Apply to speak

Builders. Not pundits.

We're looking for Indigenous founders who've shipped AI products, council members setting AI policy, researchers doing work communities can use, and non-Indigenous allies with a clear track record of deferring to the communities they partner with.

Use the form to apply. We'll respond within a week with next steps — either an interview, a follow-up question, or an honest "not this year."

"Tell us specifically what you'd want attendees to leave the room able to do. If you can't answer that, this probably isn't the right room." — What we look for in speaker pitches
Media

Press & media requests.

We provide press credentials to qualified Canadian media, Indigenous-owned publications, and international outlets covering Indigenous business and technology. Credentials include full access to main-stage programming, a press lounge with workstations, and pre-arranged interviews with speakers and producers.

Pitches, interview requests, and embargoed announcements should go to media@ainowconference.ca. We'll respond within two business days.

Request press credentials
Microphone on press panel
The producers

Talk directly to the people building this.

Marketing & Community

Nathan Arias

IOPPS

Story, content, partner outreach, speaker interviews, and the social surface around AI NOW.

nathan.arias@iopps.ca →
Production & Logistics

Karen McCarthy

Inspire Group of Companies

Conference production, venue operations, Indigenous event protocol, and on-the-ground logistics.

info@ainowconference.ca →
Anything else

General inquiry.

If your question doesn't fit any of the boxes above, drop a note here and we'll route it internally.