Victoria, BC (April 3, 2025) – The VIATEC Awards are back for their 23rd year, and the finalists for the 2025 celebration of Victoria’s thriving tech sector have been officially announced. The announcement took place last night at Fort Tectoria, where a packed house at the Cindicates & VIATEC Spring Social gathered to hear the exciting news.

Set to take place on May 1, 2025 at Carson Hall in the Victoria Conference Centre, the VIATEC Awards recognize outstanding companies and individuals contributing to the $7.9 billion impact of Greater Victoria’s tech sector.

This year’s theme, “DiscoTech”, promises an evening of high-energy entertainment, networking, and celebration, as guests dust off their bell-bottoms and embrace the dazzling disco era. The event will include a Creative Challenge, 3-course dinner, Awards Show, and an exclusive After Party at The Coda where guests can enjoy live music from local band, Tight Hair Disco. This is a can’t-miss night for tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry supporters alike.

The 2025 VIATEC Awards mark a new era of inclusivity and collaboration, thanks to a coalition of local tech-focused organizations including iWIST, UVic Innovation Centre, Cindicates, Women’s Equity Lab, and Alacrity Canada. The coalition has helped refine award categories and ensure that companies across Victoria’s diverse tech ecosystem feel welcomed and recognized.

Finalists have been named across multiple categories, with recipients set to be selected by the panel of coalition delegates. Additional recipient-based awards will be assigned and revealed at a later date.

2025 VIATEC Awards Finalists

"Since 2002, the VIATEC Awards have spotlighted the outstanding leaders, companies, and products emerging from our tech sector,” said Dan Gunn, CEO of VIATEC. “This celebration is about more than just recognition, it's also a chance for our community to come together, cheer each other on, and inspire one another.”

“The event shines a spotlight on the groundbreaking and important work being done by our thriving tech sector which helps companies raise their profile with potential investors, customers, partners, future employees, government officials, and policymakers,” he added. “We do this because it's fun and it strengthens the bonds that make our tech community so special."

The VIATEC Awards have long been regarded as one of the most exciting events in the tech community, drawing industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and supporters together for an unforgettable evening of recognition, fun and camaraderie.

For further details on the event, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.viatecawards.com.

Media Contacts:
Dan Gunn, CEO
dgunn@viatec.ca
250-882-2820
VIATEC
www.viatec.ca

Tessa Davies, Director of Communications and Events
tessa@viatec.ca 
250-896-7668
VIATEC
www.viatec.ca