a2Tech360 Announces Expanded Festival and Calls for Participants

Ann Arbor’s annual technology event, a2Tech360, is gearing up for its 10th anniversary with an expanded 10-day festival scheduled for September 24 to October 3, 2025. Originally launched as a one-day open house event called Tech Trek, the festival has grown into a multi-event showcase of the region’s innovation ecosystem, featuring a wide array of events spotlighting technology, talent, and startups.

The highlight of the celebration remains the street fair along Liberty Street which now holds the Tech Trek moniker. This year’s fair will be the epicenter of the 10th year anniversary as a public event. More than 60 companies are expected to participate, offering interactive demonstrations, product showcases, games, and giveaways. Attendees can expect free pedicab rides to nearby technology hubs and to be able to sample food from local vendors, which allows the public to engage with Ann Arbor’s tech sector in a fun, accessible way. Details on participation and the street fair are available via official event information and webinars for potential participatants.

Beyond Tech Trek, a2Tech360 brings back established programs for 2025 and introduces new events to best reflect the ever-expanding tech scene in Washtenaw County. 

Notable events this year’s schedule include:

Tech Homecoming, a job fair that connects employers with professionals, including those considering relocating to the area. The event, previously held in November, is now part of the official fall festival schedule.

Business of Life Sciences, taking place at MI-HQ in Ypsilanti, is focused on biotech and healthcare innovation and is slated as one of the official SPARK-hosted events. 

Tech Talk, offering live demonstrations in Liberty Plaza during Tech Trek on October 3, provides innovators a chance to present emerging technology directly to the public.

The festival also welcomes back key programs such as Invest360, FastTrack Awards, Women in Tech, Sustainable Future Forum, and the Michigan Startup Capital Summit, all featuring expanded programming and fresh perspectives.

In addition to SPARK’s own programming, a2Tech360 includes numerous partner-hosted events addressing diverse aspects of the innovation scene. Examples listed on the event and partner sites include workforce development forums at the Washtenaw Community College, startup pitch coaching, invention showcases at the University of Michigan, and digital health seminars. Many events are free, while ticketed programs offer early bird discounts until August 25, according to festival communications. 

Many of these events are free, with ticketed programs offering early bird discounts until August 25. For those wishing to immerse themselves fully, the All Access Pass is available for $280, granting entry to nearly all SPARK-hosted events (excluding the FastTrack Awards) and exclusive merchandise.

Organizers emphasize a2Tech360 maintains support from public and private partners, including the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) and sponsors including the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Rehmann.

Companies, entrepreneurs, and organizations interested in sponsoring, exhibiting, or joining the 2025 festival are encouraged to register soon. Details and opportunities for involvement can be found at the official website: here.

As Ann Arbor’s tech ecosystem expands, a2Tech360 offers a public platform to showcase innovation, nurture collaborations, and engage the community with technology and entrepreneurship shaping the region’s future.