Victoria Tech Week 2026

Description

ABOUT:
Victoria Tech Week runs September 21-25, 2026, with multiple events daily across Greater Victoria. Inspired by successful models from Boulder Startup Week, Seattle Tech Week and NY Tech Week, this event adopts a decentralized format that turns Victoria into a city-wide innovation showcase, with dozens of events hosted by local companies in their own venues across the capital region*.

Unlike traditional single-venue conferences, Victoria Tech Week empowers local businesses to open their doors and welcome attendees inside, offering an authentic behind-the-scenes look at Victoria's thriving tech ecosystem. From startup workshops in James Bay to AI panels in downtown office towers and networking sessions in Saanich tech hubs, participants will experience the full breadth of Vancouver Island’s innovation landscape.

HOSTING:
Consider yourself invited to submit your own tech events! You can host a mixer at a cafe, an open-house at your office, put on a workshop or show-off your latest products and innovations! This is our chance to create more connections and spread the word about all the interesting things happening in our region. Keep it simple or be creative and let us know if you need help finding the right venue. 

In order to be approved, your event must:

1. Have a topic around tech OR you're a tech company hosting a networking event, or open house
2. Be located in Greater Victoria, or be hosted virtually by a Greater Victoria company
3. Be hosted by a local tech company, or, a service company offering tech education (no sales pitches!)
4. Have free or a minimal charge to cover expenses
5. Display the provided Victoria Tech Week signage on your screens
6. Be organized by you (covering registration, speakers if applicable, and any costs - Note: Fort Tectoria is available as a venue to VIATEC members on a first come, first serve basis)
7. Have your venue already secured before posting your event to the public calendar.

LISTING YOUR EVENT TO THE PUBLIC CALENDAR:
This year's public calendar is hosted on Luma: https://luma.com/victoriatechweek2026 

1. Click "Add Event" right above the calendar
2. You can either:
   1. Create an event on Luma from scratch, 
   2. Find your existing event on Luma to add to the calendar, or 
   3. Add an external event onto the calendar (that's hosted on your own website, Eventbrite, etc)

Example:

PLEASE NOTE: Any events that do not meet the hosting criteria above, will be removed.

ATTENDING: 

1. Register or RSVP for any event you'd like to attend and show up! (There's new events being added every week as we get closer to September, so check back!)
2. Please share any pictures on social media using #VictoriaTechWeek and tagging @viatec

Please note: most events are free of charge, but some may have a ticket cost. For free events, please be respectful with showing up! Each registration takes up space so if you need to cancel, please do so with at least 48 hours notice so others may attend.

COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN?

We have some hotel discounts for you...

Hotel Discounts for 2026 Victoria Tech Week

• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria | 777 Douglas St
  • Dates available: Sept 20-26, 2026
  • Discount summary: Standard room, 1 king bed: $389 per night / One bedroom suite, 1 king bed: $429 per night.
  • Complimentary internet access for all attendees in all guestrooms and public areas of the Hotel.
  • A warm freshly baked DoubleTree chocolate chip for all attendees on arrival – it's how they say "Welcome!"
  • These rates will be available until 5:00 PM (Hotel local time) on Friday,28 August 2026 – or until the room block is sold out – whichever comes first.
  • Promo code: Promo code: For phone or email reservations, please reference "VTW" group code or "VIATEC VTW 2026". Toll-free Central Reservations number: 1-800-222-TREE / In-House Reservations department: 250-940-3106 or email reservations@doubletreevictoria.com
  • To Book online: [Direct booking link]
• Accent Inns Victoria | 3233 Maple St
  • Dates available: Sept 21-25, 2026 (pre/post nights may also be booked, subject to availability)
  • Discount summary: 15% Off Best Available Rate (Flexible rate with a 7-day cancellation policy) OR, 20% Off Best Available Rate (First night prepaid and non-refundable)
  • Promo code: VIATEC2026
  • To Book: [Direct booking link]
• Hotel Zed Victoria | 3110 Douglas St
  • Dates available: Sept 21-25, 2026 (pre/post nights may also be booked, subject to availability)
  • Discount summary: 15% Off Best Available Rate (Flexible rate with a 7-day cancellation policy) OR, 20% Off Best Available Rate (First night prepaid and non-refundable)
  • Promo code: VIATEC2026
  • To Book: [Direct booking link]
• Huntingdon Hotel & Suites | 330 Quebec St
  • Sept 20-27, 2026
  • Camden Loft Room, rate of $300.00 +fees/taxes, per night
  • Complimentary full hot buffet breakfast daily
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi in all guest rooms and common areas
  • Preferred parking rate $12.00 per night, per vehicle, based on availability
  • Promo code: Victoria Tech Week 2026
  • To Book: Call in’s 250-381-3456 or 1.800.663.7557 or [Direct booking link]
    • Additional $30.00 per person for triple or quad occupancy
    • Cancellation policy: cancellation within 72 hrs of arrival date will be charged a cancellation fee equivalent to the 1st nights room and taxes
    • Block Cut-off date: Aug 12th
• The Parkside Hotel & Spa | 810 Humboldt St
  • Sept 21-25, 2026
  • 15% off discount rate
  • Promo code: Victoria Tech Weekend
  • To Book: [Direct Booking Link]
• Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza Hotel | 642 Johnson St
  • Dates available: Sept 20–26, 2026
  • Discount summary: 2-Double bed suite for $318.85–$346.72 per night / 1-King bed suite for $318.85 per night
  • Please note: The link will stop working 1 month before the earliest check in date. Phone booking is not available, please use the link. The name of the event must be showing on the rate. If rates showing up do not have the event name, the inventory is full.
  • Promo code: Already applied in link
  • To Book: [Direct booking link]
    

HOSTING TIPS: 

1. Locations: The best events happen in boardrooms, cafes, and shared workspaces. Anywhere, in fact, where you can gather 30-40 people, serve them food and drinks (if it’s a breakfast, lunch or happy hour event), and make them feel at home. 
2. Topics: The best events don’t have titles like “Update on Venture for 2026”. They offer a bit of a challenge, and niche thinking. For example, “How AI Has Replaced Venture Funding with Credit Cards”. And at the end of the day, this is about meeting people - don’t worry if your topic isn’t as edgy as others. People will come. 
3. Big or small? That’s the beauty. You can limit attendance. Our system enables you to give preference to founders and funders, or limit attendance so that your boardroom isn’t overrun.
4. Whether you want to host a single breakfast panel or claim an entire day, we'll break down exactly how to pick your theme, find your speakers, and create that 'can't-miss' atmosphere where deals get made and relationships begin. No corporate event planning experience required – just curiosity and the willingness to bring your community together.

Interested in Sponsorship or becoming an "Event Hub"? Reach out to tessa@viatec.ca and marc@marcstoiber.com