Join us April 17 at #DXC26 for “The Future of Global Cooperation” panel.
As global dynamics shift, middle powers are stepping up—reimagining cooperation to strengthen democracy, broker alliances, and defend open, rules-based systems.
Learn more & buy tix at www.democracyxchange.org/sessions/the...
#DXC26 opens April 16 with Utopia Rewired: Creative Visions for Democratic Futures. Featuring emerging artists from 🇨🇦 & the EU 🇪🇺, the exhibit explores how creative practice can help reimagine democratic life. Learn more about the artists and their works at: www.democracyxchange.org/news/democra...
What if disagreement could bring us closer? On April 17, join host Anthony Morgan at #DXC26 for We the People | A Freestyle Social. This fun, fast-paced conversation game turns debate into connection. Sign up for the Emerging Leaders Workshop & participate!
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Le 18 avril à #DXC26, participez à une discussion essentielle sur L’avantage économique des Francophones au Canada.
Cette discussion se déroulera en français.
Inscrivez-vous : www.democracyxchange.org/sessions/can...
#Francophonie #Entrepreneuriat #PolitiquesPubliques #Démocratie
Canada’s tech sector is booming—but who actually benefits?
At #DXC26, the “Is Innovation Canada’s Superpower?” panel will explore how AI, VC & the creator economy can drive inclusive prosperity—& strengthen democracy.
Apr 16–18 in Toronto.
➡️ Details: www.democracyxchange.org/sessions
How do we close the wealth gap—and build an economy that works for more people?
At #DXC26, “The Wealth Gap: Bold Ideas for Growing Shared Prosperity” panel, tackles one of the defining challenges of our time.
Learn more at: democracyxchange.org/sessions/the-w…
#EconomicJustice #Inequality
“Every day we generate data about who we are. But who controls the story it tells?”
On Apr 18 at #DXC26, Dr. Wendy H. Wong delivers her keynote “We The Data,” exploring data, power, human rights & democratic accountability in the digital age.
Details ➡️ www.democracyxchange.org/sessions/we-...
Join me at this year's #DXC! Canada's @dxcsummit takes place in T.O. from April 16–18. Co-produced by
@ocadu, @OpenDemocracyCA, and @daisTMU, #DXC26 will explore the 2026 theme "Side By Side: Building an Economy that Serves Democracy" with @corydoctorow a speaker! ➡️https://www.democracyxchange.org/
On April 18 at #DXC26, Nobel Prize–winning economist and MIT Institute Professor Daron Acemoglu joins CBC’s Jayme Poisson to discuss one of the defining questions of our time: What happened to liberal democracy?
Learn more and buy tickets at:
🔗 www.democracyxchange.org/sessions/in-...
On April 16, #DXC26 will welcome Geneviève Tuts, Ambassador of the European Union to Canada.
Join us for her reflections on pluralism, participation & people-centred democracy, + the “Utopia Rewired” exhibition featuring emerging artists from 🇨🇦 & 🇪🇺
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🗓️ April 16–18 | Toronto
Join us at #DXC26 for a keynote by Zita Cobb, titled “Side by Side: Building the Economy from Place, People, and Purpose.” On April 18, 2026, the Shorefast Founder will explore how place-based economies can restore dignity, opportunity & civic trust. Learn more at: ➡️ democracyxchange.org/sessions
Open Call for Emerging Youth Artists (Aged 18–29) — ✨ UPDATE ✨
⏰ NEW deadline: Feb 9, 2026
🗓️ Info session: Feb 2 @ 10 AM EST
#DXC26, @euincanada.bsky.social & @ocaduniversity.bsky.social invite 🇨🇦 & 🇪🇺 artists to apply for the “Utopia Rewired” exhibit.
➡️ www.democracyxchange.org/news/open-ca...
Democracy isn't broken—it's stuck. Join us at #DXC26 on Apr 18 for a keynote presented by Peter Macleod, Founder & Principal at MASS LBP.
In his session "Democracy's Second Act: Why Politics Needs the Public," he makes the case for democracy's next chapter. www.democracyxchange.org/sessions/dem...
Our programming is shaped by voices from across 🇨🇦 & across disciplines. With #DXC26 approaching, we spoke with members of our Program Advisory Committee (PAC) about the conversations they’re most excited for at this year’s summit. Read PAC Perspectives at: DemocracyXChange.org/news
📣 OPEN CALL for Emerging Youth Artists (Aged 18–29).
The Delegation of the European Union to Canada, along w/ @ocaduniversity.bsky.social & DXC, invites artists from 🇨🇦 & 🇪🇺 to apply for “Utopia Rewired”—an exhibition during #DXC26 on Apr 16 & 17.
🗓 Apply by: Feb 2, 2026
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The Progress Canada Podcast is a media partner to the 2026 Democracy XChange conference. As a Progress Canada listener, you can save 20% off tickets to the conference. CODE: LIGHTBULB@DXC26
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📣 Just announced! Acclaimed author, activist & journalist Cory Doctorow will open #DXC26 on Apr 16. His keynote, Disenshittification Nation, digs into how we can turn a turbulent year in 🇺🇸-🇨🇦 relations into a big opportunity to reshape our tech future. ➡️ www.democracyxchange.org/news/cory-do...
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Canada’s Democracy Summit returns to Toronto April 16–18, 2026 at @torontomet.bsky.social and @ocaduniversity.bsky.social.
Join #TeamDemocracy at #DXC26. The first 100 tickets are 66% off - pay just $25 with code DXC26EARLY!
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