Vancouver AI Meetup #32

All photos from the event. Photos by Michelle Diamond.

An overhead view shows a large reception crowd filling the venue courtyard.
A person serves food while attendees gather around the buffet.
Five attendees gather for a cheerful group portrait around a patio table.
The event host welcomes a seated audience beneath a Vancouver AI Meetup speaker collage.
Two people lead the cultural welcome beneath a Squamish Nation slide.
A wide auditorium view captures the cultural welcome before the seated audience.
The Data for Good Vancouver team stands beneath a projected collage of team portraits.
A Data for Good representative smiles while speaking into a handheld microphone.
A Data for Good presenter explains an operations data analysis project.
A presenter explains a local food systems project to the auditorium audience.
Community presenters stand before a large QR code while the seated audience watches.
An audience member in a cap asks a question with a handheld microphone.
A community representative introduces the AI Builders Fellowship from the stage.
Fraser Valley AI representatives gather onstage beneath the FV+AI slide.
AI + Life Sciences representatives gather beneath a slide for their September event.
Taleeb Noormohamed addresses the full room beneath his BC + AI event slide.
Taleeb Noormohamed raises one arm high while addressing the audience.
A full-room view frames Taleeb Noormohamed, the audience, and the projected event slide.
Taleeb Noormohamed smiles as the host continues the closing exchange.
Taleeb Noormohamed and the host stand together for the closing onstage conversation.
Attendees choose small bites from a buffet table at the outdoor reception.
An attendee in green selects food from the reception buffet.
An attendee gestures during a lively conversation at an outdoor table.
Attendees chat over drinks beneath the trees at the reception.
Two attendees talk beside a high-top table on the venue patio.
Two attendees sit on a low wall and talk in the garden.
A wide garden view frames two attendees talking beneath a tree.
A mature tree shades the venue's distinctive white arched exterior.
Three attendees exchange greetings around a patio table.
A small group continues a conversation at a reception table.
Three attendees talk together near the venue entrance.
Two attendees share a light moment with drinks near an arched doorway.
Two attendees speak face to face in the reception crowd.
A small group talks around a standing table on the patio.
Two attendees chat with drinks beside the venue windows.
Two attendees continue their conversation near a reflective window.
Two attendees talk amid the busy outdoor reception.
A cluster of attendees catches up beneath the venue's arches.
Two colourfully dressed attendees smile for a reception portrait.
An attendee in a light blazer smiles during a reception conversation.
Two attendees laugh together while talking at the reception.
Attendees mingle with drinks in the sunlit outdoor crowd.
A photographer captures a guest portrait against a blue-lit wall.
A wide view shows the portrait setup and blue-lit venue wall.
The Space Centre entrance and curved concrete canopy at dusk.
A guest stands in the blue-lit portrait area as the camera looks down from above.
An attendee in a blue shirt gestures while speaking with another guest.
An attendee gestures during a conversation in the crowded patio reception.
Three attendees pose together in the venue garden.
Two attendees smile with their arms around one another at the reception.
Two attendees pose side by side in the evening garden light.
Four attendees smile together for a group portrait outdoors.
Two attendees pose for a close portrait in front of the reception crowd.
Three attendees smile together inside the arched venue entrance.
Five attendees gather for a relaxed group portrait in the garden.
Three attendees pose together beside a reception table.
Four attendees smile for a group portrait with the reception behind them.
Two attendees sit on a low wall and have an animated conversation.
An attendee in a straw hat chats with another guest in the garden.
Two attendees talk beside a garden path at the outdoor reception.
An overhead view captures several small conversations in the garden crowd.
Attendees mingle around standing tables in an overhead reception view.
Guests talk in small groups just inside the venue entrance.
Two attendees converse beneath the venue's arched entryway.
An attendee speaks to a small group gathered near the refreshments.
An attendee smiles warmly during a conversation in the reception crowd.
Four attendees pose shoulder to shoulder for a group portrait.
Three attendees smile together for a portrait near the venue entrance.
An attendee in a black cap smiles while talking in the crowd.
A bearded attendee watches the reception activity in profile.
Two attendees talk in the foreground as the indoor crowd gathers behind them.
A bearded attendee throws both hands up in a playful celebration.
A cheering attendee raises both arms beneath the venue's arches.
