TruNorth AI Expo |
North America
June 10th & 11th, 2026
UBC AMS Nest 

"True North, Smart and Free: Building the Future of AI."

From Vancouver to the World: Responsible AI Starts Here

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5 Minute Lightning AI Demos and Exhibitions

Experience cutting-edge AI technology through live 5 minute lightning demonstrations and interactive booths showcasing the latest developments and practical applications.

Insightful Debates and Discussions

Engage with leading experts in thought-provoking keynote presentations, breakout sessions, debates, fireside chats and expert panel discussions on the pressing matters and future directions of AI.

Networking and Collaboration

Leverage opportunities to connect and collaborate with a network of investors, professionals, researchers, and policymakers driving the AI revolution.

Poster Gallery

Explore the Poster Gallery, a showcase of cutting‑edge research, innovative projects, and community‑driven AI initiatives. Meet the creators, ask questions, and spark collaborations in a relaxed, conversational setting.

Investor Lounge

Apply for a 30‑minute 1:1 meeting with our AI Investor Sponsor in their private lounge. Stand out and secure your place at the exclusive, invite‑only cocktail afterparty.

5 Star Catering

Indulge and get spoiled over both days with 5 star hospitality. UBC Nest catering delivers a luxury dining experience that blends culinary artistry, sustainability, and flawless service—making it a true five‑star option for conferences, galas, weddings, and corporate events.

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The AI Conference Built for Founders - Not Corporations

TruNorthAI is a boutique, curated AI conference in Vancouver designed specifically for founders who want clarity, connection, and real operator level conversations. No chaos. No hype. No 10,000‑person crowds. Just a room of builders who think deeply and move intentionally.


Why Founders Need a Different Kind of AI Conference

Most AI conferences are built for scale, not substance. Founders walk in hopeful and walk out overwhelmed.

The problem with mega‑events:

  • Too big to be meaningful
  • Too generic to be useful
  • Too loud to think
  • Too chaotic to connect
  • Too sponsor driven to be honest

Founders don’t need spectacle. Founders need signal.

TruNorthAI is the antidote:

  • Curated rooms of real founders and operators
  • Tactical, execution‑focused sessions
  • Founder‑only roundtables
  • Conversations that go deep, not wide
  • A calm, intentional Vancouver environment

This is where founders come to think clearly and build boldly.


What Founders Get at TruNorthAI

Founder Only Roundtables

Small, intimate discussions where founders share challenges, frameworks, and real operator wisdom.

Operator Level Sessions

No futurism. No fluff. Just practical, founder ready strategies for implementing AI inside early‑stage companies.

AI Strategy for Early Stage Teams

How to leverage AI without a 50 person engineering team. How to scale without headcount. How to build AI‑augmented workflows that actually stick.

A Room Full of Builders

Not tourists. Not spectators. Not corporate “innovation theater.” Just founders solving real problems.

A Vancouver Environment That Supports Thinking

Clean. Calm. Intentional. The opposite of Vegas chaos.


Why U.S. Founders Fly to Vancouver for This

TruNorthAI attracts founders from across the U.S. because it offers something rare:

  • A short flight from Seattle, SF, LA
  • International credibility without the overwhelm
  • A curated, intelligent room
  • A premium, boutique experience
  • A chance to step out of noise and into clarity

Founders don’t come here to attend a conference. They come here to reset their thinking.

No futurism. No fluff. Just practical, founder ready strategies for implementing AI inside early stage companies.

AI Strategy for Early Stage Teams

How to leverage AI without a 50 person engineering team. How to scale without headcount. How to build AI augmented workflows that actually stick.

A Room Full of Builders

Not tourists. Not spectators. Not corporate “innovation theater.” Just founders solving real problems.

A Vancouver Environment That Supports Thinking

Clean. Calm. Intentional. The opposite of Vegas chaos.


Who This Conference Is For

This page is intentionally selective. TruNorthAI is built for:

  • Founders & co‑founders
  • CEOs & CTOs
  • Product‑driven leaders
  • Early stage teams
  • Operators building real companies

If you’re building something meaningful, this room is for you.







The AI Conference for Operators Who Build, Ship, and Execute

TruNorthAI is the boutique AI conference in Vancouver designed for operators, the people who turn ideas into systems, workflows, and real business outcomes. This is not a hype driven spectacle. This is a room built for execution.


