This is the perfect quote following my panel about public service leadership today. For anyone who attended DemocracyXChange today - this is the stuff! And read @cydharrell.bsky.social's book.
"Bureaucracy—the mountains of knowledge work performed every day to keep programs, agencies and offices actively and accountably serving the public as they should—comes from an ethic of stewardship."
Been reading @cydharrell.bsky.social's Civic Technologist's Practice Guide and this sentence hit.
Been reading @cydharrell.bsky.social's Civic Technologist's Practice Guide and this sentence hit.
April 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
This is the perfect quote following my panel about public service leadership today. For anyone who attended DemocracyXChange today - this is the stuff! And read @cydharrell.bsky.social's book.
✈️ At the Rivers Monument in YVR, about to head to Toronto for IETF AIPREF WG, then DemocracyXchange. After that will be London and Germany. Expect photos!
www.yvr.ca/en/about-…
The poles represent the Columbia and Fraser rivers, and are topped by eagles.
www.yvr.ca/en/about-…
The poles represent the Columbia and Fraser rivers, and are topped by eagles.
April 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM
✈️ At the Rivers Monument in YVR, about to head to Toronto for IETF AIPREF WG, then DemocracyXchange. After that will be London and Germany. Expect photos!
www.yvr.ca/en/about-…
The poles represent the Columbia and Fraser rivers, and are topped by eagles.
www.yvr.ca/en/about-…
The poles represent the Columbia and Fraser rivers, and are topped by eagles.
DemocracyXChange Summit kicks off today!
Tickets are almost sold out – don’t miss your chance to hear keynotes from author Timothy Snyder + a Sing for Democracy performance by Toronto’s Choir! Choir! Choir!
@ocaduniversity.bsky.social @dxcsummit.bsky.social
Tickets are almost sold out – don’t miss your chance to hear keynotes from author Timothy Snyder + a Sing for Democracy performance by Toronto’s Choir! Choir! Choir!
@ocaduniversity.bsky.social @dxcsummit.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
DemocracyXChange Summit kicks off today!
Tickets are almost sold out – don’t miss your chance to hear keynotes from author Timothy Snyder + a Sing for Democracy performance by Toronto’s Choir! Choir! Choir!
@ocaduniversity.bsky.social @dxcsummit.bsky.social
Tickets are almost sold out – don’t miss your chance to hear keynotes from author Timothy Snyder + a Sing for Democracy performance by Toronto’s Choir! Choir! Choir!
@ocaduniversity.bsky.social @dxcsummit.bsky.social
« L’Alliance Radios à DemocracyXChange 2026 : une présence remarquée et porteuse »
#DXC2026 #DemocracyXChange #DemocracyXChange2026 #AllianceRadios #radioscommunautaires
#DXC2026 #DemocracyXChange #DemocracyXChange2026 #AllianceRadios #radioscommunautaires
L’Alliance Radios à DemocracyXChange 2026 : une présence remarquée et porteuse - Alliance Radios
L’Alliance Radios a pris part à DemocracyXChange 2026, un événement annuel qui vise à renforcer la démocratie canadienne et imaginer des solutions concrètes pour l’avenir.
allianceradios.ca
April 20, 2026 at 4:38 PM
« L’Alliance Radios à DemocracyXChange 2026 : une présence remarquée et porteuse »
#DXC2026 #DemocracyXChange #DemocracyXChange2026 #AllianceRadios #radioscommunautaires
#DXC2026 #DemocracyXChange #DemocracyXChange2026 #AllianceRadios #radioscommunautaires
“Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given.” - an important reminder from Timothy Snyder.
Join us at DemocracyXChange to hear from Snyder on his new book, On Freedom — why it’s our only chance for survival.
Summit tickets are 50% off: www.democracyxchange.org
Join us at DemocracyXChange to hear from Snyder on his new book, On Freedom — why it’s our only chance for survival.
Summit tickets are 50% off: www.democracyxchange.org
November 28, 2024 at 2:49 PM
“Do not obey in advance. Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given.” - an important reminder from Timothy Snyder.
Join us at DemocracyXChange to hear from Snyder on his new book, On Freedom — why it’s our only chance for survival.
