# Event Details - **Event Name**: VIATEC AI Meetup: Technology Track - March - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us as thought leaders & innovators gather to explore the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and its practical applications.About this EventDoors open at 11:30 and presentations start promptly at Noon.Are you curious about how AI can transform your business and career? Join us at the VIATEC AI Meetup.Everyone is welcome.Join us for this fun and engaging session where David Leangen, P.Eng., PMP will present on:Going AI-NativeAI is changing how organizations build products and make decisions. Some companies are AI-native by design; others are layering AI onto existing ways of working. This talk explains what it actually means to be AI-native and outlines the practical shifts in mindset, structure, and engineering practice required to get there.We'll cover AI-native architecture and delivery patterns, including LLM-augmented development workflows, human-in-the-loop systems, and the implications for data pipelines, testing, and governance.Coffee and Tea will be served.Feel free to grab a lunch at the Fort Cafe, located on site.About the Presenter:David Leangen, P.Eng., PMP is a longtime entrepreneur who founded his first AI company in 2000. He is currently Director of Software, Data & AI at Miraterra, a Vancouver-based soil health startup.About the Organizers:This event is organized by Steve Harris, founder of AI4Enterprise and Rob Cooper, Founder of PlusROI Online Marketing, along with the generous support of VIATEC.This is your chance to connect, learn, and lead in the world of AI innovation.Spots are limited—RSVP today and be part of Victoria’s AI-powered future!Agenda?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMCoffee & Networking?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMPresentations?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMNetworking & Discussion - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/victoria/viatec-ai-meetup-technology-track-march/100001984068416042 - **Event Categories**: artificial-intelligence, meetups, business, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Victoria - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Fort Tectoria - Shaw Conference Room - **lat**: 48.42412969999999 - **long**: -123.36320539999997 - **full address**: Fort Tectoria - Shaw Conference Room, 777 Fort Street, Victoria, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: VIATEC AI Meetup: Technology Track - March - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/db075b987baf6bf88e3513ddaa1786d198af120204c297c4aa064c5d81d3c937-rimg-w1200-h600-dc01061a-gmir.jpg?v=1772564632 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is VIATEC AI Meetup: Technology Track - March being held? - **A:** VIATEC AI Meetup: Technology Track - March takes place on Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am to Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Fort Tectoria - Shaw Conference Room, 777 Fort Street, Victoria, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing VIATEC AI Meetup: Technology Track - March? - **A:** VIATEC AI Meetup: Technology Track - March is organized by Robert Cooper. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** VIATEC AI Meetup: Technology Track - March is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Victoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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