Willkommen!

OCTOBER 14–15, 2026
KITCHENER–WATERLOO

Build it. Share it. Improve it.

A curated two-day celebration of what’s being built in Waterloo Region, including the work still in progress.

See new technology up close, hear candid perspectives on where AI and quantum are headed and spend time with the founders, investors and tech talent shaping what comes next.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Learn. Connect. Explore.

01

Investor Office Hours:

Meet one-on-one with investors for candid feedback and practical advice to help strengthen your business.

02

Keynote:

Cut through the noise with practical insights on where businesses and technology are headed and what you should pay attention to next.

03

Ask the Experts:

Ask the questions you can't Google. Get practical advice from experienced operators on AI, IP, R&D tax credits, architecture and more.

04

Breakout Sessions:

Small enough to ask your question. Join practical discussions on AI, robotics, quantum and the technologies attracting attention from builders and investors.

05

Showcase:

This is where companies show their work. Explore live demos, works in progress and the ideas taking shape across Waterloo Region.

06

Networking & Biergarten:

After a day of demos and feedback, grab a beer and some Oktoberfest-inspired food and keep the conversations going with founders, investors and Waterloo Region's tech community.

WHO'S IN THE ROOM

Speakers

WHO ITS FOR

Built for the people moving the region forward.

Founders

Skip the pitch. Get the diagnosis.

Bring your questions, your challenges or your latest build. Get candid feedback from investors and experienced operators who'll tell you what they actually think and build relationships that extend well beyond the event.

Investors

See the idea before everyone else does

Meet founders before the deck is polished. Explore live demos, ask tough questions and get an inside access at the companies and technologies coming out of Waterloo Region.

Tech Talent

Build what’s next for you

Explore emerging technologies and meet founders. Whether you're looking to grow your skills, your network or your career, you'll leave with new ideas and new connections.

Showcase Participants

AGENDA

Two days. Zero filler.

Live demos, honest conversations and a little Gemütlichkeit. Spend two days with the people building what's next in Waterloo Region.

DAY ONE

October 14

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Investor Office Hours

FOUNDERS · INVITE ONLY
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Ask the Expert tables

SIGN-UP REQUIRED
12 – 1 p.m.

Registration Open

1 – 2 p.m.

Keynote

2 – 4 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

2:00 – 2:30 Quantum
2:45 – 3:15 Physical AI
3:30 – 4:00 Digital AI
4 – 6 p.m.

Biergarten

DAY TWO

October 15

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Investor Office Hours

FOUNDERS · INVITE ONLY
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Investor Lunch

 PRIVATE
1:30 – 2 p.m.

Registration Opens

2 – 2:30 p.m.

Official Keg Tapping

2:30 – 4 p.m.

Showcase

4 – 6 p.m.

Biergarten

THE SCENE

Techtoberfest 2025

PRESENTED BY

The room doesn't happen without these people.

Showcase Sponsor


Gold Sponsors


Bronze Sponsor


Biergarten & Keg Tapping Sponsor


Interested in sponsoring? Get in touch.

Prost!

Two days of builders, breakthroughs and beers.