UVic Alumni at Web Summit 2026

UVic Alumni Relations will be at Web Summit 2026 in Vancouver. From a pub night with alumni and students to casual coffee meetups, there are plenty of ways to connect whether you live in Vancouver or are visiting for the summit. 

Coffee Meetups – May 12 & 13 (daytime)

Take a break from the summit and drop in for a casual coffee chat.

UVic Alumni Relations will be hosting informal meetups near the Vancouver Convention Centre on:

• • Tuesday, May 12
  • Wednesday, May 13

Connect with Gina Wheatcroft, Director of Alumni Relations, and Kate Hollefreund, Alumni Volunteer Networks Officer, over coffee and a treat.

More details will be shared soon! For questions, contact khollefr@uvic.ca.

Vancouver Alumni & Co-op Student Pub Night

Join fellow alumni and current co-op students in Vancouver for a relaxed evening of connection and conversation.

In addition to fellow alumni and current students, you’ll meet members of the UVic community, including Alumni Relations, Co-operative Education (Faculty of Engineering & Computer Science and Gustavson School of Business), Vancouver Alumni Network volunteers, and more.

Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. PT
Welcome remarks at 6:15 p.m.; arrive whenever it suits you (last call at 8:00 p.m.)
Location: Mahony's Tavern, Vancouver, BC
Cost: $15 per person
Includes appetizers and two drink tickets (beer, wine, cider, or non-alcoholic beverages)

Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect, share stories and meet new members of the UVic community!

If you have any questions about this event, please email alumni@uvic.ca.

Please note: Registration for UVic alumni activities is separate from Web Summit 2026 registration. Registration for the web summit is not required.

Registration closes on May 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

P.S. Register for the pub night by April 23 for a chance to win a $150 alumni prize pack featuring a Mahony’s Tavern gift card, UVic alumni swag and treats from alumni-owned businesses including Bon Macaron, Indigenous Roots Coffee and Skwálwen Botanicals!

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