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Diversity Pass

Apply for a C-Tribe Diversity Pass

We set aside a limited number of free festival passes and award them by application. They are for people who embrace diversity or may not be able to afford the full ticket price.

Applications are open. Eligibility criteria apply.Passes are limited and awarded by application. Applying does not guarantee a pass.
Cost
Free if your application is approved
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria apply
Dates
August 12-17, 2027
Free diversity passes given in 2024
450+

Who can apply

Guests in conversation at C-Tribe
  • People who embrace diversity and want to take part in C-Tribe Festival
  • People who may not be able to afford the full ticket price
  • Creatives, founders, professionals and students across tech, fashion, gaming, music, culture and film
  • Please note that passes are limited and awarded based on each application

If your application is approved

  • Free festival access at the Tribe Pass level, across all six verticals
  • Networking with industry leaders
  • Professional development workshops
  • A community of fellow creatives

No surprises

What happens when you apply.

  1. 01

    Send your application

    Fill out the online application. It is free to apply and you do not need an account first.

  2. 02

    Check your inbox

    We email you a receipt once your application is saved. You only need to apply once.

  3. 03

    We review applications

    Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis against our criteria. Because passes are limited, not every applicant receives one.

  4. 04

    Hear back by email

    We will contact you by email about our decision. Questions? Write to hello@ctribefestival.com.

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From past C-Tribe festivals

Before you apply.

  • Your name, email and phone number
  • Your company name and job title
  • Your primary industry, plus any secondary industries
  • Your age range, and how you describe your race and gender identity (each includes a prefer-not-to-answer option)
  • Links to your portfolio, LinkedIn, Instagram, X or TikTok if you have them (all optional)

About C-Tribe

Where industries collide.

C-Tribe Festival brings tech, fashion, gaming, music, culture and film together in Edmonton for six days, August 12 to 17, 2027. It is run by C-Tribe Society, a not-for-profit that has grown from 170 guests in 2017 to more than 8,500 people across its events.

What C-Tribe brought together in 2024

In-person attendees
1,198
Partners
46
Speakers
50
Free diversity passes
450+

C-Tribe Festival 2024, verified figures. The 2027 Village program and exhibitors will be announced as they are confirmed.

Questions.

Is the Diversity Pass free for everyone?

No. It is free only for people whose applications are approved. Eligibility criteria apply, passes are limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee a pass.

Who is the Diversity Pass for?

C-Tribe sets aside a portion of passes for people who embrace diversity and/or may not be able to afford the full ticket price. Recipients are chosen based on their application.

What does the pass include?

Approved applicants get Tribe Pass level access to the festival, including networking with industry leaders and professional development workshops. See ctribefestival.com/passes for full pass details.

When will I hear back?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We will contact you by email about our decision.

Why do you ask about race, gender and age?

We use application details to evaluate Diversity Pass applications, as set out in our privacy policy at ctribefestival.com/privacy. Each of these questions includes a prefer-not-to-answer option.

What if I am not approved?

You can still attend by buying a pass at ctribefestival.com/passes. For questions, email hello@ctribefestival.com.