An attendee celebrates with raised arms while nearby guests smile.
A close portrait catches an attendee smiling in the reception crowd.
An attendee gestures while speaking with another guest near the auditorium.
Two attendees smile together for a portrait inside the venue.
Three attendees pose together near the auditorium entrance.
A close stage view frames the host's microphone against the meetup backdrop.
The host speaks into a handheld microphone under colourful stage lights.
The host gestures while addressing the audience from the stage.
Audience members listen from the front rows of the auditorium.
The host stands alone under a spotlight during the opening remarks.
The host speaks in profile against the dark auditorium stage.
The host pauses with the microphone during the welcome.
A side portrait shows the host speaking to the audience.
An Indigenous cultural representative speaks into a microphone during the welcome.
An Indigenous cultural representative addresses the room beside a drum carrier.
The welcome speaker looks toward the audience while holding a microphone.
A close view highlights a hand drum and woven ceremonial regalia onstage.
Two Indigenous cultural representatives stand together, one holding a decorated drum.
The cultural representatives continue the welcome beside the large stage display.
One representative raises a hand while the other holds a decorated drum.
The two cultural representatives stand before a projected portrait of themselves.
A drum carrier speaks while the second cultural representative listens.
A decorated hand drum and woven ceremonial garments fill a close stage view.
Two Indigenous cultural representatives stand together during the auditorium welcome.
The host gestures while speaking with an Indigenous cultural representative onstage.
The host continues the exchange with a cultural representative after the welcome.
A cultural representative listens as the host speaks into the microphone.
The host resumes the program in front of the Vancouver AI Meetup emblem.
The host gestures beside the projected Vancouver AI Meetup emblem.
The host speaks beside a slide marking a 300th milestone.
The host addresses the room with one hand resting near the microphone.
The host speaks from the edge of the stage against a dark backdrop.
A side view shows the host continuing the opening remarks.
The host checks a wristwatch while speaking into the microphone.
The host gestures with one hand during the presentation.
A tight crop captures the host speaking and gesturing onstage.
The host raises one hand to emphasize a point.
The host lifts both hands while addressing the audience.
The host smiles while speaking under the stage lights.
The host continues the welcome with a microphone in hand.
The host speaks beside a vertical bar of coloured stage light.
The host raises a finger to emphasize a point during the opening.
The host gestures outward while continuing the stage presentation.
The host gives a thumbs-up while speaking to the audience.
A wide stage view shows the host presenting the Futureproof Festival artwork.
The host introduces a speaker-filled Futureproof Festival program slide.
The audience watches as the host presents the Futureproof Festival lineup.
The host points toward the projected Futureproof Festival program.
The host stands before a slide reading 'We Need to Talk About AI.'
The host presents a Futureproof Festival slide to the seated audience.
A close detail shows the host holding the microphone between remarks.
Stage light reflects across the host's shirt during the presentation.
A close view captures the host's microphone and wristwatch under stage light.
The host smiles as another presenter approaches the stage.
The host turns toward a presenter joining him at the front of the room.
The host and an arriving presenter shake hands onstage.
Four Data for Good Vancouver representatives begin their presentation onstage.
A wide view shows four Data for Good Vancouver representatives facing the audience.
The Data for Good Vancouver team introduces its volunteer work beside an information slide.
Three Data for Good representatives smile together at the side of the stage.
A Data for Good representative pauses with notes and a microphone.
Four Data for Good representatives stand beneath a projected video screen.
The Data for Good team presents beside a slide featuring a Vancouver map.
A presenter explains a slide connecting 1,700 data volunteers with 3,000 nonprofits.
A Data for Good presenter speaks from notes beside the volunteer-impact slide.
A presenter gestures with printed notes while explaining Data for Good's reach.
A close portrait shows a Data for Good presenter speaking into a microphone.
A presenter holds up printed notes while addressing the audience.
A Data for Good presenter reads from notes during the stage presentation.
A presenter continues speaking with printed material in hand.
The Data for Good team presents beside an image of illuminated data servers.
A presenter speaks beneath an operations analysis slide while teammates look on.
A Data for Good representative introduces a project with a sunset bridge image.
A Data for Good representative speaks from notes under the stage lights.
A close detail frames a presenter's microphone, notes, and Data for Good shirt.
A Data for Good presenter looks toward the audience while speaking.
