NOTE: At this time, we are only accepting proposals from public sector (Federal, Provincial, Municipal Governments and academia) and private sector IM/IT/Digital organizations.
Due to the overwhelming response, we are no longer accepting proposals for professional paid speakers.
You are invited to share your experiences and expertise with us at DPI’s Professional Development Week (PDW). This is a hybrid event which will take place May 11 – 13, 2027 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa.
We invite public sector organizations, private sector companies, academia and individuals to submit proposals for one or more topics.
Before beginning your proposal, read through the Proposal Guide to learn more about the event and what we are looking for. This document includes the questions you will need to answer when submitting your proposal.
Proposal Guide: (English / French)
Apply here: Speaker Proposal Application
Should you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact us at program@dpi-canada.com.
Thank You from the DPI Program Team!
KEY DATES
| Call for Speaker Proposals Deadline | September 10, 2026 (New Date) |
| Notification of Acceptance | December 2026 |
| Program Finalized | January 2027 |
| PDW 2027 | May 11-13, 2027 |