Summit tickets are 50% off: www.democracyxchange.org
Join us at DemocracyXChange to hear from Snyder on his new book, On Freedom — why it’s our only chance for survival.
Summit tickets are 50% off: www.democracyxchange.org
April 18, 2026 at 8:09 PM
If you're at #dxc2026, come to "Knowing What's Really Real: Content Provenance, the Media & Democracy" at 11am. Hypha member @lexa.fyi is speaking alongside an awesome panel www.democracyxchange.org/sessions/med...
Knowing What's Really Real: Content Provenance, the Media & Democracy | DemocracyXChange
Experts in tech policy and media discuss how content provenance tools could help verify digital information — and what that means for trust, power, and democracy.
www.democracyxchange.org
April 18, 2026 at 1:15 PM
If you're at #dxc2026, come to "Knowing What's Really Real: Content Provenance, the Media & Democracy" at 11am. Hypha member @lexa.fyi is speaking alongside an awesome panel www.democracyxchange.org/sessions/med...
April 18, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Day 2 of the #DemocracyXChange! Yesterday’s workshop on imaging pathways to transparency in tech was excellent. Our group’s suggestions was for more employee owned businesses. Wonder where they got that idea 😁
April 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Day 2 of the #DemocracyXChange! Yesterday’s workshop on imaging pathways to transparency in tech was excellent. Our group’s suggestions was for more employee owned businesses. Wonder where they got that idea 😁
Anybody else going to #democracyxchange this year in Toronto?
April 1, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Anybody else going to #democracyxchange this year in Toronto?
Mayor Olivia Chow opening DemocracyXChange 2026.
She talked about the need for free press and to fight fascism and authoritarianism.
At one point, she plugged a policy that she championed to extend library hours, which I had forgotten about.
She talked about the need for free press and to fight fascism and authoritarianism.
At one point, she plugged a policy that she championed to extend library hours, which I had forgotten about.
April 16, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Mayor Olivia Chow opening DemocracyXChange 2026.
She talked about the need for free press and to fight fascism and authoritarianism.
At one point, she plugged a policy that she championed to extend library hours, which I had forgotten about.
She talked about the need for free press and to fight fascism and authoritarianism.
At one point, she plugged a policy that she championed to extend library hours, which I had forgotten about.
#DXC26 starts today!
Canada’s 7th annual Democracy Summit brings together bold voices and big ideas to strengthen and protect our democracy—at a moment that demands both.
3 days. 90+ speakers. Sold out.
Let’s get to work.
Read the full release at: www.democracyxchange.org/news/democra...
Canada’s 7th annual Democracy Summit brings together bold voices and big ideas to strengthen and protect our democracy—at a moment that demands both.
3 days. 90+ speakers. Sold out.
Let’s get to work.
Read the full release at: www.democracyxchange.org/news/democra...
DemocracyXChange Summit, April 16 to 18, Drives Bold Action to Strengthen and Protect our Democracy | DemocracyXChange
DXC26 features more than 90 presenters, including author and journalist Cory Doctorow, Nobel Prize laureate Daron Acemoglu and business leader and social entrepreneur Zita Cobb
www.democracyxchange.org
April 16, 2026 at 2:59 PM
#DXC26 starts today!
Canada’s 7th annual Democracy Summit brings together bold voices and big ideas to strengthen and protect our democracy—at a moment that demands both.
3 days. 90+ speakers. Sold out.
Let’s get to work.
Read the full release at: www.democracyxchange.org/news/democra...
Canada’s 7th annual Democracy Summit brings together bold voices and big ideas to strengthen and protect our democracy—at a moment that demands both.
3 days. 90+ speakers. Sold out.
Let’s get to work.
Read the full release at: www.democracyxchange.org/news/democra...
Earlier this year, I was part of a discussion convened by Canada’s Privy Council Office, on “Building Democratic Resilience to Foreign Disinformation”.
The DemocracyXChange has published the proceedings.
I hope the government of #Canada will heed our advice.
via.maharaj.org/pco-dis 🇨🇦
The DemocracyXChange has published the proceedings.
