Tonight: BC’s AI community debriefs on ALL IN

Tomorrow: physical AI steps into the real world

Tech Days Vol. 2 is Monday

​Join AI Network of BC and Vancouver Tech Journal (VTJ) on October 14 for an ALL IN debrief and an opportunity to connect with the AI ecosystem in BC.

​We’ll reflect on our time in Montréal, share key learnings from the conference and hear perspectives from Team BC delegates. Together, we’ll explore what stood out, the conversations and connections that mattered, and what the focus on AI adoption, commercialization and scale means for companies here in BC.

​We'll wrap it all up over some bites and drinks 🙌

​AI is stepping out of the screen and into the physical world. From humanoid robots and autonomous machines to smart factories and intelligent sensors, AI is no longer confined to chatbots and dashboards - it's learning to sense, move, and act in real environments.

​In this edition of #VTJTalks, we will explore the dawn of the Physical AI era and how it will reshape industries, workplaces, and everyday life. Bringing together perspectives on AI, hardware, and real-world engineering, this conversation unpacks the technologies bridging the digital and physical worlds - and what leaders, builders, and innovators need to know to stay ahead.

​​​Vancouver Tech Days is back for round two. Vol. 1 sold out in five days and went over capacity — proof that this city's builders want more than another networking mixer. They want real playbooks from teams that have actually scaled.

​Vol. 1 speakers included Sarah Huggins (Hiive), Don Murray (Safe Software), Edward Chiang (Moment Energy), James Clift (Durable), and Gary Agnew (Ideon Technologies) — and Vol. 2 is shaping up to be even bigger.

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​Behind every great company is a story of vision, resilience, and bold decision-making. In this session, we bring together women who are shaping the entrepreneurial landscape as founders building companies from the ground up and as funders backing the next generation of ideas.

​Join us for an inspiring conversation where our panelists share the leadership lessons they've learned along the way: navigating challenges, taking risks, building teams, raising capital, and creating space for others to succeed. Expect candid stories, hard-won insights, and practical advice you can take back to your own journey

Join SFU for a series of events for Innovation Week, including pitch competitions, panel sessions and fireside chats with prominent BC innovators.

Each day is ticketed separately so you can attend what matters most to you. Register for one day or join for the full three days.

Apply for this cost-sharing grant program that funds small, medium and large enterprises to support skills training for their workforces, including prospective new hires.