The Interface: Stack & Scale 2026
Schedule
Fri May 08 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Museum of Vancouver | Vancouver, BC
About this Event
Join us on May 8, 2026 for The Interface: Stack & Scale 2026 — a forward-thinking event bringing together contractors, creatives, technologists, and industry leaders to explore how AI is reshaping how we build, design, and work.
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, both the trades industry and creative economy are entering a new era of opportunity. From automated workflows and intelligent project management to AI-assisted design and digital storytelling, the lines between technical and creative work are rapidly dissolving.
This event is designed to provide practical insight, real-world applications, and forward-looking perspectives for anyone navigating this shift.
Step into the Smart Jobsite — and Creative Economy — of 2026.
Reserve your spot today.
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
1:00 PM — Arrival & Check-In (15 min)
Info: Guest arrival + registration
Networking + light welcome atmosphere
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:25 PM
1:15 PM — Opening Context (10 min)
Info: Framing the Moment: AI & the Future of Work
Welcome from Afro Van Connect
Setting the tone: trades, creativity, and AI convergence
What attendees can expect + how to engage
🕑: 01:25 PM - 02:20 PM
1:25 PM — Panel Discussion (50–60 min)
Info: Moderated conversation exploring:
Industry shifts across trades & creative sectors
Tools, workflows & real use cases
Opportunities for growth, inc& scaling
Barriers, risks & realitiesome
Story-driven insights from leaders working directly with AI
🕑: 02:20 PM - 02:35 PM
2:20 PM — Audience Q&A (15 min)
Info: Interactive Dialogue
Open floor for attendee questions
Practical advice + direct engagement with panelists
🕑: 02:35 PM - 02:55 PM
2:35 PM — Live Demo (15–20 min)
Info: AI in Action: TradeStack Platform Walkthrough
Real-time demonstration of AI tools in trades
Practical application + efficiency insights
🕑: 02:55 PM
2:55 PM — Policy & Innovation Conversation (20–25 min)
Info: Building the Future Workforce in BC
Funding & support systems
Workforce development + training pathways
Innovation, infrastructure & access
🕑: 03:20 PM - 03:30 PM
3:20 PM — Closing Reflections (10 min)
Info: Key Takeaways + What’s Next
Final insights from panelists
Core message: positioning in an AI-powered economy
Call to action + continued engagement
🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
3:30 PM — Informal Networking
Info: Connect with panelists, attendees, and partners
Build relationships across sectors
Where is it happening?
Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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