DAMA Days Toronto 2026 (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

DAMA Toronto’s flagship annual conference returns on October 22—this year as a single, high‑impact full day designed to bring the GTA data community together for learning, connection, and practical insights you can apply immediately.

From a morning keynote through expert‑led sessions, a panel discussion, and a closing networking reception, DAMA Days delivers a full arc of professional development and community building.

Who should Attend

Data management, Analytics. AI and Data Governance professionals across the GTA, including:

Practitioners and leaders from private and public sectors
Consultants, vendors, and solution providers
Students, early‑career professionals, and CDMP candidates
Anyone passionate about advancing data management practices

International Guests & DAMA Leaders

This year, we are proud to welcome international data professionals from DAMA International. Their participation elevates DAMA Days 2026 into a truly international gathering of data management excellence

While we are still finalizing the agenda, here is a high level sneak preview of the agenda:

Speaker bios (Work in-progress. Please come back to check out more speakers bio)

Time	Speaker	Title	Topic
08:30 AM		Doors Open
09:00 AM	Sapna Jain	President, DAMA Toronto	Opening Remarks
09:15 AM	Jennifer Curtis	Chief Data Officer, Scotia Bank	TBD
09:55 AM	Peter Vennel	Global Head of Data Governance at Finastra and DAMA International speaker	Building an AI First Data Office: from Intelligent Metadata to Global Compliance at Scale
10:30 AM		Morning Break
10:55 AM	Patrick Cernea and Gigi Lin	Data Governance Lead, York University	Implementing an award winning Data Governance Program
11:30 AM	Multiple speakers from GTA and DAMA-I	Panel Discussion facilitated by Rania Waseef (DAMA - I)	Women in Data
11:50 AM	Maryam Pourkashani	Director Data Strategy Enablement - TD Wealth Management	Dependency-Driven Cloud Migration: Prioritizing Data Assets for Report Modernization
12.45 PM		Lunch Break
01:45 PM	Rogan Vleming	407	Data Loss Protection
02:25 PM	Kaydeen Tyson	Enterprise Risk and Data Governance Manager, CIPF	Data Governance Without the Bureaucracy: A Practical Path to AI Readiness
03:10 PM		Afternoon Break
3:30 PM	Robert Ambra	City of Toronto	AI considerations into Information Management (IM) Assessments of technology projects
04:10 PM		Awards - Chapter Award, Peter Aiken, Raffle Prize
04:35 PM	Serdar Kayan	DAMA Toronto Board	Closing Remarks
05:00 PM		Networking Mixer and Evening Reception: 5-6:30 pm

.What to Expect in 2026

This year’s program is shaping up to offer even more value, connection, and opportunities for data professionals.

Planned highlights include:

Keynote and expert-led sessions on best Data Management practices
Panel discussions featuring leaders across industries
Vendor showcase with opportunities to explore tools, platforms, and services
Complimentary professional headshots for all attendees
Exclusive discounts on literature authored by industry experts
Networking opportunities with:
- Local data management professionals from across the GTA
- Leaders from both private and public sectors
- Subject matter experts spanning technical and business perspectives
- Local nonprofits and community organizations making an impact in data management

As planning progresses, some program details may be updated. The agenda will continue to evolve as speakers and topics are confirmed.

Pricing & Sponsorship

Member and special discounted pricing for students are ricing available
Sponsorship opportunities for organizations looking to showcase their brand to a highly engaged data audience

To learn more about sponsorship packages, please contact sapna.jain@irmac.ca.

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DAMA Days Toronto 2026 (22 Oct 2026)

Who should Attend

International Guests & DAMA Leaders

Pricing & Sponsorship