I hope the government of #Canada will heed our advice.
via.maharaj.org/pco-dis 🇨🇦
Building Democratic Resilience to Foreign Disinformation in Canada
In March and April 2024, the Dais organized a two-part workshop with over 40 participants from academia, civil society, government, and industry. These workshops aimed to bring experts together to dis...
via.maharaj.org
November 28, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Earlier this year, I was part of a discussion convened by Canada’s Privy Council Office, on “Building Democratic Resilience to Foreign Disinformation”.
The DemocracyXChange has published the proceedings.
I hope the government of #Canada will heed our advice.
via.maharaj.org/pco-dis 🇨🇦
The DemocracyXChange has published the proceedings.
I hope the government of #Canada will heed our advice.
via.maharaj.org/pco-dis 🇨🇦
Learning a lot this afternoon at a critical conversation hosted by DemocracyXChange, Toronto Metropolitan University and the EU Delegation to Canada about online safety. The momentum towards real protections in Canada is significant & exciting. The time to protect Canadians from online harm is now.
April 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Learning a lot this afternoon at a critical conversation hosted by DemocracyXChange, Toronto Metropolitan University and the EU Delegation to Canada about online safety. The momentum towards real protections in Canada is significant & exciting. The time to protect Canadians from online harm is now.
At this year’s DemocracyXChange summit, executive director of The Walrus Jennifer Hollett sat down with writer and digital-rights activist Cory Doctorow for a conversation about the internet and the decay of public trust online.
Cory Doctorow on Why the Internet Feels So Broken | The Walrus
The Enshittification author says today’s digital misery is the result of deliberate policy choices
thewalrus.ca
May 27, 2026 at 8:09 PM
At this year’s DemocracyXChange summit, executive director of The Walrus Jennifer Hollett sat down with writer and digital-rights activist Cory Doctorow for a conversation about the internet and the decay of public trust online.
If you woke up tomorrow and suddenly had all the powers of the mayor’s office, what would you do?
Canadian politicians weigh in, marking the launch of the Star's new "If I Were Mayor..." series
Canadian politicians weigh in, marking the launch of the Star's new "If I Were Mayor..." series
Just how hard is it to be mayor? Canadian politicians weigh in, as Star launches ‘If I Were Mayor’ series
Current mayors Kathleen Rochon, Colleen Smook and former mayor France Bélisle discussed the perils and privilege of public office at a DemocracyXChange panel on Friday.
www.thestar.com
April 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
If you woke up tomorrow and suddenly had all the powers of the mayor’s office, what would you do?
Canadian politicians weigh in, marking the launch of the Star's new "If I Were Mayor..." series
Canadian politicians weigh in, marking the launch of the Star's new "If I Were Mayor..." series
Missed it? Check out the complete recording at: www.youtube.com/live/N6bXBvz...
DemocracyXChange 2025 - TMU TRSM
YouTube video by OCAD University
www.youtube.com
April 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Missed it? Check out the complete recording at: www.youtube.com/live/N6bXBvz...
Happy to be attending @BridgeBuilding DemocracyXChange #Canada’sDemocraticTest taking place at Global Centre for Pluralism @hubottawa.bsky.social
Wonderful opening women’s water song by Melissa Hammel
Wonderful opening women’s water song by Melissa Hammel
April 30, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Happy to be attending @BridgeBuilding DemocracyXChange #Canada’sDemocraticTest taking place at Global Centre for Pluralism @hubottawa.bsky.social
Wonderful opening women’s water song by Melissa Hammel
Wonderful opening women’s water song by Melissa Hammel
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking at DemocracyXChange 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 18, 2026. I’m speaking at the SANS AI Cybersecurity Summit 2026 in Arlington, Virginia, USA, at 9:40 AM ET on April 20, 2026.…
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking at DemocracyXChange 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 18, 2026. I’m speaking at the SANS AI Cybersecurity Summit 2026 in Arlington, Virginia, USA, at 9:40 AM ET on April 20, 2026.…
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking at DemocracyXChange 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 18, 2026. I’m speaking at the SANS AI Cybersecurity Summit 2026 in Arlington, Virginia, USA, at 9:40 AM ET on April 20, 2026. I’m speaking at the Nemertes Virtual Conference Spring 2026, a virtual event, on April 29, 2026.
