
Please note: This event is SOLD OUT! No waitlists, no exceptions.
Please consider joining us at Discover Tectoria on Nov 21st 10am-5pm for FREE instead - no registration required :) We hope to see you at the Crystal Garden!
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VIATEC will be hosting Vancouver Island’s first significant AI Conference this fall! : The Prompt Victoria >_ AI Conference is a one-day event that will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Victoria Conference Centre in downtown Victoria. VIATEC is thrilled to bring together the local tech community to advance the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and showcase the power of data science. Get ready for a day of inspiration, learning and connections!
The Prompt Victoria AI Conference is proudly hosted by VIATEC, in partnership with the Victoria Data Society, AI4Enterprise and PlusROI Online Marketing, AND is a part of Victoria Tech Week, Nov 17-21!!
This conference is all about community and innovation. Our mission is to accelerate AI adoption in the Victoria and BC tech sector while building a strong network of local AI practitioners and data enthusiasts.
Whether you’re a tech leader exploring AI solutions, a developer or data scientist honing your skills, or an enthusiast curious about the latest trends, Prompt Victoria welcomes you.
We’ll share practical insights on applying AI in real-world projects, discuss the latest breakthroughs in generative AI, and celebrate the vibrant talent in our region’s growing tech community. It’s a friendly forum to learn, share ideas, and spark new collaborations in AI and data science.
The conference offers something for everyone in the AI and data community. Attendees can look forward to dynamic sessions on the latest in generative AI, hands-on workshops in data science, and plenty of opportunities to network. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn, share, and collaborate with like-minded peers in a supportive, exciting atmosphere.
Please note: Ticket sales will close at 4:59pm on Nov 18th (No refunds available after Nov 6th)
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=> CLICK HERE for the Full Descriptions of each talk.
| 9:15am-10am | Welcome and Keynote: Dan Gunn, VIATEC |
| BLOCK A Lecture Theatre 10:15am-11:05am | The Future of Work - Panel Moderator: Rob Cooper, PlusROI Online Marketing Panelists: Eric McLachlan - Revela Tamara Lechner - World Flourishing Organization Mike Leslie - Revela |
| Oak Bay A 10:15am-11:05am | AI for Non-Profits - Lightning Talk Steve Harris, AI4 Enterprise Julian Daly, Our Place Society Sarah Downey, Sarah Downey Consulting |
| Oak Bay B 10:15am-11:05am | AI Hacks & Side Quests - Lightning Talk Nat Knight, Data Engineering Consultant Tariq Chatur, Anu Jolliffe, Victoria Data Society & Equifaira Partners Inc. |
| BLOCK B Lecture Theatre 11:15am-12pm | Breaking Through the Hype: Overcoming Barriers to Enterprise AI Adoption Courtney Epstein Kirit Thadaka, NVIDIA |
| Oak Bay A 11:15am-12pm | Building Safe, Inclusive, and Effective AI in EduTech - Lightning Talk Tim Chipperfield, Thinkific Mandla Moyo, NoRedInk |
| Oak Bay B 11:15am-12pm | Software Development Best Practices: Changes for an AI era John Oram, VeilStream Michael Anderson, IntLabs |
| AFTERNOON | Lunch off site |
| BLOCK C Lecture Theatre 1:30pm-2:20pm | A Whole of Society approach to addressing Cybercrime Chris Lynam, National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3) and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) |
| Oak Bay A 1:30pm-2:20pm | Writing Authentically in Your Own Voice - Workshop Rob Cooper, PlusROI Online Marketing |
| Oak Bay B 1:30pm-2:20pm | AI and Our Kids - Lightning Talk Tisha Becker, FrameBright Brandon Laur, The White Hatter |
| BLOCK D Lecture Theatre 2:30pm-3:20pm | Responsible AI: From Principles to Practice - Panel Moderator: Cynthia Lynam, Victoria Data Society & Prodago Panelists: Michael Harvey, Information and Privacy Commissioner of BC Matthew Van Heyst, Tecnet Elaheh Nouri, Tecnet Alistair Vigier, Caseway |
| Oak Bay A 2:30pm-3:20pm | The Imagination Age René Fournier, R2 Creative |
| Oak Bay B 2:30pm-3:20pm | AI vs AI: When Cyber Attackers and Defenders Have Agents Brad Edwards, Palo Alto Networks |
| Closing Lecture Theatre 3:45pm-4:45pm | What AI Really Thinks: Emergence of an Artificial Mind Loki Jorgensen, Circle Innovation |
Join us in making history at the first major AI conference on Vancouver Island. Register and spread the word – we can’t wait to see you at Prompt Victoria, where we’ll advance AI innovation together as a community!
The Prompt Victoria AI Conference is proudly hosted by VIATEC, in partnership with the Victoria Data Society, AI4Enterprise and PlusROI Online Marketing.
Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to tessa@viatec.ca





General Pass: $119+gst
VIATEC Members* and Victoria Data Society Members**: $89+gst
*VIATEC Members: Contact tectoria@viatec.ca to receive the promo code!
**VDS members: Contact conference@victoriadatasociety.ca to receive the promo code!
Please note: Ticket sales will close at 4:59pm on Nov 18th (No refunds available after Nov 6th)
Lower Level: Lecture Theatre, Oak Bay A and Oak Bay B