Welcome to the generative AI meetup in Vancouver, in collaboration with Google, Elastic and SFU VentureLabs. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI, GenAI, LLMs and machine learning, food/drink, networking with speakers and fellow developers.

Agenda:
- 5:00pm~5:50pm: Checkin, food/drink and networking
- 5:50pm~6:00pm: Welcome, Community update
- 6:00pm~7:30pm: Tech talks and Q&A
- 7:30pm~8:00pm: Open discussion and Mixer
- 8:00pm: closing and head to bar

Tech Talk: Gemini 2.0 Flash on Google Cloud with Vertex AI
Speaker: Holt Skinner (Google)
Abstract: Discover how to harness the capabilities of Gemini 2.0 Flash, the fastest and most versatile multimodal generative AI model from Google DeepMind. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn step-by-step how to use the Gemini API and the Google Gen AI SDK for Python to build advanced AI applications. We’ll cover key features such as generating text, managing multi-turn chats, processing multimodal data (images, audio, and video), Controlled Generation, Function Calling, Google Search Tools, and more. We’ll also explore cutting-edge features like Bidirectional Multimodal Streaming, image generation, and speech generation. Whether you're brand new to generative AI or a seasoned AI developer, this session will provide the practical knowledge and tools to unlock the full potential of Gemini 2.0 in your projects.

Tech Talk: Vector DB and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) use cases with Elastic
Speaker: Artem Pogossian (Elastic)
Abstract: In this talk, we’ll explore the principles and practicalities of semantic search and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), focusing on how to build efficient and secure workflows using Elasticsearch. Attendees will come away with a clear understanding of the technical foundations and hands-on techniques for leveraging these capabilities to maximize the potential of LLMs in real-world applications, whether deployed in the cloud or on-premises.

Speakers/Topics:
Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules. If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: Submit Topics

Venue:
SFU VentureLabs, 1200 - 555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver BC Canada V6B 4N6

Sponsors:
We are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community.  Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 5,000+ AI developers in Vancouver or 450K+ worldwide.

Local and Global AI Community on Discord
Join us on discord for local and global AI tech community:
- Events chat: chat and connect with speakers and global and local attendees;
- Learning AI: events, learning materials, study groups;
- Startups: innovation, projects collaborations, founders/co-founders;
- Jobs and Careers: job openings, post resumes, hiring managers;