Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 - 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Each year, DPI holds an annual Gala Dinner, providing affiliates an opportunity to network with affiliates from other organizations and share an evening of community awards, recognition and Keynote Presentation.
This event is open to DPI affiliates. DPI Affiliates can attend this dinner for FREE as the costs are covered by DPI. There is limited seating for this event.
Agenda
4:15 - 5:30 p.m. - Registration/Networking
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Awards and Dinner
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Keynote Presentation
Awards
DPI Awards
DPI will recognize some of its outstanding volunteers and contributors to the Digital Community. For details on the awards click here.
Digital Government Community Awards
These awards recognize excellence in delivering results for Canadians through digital tools and practices, with a focus on high-impact initiatives, exceptional contributions, and best practices in implementing the Government of Canada’s Digital Ambition.
For more information about the Digital Government Community Awards, please consult the web site or email the Digital Awards team at digitalawardsprixnumeriques@tbs-sct.gc.ca.
Keynote Speaker
An Evening with David Gerard
David Gerard's show is an interactive and mind-bending performance designed to entertain and engage any audience. Combining elements of psychology, intuition, and mental magic, Gerard captivates his audience with feats of mind reading, influence, and prediction. Gerard weaves the themes of our conference into a dazzling performance that is both intellectually stimulating and highly entertaining - Prepare to be amazed!
David Gerard | Magician and Mentalist
David Gerard is Silicon Valley's premier mystery entertainer. His mix of mentalism and magic has taken him around the world, garnering standing ovations from the world’s most sophisticated audiences.
David’s background is what truly makes him unique. After a decade working in tech marketing (Google, Discord, and more) David understands the nuances of corporate life and the modern corporate audience. David also recognizes each unique and diverse corporate culture, which allows him to tailor his performance for each group. There is simply no other performer who has the corporate background and stage credentials of David Gerard.
David has performed for hundreds of companies across a variety of industries, and has entertained CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg, Brian Chesky (Airbnb) and Marc Benioff (Salesforce). He also toured with the Broadway show The Illusionists and has consulted on three seasons of America's Got Talent.
Location
Shaw Centre, Trillium Ballroom, Fourth Floor
55 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2
Tel: 613-563-1984 or 1-800-450-0077
www.shaw-centre.com
Virtually – The awards and keynote portion of this event will be livestreamed and a link will be provided on our website a few days in advance of the event.
Registration
Registration will open March 2025.
In-person at Shaw Centre
The dinner is free but you must be a DPI affiliate to participate. Become an Affiliate today - it’s free! Pre-Registration is required by April 18, 2025.
Seats will be allocated through a lottery. Winners will be notified by April 22, 2025. All those that were not selected will remain on the waiting list. If we receive a cancellation, another name will be drawn.
Virtually
Registration is not required to participate virtually. Simply connect to the livestream via the PDW 2025 Platform or the link available on our website