October 27–31: The Week Ahead
From hands-on tactics to big-picture insights, here’s what’s on the agenda.
Week Day Pass
Five days. Five venues. One incredible week of AI-powered inspiration.
Monday
October 27th-31st
Dive into a full schedule of hands-on workshops, visionary talks, and groundbreaking ideas
Monday
October 27th-31st
Dive into a full schedule of hands-on workshops, visionary talks, and groundbreaking ideas
The Art of Intelligence
Exploring AI’s role in creativity, culture, and community
Monday
October 27, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Rotary Centre for the Arts
Keynote Speaker:
- Valerie McTavish – Growth Activator
Panel:
- Cale Frombach – Award-Winning Creative & AI Consultant
- Erikka Moojelsky – Fashion Designer, Businesswoman & Philanthropist; Founder of AesthetiKs LAB
- Robbie G – Artist & Founder of Robbie G Presents
Monday
October 27, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Rotary Centre for the Arts
Keynote Speaker:
- Valerie McTavish – Growth Activator
Panel:
- Cale Frombach – Award-Winning Creative & AI Consultant
- Erikka Moojelsky – Fashion Designer, Businesswoman & Philanthropist; Founder of AesthetiKs LAB
- Robbie G – Artist & Founder of Robbie G Presents


AI at Work
Tools, tactics, and transformations you can use today
Tuesday
October 28, 2025
Time: 8:00 am- 12:00pm
Prestige Beach House
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Workshop 1: A Practical Guide to Avatars and HeyGen
- Workshop 2: The First Thing You Should Do Before Implementing AI
- Workshop 3: Workflow Automation 101: Building an AI Assistant for Your Business
Speakers:
- John Zubak – AI Consultant & Business Mentor
- Sarah Mathieu – Director & Founder, My Broker Pro Marketing Agency Ltd.
- Tim Bieber – CEO & AI Growth Architect
Tuesday
October 28, 2025
Time: 8:00 am- 12:00pm
Prestige Beach House
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Workshop 1: A Practical Guide to Avatars and HeyGen
- Workshop 2: The First Thing You Should Do Before Implementing AI
- Workshop 3: Workflow Automation 101: Building an AI Assistant for Your Business
Speakers:
- John Zubak – AI Consultant & Business Mentor
- Sarah Mathieu – Director & Founder, My Broker Pro Marketing Agency Ltd.
- Tim Bieber – CEO & AI Growth Architect


AI Uncorked
How AI is reshaping the way we create, connect, and communicate
Wednesday
October 29, 2025
Time: 10am-4:30pm
Sandhill Winery
Hosts:
- Amy Nicole Cohen – Founder, Personal Brand Expert, Mentor & Event Maven; The Chic Experience – Expansive Retreats, Elevated Events & Experiential Conferences; Okanagan Corporate Retreats & Incentives
- Rob Cupello – Chief Strategy Officer & AI Consultant, NowMedia Group
Panel:
- Johnny Jansen – Co-Founder & CCO, Remoose Interactive; Award-Winning Creative Director with experience at Disney, LEGO, and Ocean Wise
- Lauralee Guthrie – Marketing & Communications Lead, Secure-Rite; Certified AI Executive Trainer
- Live Podcast Recording: The Creative Edge: AI in Marketing & Storytelling
- AI Advantage Lab – a live, interactive session where we’ll work with audience members to map out how AI and automation can plug into their business and uncover new opportunities for growth.
- Lunch is included- We’ll be serving a delicious spread with a Risotto Station, fresh Salad Station, hearty Meatballs, and bite-sized Chicken Bites.
- Panel: Marketing in the Age of AI
- Happy Hour + Networking
Wednesday
October 29, 2025
Time: 10am-4:30pm
Sandhill Winery
Hosts:
- Amy Nicole Cohen – Founder, Personal Brand Expert, Mentor & Event Maven; The Chic Experience – Expansive Retreats, Elevated Events & Experiential Conferences; Okanagan Corporate Retreats & Incentives
- Rob Cupello – Chief Strategy Officer & AI Consultant, NowMedia Group
Panel:
- Johnny Jansen – Co-Founder & CCO, Remoose Interactive; Award-Winning Creative Director with experience at Disney, LEGO, and Ocean Wise
- Lauralee Guthrie – Marketing & Communications Lead, Secure-Rite; Certified AI Executive Trainer
- Live Podcast Recording: The Creative Edge: AI in Marketing & Storytelling
- AI Advantage Lab – a live, interactive session where we’ll work with audience members to map out how AI and automation can plug into their business and uncover new opportunities for growth.
- Lunch is included- We’ll be serving a delicious spread with a Risotto Station, fresh Salad Station, hearty Meatballs, and bite-sized Chicken Bites.
- Panel: Marketing in the Age of AI
- Happy Hour + Networking


The Future is Co-Created
How AI is transforming education and talent development
Thursday
October 30, 2025
Time: 9:30 am-12:30pm
UBCO
EME Foyer
1137 Alumni Avenue
Moderator:
- Nathan Skolski – Director of Public Affairs at UBC Okanagan.
Keynote Speaker:
- Adina Gray – Teaching Faculty | AI in Education Advocate-Thompson Rivers University
Panel:
- Adina Gray – Teaching Faculty | AI in Education Advocate-Thompson Rivers University
- Ying Zhu – Dr. Ying Zhu AI Advisor for UBC-Okanagan Campus
- Melannie Armanini – Assistant Director and Academic Advisor at Flex Academy
- Panel: AI in the Classroom, the Boardroom, and Beyond
- How AI is reshaping teaching and learning
- Preparing students for an AI-powered workforce
- Building bridges between academia and industry
Thursday
October 30, 2025
Time: 9:30 am-12:30pm
UBCO
EME Foyer
1137 Alumni Avenue
Moderator:
- Nathan Skolski – Director of Public Affairs at UBC Okanagan.
Keynote Speaker:
- Adina Gray – Teaching Faculty | AI in Education Advocate-Thompson Rivers University
Panel:
- Adina Gray – Teaching Faculty | AI in Education Advocate-Thompson Rivers University
- Ying Zhu – Dr. Ying Zhu AI Advisor for UBC-Okanagan Campus
- Melannie Armanini – Assistant Director and Academic Advisor at Flex Academy
- Panel: AI in the Classroom, the Boardroom, and Beyond
- How AI is reshaping teaching and learning
- Preparing students for an AI-powered workforce
- Building bridges between academia and industry


Coffee & Curiosity
Exploring the lighter side of AI, over lattes and laptops
Friday
October 31, 2025
Time: 8:30 am-10:30 am
Csek Creative
- Mini-Workshop: Prompt Like a Pro: Coffee Break Edition
- Demo Round: Fun AI tools (image, video, music) in short bursts
- Conversation: The Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Side of AI
Friday
October 31, 2025
Time: 8:30 am-10:30 am
Csek Creative
- Mini-Workshop: Prompt Like a Pro: Coffee Break Edition
- Demo Round: Fun AI tools (image, video, music) in short bursts
- Conversation: The Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Side of AI




