We are excited to announce that ConnecTra Society’s FREE annual flagship event is back for its 14th year. This year will be bigger and better, with more booths than ever before. Join us and help celebrate ConnecTra’s 25th anniversary by attending the 2025 Abilities Expo in Vancouver!
ConnecTra Society’s flagship event, the Abilities Expo, brings together exhibitors, vendors, resources, guest speakers, and more to further enrich the disability community’s well-being and connectedness.
The theme for this year’s Abilities Expo is How to Thrive in 2025: Your Wellness, Your Way. Stay tuned for details on how to get your tickets for the 2025 Abilities Expo.
Interested in purchasing a booth? Want to become a sponsor?
Applications for vendors and sponsors open on March 3, 2025.
The deadline for applications has been EXTENDED to April 11, 2025.
Download the application package: Digital Application | Printable Application
If you have any questions, please send our event organizers an email at info@connectra.org.
ConnecTra’s Abilities Expo: “How to Thrive in 2025: Your Wellness, Your Way”
Date: June 9th, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT
Location: Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
Since 2010, ConnecTra’s Abilities Expo has provided an opportunity for people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, and healthcare professionals to learn about local resources and connect with others in the community. The event brings together like-minded organizations and resources that can help inform and enrich health and well-being. The event is about introducing opportunities and discovering what is possible for us all.
This year’s Abilities Expo theme is “How to Thrive in 2025: Your Wellness, Your Way.” The expo will showcase resources in our community that will help us all thrive as we follow the paths we want for our lives. The Expo features inspirational and informative talks, relevant services/products, interactive activities for kids and adults alike, and employers who promote diversity and inclusion.
Featuring
- 50+ Exhibitors & Vendors from in and around the lower mainland
- Guest Speakers & Presentations
- Resources & adaptive activities
- FREE Catered lunch
- …and more!
2025 SCHEDULE
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 10:00 AM | Doors Open | Roundhouse Community Centre |
| Additional details Coming Soon | ||
| 4:00 PM | Doors Close |
We will not be live-streaming presentations this year, but after the event, we will upload the videos of the presentations to the Disability Foundation YouTube channel for those located outside of the Lower Mainland or otherwise unable to attend.
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Digital Assets For Partners and Media (Coming Soon)
- Print Poster 8.5 x 11
- Graphic 2304 x 3456
- Graphic 1080 x 1080
- Communications Package
- Event Release
- Sponsorship Package
- Print Poster XL 24 x 36
- Graphic 2160 x 1080
- 20-Second Video Ad – QR Registration
- Floor Plan and Legend
- Day-of Program (Coming Soon)
If you have any questions or want to chat about sponsoring the Abilities Expo, please email our event organizers at info@connectra.org.
Getting Here
Walking/Wheeling
From Granville Street, head east five blocks down Davie St.
Bus
Buses 6 & C23 stop within feet of the Roundhouse Community Centre. Learn more about getting around by transit in Vancouver on the Translink website.
Parking
Paid parking will be available in the Roundhouse parkade.
Skytrain
The Yaletown-Roundhouse Canada Line Station is 200 metres from the Roundhouse Community Centre. Upon exiting the station, head east down Davie St. until you reach the Pacific Blvd cross-street – the Roundhouse Community Centre will be right across the street!
Venue Map
For a map of the venue, click here.
For the floor plan, click here.
Abilities Expo 2023: Adventure Awaits!
In 2023, the theme was ‘Adventure Awaits’ and the event was well received by the community with over 400 people coming and going all day! Our community connected with all sorts of resources to find the type of Adventure suited for them. Watch our recap video below!
Vendors & Exhibitors For Abilities Expo 2025
- Coming Soon