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logo: civictechtoronto.webp
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Civic Tech Toronto is a vibrant and diverse community of Torontonians engaged in understanding and creating solutions for civic challenges through technology, design, and other innovative means.
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The organizing team for Civic Spark is predominantly formed from volunteers from Civic Tech Toronto.
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<p>Civic Tech Toronto is a vibrant and diverse community engaged in understanding and creating solutions for civic challenges through technology, design, and other innovative means. Civic Spark has been made possible thanks to the commitment and leadership of many volunteers from the Civic Tech Toronto community.</p>
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<p>Since 2015, the Civic Tech Toronto community has come together at weekly meet-ups featuring a speaker as well as participant-organized breakout sessions to work on projects that use data, design, and technology to make Toronto better. Find out more and join us at an upcoming meet-up at <a href="https://civictech.ca/">civictech.ca</a></p>
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- title: Centre for Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Engineering (CARTE)
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url: https://carte.utoronto.ca
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<p>The Centre for Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Engineering (CARTE) is a hub for collaborations and partnerships in analytics and artificial intelligence at The University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. Their mission is to conduct state-of-the-art research while nurturing the next generation of engineering talent.</p>
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<p>CARTE facilitates applied research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) with external partners, over 100 affiliated faculty members and students and also offers customizable AI and machine learning training to industry and academic partners.</p>
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- title: 1RG
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url: https://1rg.space
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logo: 1rg.svg
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<p>1RG believes that the development of technology can and should be stewarded to support human agency, democracy, building richer and more vibrant communities, and the flourishing of all life.</p>
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<p><a href="https://labs.1rg.space/">1RG Labs</a> develops good software for resilient futures. They provide expertise in engineering, data science, product development and security.</p>
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<p><a href="https://1rg.space/">1RG Space</a> is an inclusive co-working and event space located in Toronto’s The Junction neighbourhood, built on a foundation of community. At 1RG Space, members can find a supportive environment to actively collaborate, grow, and learn together.</p>
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- title: Open Data – The City of Toronto
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url: https://open.toronto.ca
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logo: Toronto Lockup Transparent.png
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<p>Since 2009, the City of Toronto Open Data team has published accessible, high-quality datasets that support transparency, innovation, and public engagement through the City’s Open Data portal. This service of the City’s Technology Services division helps residents, businesses, and researchers use city data to inform decisions, build tools, and generate insights.</p>
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<p>In addition to publicly sharing data from a variety of City divisions and agencies, the Open Data team also showcases citizens and companies that have used open data on their <a href="https://open.toronto.ca/gallery/">project gallery</a> and recognizes open data leaders in the City through their annual Open Data Awards.</p>
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- title: The Toronto Star
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url: https://www.thestar.com
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logo: Toronto-Star-Logo.svg
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<p>The Toronto Star is Canada’s largest local daily newspaper, reaching more than 7.7 million readers across its print and digital platforms. With a legacy as the “paper for the people” and founding principles that guide its newsroom to this day, the Star continues to uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity and social responsibility.</p>
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<p>Toronto Star’s award-winning journalism often focuses public attention on injustices and the reforms designed to correct them. The Star is proud to be the news organization people turn to when they want a sense of community — where they are seen and heard — and when they want to see the scales balanced, wrongs righted and the powerful held to account.</p>
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- title: Bloom Works
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url: https://bloomworks.digital
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logo: bloom.svg
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level: major_sponsor
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Bloom Works is a woman-owned public benefit company that helps government and other organizations serve people better with digital services and human-centred design.
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- title: Code for Canada
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url: https://codefor.ca
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logo: code-for-canada-logo.png
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Code for Canada is a national non-profit that partners with governments and non-profits to help them independently deliver digital services that work for everyone. Through their work with over 50 government and non-profit partners to-date, their team uses digital skills for good, building capacity and creating better services.
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<h2>Event Overview</h2>
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<pclass="lead">Civic Spark is a gathering for people who care about the future of public life.</p>
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<p>We're bringing together organizers, technologists, public servants, mutual aid networks, researchers, designers, and community leaders from across North America.</p>
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<p>This isn’t a pitch stage or a showcase. It’s a space to share real stories, challenge assumptions, and explore what works — and what doesn’t — when building for civic impact.</p>
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<p>Whether you’re deep in the work or just getting started, you’re invited.</p>
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Civic Spark is a gathering for people who care about the future of public
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We're bringing together organizers, technologists, public servants, mutual
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North America.
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This isn’t a pitch stage or a showcase. It’s a space to share real
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stories, challenge assumptions, and explore what works — and what doesn’t
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— when building for civic impact.
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Whether you’re deep in the work or just getting started, you’re invited.
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<h3>Why Now</h3>
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<p>Today's challenges are big, and the work can feel fragmented, exhausting, and unclear. <strong>Civic Spark is a chance to reconnect</strong> — with purpose, with people, and with the possibilities of what we can build together.</p>
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Today's challenges are big, and the work can feel fragmented,
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<strong>Civic Spark is a chance to reconnect</strong> — with purpose,
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with people, and with the possibilities of what we can build together.
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<li>Let’s share what’s working — and name what’s not.</li>
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<li>Let’s build across disciplines, roles, and lived experience.</li>
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<li>Let’s co-create what’s next.</li>
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<p>We believe civic infrastructure can be resilient, public trust can be restored, and those most impacted can lead the way forward.</p>
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We believe civic infrastructure can be resilient, public trust can be
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restored, and those most impacted can lead the way forward.
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<h3class="colorized-orange">Who Should Attend</h3>
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If you're building something better — whether that’s a community, a project, a policy, or a platform — Civic Spark is for you.
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If you're building something better — whether that’s a community, a
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project, a policy, or a platform — Civic Spark is for you.
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<p>Maybe you are (or want to be) a:</p>
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<li><strongclass="colorized-orange">public servant</strong> working collaboratively with communities.</li>
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<p>Or someone who's <strongclass="colorized-orange">just figuring out where you fit</strong> — but knows things need to change — whether formally or informally, institutionally or on the ground — you are invited.</p>
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<p>A day of <strongclass="colorized-orange">workshops</strong> and <strongclass="colorized-orange">sessions created by participants</strong>. Anyone can propose a session. Anyone can host. This is where we dive deeper, get hands-on, explore tough questions, and connect around shared interests.</p>
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Civic Spark is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors and partners. Their commitment to civic innovation and community building helps us create a space for meaningful connection and collaboration.
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This event is organized by <ahref="{{ site.data.links.civictechtoronto }}" target="_blank">Civic Tech Toronto</a> and <ahref="{{ site.data.links.one-rg }}" target="_blank">1RG</a>, with support from <ahref="{{ site.data.links.carte }}" target="_blank">CARTE</a>.
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