Name: The 2019 Code for Canada Showcase (Edmonton)
Start: 2019-07-29T17:30:00-06:00
End: 2019-07-29T20:30:00-06:00
Location: Edmonton Convention Centre (Riverview Room)

The 2019 Code for Canada Showcase (Edmonton)

Code for Canada is a national nonprofit that connects government innovators with the technology and design community. Our programs enable governments to build better digital public services and empower communities to address civic challenges using technology and design.

Code for Canada

<H2>Join fellow thought leaders in tech and government who are using technology and design to make life better for Canadians.</H2>
<P>On <STRONG>Monday, July 29</STRONG>, over one hundred innovators from all levels of government, industry leaders, local changemakers, community builders, and entrepreneurs are coming together in <STRONG>Edmonton</STRONG> to discuss and learn about the challenges and accomplishments of the Canadian civic tech movement. </P>
<H3><SPAN>Hear from local and international speakers who are demonstrating what’s possible in the fields of civic tech and digital government:</SPAN></H3>
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<LI>Civic tech community organizers who have built  meaningful projects</LI>
<LI>Public servants championing digital transformation</LI>
<LI>Entrepreneurs whose work intersect with government, public life and the common good</LI>
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<H3>The annual Code for Canada Showcase is an opportunity to:</H3>
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<LI>See what’s possible when government and tech work together.</LI>
<LI>Tap into the Canadian civic tech community; its talent and opportunities. </LI>
<LI>Connect with like-minded innovators in the public and private sectors.</LI>
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<P>Expect an evening of networking, lightning talks, and inspiration. Bites and beverages will be available.</P>
<P><EM>Tickets are limited so RSVP today to reserve your seat at the Showcase.</EM></P>
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<H2>Meet the 2019 Code for Canada Showcase speakers</H2>
<H3>Keynote speaker:</H3>
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<P><STRONG>Daniel Tse</STRONG> - Former Code for Canada fellow (2017) and Product Manager with the <A HREF="https://digital.canada.ca" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Canadian Digital Service</A></P>
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<H3>With Lightning Talks by:</H3>
<P><STRONG><STRONG>Dominique Bohn </STRONG></STRONG>- Chief Officer, <A HREF="https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-digital-innovation-office.aspx" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alberta Digital Innovation Office</A></P>
<P><STRONG>Ben Sanders </STRONG>- Co-founder & CEO, <A HREF="https://proofgov.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Proof</A></P>
<P><STRONG>Kelsey Merkeley </STRONG>- Senior Policy Advisor, <A HREF="https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-digital-service" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ontario Digital Service</A></P>
<P><STRONG>Justin Houle </STRONG>- Software Tester, <A HREF="http://www.platotesting.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PLATO Testing</A></P>
<P><STRONG>Eugene Chen </STRONG>- Organizer, <A HREF="https://betacity.ca/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Betacity YEG</A></P>
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<H3>Featuring Code for Canada fellows and their partners:</H3>
<P><STRONG>Siobhan Özege </STRONG>& <STRONG>Mathieu Kralj, </STRONG><A HREF="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission.html" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Public Service Commission of Canada</A></P>
<P><STRONG>Fatima Khalid </STRONG>&  <STRONG>Jeannie Stewart-Smith, </STRONG><A HREF="https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/transport-canada.html" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transport Canada</A></P>
<P><STRONG>Evan Savage </STRONG>& <STRONG>Aakash Harpalani, </STRONG><A HREF="https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/city-administration/staff-directory-divisions-and-customer-service/transportation-services/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Toronto Transportation Services</A></P>
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<H2>Thank you to our sponsors</H2>
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Edmonton Convention Centre (Riverview Room)

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