Vancouver’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector is thriving, with increased funding from both government and private investors. Events like the AI Summit Vancouver and the Neural Information Processing Systems conference foster networking among researchers and executives. Companies such as Aspect Biosystems have successfully attracted significant investments despite challenging climates for other sectors, thanks to their AI-driven innovations. Government initiatives, including a $2.4 billion investment for AI, further support local ventures. As the industry matures and corporate growth becomes evident, Vancouver’s AI companies are positioned for continued success, drawing parallels to the internet boom of the 1990s.