Why Operators Need Their Own AI Conference

Most AI events are built for spectators. Operators don’t have time for that.

The problem with traditional AI conferences:

  • Too much theory, not enough application
  • Too many keynotes, not enough frameworks
  • Too many futurists, not enough practitioners
  • Too many spectators, not enough builders
  • Too much noise, not enough clarity

Operators don’t want inspiration. Operators want implementation.

TruNorthAI is built differently:

  • Sessions designed for real world execution
  • Frameworks you can apply the next morning
  • Operator only roundtables
  • Deep dive workshops instead of surface level talks
  • A curated room of people who actually build things

This is where operators come to sharpen their edge.


What Operators Get at TruNorthAI

Execution Focused Sessions

Every talk is built around frameworks, workflows, and tactical steps, not abstract predictions.

Operator Only Roundtables

Small, curated discussions where operators share what’s working, what’s breaking, and what’s next.

AI Implementation Playbooks

Learn how to deploy AI inside real teams, real products, and real operations, without enterprise budgets.

Workflow Design & Automation

Discover how operators are using AI to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and scale intelligently.

A Room Full of Builders

This is not a crowd of spectators. This is a room of people who ship.


Why U.S. Operators Fly to Vancouver for This

Operators from across the U.S. choose TruNorthAI because it offers something rare:

  • A short flight from Seattle, SF, LA
  • A curated, intelligent environment
  • A premium, boutique experience
  • A chance to step away from chaos and into clarity
  • A room full of people who actually execute

This is the alternative to chaotic mega events - calm, tactical, and built for real execution


Who This Conference Is For

TruNorthAI is designed for operators across all functions:

  • Product operators
  • Technical operators
  • Operations leaders
  • Startup operators
  • Growth operators
  • AI implementation leads
  • Founders who operate
  • Anyone responsible for “making it work”

If you’re the person who turns strategy into reality, this room is for you.


What You’ll Learn

  • How to implement AI workflows inside real teams
  • How to automate operations without breaking systems
  • How to scale using AI without increasing headcount
  • How to design AI‑augmented processes
  • How to evaluate AI tools and integrate them safely
  • How to build internal adoption and reduce friction
  • How to measure ROI on AI initiatives

Every session is built for people who execute, not observe.


Why TruNorthAI Exists for Operators

Operators are the backbone of every company, yet most conferences ignore them. TruNorthAI was created to give operators a space where:

  • conversations are tactical
  • sessions are practical
  • the room is curated
  • the environment supports deep thinking
  • every attendee is a builder, not a spectator

This is where operators come to level up.


Join the Operator Cohort

TruNorthAI is intentionally limited in size to preserve intimacy, quality, and depth. If you want to be in a room built for operators who execute with precision, secure your place early.

This is where execution meets intelligence.

This is where operators connect.

This is where real work gets done.

A Summit for Leaders Navigating the New AI Era

TruNorthAI hosts a boutique AI Leadership Summit in Vancouver designed for leaders who want clarity, strategic insight, and a grounded understanding of how AI is reshaping organizations.

This is not a hype driven spectacle. This is a calm, intentional environment built for depth, intelligence, and meaningful leadership conversations.


Why Leaders Need a Different Kind of AI Event

Most AI conferences overwhelm leaders with noise:

  • too many vendors
  • too many buzzwords
  • too many predictions
  • too little clarity
  • too little strategy
  • too little space to think

Leaders don’t need more noise.

Leaders need perspective.

TruNorthAI is built for strategic clarity:

  • Executive level insights
  • Leadership focused sessions
  • Practical frameworks for decision making
  • Real world case studies
  • Conversations with other leaders, not spectators
  • A curated, intelligent room

This is where leaders come to understand what AI means for their teams, their products, and their future.


What Leaders Experience at the AI Leadership Summit

Strategic Keynotes

High signal talks from operators, founders, and industry leaders who are implementing AI at scale, not theorizing about it.

Leadership Roundtables

Small, curated discussions where leaders explore:

  • organizational transformation
  • AI governance
  • ethical decision making
  • talent and culture
  • strategic adoption
  • risk and opportunity

These are conversations leaders can’t have anywhere else.

