Explore Your Future Career Expo - Cambridge 2026 (Exhibitor Registration)

Explore Your Future is an annual event series that helps young people explore career pathways alongside their parents/caregivers.
About this Event

Join us at the Explore Your Future career expo in Cambridge to inform youth and their caregivers about the many employment, education, and career exploration opportunities in Waterloo Region.
Exhibitor registration will close on October 23rd or when sold out. Spaces are limited. Register now to save your space and make a difference for young people in our community!

Event Audience:

• Grade 7-12 students and their caregivers (~1500 in 2025)
• Educators from across Waterloo Region
• Representatives from over 50 local employers, post-secondary institutions and community organizations

What you get:

• Booth space: 8' wide x 8' deep - with 8' table and two chairs
• Featured in event guide

Registration / Prices

• Early bird price: $300/booth (33% off) until Sept 30th
• Standard price: $450/booth (October 23 registration deadline)

Additional Discounts:

• Exhibitors at Explore Your Future Cambridge will receive discount code for 50% off their booth price at Explore Your Future Kitchener (TBD date in May-June 2027)
• Charities: receive $100 off by using discount code "charity" and provide your registered charitable number at check-out

Food:

• Boxed meals are available for pre-order from Tapestry Hall at cost: $45/pp
• Meals can also be independently purchased on day of at adjacent Foundry Tavern

Event Timelines:

• Exhibitor Setup: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
• Exhibition: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
• Exhibitor Teardown: - 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Event Format

It's highly recommended to include some kind of interactive component to your booth. This will draw attendees to your booth and make your organization more memorable. Be sure to describe your interaction component in your registration, or let us know otherwise if there are any hazards that need to be managed (e.g. heat, sharp objects, etc.) If you need to brainstorm ideas, don't hesitate to be in touch.

Sponsorship

Explore Your Future events are only possible with the support of local sponsors. Contact us to learn how you can stand out and show leadership as an Explore Your Future sponsor.

Exhibitor registration will close on September 30th or when sold out. Spaces are limited. Register now to save your space and make a difference for young people in our community!Are you a parent, caregiver, or teacher looking to register? Proceed to our event listings here.