#DXC26
Please note that In-Person tickets for DXC26 are now SOLD OUT. Virtual tickets are still available. The 7th edition of Canada’s premier democracy summit returns to Toronto: April 16-18, 2026. Join us for 3 days of keynotes, panels and workshops, created to examine today’s most urgent civic issues.
Time & Location
Apr 16, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – Apr 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid Event - OCAD U, U.O.F. & Online, Multiple Locations
About
Canada’s Democracy Summit
Mark your calendars for DXC — Canada’s premier gathering of #TeamDemocracy — and join changemakers from coast to coast in driving bold action to strengthen and protect our democracy. Co-hosted by OCAD University, Open Democracy Project and the Dais at TMU.
Why attend #DXC26?
Hear from bold voices shaping the future of democracy—leading decision-makers, advocates, and innovators from Canada and around the world.
Dive into the most pressing challenges facing democracy today from misinformation and institutional trust to deepening inequality and civic disengagement.
Join a dynamic community of cross-sector leaders, practitioners, policymakers, students, journalists and engaged members of the public, all working together to strengthen democratic resilience and safeguard our rights and freedoms.
Schedule
- Updated 14 hrs ago
1 hourDOORS OPEN + REGISTRATION
OCAD U Waterfront - Updated 14 hrs ago
30 minutesDXC FOUNDERS WELCOME
OCAD U Waterfrontvirtual
Tickets
General Admission:Virtual Only
Sale ends
Apr 18, 5:00 p.m.
Please note that In-Person Tickets for DXC26 are now SOLD OUT. Consider joining us for the Main Stage sessions, virtually, on April 16, 17 and 18.
$25.00
Bursary Add-on (Optional)
Help make DXC accessible to everyone who wants to attend. Your contribution will cover the cost for civil society, student or senior participants.
$Program Access Code
If you have a DXC program access code, apply it at checkout.
$150.00
+$3.75 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00
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