AI Roadmapping Workshops

Hands‑on sessions that help leaders:

  • build an AI strategy
  • prioritize initiatives
  • evaluate tools
  • align teams
  • measure ROI
  • navigate change

You leave with a plan, not just inspiration.

A Calm, Intelligent Environment

Clean. Calm. Intentional. A focused alternative to chaotic mega events.

This is a space where leaders can think.


Who This Summit Is For

The AI Leadership Summit is designed for:

  • Founders
  • CEOs
  • CTOs
  • COOs
  • Directors
  • VPs
  • Product leaders
  • Innovation leaders
  • Team leads
  • Senior decision makers

If you guide teams, shape strategy, or make decisions that impact the future, this summit is built for you.


What You’ll Learn

  • How to build an AI ready organization
  • How to lead teams through AI transformation
  • How to evaluate AI tools and vendors
  • How to create ethical, responsible AI practices
  • How to integrate AI into product and operations
  • How to communicate AI strategy to stakeholders
  • How to build a culture that embraces AI

Every session is designed to help leaders move from uncertainty to clarity.


Why Leaders Fly to Vancouver for This

Leaders from across North America choose TruNorthAI because it offers:

  • a curated, intelligent room
  • a premium, boutique experience
  • a short flight from major U.S. cities
  • a calm environment that supports strategic thinking
  • a chance to step away from noise and into clarity

This is not a conference you attend. It’s a summit you experience.


Why the AI Leadership Summit Exists

AI is reshaping every industry, but leaders are often left without:

  • guidance
  • frameworks
  • clarity
  • community
  • trusted peers

TruNorthAI created this summit to give leaders a space where:

  • conversations are strategic
  • insights are practical
  • the room is curated
  • the environment is calm
  • the thinking is deep

This is where leaders come to understand the future, and shape it.


Join the Leadership Cohort

The AI Leadership Summit is intentionally limited in size to preserve intimacy, quality, and depth. If you want to be in the room where leaders gather to think clearly and act decisively, secure your place early.

This is where clarity happens.

This is where leadership evolves.

This is where the future takes shape.





A Calm, Tactical AI Conference for Product Teams

Product teams don’t need hype. They need clarity, frameworks, and real examples of AI in production.

TruNorthAI hosts a boutique AI conference in Vancouver designed specifically for product managers, product designers, technical leads, and cross functional product teams who want to understand how AI actually integrates into real products.

Clean. Calm. Intentional. A focused alternative to chaotic mega events.

This is where product teams come to learn how AI becomes a feature, a workflow, and a competitive advantage.


Why Product Teams Need Their Own AI Conference

Most AI events are built for executives or engineers. Product teams are left with:

  • too much theory
  • too many predictions
  • too many vendor pitches
  • not enough real product examples
  • not enough implementation detail
  • not enough cross functional insight

Product teams don’t need futurism. 

They need execution.

TruNorthAI is built for product reality:

  • Real case studies from teams shipping AI features
  • Frameworks for evaluating AI opportunities
  • Tactical sessions on workflow integration
  • Cross functional conversations with PMs, designers, and tech leads
  • A curated room of builders, not spectators

This is AI for people who ship.


What Product Teams Get at TruNorthAI

Product Focused Keynotes

Hear from teams who have:

  • shipped AI features
  • integrated LLMs into existing products
  • redesigned workflows around automation
  • navigated user trust and UX challenges
  • balanced innovation with reliability

These are real stories from real teams.

Hands On Product Workshops

Learn how to:

  • evaluate AI opportunities
  • build AI powered features
  • design AI assisted user flows
  • run AI experiments
  • measure impact and ROI
  • collaborate with engineering and data teams

Everything is practical and immediately applicable.

Cross Functional Roundtables

Small, curated discussions where PMs, designers, and tech leads explore:

  • AI product strategy
  • user experience and trust
  • data readiness
  • model selection
  • workflow redesign
  • ethical considerations
  • cross team alignment

These are conversations product teams can’t have anywhere else.

A Calm, Intelligent Environment

No noise. No chaos. No expo hall overwhelm.

Just a boutique, intentional space where product thinkers can focus.


Who This Conference Is For

The AI Conference for Product Teams is designed for:

  • Product managers
  • Product designers
  • Technical product leads
  • UX researchers
  • Data adjacent product roles
  • Engineering‑aligned product teams
  • Founders who act as PMs
  • Cross functional product squads

If you build products, this is your room.


