Our Dais Talks events are designed to connect people to the ideas and power we need to build a more inclusive, innovative, prosperous Canada. We believe bold ideas plus deliberate actions create impact. Our events are a platform to showcase bold ideas and to inspire action.
Attend our events to hear bright policy ideas from inspiring leaders. You’ll also have opportunities to network with current and future leaders, and the brightest policy minds.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Are you passionate about internet governance, telecommunications, and digital policy?
Join us at the Canada Youth Internet Governance Forum (IGF), hosted in partnership with Youth IGF Canada, Canada’s first youth multi-stakeholder forum dedicated to public policy and connectivity issues related to the Internet. The event has been supported by a CIRA Net Good Grant.
OCTOBER 9, 2024
On the eve of a dramatic presidential election on Nov. 5, in the wake of convulsive threats to democratic rule, U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen is coming to the TMU Democracy Forum. Bring your questions as he talks about bilateral ties and shares an American perspective on how Canadians see his country from here.
Hosted by the Dais, this free event is open to all students and the general public, with advance registration required.
APRIL 3-5, 2025
Connecting, celebrating and equipping people who are taking action to strengthen democracy and civil society. Join us at OCAD University and TMU in Toronto April 3–5, 2025, as we take on today’s most urgent civic issues.
Early Bird Special! Register now to get 75% off.
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