CivicTechWR Project Showcase | Season 7
Experience how CivicTechWR is driving local impact through technology at our Season Finale Project Showcase on April 22! Mark your calendars for some networking, live demos, and collaborative sessions with local organizations.
All are welcome to join us! Light food and refreshments available.
Pay-what-you-can at the door.
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🕕 6:00 – 6:30 | Doors Open & Networking
Grab some food, meet fellow attendees, and get to know our vibrant community.
🕕 6:30 – 6:40 | Welcome
We'll kick off with an introduction to what we do at CivicTechWR and a look back at what we've been up to this year.
📣 6:40 – 7:10 | Project Showcase
We’ll be showcasing recent collaborations with:
Affordable Housing Portal: A platform for affordable housing seekers to easily find listings that meet their needs.
Project Lonely No More: Building calm, consent-based infrastructure that makes it easier to ask for and offer help without pressure, rage, or performance.
Project Waterloo Region Votes: Help voters cast more informed votes for the 2026 municipal election. Help improve voter engagement.
Each group will have 10 minutes to explain the problem they're tackling, demo their solution, and take audience questions.
💡 7:10 – 7:30 | Q&A Breakouts
Dive a little deeper into the project of your choice in CTWR's typical breakout fashion. Participants can ask questions, observe, or join the discussion to add value.
🎉 7:30 onwards | Afterparty!
Stick around for snacks and good vibes as we celebrate our work and connections made.
What is CivicTechWR?
CivicTechWR brings together people from different sectors and industries to actively solve issues facing our local community. We welcome people with all types and levels of skills. Even though "tech" is in the name, everyone is welcome and everyone has a skill or experience that is valuable. We're here to empower people to work together, exchange ideas and tools to improve the lives of the residents in and around Waterloo Region through civic technology.
Code of Conduct
At Civic Tech Waterloo, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment for all participants, regardless. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind, including verbal abuse, intimidation, or bias based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic.
If something or someone is making you feel uncomfortable, please reach out to one of our organizers so we can address this.
Notice of Photography and Filming
Please note that photography and video filming will take place during this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs and recordings made are likely to appear on our social media, website, printed and online publicity, press releases or funding applications.
If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please inform one of our organizers. Otherwise, by attending this event, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.