​Tech2Step Walk & Connect – Vancouver

​Sometimes the most meaningful connections begin with a simple walk.

​Tech2Step Walk & Connect is a relaxed community gathering where professionals, mentors, newcomers, and career explorers come together for meaningful conversations while walking.

​This tradition began in Vancouver in 2022, when members of the Tech2Step community started meeting for informal walk-and-talk gatherings along False Creek. What started as a simple way to connect outside formal events has grown into one of the most loved ways our community builds relationships, mentorship, and support.

​Instead of formal networking events, we meet outdoors, walk together, and talk about careers, ideas, challenges, and opportunities. Many Tech2Step collaborations, mentorships, and friendships have started with a simple walk and conversation.

​Schedule
Weekly on Fridays
5:30 Arrive, Mix and Mingle
6:00 Introductions
6:15 Walk
7:00 Walk officially ends

​Meeting Point
Science World main entrance (by the shed)

​Walking Route
*Along the Creekside Community Centre side of False Creek
Science World → along False Creek Seawall→ Cambie Bridge

Who should attend
• Women who are underrepresented professionals in tech
• Allies in our advocacy for Gender Equality in tech
• Newcomers building their networks in Canada
• Mentors who want to support emerging talent
• Anyone curious about the Tech2Step community

​What to expect
• A relaxed group walk
• Informal networking and conversations
• Opportunities to meet mentors, peers, and collaborators
• A welcoming community space

​Bring comfortable walking shoes and curiosity.

​Walk together, exchange ideas, and meet people who are building their next chapter too.

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MENTORS (list to be updated)

Marialejandra Reyes Valerio
Director & Lead Facilitator
Expansion Works Learning & Management Inc

Marialejandra is a facilitator and equity consultant originally from Venezuela. Her experience as a former engineer, refugee immigrant, and woman of color informs the lens she brings to her Work. Over the past five years, she has actively engaged in Canada’s nonprofit sector, focusing on women and immigrant initiatives. Through her facilitation firm, Expansion Works, she provides expertise in community engagement and learning solutions to strengthen leadership, program development, and equity capacity building.