC addresses the audience from beside the event's oversized letter-form AI installation, microphone raised.
The performer extends an arm in a dramatic mid-set gesture, mic held close in the darkened theater.
The performer extends an arm in a dramatic mid-set gesture, mic held close in the darkened theater.
A tight profile captures the performer's intensity as they bring the microphone to their lips against red curtains.
A tight profile captures the performer's intensity as they bring the microphone to their lips against red curtains.
The performer raises a hand high while engaging the crowd beneath the BC+AI Ecosystem banner.
The performer raises a hand high while engaging the crowd beneath the BC+AI Ecosystem banner.
The circular planetarium ceiling frames the performer on stage as the seated audience takes in the show.
The circular planetarium ceiling frames the performer on stage as the seated audience takes in the show.
The audience watches attentively as the performer moves through their set beneath the Vancouver AI event branding.
The audience watches attentively as the performer moves through their set beneath the Vancouver AI event branding.
The performer holds the microphone close as the Vancouver AI Mission 30 badge fills the projection screen behind.
The performer holds the microphone close as the Vancouver AI Mission 30 badge fills the projection screen behind.
A close portrait of the performer in profile, a spectrum of projection color glowing to the left.
A close portrait of the performer in profile, a spectrum of projection color glowing to the left.
Dramatic stage lighting sculpts the performer's face in a moody close profile during their planetarium set.
Dramatic stage lighting sculpts the performer's face in a moody close profile during their planetarium set.
The performer's profile emerges from a dark background, a soft green stage light glowing in the wings.
The performer's profile emerges from a dark background, a soft green stage light glowing in the wings.
The performer looks upward mid-set, stage lighting cutting across their face with green color from behind.
The performer looks upward mid-set, stage lighting cutting across their face with green color from behind.
The performer gestures with an extended arm, the Space Centre event details visible on the projection screen.
The performer gestures with an extended arm, the Space Centre event details visible on the projection screen.
A performer delivers their set beneath the full Vancouver AI Meetup #30 orca-spaceship mission-patch projection.
A performer delivers their set beneath the full Vancouver AI Meetup #30 orca-spaceship mission-patch projection.
The performer extends an arm mid-set at the Space Centre, the Vancouver AI event slide lit behind them.
The performer extends an arm mid-set at the Space Centre, the Vancouver AI event slide lit behind them.
An MC gestures toward the crowd beneath the Vancouver AI mission-patch projection at the Space Centre.
An MC gestures toward the crowd beneath the Vancouver AI mission-patch projection at the Space Centre.
The performer reaches skyward with both arms extended, fully absorbed in the moment on stage.
The performer reaches skyward with both arms extended, fully absorbed in the moment on stage.
Two audience members share a spontaneous laugh together in the theater seats during the evening program.
Two audience members share a spontaneous laugh together in the theater seats during the evening program.
The MC leans into the mic with one arm slicing through the air, stage energy running high.
The MC leans into the mic with one arm slicing through the air, stage energy running high.
A tight profile shot captures the performer mid-verse, red curtains framing the darkened stage.
A tight profile shot captures the performer mid-verse, red curtains framing the darkened stage.
Full-length view of the performer delivering an expressive set on the Space Centre stage.
Full-length view of the performer delivering an expressive set on the Space Centre stage.
The performer spreads both arms wide, filling the stage with physicality during the indoor program.
The performer spreads both arms wide, filling the stage with physicality during the indoor program.
A pointed gesture into the crowd punctuates a charged beat, green LEDs glowing in the wings.
A pointed gesture into the crowd punctuates a charged beat, green LEDs glowing in the wings.
Hands wrapped around the mic, the performer pulls inward for a quiet, concentrated moment.
Hands wrapped around the mic, the performer pulls inward for a quiet, concentrated moment.
The MC hosts Meetup #30 at the mic while silhouetted audience heads fill the planetarium theater foreground.
The MC hosts Meetup #30 at the mic while silhouetted audience heads fill the planetarium theater foreground.
The evening host stands before the Vancouver AI Mission 30 space-patch slide with the assembled crowd.
The evening host stands before the Vancouver AI Mission 30 space-patch slide with the assembled crowd.
Mayumi Rollins of Tiny Ghost Studios takes the stage as her name card and aurora projection fill the screen.
Mayumi Rollins of Tiny Ghost Studios takes the stage as her name card and aurora projection fill the screen.
Mayumi Rollins grins mid-talk, the cosmic aurora projection and her speaker card glowing warmly behind her.
Mayumi Rollins grins mid-talk, the cosmic aurora projection and her speaker card glowing warmly behind her.
The performer wraps up a spirited set with a broad smile, mic raised in the darkened theater.
The performer wraps up a spirited set with a broad smile, mic raised in the darkened theater.
Mayumi Rollins of Tiny Ghost Studios smiles mid-talk on stage beneath a sweeping aurora projection inside the Space Centre.
Mayumi Rollins of Tiny Ghost Studios smiles mid-talk on stage beneath a sweeping aurora projection inside the Space Centre.
A full-length view of Mayumi Rollins commanding the stage with the Vancouver skyline graphic and aurora projection glowing behind her.
A full-length view of Mayumi Rollins commanding the stage with the Vancouver skyline graphic and aurora projection glowing behind her.
Close-up of Mayumi Rollins, denim jacket catching the stage light, mid-sentence during her Tiny Ghost Studios talk.
Close-up of Mayumi Rollins, denim jacket catching the stage light, mid-sentence during her Tiny Ghost Studios talk.
Mayumi Rollins pauses with a warm laugh during her talk, the starfield backdrop soft behind her denim jacket.
Mayumi Rollins pauses with a warm laugh during her talk, the starfield backdrop soft behind her denim jacket.
Two speakers share the stage in a candid handoff moment, Mayumi Rollins listening intently while holding her mic.
Two speakers share the stage in a candid handoff moment, Mayumi Rollins listening intently while holding her mic.
The event host speaks into a mic with the Mayumi Rollins speaker slide still glowing on the projection screen behind him.
The event host speaks into a mic with the Mayumi Rollins speaker slide still glowing on the projection screen behind him.
A wide stage view shows the host and Mayumi Rollins in front of the Vancouver AI and BC+AI #30 branding, audience silhouetted below.
A wide stage view shows the host and Mayumi Rollins in front of the Vancouver AI and BC+AI #30 branding, audience silhouetted below.
The Space Centre's curved roofline frames three glowing downtown Vancouver towers under a blue-hour moon after the event.
The Space Centre's curved roofline frames three glowing downtown Vancouver towers under a blue-hour moon after the event.