What You’ll Learn

  • How to identify AI opportunities inside your product
  • How to design AI assisted user experiences
  • How to collaborate with engineering on AI features
  • How to evaluate tools, models, and vendors
  • How to run AI experiments and measure outcomes
  • How to build trust and transparency into AI UX
  • How to integrate AI into existing workflows
  • How to roadmap AI responsibly

This is the practical, product centric AI education teams have been missing.


Why Product Teams Fly to Vancouver for This

Because TruNorthAI offers something rare:

  • a curated room of product thinkers
  • a calm, focused environment
  • real examples instead of hype
  • a short flight from major U.S. cities
  • a boutique experience instead of a massive expo
  • clarity instead of overwhelm

This is where product teams get the insight they actually need.


Why This Conference Exists

AI is reshaping product development, but product teams are often left without:

  • frameworks
  • examples
  • cross functional alignment
  • practical guidance
  • a community of peers

TruNorthAI created this conference to give product teams:

  • clarity
  • confidence
  • tactical knowledge
  • real workflows
  • a calm space to think

This is where product teams come to understand AI, and build with it.


Join the Product Cohort

The AI Conference for Product Teams is intentionally limited in size to preserve intimacy, quality, and depth.

If you want to learn AI in a calm, practical, product focused environment, secure your place early.

This is where clarity happens.

This is where product teams evolve.

This is where the future gets built.

A Calm, Tactical AI Conference for Modern Marketing Teams

Marketing teams don’t need more noise. They need clarity, practical tools, and workflows that actually save time.

TruNorthAI hosts a boutique AI conference in Vancouver designed specifically for marketing teams who want to understand how AI can elevate creativity, accelerate content production, and streamline campaigns, without the overwhelm.

Clean. Calm. Intentional. A focused alternative to chaotic mega events.

This is where marketers come to learn what actually works.


Why Marketing Teams Need Their Own AI Conference

Most AI events are built for engineers or executives. Marketing teams are left with:

  • too many buzzwords
  • too many vendor pitches
  • too much hype
  • not enough real examples
  • not enough workflow guidance
  • not enough creative application

Marketing teams don’t need theory. 

They need execution.

TruNorthAI is built for marketing reality:

  • Real content workflows
  • Practical automation strategies
  • Creative AI tools that actually help
  • Clear frameworks for campaign integration
  • A curated room of marketers, not spectators

This is AI for people who create, communicate, and convert.


What Marketing Teams Get at TruNorthAI

Marketing Focused Keynotes

Hear from teams who have used AI to:

  • accelerate content production
  • personalize campaigns
  • improve customer engagement
  • streamline social media
  • enhance creative output
  • reduce repetitive work

These are real stories from real marketers.

Hands On Marketing Workshops

Learn how to:

  • build AI assisted content workflows
  • generate high quality copy and visuals
  • automate social media and email sequences
  • use AI for research and audience insights
  • create personalized customer journeys
  • integrate AI into your existing tools

Everything is practical and immediately usable.

Creative Roundtables

Small, curated discussions where marketers explore:

  • AI powered creativity
  • brand voice and consistency
  • ethical use of AI in marketing
  • campaign automation
  • customer experience
  • measurement and attribution

These are conversations marketing teams can’t have anywhere else.

A Calm, Intelligent Environment

No noise. No chaos. No expo hall overwhelm.

Just a boutique, intentional space where marketing thinkers can focus.


Who This Conference Is For

The AI Conference for Marketing Teams is designed for:

  • marketing managers
  • content creators
  • social media teams
  • brand strategists
  • digital marketers
  • growth teams
  • founders who run their own marketing
  • small business marketing teams

If you create content, run campaigns, or communicate with customers, this is your room.


What You’ll Learn

  • How to use AI to accelerate content creation
  • How to build AI assisted marketing workflows
  • How to automate repetitive tasks
  • How to personalize campaigns at scale
  • How to maintain brand voice with AI
  • How to evaluate tools and avoid hype
  • How to integrate AI into your existing stack
  • How to measure the impact of AI on marketing

This is the practical, marketing centric AI education teams have been missing.


