Discover Tectoria 2025
Friday, November 21, 2025 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) (PST)
Description
Discover Tectoria is an exposition of more than 75 Greater Victoria tech companies, research projects, interactive displays and community partners... under ONE roof. It’s one of the only events where locals and visitors come together to discover the innovation that’s stemming from right here in “Tectoria”.
Attendees get to interact with the people and their creations to better understand who and what is driving Victoria’s largest industry... leading to potential careers, connections or just an appreciated knowledge. To encourage more youth to attend, this event takes place on a Pro-D Day and IT'S FREE TO ATTEND!
VIATEC created this event to open the eyes of potential employees, investors and policy makers to the vibrancy and potential of the local tech scene... not to mention inspiring tomorrow’s inventors. BONUS: Make sure you check out the Prompt Victoria >_ AI Conference the day before, as well! This expo is also a part of Victoria Tech Week Nov 17-21!
EXHIBITORS GET TO:
- Showcase their company and products to potential future employees and customers
- Conduct interviews right at the event
- Participate in theatre discussions
- Invite staff to network, learn and work their booth
- Help drive home the vibrancy and importance of the local tech sector to policy makers
- Get discovered by media outlets covering the event and prepping for future stories!
- Give their team a chance to show their friends and family what they do
- Help excite post-secondary students about tech careers and entrepreneurship!
**Click here to see the Exhibitor and Sponsor info package**
Deadline to purchase booths: Nov 6, 2025 (if not already sold out)
Exhibitors and Sponsors get first priority in submitting a presentation or panel to be held in the Innovation Theatre during Discover Tectoria. Submission deadline: Nov 3rd: Click here to fill out the form.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
(No need to register, it's FREE to attend!)
- Job Seekers! Find out who’s hiring, who they’re looking for and what you need to land your dream job. Bring your resumes and business cards!
- Investors looking for new opportunities to engage and invest with local companies on the rise
- Government officials and policy makers to hear first-hand about the challenges and opportunities facing BC tech companies
- Media looking for fresh stories and the inside track on what’s next for Canada’s Smartest City
- The general public! Whether you are still figuring out how to work a microwave, or know how to write your own code, there will be something for everyone to enjoy at Discover Tectoria
- Students of all ages looking to engage in the tech community (the event also lands on a Pro-D Day)
- Future grads searching for their next co-op placement or full time gig!
Sponsors
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EXHIBITORS
Deadline to purchase a booth is Nov 6 (if not already sold out).
When making your purchase, please add your attendee/contact to receive the VIATEC member discount.
Single Booth Package
- Non member $1,500
- Company member $1,000
- Sustaining Patron member $900
- Community Builder $750
Double Booth Package
- Non member $2,000
- Company member $1,500
- Sustaining Patron $1,250
- Community Builder $1,000
Startup Alley Exhibitor Package
This area is reserved for tech startup companies that are 3 yrs. old or less. Does not include pipe and drape (table only).
- Non member $550
- Startup member: $200
SPONSORSHIP
Member discounts apply to the rates below: Service Member = 20%, Sustaining Patron = 30%, Community Builder = 50%. Please add your attendee/contact to receive the VIATEC member discount.
- Gold Sponsor: $8,000
- Silver Sponsor: $6,000
- Teal Sponsor: $3,500
For full details, read the Exhibitor and Sponsor Info Package here.
713 Douglas St
Victoria, BC V8W 3M6 Canada
Discover Tectoria Expo
Doors open at 10 am to the General Public
Event ends at 5 pm