Vancouver's community of practice
for enterprise IT
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Vancouver's community of
practice for enterprise IT
Program-driven learning tracks with hands-on labs and structured technical engagement for enterprise practitioners
Explore Our Programs
VanTUG specializes in 7 technical areas of focus. In each, members can follow focused programs that build practical skills through structured events, hands-on labs, and collaborative sessions—helping you develop real capabilities and portfolio-ready projects while connecting with others in the field.
Enterprise Infrastructure
Design and operate the foundational systems—networking, hardware, software platforms, and core architecture—that power modern organizations.
- Hybrid Infrastructure Design
- Modern Datacenter Operations
- Infrastructure Automation
Tracks:
Hybrid Infrastructure Design · Modern Datacenter Operations · Infrastructure Automation
Community Sponsors
Backed by trusted community partners
Interested in becoming a community sponsor? Get in touch →
Recent Events
Zero Trust Security Fundamentals
An introduction to Zero Trust architecture principles — covering identity perimeters, conditional access, and device trust for enterprise environments.
Infrastructure as Code Fundamentals
Hands-on session covering IaC concepts using real enterprise scenarios — versioning, automation, and deployment patterns.
AI for Infrastructure Monitoring
How AI tools are being applied to infrastructure observability, anomaly detection, and automated remediation workflows.
VanTUG fills a gap that no certification or vendor event can — real peer learning from practitioners who've actually done the work. It's the kind of community Vancouver's IT industry has needed for years.— VanTUG Member, Enterprise Infrastructure Practitioner
Our Mission
VanTUG is Vancouver's community of practice for Enterprise IT Infrastructure, Cloud, and Cybersecurity. Vendor-neutral, education-led, and program-driven — built for practitioners who want to learn, build, and connect through structured tracks, hands-on labs, and real-world technical engagement.
Join the Community
Connect with enterprise IT professionals across Vancouver. Join us on Luma to get notified about upcoming sessions, tracks, and events.
JOIN US ON LUMA >>Explore a Track
Follow a structured learning track in your area — Infrastructure, Cloud, Cybersecurity, AI, IT Ops, or Career Pathways. Waitlists are now open.
JOIN OUR WAITLIST >>Partner With Us
We partner with vendors, institutions, and employers who share our commitment to practitioner education. No sales sessions — real value exchange only.
SEND US AN EMAIL >>About VanTUG
The Vancouver Technology User Group (VanTUG) has been a gathering place for enterprise IT professionals since 1995. Over 30 years, we've brought together infrastructure engineers, cloud architects, security practitioners, and IT leaders from across Metro Vancouver.
In 2026, VanTUG began an intentional evolution — into a program-driven community of practice. We now deliver structured learning tracks, hands-on labs, and portfolio development opportunities designed for working practitioners.
Vendor-Neutral
No sales sessions. Ever. Our content is driven by practitioners, not vendors.
Education-Led
Every session, track, and lab is designed to build real, demonstrable skills.
Community-First
Volunteer-run, member-driven, and built for the long term.