Why Marketing Teams Fly to Vancouver for This

Because TruNorthAI offers something rare:

  • a curated room of marketing thinkers
  • a calm, focused environment
  • real examples instead of hype
  • a short flight from major U.S. cities
  • a boutique experience instead of a massive expo
  • clarity instead of overwhelm

This is where marketing teams get the insight they actually need.


Why This Conference Exists

AI is transforming marketing, but marketing teams are often left without:

  • guidance
  • workflows
  • creative frameworks
  • practical examples
  • a community of peers

TruNorthAI created this conference to give marketing teams:

  • clarity
  • confidence
  • capability
  • real workflows
  • a calm space to think

This is where marketing teams come to understand AI, and create with it.


Join the Marketing Cohort

The AI Conference for Marketing Teams is intentionally limited in size to preserve intimacy, quality, and depth.

If you want to learn AI in a calm, practical, marketing focused environment, secure your place early.

This is where clarity happens.

This is where creativity accelerates.

This is where your next chapter begins.

A Calm, Strategic AI Conference for Executives

Executives don’t need hype. They need clarity, strategic insight, and a grounded understanding of how AI reshapes organizations.

TruNorthAI hosts a boutique AI conference in Vancouver designed specifically for executives who make decisions that ripple across teams, products, and entire companies.

Clean. Calm. Intentional. A focused alternative to chaotic mega events.This is where leaders come to think clearly about the future.


Why Executives Need Their Own AI Conference

Most AI events overwhelm leaders with noise:

  • too many vendors
  • too many buzzwords
  • too many predictions
  • not enough strategic clarity
  • not enough real world examples
  • not enough space to think

Executives don’t need more noise.

They need perspective.

TruNorthAI is built for executive decision making:

  • High signal keynotes
  • Leadership focused sessions
  • Practical frameworks for AI strategy
  • Real case studies from operators and founders
  • A curated room of senior leaders

This is AI for people who guide organizations.


What Executives Get at TruNorthAI

Strategic Leadership Keynotes

Hear from leaders who have:

  • implemented AI across teams
  • redesigned operations around automation
  • navigated organizational change
  • balanced innovation with risk
  • built AI ready cultures

These are real stories from real executives.

Executive Roundtables

Small, curated discussions where leaders explore:

  • AI strategy and governance
  • organizational transformation
  • talent and culture
  • ethical decision‑making
  • risk management
  • cross functional alignment

These are conversations executives can’t have anywhere else.

AI Roadmapping Workshops

Learn how to:

  • build an AI strategy
  • prioritize initiatives
  • evaluate tools and vendors
  • align teams around change
  • measure ROI
  • communicate AI vision to stakeholders

You leave with clarity, not confusion.

A Calm, Intelligent Environment

No noise. No chaos. No expo hall overwhelm.

Just a boutique, intentional space where leaders can think.


Who This Conference Is For

The AI Conference for Executives is designed for:

  • CEOs
  • COOs
  • CTOs
  • CIOs
  • VPs
  • Directors
  • Senior decision‑makers
  • Founders leading at scale

If you guide teams, shape strategy, or make decisions that impact the future, this is your room.


What You’ll Learn

  • How to build an AI ready organization
  • How to lead teams through AI transformation
  • How to evaluate AI tools and vendors
  • How to create ethical, responsible AI practices
  • How to integrate AI into operations and product
  • How to communicate AI strategy internally and externally
  • How to build a culture that embraces AI

This is the strategic, leadership centric AI education executives have been missing.


Why Executives Fly to Vancouver for This

Because TruNorthAI offers something rare:

  • a curated room of senior leaders
  • a calm, focused environment
  • real examples instead of hype
  • a short flight from major U.S. cities
  • a boutique experience instead of a massive expo
  • clarity instead of overwhelm

This is where executives get the insight they actually need.


Why This Conference Exists

AI is reshaping every industry, but executives are often left without:

  • frameworks
  • clarity
  • trusted peers
  • strategic guidance
  • a calm space to think

TruNorthAI created this conference to give leaders:

  • perspective
  • confidence
  • strategic clarity
  • real world insight
  • a curated leadership community

This is where leaders come to understand the future, and shape it.


Join the Executive Cohort

The AI Conference for Executives is intentionally limited in size to preserve intimacy, quality, and depth.

If you want to learn AI in a calm, strategic, leadership‑focused environment, secure your place early.

This is where clarity happens.

This is where leadership evolves.

This is where the future takes shape.