**Detailed event itinerary coming soon!  This schedule is being updated.

Welcome, Bienvenue au Canada!

We are pleased to welcome you to Victoria, British Columbia. Please make sure you visit our registration desk in the lobby of the Fairmont Empress today between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm. (12:00 – 17:00)

In the evening, The Fairmont Empress would like to welcome you for a casual welcome reception prior to dinner.

Attendees of Innovate Canada will have the opportunity to take part in our Ocean Tech Tours to visit local companies who are leading in the oceans and marine technology space in Canada.  

Business Events Victoria hosts an evening for attendees of Innovate Canada.

Ocean Tech Tours will continue on Wednesday morning.

This afternoon is your opportunity to meet with partners and sector experts during pre-assigned 15-20-minute information sessions. During Innovate Canada, all guests will have the opportunity to meet with all destinations.  The one-to-one meetings are a set of 15-20-minute rotating informational sessions that allow you to connect with each partner taking part in Innovate Canada to learn about the opportunities for business events, investment, development and cooperation.

Prepare to be wowed at Destination Canada Business Events' Signature Dinner, creating a sense of place unlike anywhere else in the world. Taking in regional cuisine and inspired entertainment, we're sure you will come away amazed.

The final one-to-one meetings will take place in the morning after breakfast.

A Farewell Lunch will take place following the One on One meetings at the hotel. Departure transfers to the airport will depart at the conclusion of lunch.