A presenter holds notes at the microphone during the project overview.
A Data for Good representative continues the presentation from printed notes.
A presenter addresses the audience with Data for Good teammates behind her.
A side view shows a Data for Good representative speaking from notes.
A presenter gestures with her notes as teammates wait behind her.
A close portrait shows a Data for Good representative speaking onstage.
A Data for Good presenter reads from notes while addressing the auditorium.
A presenter explains a capacity-management slide to the seated audience.
A close stage detail shows a Data for Good presenter holding a microphone and phone.
A Data for Good presenter speaks with a phone in hand beneath the project slide.
A presenter discusses a Fraser Lowlands map during a Data for Good project overview.
A presenter speaks about AI and mental health in front of a process diagram.
A presenter speaks beneath the CONVERGE mental health initiative logo.
A presenter addresses the audience during the CONVERGE community presentation.
A presenter holds a microphone in front of the CONVERGE mental health slide.
A presenter speaks from the stage beside a slide about distress-centre support.
Community presenters gather onstage beneath a slide inviting people to continue the conversation.
A side view shows community presenters lined up beside a follow-up QR code.
Community presenters listen onstage during the audience question period.
A seated attendee asks a question from the audience.
An attendee speaks into a microphone while people seated nearby listen.
Community presenters listen from the stage during audience questions.
An attendee in the front rows asks a question with a microphone.
A wider view shows an attendee speaking as nearby audience members listen.
A seated attendee holds a microphone while addressing the stage.
A line of community presenters faces the audience during the question period.
A community representative presents a BC + AI initiative alongside other organizers.
A group introduces the Hacking the Room that Claude Built initiative.
A community presenter speaks while fellow organizers stand behind him.
A community presenter gestures with both hands during an onstage announcement.
A community presenter speaks into a microphone in a close side portrait.
A community presenter points forward while speaking from the stage.
A community presenter gestures with an open hand while holding a microphone.
A community presenter pauses with the microphone held at chest height.
A community presenter extends one arm toward the audience as the host looks on.
A community presenter describes an idea with a broad hand gesture beside the host.
A community presenter and the host share the stage during a project announcement.
The host listens as a community presenter finishes an onstage announcement.
A community presenter speaks into a microphone against the dark stage.
A community presenter addresses the room in a close side portrait.
Audience members sit in a row and listen to the stage presentation.
A community presenter holds up a small book while speaking into a microphone.
A presenter displays a book beside his face during an onstage announcement.
A presenter holds a book at chest height while addressing the audience.
A community presenter raises a small book over his head.
A presenter holds a book high while continuing his community announcement.
A presenter raises a book and speaks into a handheld microphone.
A presenter holds a book overhead in a close side view.
A presenter smiles while holding a book aloft onstage.
A row of audience members laughs during the community presentations.
Audience members smile and laugh together in the front rows.
A community presenter speaks beside the host while holding a small book.
A presenter shows a book to the host during their onstage exchange.
A community presenter gestures toward the host while explaining his project.
A presenter holds out a small book during a conversation with the host.
The community presenter and host face each other during an onstage handoff.
The host speaks into a microphone as the community presenter holds his book.
The host addresses the room while the community presenter listens beside him.
The host gestures with an open hand during the community segment.
The host explains a point with both hands while facing the community presenter.
The host points across the stage during the project conversation.
The host gestures toward the community presenter while speaking.
A side view shows the host continuing the onstage exchange.
The host speaks with one hand raised as the presenter listens.
The host points outward while addressing the audience.
The host gestures toward the room at the end of the project exchange.
The community presenter speaks again while the host waits behind him.
A community presenter addresses the audience with the host in the background.
The presenter and host stand together as the community announcement concludes.
A community presenter in a straw hat speaks into a microphone.
A presenter in a straw hat gestures while addressing the audience.
A community presenter speaks from the stage in a close front view.
A presenter raises one hand while explaining a community initiative.
A presenter in a straw hat continues his onstage announcement.
The host gestures with both hands while speaking into a microphone.
The host points forward during a transition between community announcements.
The host speaks with one hand near his face during the community segment.
The host illustrates a point with a raised hand and microphone.
A community presenter speaks in front of a slide about a next pitch.
A presenter addresses the audience with a workshop slide behind her.
