Canadians Connected, CIRA’s premier event series for internet aficionados, is coming to the Peg.
Join us Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m. CT at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to meet and mingle with leading experts shaping Canada’s internet space, and sit in on a timely panel discussion on Canadian digital sovereignty.
Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, networking and a pop-up shopping experience with local .CA businesses.
This event is open and free to all, but you must RSVP!
The details:
What:Canadians Connected: Winnipeg, an event bringing together Canada’s internet community for networking and learning opportunities. You’ll experience:
- Networking, nibbles and cocktails
- A pop-up shopping experience from local .CAs
- A panel discussion on digital sovereignty
Who: we hate to name-drop but…you’ll get the opportunity to network with people like:
- Byron Holland and the CIRA leadership team, Courtney Comber, Elisha Dacey, Bianca Wylie and more!
- Local businesses: Coconut, Souvenir Handmade, Josiah Galleries, Bunns Creek Pottery, Prairie Potions, Slow Stories, We Heart Winnipeg, Tamara Dates, Utku, Wood & Grain Winnipeg, Bead N Butter, The Butter Tart Lady and SoulStoked.
When: Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m. CT
Where: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way
Cost: Completely free, just register!
Please note: a professional photographer will be present, and photos may be used for promotional and communication purposes across our website, social media channels and marketing materials.
Advancing the conversation on digital sovereignty: the panel
Elisha Dacey | Managing Editor, Future of Good
Elisha Dacey is a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience in the field. She has worked in newsrooms across Canada—from small-town papers to major outlets like CBC and Global News—and once launched the free daily newspaper Metro Winnipeg.
Byron Holland | President & CEO, CIRA
Byron Holland (MBA, ICD.D) is a global leader in Internet governance who has transformed CIRA into a multi-product, internationally recognized organization. He currently serves on the ICANN Board of Directors and is a founding member of A Technical Community Coalition for Multistakeholders (TCCM). Byron has held leadership roles with ICANN, CENTR, ARIN and TorIX, and continues to represent CIRA in international and domestic policy forums.
Courtney Comber | Executive Director, North End Connect
Courtney Comber heads up an Indigenous-led, non-profit community service organization dedicated to advancing digital equity and fostering reconciliation in Winnipeg’s North End. With a mission to bridge the digital divide, North End Connect provides affordable internet connectivity, access to technology and digital literacy training tailored to the unique needs of the community.
Bianca Wylie | Founder & Director, T&S Advisory
Bianca Wylie is a strategist and entrepreneur with a background in technology, public engagement and digital governance. A frequent speaker and guest lecturer, she founded the Open Data Institute Toronto in 2014, co-founded Civic Tech Toronto in 2015 and co-founded Tech Reset Canada in 2017. Her writing on technology has been published in a range of publications including VICE, The Globe and Mail and Toronto Life.
