Together, we can show what’s possible
They’re re elevating the voices of users. They’re collaborating across disciplines and departments. They’re striving to ensure the benefits of new technologies are shared equally. They’re working in the open. And they’re building products and services that are so good they inspire others.
If you’re working at the intersection of technology and government, the 2020 Code for Canada Summit is for you. We’re building a national community of practice for those engaged in the complex, challenging and truly human work of digital transformation, and we want you to be a part of it.
So join us March 10-11 in Toronto for two days of collaboration and learning, rooted in real examples of digital government and civic tech projects. Let’s get together, show what’s possible, and lower the barrier to change.
ABOUT CODE FOR CANADA
We’re a national non-profit working to build digital capacity in government and civic capacity in Canada’s technology and design community.
In other words, we help people use tech and design for good!
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Reserve your seat at the Summit today! We’re offering special rates for public sector guests, and a 20% discount on all purchases of five or more tickets.
Need to get approval to attend the Summit? Our easy-to-edit justification letter has all the info you need to make the case to your manager.
See Code for Canada fellows in action
Code for Canada’s fellowship program embeds technology and professionals inside government, where they bring the tools and processes of digital to bear on important public sector challenges.
Our fellows will be centre stage at the Summit, sharing the products and services they’ve developed in collaboration with their government partners.
Fellows at the Canada Energy Regulator are making data about important energy projects more accessible for all Canadians, from scientists, to landowners and Indigenous communities.
Fellows with Public Services and Procurement Canada are reimagining the government travel experience, so public servants can spend less time managing travel and more time helping residents.
Fellows at the Public Health Agency of Canada are modernizing the granting process, creating a better experience for users and enabling PHAC’s partners to focus on improving health outcomes.
Fellows at Toronto’s Shelter Support and Housing Administration are designing digital solutions to help city staff find stable, permanent housing for residents experiencing homelessness.
Workshops, convenings and panels
Content at the Summit will consist of case study panels (detailed presentations about real projects related to a theme), workshops (facilitated learning sessions with tangible takeaways for attendees) and convenings (facilitated conversations about emerging topics in civic tech).
Looking for the full Summit schedule? You can find it right here.
Agile in government (without the tears)
CASE STUDY PANEL
See real examples of projects that show it’s possible to be agile (and not just do agile) in a public sector context.
Panellists: Jeff Maher, Nick Scott
Service design excellence in government
CASE STUDY PANEL
Learn how new tools and methods are being used to design, align and optimize public services—for both users and staff.
Panellists: Clementine Hahn, Safiah Chowdhury, Kelsey Singbeil
New models for talent acquisition and retention
CASE STUDY PANEL
Learn how government teams are experimenting with new models for attracting, developing and keeping digital talent.
Panellists: Andrea Gilbrook, Sameer Vasta
Embracing agile procurement
WORKSHOP
Learn how to redesign your procurement processes to be more agile, collaborative and cost-effective.
Facilitators: Sam Laban, Sue Talusan
How the private sector can support civic tech
CONVENING
An opportunity for those in the private sector to learn more about the civic tech movement and how they can get involved.
Facilitators: Brett Tackaberry, Bianca Wylie
Making the case for funding in digital government
CASE STUDY PANEL
Hear from government innovators who know how to build buy-in for digital teams and projects.
Panellists: Ryan Androsoff, Jenna Sudds, Grahame Rivers, Katy Lalonde, Jaimie Boyd
Digital government and civic tech outside major cities
CASE STUDY PANEL
See how new digital tools and processes are being used in small and mid-sized communities.
Panellists: Ashleigh Weeden, Mark Burns
Communicating in the open (and outside your comfort zone)
WORKSHOP
Leverage storytelling to support your goals, and pick up some tips for sharing work in progress.
Facilitators: Yael Berger, Luke Simcoe
Expanding Canada's civic tech community
CONVENING
A facilitated conversation about how Canada’s civic tech organizers can support one another and grow the movement.
Facilitators: Laura Chang, Sandi MacKinnon
Teaching and learning digital in the public service
CONVENING
An opportunity for those providing public servants with new digital skills, approaches, and mindsets to connect and collaborate.
Facilitators: Honey Dacanay, Nick Scott, Meghan Hellstern
Strengthening the social safety net with civic tech
CASE STUDY PANEL
Meet civic tech practitioners who are helping fight issues like poverty, homelessness and inequality in their communities.
Panellists: CG Chen, Elvis Wong, Sandi MacKinnon, Georges Clement
Procurement innovation from the vendor perspective
CASE STUDY PANEL
Connect with civic tech entrepreneurs to discuss challenges and opportunities in procurement innovation.
