Description

Nomination are open from now until Feb 17th! Click here for more information.

Early Bird tickets are now on sale, purchase now until Feb 16th to save!

The VIATEC Awards bring the tech community together to connect, to celebrate, and to shine a spotlight on this year's most notable tech companies and individuals within Greater Victoria's $5.9 billion tech sector. This isn't your average award show – The VIATEC Awards are well known for its elaborate and fun production! And no, we're not fooling you... this year's event is on Wednesday, April 1st! www.viatecawards.com 

"This night is about celebrating the impact and creativity of our tech community in a way that reflects who we really are,” 
-Dan Gunn, VIATEC’s CEO

Last year's recipients: Click here to see the news release

EVENT DETAILS:

Key Dates: 

• Jan 21-Feb 17: Nominations Open --> Click here for the Nomination Form!
• Feb 19: Nomination Packages Due
• Jan 26: Early Bird Ticket Sale until Feb 16th 11:59pm PT
• Feb 17: General Ticket Sale
• Mar 16: Seating Request Cutoff 
• Mar 20: Deadline to submit guest names, emails, dietary restrictions
• Mar 23: Ticket Sales End at 12pm PT (All sales are final, no refunds)
• Apr 1: Show time!

Theme: Western Neon!
Western Neon captures the energy of the West as a place of ideas, creativity, and reinvention. It blends the glow of modern innovation with the spirit of building at the edge—where technology, imagination, and community shape what comes next.
*NOTE: No gun props will be permitted - Please plan your attire accordingly! 

Agenda:

• 5-6pm: Networking, Seating, Welcome
• 6-7pm: Creative Challenge and Dinner
• 7pm: VIATEC Awards show begins
• 9pm-11pm: After Party at Carson Hall!

SPONSORSHIP:
This event wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors! If your company would like to help support the Greater Victoria tech community (while getting some great exposure), please click here for the sponsorship package, and contact Tessa@viatec.ca.

BACKGROUND:
For over 24 years, the event has been produced by VIATEC, Victoria’s tech industry association, and known as the VIATEC Awards. The Gala has been a great success and considered a favourite event within the tech community and visiting guests alike. 

*TICKET SALES CLOSE AT 12PM ON MARCH 23RD UNLESS THE EVENT SALES OUT SOONER. All sales are final (no refunds). No seating requests can be accepted after March 16th - if you have someone attending in someone's place, please forward them the confirmation email to show at registration, thank you!*