Digital Citizenship Leaders Summit

March 27-28, 2021

The Canada Digital Citizenship Leaders Summit will bring together Canada’s motivated youth for a two-day program designed to strengthen Canadian democracy in the digital age and empower youth ambassadors to leverage tech to lead on issues of global importance. 

During the Summit, you will meet tech experts, politicians and leaders from business and civil society. You’ll also develop a national network of peers and grow your own leadership skills through dynamic activities and challenges.

The Summit will be delivered with speakers, workshops and networking sessions addressing community leadership, democratizing tech, digital entrepreneurship, global cyber threats, and collaboration. 

Summit Agenda

Saturday:

  • Blair Patacairk, Senior Advisor Strategic and Business Innovation, the University of Ottawa and former Director, Corporate Communications/Public Affairs/Government Relations, Dell (Canada)

  • Shaaz Nasir, Director of Public Sector Transformation, Microsoft (USA)

  • Mariam Ragab, Manager, Software Development, Onramp Invest

Sunday:

  • Adam Dewar, Market Director for the Americas, Invest Ottawa

  • Adam Peabody, Director, Planet Hatch

  • Jillian Stoyles, Chief of Staff, Tax and Legal, Office of the Managing Partner, Deloitte