This will be an in-person only event.
October 8, 2026 | 8:30 am - 12:00 pm ET
Free In-Person events, open to DPI affiliates
Rogers Centre Ottawa, Room 214, Second Floor
| Time | Session |
| 08:30 - 9:00 | Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Keynote |
| 09:30 - 10:15 | Industry Speed Talks plus Q&A |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 - 12:00 | GC Departmental Panel plus Q&A |
Keynote, Speed Talks and GC Panel: Digital Sovereignty in Practice: Realities and Trade offs
This session offers a practical deep dive into what digital sovereignty truly means in the Government of Canada context, moving beyond policy language to focus on real-world implications for IT practitioners. Participants will explore how sovereignty requirements shape day-to-day decisions while navigating constraints, trade-offs, and operational realities. The session will also feature short “speed talks” from industry, providing quick insights into digital sovereignty expectations. Through concrete examples and GC-relevant scenarios, participants will gain a clearer, actionable understanding of digital sovereignty principles in action while balancing security, usability, and delivery outcomes.