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
Our Programs & What's Coming Next
VanTUG is launching with 2 active programs—Enterprise Infrastructure and Cybersecurity & Compliance—with 5 more on the roadmap across cloud, AI, IT operations, home labs, and career pathways. Each program builds practical skills through structured events, hands-on labs, and collaborative sessions led by working practitioners.
Enterprise Infrastructure
Now RunningDesign 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
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Upcoming Event
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Three years ago I walked into my first VanTUG event not really knowing what to expect. I left thinking completely differently about my own skills. Meeting mentors, hearing how other practitioners had navigated the same complex technical blockers I was stuck on, and seeing how they built their careers around them — it opened doors I didn't know existed. VanTUG isn't a meetup. It's the room that changed my trajectory.— Ali Alame, VanTUG Organizer · Principal Modern Workplace & Endpoint Security Architect
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. Follow us on Luma to get notified about upcoming sessions, tracks, and events.
OUR LUMA PAGE >>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 1996. 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 — from a meetup-based model 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.
VanTUG Organizers
The practitioners behind VanTUG
VanTUG is run by working enterprise IT practitioners who design programs, lead sessions, and shape the community of practice.
David Nudelman
Microsoft Security MVP — Cloud Adoption Strategy
Ali Alame
Principal Modern Workplace & Endpoint Security Architect
Presidoe Okugun
Microsoft 365 Security Strategist | Zero Trust Transformation & Governance