Panellists: Angela Najab, Kurtis McBride, Luke De Coste, Anna Klimbovskaia
Better monitoring and evaluation is possible
WORKSHOP
Discover how you can create an evaluation framework that empowers people to be ambitious and do their best work.
Facilitators: Merlin Chatwin, Laura Nelson-Hamilton
Decolonizing digital
CONVENING
A vital conversation about how those working at the intersection of technology and the public good can better adopt the principles and practices of reconciliation.
Facilitators: Alejandro Mayoral Baños and the Indigenous Friends Association
2020 Summit Speakers
Rowan Conway
Mission Oriented Innovation Network
UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
Nasma Ahmed
Director
Digital Justice Lab
Siri Agrell
Executive Director
OneEleven
Gabe Sawhney
Executive Director
Code for Canada
Dr. Jonathan Dewar
Executive Director
First Nations Information Governance Centre
Case Study Panellists
Ryan Androsoff
Director, Digital Leadership Program
Institute on Governance
CG Chen
Founder
Ample Labs
Andrea Gilbrook
Head of Talent
Canadian Digital Service
Sameer Vasta
Employee Experience Lead
Ontario Digital Service
Jaimie Boyd
Chief Digital Officer
Government of British Columbia
Katy Lalonde
Director
Ontario Digital Service
Kurtis McBride
Co-founder & CEO
Miovision
Nick Scott
Executive Director, Open Government & Innovation
Government of New Brunswick
Sandi MacKinnon
Co-founder & Organizer
Civic Tech Fredericton
Grahame Rivers
Director, Digital Service Enablement
Transport Canada
Luke DeCoste
Co-founder
Proof
Anna Klimbovskaia
Co-founder & COO
Diversio
Clementine Hahn
Product Manager
Canadian Digital Service
Jenna Sudds
Councillor, Kanata North
City of Ottawa
Elvis Wong
Founder & Managing Director
Innovate Financial Health
Angela Najab
Customer Success Director
Recollect
Safiah Chowdhury
Policy Development Officer
Toronto Employment and Social Services
Mark Burns
Director of eServices
Government of Yukon
Ashleigh Weeden
PhD Candidate & Researcher
University of Guelph
Jeff Maher
Principal Engineer
Canadian Digital Service
Kelsey Singbeil
Director of Service Design
Government of British Columbia
Georges Clement
Co-founder
JustFix.nyc
Sarah Brown
Senior Product Manager
Ontario Digital Service
Workshop & Convening Facilitators
Honey Dacanay
Director, Digital Academy
Canada School of Public Service
Merlin Chatwin
Monitoring & Evaluation Lead
Code for Canada
Laura Nelson-Hamilton
Senior Policy Advisor
Ontario Digital Service
Sam Laban
Facilitator
The Guelph Lab
Sue Talusan
Design Manager
MaRS Discovery District
Bianca Wylie
Co-founder
Tech Reset Canada
Brett Tackaberry
Chief Technology Officer
Rebel.com
Luke Simcoe
Director of Outreach
Code for Canada
Yael Berger
Senior Communications Advisor
Canadian Digital Service
Alejandro Mayoral Baños
Executive Director
Indigenous Friends Association
Code for Canada Fellows & Government Champions
Maddy Ewins
Product Managment Fellow
Code for Canada
Ali Feroz
Policy Analyst
Public Services & Procurement Canada
Glennys Egan
Product Management Fellow
Code for Canada
Cristina Bedward
Policy Analyst
Public Health Agency of Canada
Sabrina Dominguez
UX Design Fellow
Code for Canada
Ashley Edstrom
Supervisor Social Assistance
City of Toronto
Roan Reimer
UX Design Fellow
Code for Canada
Chantel Fremit
Acting Director Digital Transformation
Canada Energy Regulator
KEY DETAILS ABOUT THE SUMMIT
Download the schedule
Want to plan your time at the Code for Canada Summit? Download our working schedule to get started.
Make your business case
Need to get approval to attend the Summit? Our easy-to-edit justification letter has all the info you need to make the case to your manager.
Save the date!
The 2020 Code for Canada Summit will be taking place March 10-11 at Artscape Daniels Launchpad in Toronto.
2020 Summit Supporters
Sponsor the Summit
Are you interested in connecting with Code for Canada’s audience, and helping make our inaugural Summit even more awesome?
Check out our sponsorship package for more details, or reach out to Laura Chang at laura@codefor.ca to start a conversation.