SASK AI EXPO

1. Our Community Values

AiSK's A2C2E2 mission shapes everything we do. At the Expo, that means:

• Amplify: Celebrate Saskatchewan's AI achievements loudly and proudly. Lift others up. Share the spotlight.
• Attract: Make Saskatchewan a place people want to build in. Be the kind of community that draws talent, ideas, and investment.
• Convene: Show up, participate, and connect. The best ideas happen when different perspectives collide.
• Community: This Event is free and open because AI shouldn't be gatekept. Treat every attendee as a valued member of this community, regardless of their title or technical background.
• Educate: Share what you know generously. Ask questions without embarrassment. There are no stupid questions about AI — only stupid assumptions.
• Engage: Talk to someone you don't know. Try a workshop outside your comfort zone. Be present. The networking lunch isn't just about the food (though the food is good).

2. Networking & Interaction Guidelines

The Expo is a networking-rich environment. To keep it positive for everyone:

• Introduce yourself before launching into a pitch — people are humans before they're prospects
• Respect when someone signals they'd like to move on from a conversation; read the room (even if AI can't yet)
• Exchange contact information only with mutual consent
• Don't monopolize speakers, panelists, or VIPs — give others a chance to connect
• Use the Expo Hall, networking breakfast, and lunch as primary networking spaces; avoid disrupting session Q&As with off-topic business conversations
• Follow up after the Event rather than applying pressure for commitments on-site

3. Knowledge Sharing & Intellectual Honesty

AI is a field full of hype, promise, and the occasional hallucination (both human and machine). We expect all participants to:

• Present information accurately and honestly — don't overstate what your product, research, or AI model can do
• Credit others' work, research, and ideas; plagiarism and idea-theft undermine the community we're building
• Distinguish between opinion and evidence in discussions and presentations
• Engage with challenging or contrary perspectives with curiosity rather than hostility
• Respect Chatham House Rule when applied to specific sessions (what was said, not who said it)

4. Commercial Activity & Solicitation

The Sask AI Expo is a community event, not a trade show floor (even though we have one). Please observe these boundaries:

• Paid sponsors and exhibitors may promote within their designated booth spaces and approved materials only
• Unsolicited commercial pitches in session rooms, hallways, or networking areas are not permitted
• Speakers may reference their own products or services in context, but sessions must not be infomercials — deliver value first
• Distributing flyers, business cards, or promotional items is limited to the Expo Hall and designated areas
• Recruiting and talent scouting is encouraged at the Hiring Showcase and networking events, not during unrelated sessions
• MLM, cryptocurrency solicitation, and high-pressure sales tactics are not welcome at AiSK events

5. Social Media & Content Sharing

We encourage sharing your Expo experience! Please do so responsibly:

• Use the Event hashtag: #SaskAIExpo and tag @AiSKca
• Do not photograph or film other attendees without their consent, especially minors
• Do not record or livestream sessions unless explicitly permitted by AiSK and the speaker
• If sharing quotes or insights from sessions, attribute them accurately and respectfully
• Avoid posting content that could identify individuals who have requested anonymity
• Keep online commentary about the Event constructive — criticism is welcome, cruelty is not

6. Environmental Responsibility

Saskatchewan's future depends on sustainability as much as technology. We ask all participants to:

• Use the recycling and composting stations provided throughout the venue
• Minimize printed materials where digital alternatives exist
• Use reusable water bottles — refill stations are available
• Be thoughtful about swag and giveaways; quality over quantity

7. Indigenous Inclusion & Reconciliation

AiSK acknowledges that the Sask AI Expo takes place on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We are committed to meaningful Indigenous inclusion:

• The Event opens with a First Nations Elder blessing — please attend and participate respectfully
• Indigenous art, culture, and knowledge are integral to our programming, not performative additions
• Engage with Indigenous speakers, vendors, and participants with the same respect and curiosity you bring to any interaction
• The Mosaic Indigenous Art Auction is a celebration of Indigenous artistry — participate generously
• AiSK welcomes feedback on how we can better support Indigenous inclusion in the AI sector

8. Resolving Disagreements

In a room full of people with strong opinions about whether AI will save or doom humanity, disagreements will happen. That's healthy. Here's how to keep it that way:

• Assume good intent — most people aren't trying to offend you, even when they say something you disagree with
• Address ideas, not individuals; avoid personal attacks
• If a conversation gets heated, take a break — the quiet room is there for a reason
• If you feel a line has been crossed, report it to AiSK staff; don't escalate publicly
• Remember: we're all on the same team — Team Saskatchewan, Team AI, Team "Let's Not Let the Robots Win"

9. Relationship to Other Event Policies

These Community Guidelines operate alongside AiSK's Code of Conduct and Accessibility Expectations. Where the Code of Conduct sets hard boundaries on unacceptable behaviour, these Guidelines describe the positive community culture we're building together. Violations of these Guidelines may be addressed through the enforcement process outlined in the Code of Conduct.

The bottom line: Be kind. Be curious. Be Saskatchewan. And if in doubt, ask yourself: "Would I want an AI trained on my behaviour right now?" If the answer is no, recalibrate.

10. Contact

Questions, feedback, or ideas for making this community even better?

• Kaitlyn Hebert, AiSK | kaitlyn@aisk.ca | 306.502.4520
• Website: www.aisk.ca/expo