www.schneier.com
April 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking at DemocracyXChange 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 18, 2026. I’m speaking at the SANS AI Cybersecurity Summit 2026 in Arlington, Virginia, USA, at 9:40 AM ET on April 20, 2026.…
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking at DemocracyXChange 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 18, 2026. I’m speaking at the SANS AI Cybersecurity Summit 2026 in Arlington, Virginia, USA, at 9:40 AM ET on April 20, 2026.…
Cory Doctorow with a banger of an opening keynote at DemocracyXChange conference - appreciate the livestream for those of us on the other side of 🇨🇦
April 16, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Cory Doctorow with a banger of an opening keynote at DemocracyXChange conference - appreciate the livestream for those of us on the other side of 🇨🇦
Proud to be a community partner: @dxcsummit.bsky.social connects, celebrates & equips ppl who are taking action to strengthen democracy.
We'll be there this week! Join us Apr 16–18 to discuss & tackle today’s most urgent civic issues. Find us & say hi!
Details ➡️ www.democracyxchange.org
#DXC26
We'll be there this week! Join us Apr 16–18 to discuss & tackle today’s most urgent civic issues. Find us & say hi!
Details ➡️ www.democracyxchange.org
#DXC26
DemocracyXChange
Building democratic resilience by deepening the practices necessary to protect democratic values and recognize and resist threats.
www.democracyxchange.org
April 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Proud to be a community partner: @dxcsummit.bsky.social connects, celebrates & equips ppl who are taking action to strengthen democracy.
We'll be there this week! Join us Apr 16–18 to discuss & tackle today’s most urgent civic issues. Find us & say hi!
Details ➡️ www.democracyxchange.org
#DXC26
We'll be there this week! Join us Apr 16–18 to discuss & tackle today’s most urgent civic issues. Find us & say hi!
Details ➡️ www.democracyxchange.org
#DXC26
The Cultural Policy Hub has announced that Patti Pon, president & CEO of @calgaryartsdev.bsky.social, has joined as the inaugural Policy Fellow. She’ll drive change through policy workshops and engagement with the hub’s network, including at DemocracyXChange 2025. bit.ly/41FXkxJ
March 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The Cultural Policy Hub has announced that Patti Pon, president & CEO of @calgaryartsdev.bsky.social, has joined as the inaugural Policy Fellow. She’ll drive change through policy workshops and engagement with the hub’s network, including at DemocracyXChange 2025. bit.ly/41FXkxJ
Rare session en français dans une conférence à Toronto!
Table ronde sur l’avantage économique des francophones au
Canada
#democracyxchange #dxc26 #frcan #onfr
Table ronde sur l’avantage économique des francophones au
Canada
#democracyxchange #dxc26 #frcan #onfr
April 18, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Rare session en français dans une conférence à Toronto!
Table ronde sur l’avantage économique des francophones au
Canada
#democracyxchange #dxc26 #frcan #onfr
Table ronde sur l’avantage économique des francophones au
Canada
#democracyxchange #dxc26 #frcan #onfr
"I encourage you to continue exploring bold ideas and practical solutions that will help build a more inclusive, sustainable. and democratic future for all."
I've got an idea how to make democracy more inclusive Mr. Carney, proportional representation please !
#DCX26
I've got an idea how to make democracy more inclusive Mr. Carney, proportional representation please !
#DCX26
April 16, 2026 at 10:29 PM
"I encourage you to continue exploring bold ideas and practical solutions that will help build a more inclusive, sustainable. and democratic future for all."
I've got an idea how to make democracy more inclusive Mr. Carney, proportional representation please !
#DCX26
I've got an idea how to make democracy more inclusive Mr. Carney, proportional representation please !
#DCX26
Great session on workplace organizing in big tech. Really rare to hear that perspective (at least for me!)
Much more grassroots than many of the big panels there was at the conference
#democracyxchange #dxc26
Much more grassroots than many of the big panels there was at the conference
#democracyxchange #dxc26
April 18, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Great session on workplace organizing in big tech. Really rare to hear that perspective (at least for me!)
Much more grassroots than many of the big panels there was at the conference
#democracyxchange #dxc26
Much more grassroots than many of the big panels there was at the conference
#democracyxchange #dxc26