February 21-22, 2024 | Virtual
Take advantage of opportunities to connect with other participants at the 2024 GC Data Conference. Participate in an ongoing group chat on Slack throughout the conference to share insights and keep the conversation going. You can also join scheduled live networking sessions on Microsoft Teams from 12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) each day.
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Live chat
→ Create an account with the GC Data Conference 2024 Slack workspace. Then, enter your email address and follow the instructions on-screen to create an account.
→ Or, log in if you have already created an account on the GC Data Conference Slack workspace. Then, enter the email address you used to sign up and follow the on-screen instructions to access the GC Data Conference 2024 Slack workspace.
Once you are logged in to the Slack workspace
- You will find a list of channels organized by topic/session in the menu on the left of Slack.
- Each channel corresponds to a session at the conference. For example, the channel
#day1-stage1-13h00-13h45-jour1-scène1is dedicated to the Day 1 (February 21, 2024) concurrent session, “Exploring the future of responsible AI”, on stage 1 from 1:00 to 1:45 pm (ET). - Once you have selected the appropriate channel, you can share your questions, comments, or any thoughts on the session with other participants.
- You can start by introducing yourself in the
#networking-réseautagechannel, and then navigating to the channel associated with the session you’re attending to chat.
Technical difficulties
If you’re experiencing technical difficulties, or would like to learn more about using Slack, please visit the Slack Help Centre.
Networking sessions
Click a card below to learn more and access the link to join the live networking session(s) you are interested in.
Day 1 – February 21 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET)
Day 1 – February 21 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET)
Paint by numbers: Exploring creativity with data
Get hands on creating arts and crafts using data collected at the conference.
12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) English
Enabling fast, accurate interchange of data with data reference standards
Learn about the Data Architecture and Reference Data Management Working Group.
12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) Bilingual
Data Science Network – Collaboration at its best!
Join Data Science Network members as they discuss their latest movements with GC Communities of Practice.
12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) Bilingual
The journey of a digital record at Library and Archives Canada
This networking event will allow the audience a snapshot of the journey of a digital record to Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) Bilingual
Digital Community
Network with the digital community at Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) Bilingual
Day 2 – February 22 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET)
Paint by numbers: Exploring creativity with data
Get hands on creating arts and crafts using data collected at the conference.
12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) French
Enabling fast, accurate interchange of data with data reference standards
Learn about the Data Architecture and Reference Data Management Working Group.
12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) Bilingual
CPDI: Information and Data Governance
Learn about the Information and Data Governance Working Group.
12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) Bilingual
A unified data and information life cycle
The mandate for this working group is to define a unified life cycle model that considers the steps followed by data and information records in digital format during their “life.” At this session we welcome your thoughts, feedback and ideas about our work so far.
12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) Bilingual
CPDI: People and Culture Community of Practice
Learn about the People and Culture Community of Practice.
12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) Bilingual
CPDI: Research and Data Ethics Community of Practice
Learn about the Research and Data Ethics Community of Practice.
12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) Bilingual
Data Science Network – Collaboration at its best!
Join members of the Data Science Network as they discuss an artificial intelligence (AI) project (AGPal chat on February 22 at 12:15 pm ET), the latest developments in GC communities of practice (CoPs) – Applied Text Analytics and Generative AI CoPs, and the launch of a new GC Power BI CoP – and more.
12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) Bilingual
To boldly go Enterprise! Federal Data Strategy
What is going on with the 2023-26 Data Strategy for the Federal Public Service? Learn about Governance and Data Standards, and how you can be a part of transforming the Government of Canada with data!
12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) Bilingual
Public Sector Experimentation’s Global Government Innovation & Data Trivia Hour: Connect & Collaborate
Embark on a fun filled journey and test your knowledge of global government innovations and data by playing along at our Trivia Hour!
12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) Bilingual