The host welcomes another community participant to the stage.
The host leans toward a smiling community participant during an introduction.
The host and a community participant face each other onstage.
The host speaks to a community participant standing beside him.
The host gestures toward a community participant during a brief introduction.
The host and a community participant share microphones onstage.
The host gestures outward while a community participant smiles beside him.
The host and a community participant speak together during the final announcement.
Taleeb Noormohamed waits onstage during the speaker handoff.
The host introduces the next speaker from the stage.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks into a handheld microphone with one hand extended.
Taleeb Noormohamed smiles while beginning his talk.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks in profile from the front of the stage.
Taleeb Noormohamed pauses between points with the microphone at his side.
Taleeb Noormohamed gestures with one hand while addressing the audience.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks from centre stage in a full-length view.
Taleeb Noormohamed uses both hands to emphasize a point.
Taleeb Noormohamed raises a hand near his face while speaking.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks with his event portrait projected behind him.
A wide view shows Taleeb Noormohamed addressing the seated audience.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks beneath a slide identifying him as Parliamentary Secretary for AI.
Taleeb Noormohamed gestures outward during his talk.
Taleeb Noormohamed explains a point with one hand raised.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks with both hands open in front of him.
Taleeb Noormohamed extends one hand while continuing his remarks.
Taleeb Noormohamed leans forward and gestures while speaking.
Taleeb Noormohamed holds the microphone close and opens one hand toward the room.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks in profile with an open-handed gesture.
Taleeb Noormohamed emphasizes a point with both hands.
Taleeb Noormohamed addresses the audience with one palm raised.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks at the edge of the stage to the front rows.
Taleeb Noormohamed points toward the audience during his talk.
Taleeb Noormohamed gestures over his shoulder while speaking.
Taleeb Noormohamed pauses with the microphone held at chest level.
Taleeb Noormohamed looks across the room between remarks.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks in a close side portrait.
Taleeb Noormohamed continues his remarks against the dark stage.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks beneath his projected event portrait.
Taleeb Noormohamed addresses the room in a vertical full-stage view.
Taleeb Noormohamed makes a small hand gesture while speaking.
Taleeb Noormohamed brings both hands together around the microphone.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks with his hands held close to his chest.
Taleeb Noormohamed extends one arm in a full-length stage portrait.
Taleeb Noormohamed continues his talk with an open hand.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks in profile with both hands apart.
Taleeb Noormohamed gestures toward the room while holding the microphone.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks with one palm open in front of him.
Taleeb Noormohamed extends one hand as he develops a point.
Taleeb Noormohamed holds one hand beside his head during an emphatic moment.
Taleeb Noormohamed reaches toward the audience while speaking.
Taleeb Noormohamed continues an open-handed gesture in a close view.
Taleeb Noormohamed explains a point with both hands near the microphone.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks with his event slide visible behind him.
A wide view shows Taleeb Noormohamed speaking to the full seated audience.
Taleeb Noormohamed addresses the front rows beneath his projected event portrait.
A wide stage view shows Taleeb Noormohamed speaking beneath his event slide.
Taleeb Noormohamed stands at centre stage as the audience listens.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks with the microphone close to his chest.
Taleeb Noormohamed looks down briefly while continuing his remarks.
Taleeb Noormohamed emphasizes a point with a compact hand gesture.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks with one hand pressed lightly to his chest.
Taleeb Noormohamed gestures with both hands around the microphone.
Taleeb Noormohamed leans forward and opens one hand toward the room.
Taleeb Noormohamed points lightly while speaking from the stage.
Taleeb Noormohamed holds one hand out as he concludes a point.
Taleeb Noormohamed extends his arm in a close, front-facing view.
Taleeb Noormohamed makes a broad open-handed gesture near the end of his talk.
Taleeb Noormohamed and the host meet onstage beneath the event slide.
Taleeb Noormohamed faces the host as their onstage conversation begins.
The host speaks with Taleeb Noormohamed during the closing conversation.
The host addresses Taleeb Noormohamed in front of the projected event portrait.
Taleeb Noormohamed listens as the host speaks beside him.
Taleeb Noormohamed responds during the onstage conversation.
Taleeb Noormohamed speaks while the host listens behind him.
The host points upward while Taleeb Noormohamed looks on.