What is Tech Fair?
Long ago, when Java ran on less than 3 billion devices, Tech Fair was the CSSS's way
of making sure our society members learned about the world beyond SFU. As time
marched on, Tech Fair disappeared and was slowly forgotten...
...but, just like everything else, Tech Fair was rebooted! Since 2022, Tech Fair has
been growing which means more booths, more students and more LinkedIn connections.
Whether you're a first year or on your last semester, Tech Fair is your opportunity to find out what companies are looking for. It's also-
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- When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 10AM - 4PM
- Where: SFU Burnaby campus in Academic Quadrangle's northern corridor
- Who: Over 2,500 Computing Science students, tech companies in various sectors and you
In summary, Tech Fair is an excellent opportunity to meet your future co-workers!
I'm a student, why should I go?
Here are 3 reasons:
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You saw content about people making $250k/year after a 6 month boot camp and thought it would be easy money.
You are passionate about tech and want to use your highly technical skills to solve difficult problems. -
You enrolled in CS after seeing the tech boom of 2020 and thought you'd walk into a job after graduation.
You've always wanted to work in a tech related field, but you want to make sure your skills are being used for the right company. -
You're super desperate after the tech gold rush ended and now you're trying to get a referral for any job related to your degree.
You want to talk to industry professionals about their company and what you can offer each other!
Most importantly of all, Tech Fair is free and organized for YOU.
Who's coming?
Join this list of companies interested in hiring you!
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A career at ICBC is an opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse and inclusive team that is driven to serve its customers and community. Make the most of your skills and take the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Expect a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a challenging work environment. Drive your career with ICBC.
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Kardium Inc. is a rapidly growing medical solutions company that has developed an advanced system for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), which affects more than 59 million people worldwide. The Globe® Mapping and Ablation System is the most complete solution for AF, offering single-shot pulmonary vein isolation, high-definition mapping, and atrial ablation – all in a single catheter. Kardium is now preparing for their upcoming commercial launch. This is an exciting and significant milestone in Kardium's journey to bring this ground-breaking technology to patients.
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As the global leader in work and resource management software, Planview makes it easier for all organizations to achieve their business goals. We provide the industry’s most comprehensive solutions designed for strategic planning, portfolio and resource management, product innovation, capability and technology management, Lean and Agile delivery, and collaborative work management. Our solutions span every class of work, resource, and organization to address the varying needs of diverse and distributed teams, departments, and enterprises. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Planview’s more than 700 employees serve 5,000 customers worldwide through a culture of innovative technology leadership, market expertise, and highly engaged communities.
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TELUS' Graduate Technology Leadership Program (GTLP) is a one-of-a-kind technical development program for new grads in engineering and technology. With talented team members as mentors and a keen focus on cutting-edge technology, you can join innovators shaping Canada's tech landscape.
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Safe Software transforms organizations with FME, the only All-Data Any-AI Enterprise Integration Platform connecting all your data, anywhere, at any velocity. With over 30 years of expertise and 25,000+ enterprise customers across 125+ countries, we simplify your data journey, wherever it leads. Founded in 1993, Safe is headquartered in Surrey, BC with over 300 team members and counting.
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FortisBC is a Canadian-owned, B.C - based energy provider committed to delivering safe, reliable, and increasingly sustainable energy solutions. With over 2,700 employees, FortisBC serves approximately 1.3 million customers across 135 communities and 58 First Nations communities throughout 150 Traditional Territories. The company supplies natural gas, electricity, propane, and renewable energy through an extensive network of more than 51,600 km of gas lines and 7,300 km of power lines.
FortisBC is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers and fosters a culture of safety, inclusion, and innovation. FortisBC is deeply invested in building a resilient and forward-thinking workforce and infrastructure. We’re looking for people of all skills and backgrounds—especially those passionate about technology and information systems—to help us execute on our strategic initiatives and drive meaningful change. Whether your expertise lies in cybersecurity, cloud architecture, business systems, or application development, FortisBC offers a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact how we serve our communities. -
Gatekeeper is a leading provider of video and data solutions for a safer transportation environment for children, passengers, and drivers on public transportation fleets. Gatekeeper has provided solutions to more than 60 transit agencies and 3,500 school districts throughout North America and has installed more than 57,000 Mobile Data Collectors for customers which record video and data daily from over 200,000 onboard devices. The Company’s hosted software applications facilitate AI-assisted video analytics for incident management and storage.
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Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. We have shipped over 20 million cloud networking ports worldwide with CloudVision and EOS, an advanced network operating system. Arista’s award-winning platforms, ranging in Ethernet speeds up to 800G bits per second, redefine scalability, agility, and resilience.
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Henry Schein One Canada is a leading provider of dental practice management software, helping clinicians deliver better care through connected technology. With over 20 years in the Canadian market, we combine global strength with local expertise. Our people-first culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and purpose - making us a great place to start and grow your career in healthcare technology.
I work for a company
Tech Fair is a great opportunity to expand your brand and market your company.
Reach out to over 2,000 Computer Science students who are waiting be your next
rockstar!
Influence aspiring developers by telling them about your company's culture,
opportunities, and impact. Who knows, you may find the perfect person that will
thrive in your workplace!
My company is interested, what else can you tell me?
Your spot comes with a bulletin board, a table and free food.
Our attendance fee for companies is $800. We want to ensure that as
many companies attend, so every single studio, enterprise, and startup in the area
is invited. To make sure costs are not an issue, if your company has
less than 50 employees we offer a discounted price of
$500.
If you'd like to know more, check out our
sponsorship package.
Don't miss this chance to show off who you are!
How do I sign us up?
Send an email to csss-techfair@sfu.ca with:
- Your company's name
- Any questions about the event
We promise to get back to you as soon as possible!
See You There!
