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Invitation to the Government of Canada Data Conference - February 23 to 24, 2022

The sixth annual Government of Canada Data Conference, “Driving Data Value and Insights for All Canadians,” is fast approaching and staff and students from your organisation are invited.   

  • Date and time: February 23 to 24, 2022, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm ET 
  • Programme  
  • Registration link (closes February 22, 4:00 pm ET) 
  • Hashtag: #GCData2022 

Co-hosted by Statistics Canada and the GC Data Community at the Canada School of Public Service, this year’s Data Conference responds to the urgent need to fill data knowledge gaps in areas such as diversity and inclusion, the environment, and economic recovery. Participants will have a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts about: 

  • data foundations; 
  • data as a public good; 
  • data insights through collaboration; and 
  • other related topics. 

This free virtual event features: 

  • more than 50 speakers; 
  • a virtual exposition with kiosks; and  
  • networking opportunities.  

Please share within your organization and network.  

Stay connected to the GC Data Community: 

The GC Data Community was created to connect, engage, and support the growing community of data practitioners, enablers and users across the federal government to improve policies, programs and service delivery to Canadians. We do so by hosting events and developing projects that advance data learning and professional development, promote innovation across the GC, and support data standards and governance. Feel free to reach out by sending a message to gcdc-cdgc@csps-efpc.gc.ca

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La sixième conférence annuelle de données du GC,  « Valoriser les données et leur interprétation pour servir la population canadienne », aura lieu bientôt et le personnel et les étudiants de votre organisation sont invités.   

  • Date et heure : 23 et 24 février 2022 de 11 h à 17 h HE.  
  • Programme  
  • Lien d'inscription (date limite le 22 février à 16 h HE) 
  • Hashtag : #DonnéesGC2022 

Organisé conjointement par Statistique Canada et la Communauté de données du GC à l'École de la fonction publique du Canada, la conférence sur les données de cette année permet de répondre au besoin urgent de combler le manque de connaissances dans des domaines tels que la diversité et l'inclusion, l'environnement et la relance économique. Les participants auront une occasion unique d'apprendre d'experts éminents sur : 

  • les fondements des données; 
  • les données comme bien public; 
  • l'interprétation des données grâce à la collaboration;
  • et d'autres sujets connexes. 

Cet événement virtuel gratuit comprend : 

  • plus de 50 conférenciers; 
  • une exposition virtuelle avec des kiosques;  
  • des possibilités de réseautage.   

Veuillez partager cette information avec votre organisation et votre réseau.  

À propos de la Communauté des données du GC :  

La Communauté de données du GC a été créée pour connecter, engager et soutenir la communauté croissante de praticiens, de facilitateurs et d'utilisateurs de données au sein du gouvernement fédéral afin d'améliorer les politiques, les programmes et la prestation de services aux Canadiens. Pour ce faire, nous organisons des événements et élaborons des projets qui font progresser l'apprentissage et le perfectionnement professionnel dans le domaine des données, promouvoir l'innovation dans tout le GC et soutenir les normes et la gouvernance des données. N'hésitez pas à nous contacter en envoyant un message à gcdc-cdgc@csps-efpc.gc.ca

 

 

 

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