#DXC26
The 7th edition of Canada’s premier democracy summit returns to Toronto on April 16-18, 2026 at Toronto Metropolitan University and OCAD U. Join us for three days of keynote speakers, panels and workshops, created to both examine and tackle today’s most urgent civic issues.
Time & Location (Hybrid Event)
Apr 16, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – Apr 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
TMU and OCADU, Multiple Locations
About DemocracyXChange 2026
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.
Tickets
General Admission: April 16–18
Sale ends
Apr 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Individual (e.g., students, seniors, creatives, civil society) / Organization (e.g., government, foundations, private sector). For admission to DXC programming from April 3–5.
From $25.00 to $150.00
$75.00
$150.00
$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.
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Total
$0.00
Presented by
DemocracyXChange is a collaboration of:
