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Become a memberIn the heart of British Columbia, where circuits hum and ideas spark, a collective is rising. The province of British Columbia (BC) has emerged as a significant hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Canada, fostering a dynamic ecosystem of startups, established companies, research institutions, and academic programs.
The author recounts Day Three of Web Summit Vancouver 2026, highlighting the release of a critical piece on federal sovereign‑AI data centres, the shift from “spy AI” to “humanizing AI,” and numerous spontaneous interactions with community leaders, activists, and industry figures. They describe renegade booth efforts, conversations about AI’s societal impact, and calls for transparent, inclusive governance of AI infrastructure, emphasizing the need for a public allocation policy, community benefits, and Indigenous participation to ensure people have a say in the technology’s future.
The letter urges the federal government to make the sovereign AI compute initiative truly inclusive by securing independent environmental assessments, a transparent allocation policy, community‑benefits and Indigenous‑governance agreements, and dedicated funding for creator‑rights and consent infrastructure before finalising the MOU.
A living spreadsheet of 200+ grants, loans, and investment programs for nonprofits, startups, and researchers working with AI in BC. Updated monthly; community‑tested—dozens of members have already landed cash.
All the prompts, judging rubric, sample datasets, walkthrough videos, GitHub links, and a list of past winning teams from our ongoing BC + AI Hackathon Series.
We’re thrilled to take part in BC’s most creative and collaborative AI hackathon yet — a unique blend of storytelling, data, and cutting-edge technology. This event brings together researchers, builders, artists, hackers, and creatives to craft compelling narratives about AI in British Columbia.
With $10,000 in cash prizes, community glory, and major bragging rights on the line, it’s more than a hackathon — it’s a celebration of innovation in BC’s AI ecosystem.
It captures the early formation of a decentralized, creative, human-first AI movement in British Columbia — built without corporate capture or gatekeepers.
The work stands as a record of what can happen when communities organize themselves around curiosity, ethics, and action.
The BC+AI program invites everyone to join in! Tap into exclusive events and share your skills while helping to foster innovation in our vibrant AI community.
Where the real talk happens. Members-only chat for questions, breakthroughs, signal boosts, and the occasional spicy AI drama.
Digital credentials you can flex anywhere—email sigs, decks, grant apps, social. Proof you’re building BC’s AI movement.
Choose from flexible team plans designed to support teams of all sizes, from solo users to groups of up to 30.
Handpicked intel. No hype, no spam. Just real updates, ecosystem signals, and backchannel invites you won’t find anywhere else.