Networking

Take part in a variety of events in the digital field, designed to help you build connections, celebrate achievements, and stay informed:

• Digital Government Community Awards
• Digital Government Leaders Summit
• ad hoc learning events
• other networking opportunities

The Digital Academy has close ties to the digital community and offers ad hoc events and regular bootcamps to strengthen specific digital skills. A variety of networking and learning events are available to digital professionals through:

• informal networks
• partnerships with external organizations, like:
  • ARMA
  • FWD50
  • Association of Public Sector Information Professionals (DPI)
  • Fédération des milieux documentaires (FMD)
  • Data management professionals in Canada’s National Capital Region (DAMA NCR)
  • Canada School of Public Service
  • Digital Academy

Government of Canada Data Community

The Government of Canada (GC) Data Community:

• distributes a monthly newsletter highlighting data-related events, courses, projects, releases, and employment opportunities from across the Government of Canada
• strives to connect, engage and support the growing community of data practitioners across the public service

Join the Government of Canada (GC) Data Community

Digital Government Leaders Summit

The 2025 Digital Government Leaders Summit will be on January 29 and 30. Hosted by the Chief Information Officer of Canada at Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, the Summit takes place every year.

The event is by invitation only and is for leaders working in the Government of Canada, including:

• Chief Information Officers
• Heads of Information Technology
• Chief Digital Officers
• Deputy Ministers

For more information, visit the Summit page on GCxchange (accessible only on the Government of Canada network) or contact the Summit team at: dgls-slgn@tbs-sct.gc.ca.