EVENTS · IPAC NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
Conversations that strengthen public administration
Timely conversations, practical learning and lasting connections across the public administration community.
COMING UP
Join the next conversation
Meet peers. Exchange ideas.
Bring a new perspective.
LOOKING BACK · 2025–26
A season of ideas and connection
Highlights of leadership, learning and connection.
LEADERSHIP
03 March 2026
Leading Through Change with Jocelyne Bourgon
A sold-out conversation on public service identity and systems thinking, presented with the Institute on Governance.
Leadership lessons · Systems thinking
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
05 June 2025
New Professionals’ Forum 2025
A full day connecting emerging public servants with senior leaders, practical career support and peers across governments.
Learning sessions · CV reviews and headshots
RESEARCH AND DIALOGUE
07 March 2026
IPAC-NCR Student Conference
Young researchers examined national defence, procurement and public administration in partnership with uOttawa’s Centre on Governance.
Research exchange · Audience engagement
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
22 January 2026
Swedish Ambassador’s Reception
An evening at the Swedish Ambassador’s residence exploring diplomacy, Canada–Sweden relations and the role of public servants in democracy.
Global perspectives · Member connections
SUSTAINABILITY
07 May 2026
Future-Proofing Our Planet
A cross-sector conversation on how public policy and public institutions can carry Canada’s net-zero commitments into implementation.
Net-zero implementation · Public policy
INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES
17 June 2026
Indigenous Stewardship and ReconciliAction
A virtual fireside conversation on Indigenous stewardship, lived experience and what reconciliation looks like in federal public service practice.
Lived experience · Reconciliation in practice
KEEP THE CONNECTION GOING
More than a single event
Build your network through IPAC research, professional development and opportunities throughout the year.