Program archive
Past events
A transparent record of the conversations and partnerships that have shaped IPAC-NCR programming across governments, Indigenous communities, academia, nonprofits and the private sector. The people who spoke at these events are on the Speakers page.
15
events and programs convened in 2026
50+
speakers and moderators
Event record
Every event we convened, with its format and the organizations we worked with.
2026
15 events
MAR 3, 2026
Leading Through Change with Jocelyne Bourgon
Leadership lessons from the journey of Canada’s first woman Clerk of the Privy Council.
LEADERSHIP · GOVERNANCE
MAR 7, 2026
IPAC-NCR Student Conference
Student-led learning and exchange focused on public administration and emerging practice.
STUDENTS · PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
JAN 22, 2026
Swedish Ambassador’s Reception
A member-exclusive diplomatic-community gathering hosted by the Swedish mission.
MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE · EMBASSY
MAY 7, 2026
Future-Proofing Our Planet
A cross-sector conversation about public policy and the path to net zero.
SUSTAINABILITY · PUBLIC POLICY
APR 28, 2026
Safeguarding AI Adoption in Public Service
Session one of the three-part AI series, developed with EY.
AI SERIES · EY
MAY 19, 2026
UAE Embassy Event
A diplomatic-community gathering hosted by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates.
MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE · EMBASSY
JAN 28, 2026
Virtual Drop-in Mentorship Session
An accessible online session connecting participants with practical career guidance.
NEW PROFESSIONALS · VIRTUAL
FEB 5, 2026
Future-Proofing Your Career
A career-development conversation on adaptability, skills and changing public-administration careers.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
MAY 19, 2026
Resilience and the Call to Service: Indigenous Women Leaders in the Public Service
A conversation centred on leadership, lived experience, resilience and service.
INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP · EDI
FEB 11, 2026
30 Years of Black History Month: Exploring the Application of AI
A cross-sector panel on equity, responsible innovation and the application of AI.
AI · EDI
FEB 12, 2026
Skating in the Garten with the German Ambassador
A member-exclusive gathering connecting members with the diplomatic and international community.
MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE · EMBASSY
FEB 17, 2026
National Security & Cybersecurity: Capabilities, Context & Cross-Sector Pathways
A multidisciplinary discussion spanning public institutions, academia and private-sector expertise.
SECURITY · CROSS-SECTOR
JUN 2, 2026
Transforming Citizen Services
Session two of the three-part AI series, focused on technology and service delivery.
AI SERIES · EY
JUN 2, 2026
IPAC-NCR Annual General Meeting
The annual member meeting and governance update, hosted at EY.
GOVERNANCE · MEMBERS
JUN 17, 2026
Come Learn With Us: Indigenous Stewardship, Lived Experience & ReconciliAction
A learning event on Indigenous stewardship, lived experience and meaningful reconciliation.
RECONCILIATION · LEARNING
2025
Selected events
FEB 19, 2025
Infrastructure and Sustainable Housing
A cross-sector dialogue on housing delivery, institutional capacity and public outcomes.
EY · HOUSING
JUN 5, 2025
New Professionals Forum 2025
A full-day forum connecting emerging professionals with leaders, practitioners and peers.
NEW PROFESSIONALS · FORUM
SEP 10–12, 2025
IPAC National Public Service Symposium
IPAC-NCR participation in national learning and exchange.
IPAC NATIONAL · PARTICIPATION
SEP 25, 2025
Season Opener with Nicholas Chesterley
A season-opening conversation about future-generation government.
SEASON OPENER · AUTHOR
NOV 20, 2025
Government Rewired with Jim Mitchell
A conversation about machinery of government and modern public institutions.
GOVERNANCE · AUTHOR
DEC 4, 2025
Annual Holiday Celebration
A year-end community gathering hosted with support from KPMG Canada.
COMMUNITY · KPMG CANADA
Partnerships behind the program
Recognition is tied to the event or initiative supported. The complete chronological contribution record is available on the Partnerships page.
APR–SEP 2026
Three-part AI series
EY
Series development, venue support, moderation and subject-matter expertise across three sessions.
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