October 28-30, 2026 · Vancouver
Your festival guide.
Where to go. When to arrive. Make yourself at home.
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
Directions to the Space Centre ↗01 · Arriving
A good start, each day.
All times are Vancouver time.
Full program ↗
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Your ticket
QR code handy. Name lookup works, too.
After purchase, the Luma confirmation email links to the QR ticket. At check-in, staff can scan the QR code or look up the attendee by name.
The ticket is also available when signed in to Luma, in the Luma app, or in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
Need ticket help? hello@bc-ai.ca ↗02 · Getting around
Two places. One festival.
Opening night and both program days at the Space Centre.
A change of scene for Friday night.
October 28–30 · Vanier Park
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9Opening night, Thursday, and Friday's daytime program.
Space Centre directions ↗Friday closing party, 8–10 PM
FriendsQuarters
Unit 200, 116 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8Buzz 200 at the entrance. In Gastown, separate from the Space Centre. Plan your transfer after the daytime program.
FriendsQuarters directions ↗On the second floor, reached by stairs. Email kk@bc-ai.ca before travelling if you need step-free access; arrangements have not yet been confirmed.
Plan for access ↓- Bus
- Route 2 stops near Vanier Park. Check your route and return service before setting out.
- Plan with TransLink ↗
- Ferry
- False Creek Ferries serves the Maritime Museum stop in Vanier Park. Check sailing and last-return times, especially for evening events.
- Ferry routes & times ↗
- Drive or rideshare
- Paid parking in Vanier Park Lot 60. Bike parking available. Use the venue address above for your destination.
- Venue parking information ↗
- Walk or cycle
- Vanier Park and the seawall connect with nearby neighbourhoods. Bring a rain layer and leave time to find your way.
- Airport, hotels & travel notes ↗
There is no need to fit every stop into one day. Check your journey home before staying for the late program.
Accessibility and mobility
Plan around the access facts we have.
The Space Centre lists accessible entry and washrooms. For festival-specific questions about seating, room routing, elevators, or rest areas, email kk@bc-ai.ca before you arrive. FriendsQuarters: On the second floor, reached by stairs. Email kk@bc-ai.ca before travelling if you need step-free access; arrangements have not yet been confirmed.
- Email the team early if stairs, distance, seating, sensory load, arrival timing, or mobility support affect your day.
- We will reply. Count on a specific support only once we have confirmed it in writing.
- At the venue, ask a festival or venue staff member for help finding your way.
Food and drink
Breakfast, coffee, and lunch are covered.
Opening night includes hosted sushi and dessert, plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Thursday and Friday include hosted breakfast sandwiches, fruit bowls and coffee, plus lunch on both days. Thursday and Friday dinners are on your own before any evening activities. The Friday closing party includes hosted food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Bring any snacks or personal items you need to stay comfortable through a long program day.
- For menu, allergy, or dietary questions, email hello@bc-ai.ca before the festival.
The program book
The program book.
Everything in one place: the welcome, the program, every speaker, our AI policy, and room to write. Print it or keep it on your phone.
Download the program book (PDF, 2.3 MB)03 · Settle in
A few things for a good day.
Bring your ticket, a rain layer, and the personal essentials that make a long day comfortable. For coat-check questions, email the team before you arrive.
Consent and photos
Ask first. Respect no.
Futureproof Festival is built for real conversation, so consent matters. Ask before photographing, filming, recording, tagging, or posting another attendee in a recognizable way.
- Do not record private conversations without clear permission from everyone involved.
- Respect people who step out of a shot or ask not to be tagged.
- Watch for posted signs and staff directions on no-photo areas once you are in the building.
Family and childcare
Children and caregiving
Futureproof Festival of AI is all ages. Attendees under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 6 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Alcohol service is 19+ only. Futureproof Festival 2026 does not offer a childcare program.
- If caregiving affects arrival, departure, seating, or schedule choices, email the team with the practical details.
A person, when you need one
If something feels wrong, tell us.
If you need immediate help at the festival, ask a badged volunteer, the registration desk, or a venue staff member. For conduct concerns, ask a volunteer or the desk to reach Kris Krüg.
Tickets & general questions
hello@bc-ai.ca ↗Access planning
kk@bc-ai.ca ↗Safety & conduct
For harassment, consent, conduct, or community-care concerns, during or after the festival.
Email safety · kk@bc-ai.ca ↗
Low-pressure social options+
Connection without forced networking.
The festival tone is social, curious, and human, but nobody has to perform their way through the day. Use breaks, the seawall, coffee nearby, and smaller conversations when you need a lower-pressure pace.
- Introduce yourself when conversation is welcome, and give people room when they are resting or moving between spaces.
- Step outside when you need air; Vanier Park is part of why this venue works.
- You do not have to be in every conversation.
See the program ↗