DAMA-Vancouver BC

Upcoming events

    • 2026-01-23
    • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Deloitte Summit Building - 410 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
    • 67
    Register

      Human Layer of Data & Analytics + FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk)

    Please join us on Friday January 23rd for an interesting combination. First Natasha and Molly answer the question: Why leadership capacity matters alongside DAMA frameworks?  And then Margaret introduces the FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk) framework as a practical, data-driven approach to quantifying information security risk in financial terms.

    Agenda: 

    • 8:45 In-person networking, coffee, and muffin at Deloitte's sunny Learning Centre
    • 9:00 DAMA chapter Annual General Meetings - quick set of statistics
      • Thanks to our Sponsors Deloitte, Qlik
    • 9:15 The Human Layer of Data & Analytics Transformation co-facilitated by Natasha Gulati and Molly Edge
    • 10:00 quick break for coffee and muffins
    • 10:15 From Guesswork to Decision Science: Using FAIR to Quantify  Information Security Risk presented by Margaret Dibor is a cybersecurity and risk executive
    • 11:00 Questions and discussions, coffee refill, networking
    • Draw for a $50 Amazon Gift Card for in-person attendees only.

       

    The Human Layer of Data & Analytics Transformation

    Why leadership capacity matters alongside DAMA frameworks

    Data and analytics initiatives increasingly sit at the centre of organizational strategy. Yet even with strong frameworks, tools, and operating models in place, many initiatives struggle to translate into sustained behavioural change and business impact.

    This interactive session for the DAMA International community explores the often-overlooked human dimension of data and analytics transformation. As organizations introduce new ways of working - including governance, stewardship, and enterprise decision-making - leaders are required to navigate ambiguity, accountability, and cross-functional influence in real time.

    Co-facilitated by Natasha Gulati (PCC, ICF) and Molly Edge (PCC, ICF) the session will explore how leadership coaching complements DAMA-aligned practices by building the inner capacity required to lead change effectively. Participants will experience a live leadership coaching demonstration, offering a practical view of how coaching supports clarity, ownership, and confident decision-making in complex data environments. The session will also reference lululemon as an example of how sustained investment in leadership development strengthens accountability, trust, and adoption across the organization.

    This session is relevant for DAMA members working across data management, analytics, governance, architecture, and leadership roles.

    From Guesswork to Decision Science: Using FAIR to Quantify Information Security Risk

    Cyber and data risk are often discussed in qualitative terms: “high,” “medium,” or “low, " often leaving executives and data leaders struggling to make informed, defensible decisions. As organisations increasingly depend on data as a strategic asset, this ambiguity becomes a real business problem.

    This webinar introduces the FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk) framework as a practical, data-driven approach to quantifying information security risk in financial terms. Designed for data management, governance, and analytics professionals, the session will explore how FAIR transforms risk from subjective opinion into measurable insight that supports prioritisation, investment decisions, and executive communication.

    Participants will learn:

    • Why traditional qualitative risk models fall short for data-driven organisations
    • How FAIR breaks risk into measurable components aligned with data assets and business outcomes
    • Practical examples of applying FAIR to data governance, privacy, and security scenarios
    • How quantified risk enables better conversations with executives, boards, and regulators

    Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how FAIR can strengthen data governance programs, improve risk transparency, and support smarter, evidence-based decision-making across the organisation.

        

    Molly Edge (BA Psych. PCC, CEC) 

    Since 2008, Molly has been a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation following 16 years of corporate experience in HR and operations. Her focus as a coach and facilitator is partnering with Leaders, Teams, and Organizations to activate leadership effectiveness, through defining a clear purpose, a strategic path, and amplifying impactful leadership skills to achieve meaningful results. 

    Natasha Olga Gulati (MBA, PCC)

    Is an experienced HR leader and ICF-certified Professional Coach (PCC) with over a decade of experience supporting leaders in Fortune 500 organizations. She works with leaders of high-performing teams to build authentic leadership capacity, helping them navigate complexity, change, and accountability with clarity and confidence.

    Joel Wagler BASc in Computer Engineering

    Joel Wagler has had various technical roles including Software Development, DevOps, and Data Engineering in the telecom and financial industries. He is very passionate about effective communication and how it relates to gathering requirements for data projects. He is currently the president of a local Toastmasters chapter in Vancouver.

    Margaret Dibor is a cybersecurity and risk executive with over 17 years of experience spanning data protection, enterprise risk management, and regulatory governance across healthcare, public sector, education, and technology organisations. She specialises in translating complex cyber and data risks into clear, business-aligned insights that support executive decision-making.

    Margaret is the Founder of Etuteki Lab, where she is developing a risk management platform focused on helping leadership teams understand and quantify security and data risk. She holds FAIR certifications and regularly applies the framework to bridge the gap between technical risk analysis and financial impact.

    An active board member of ISACA and a frequent speaker at industry events, Margaret is recognised for her ability to connect data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity through a practical and measurable lens. Her work emphasises building trust, resilience, and accountability in organisations where data is both a critical asset and a significant source of risk.



    About our location:

    • Deloitte Summit Building (architecture)
    • Follow lobby signage to the 23rd floor
    • Capacity - up to 140 people
    • Location - Deloitte Summit Building at 410 West Georgia, Vancouver - great view!
    • Please join us early for networking while enjoying the coffee, muffins, and croissants. 

    Premium Membership gives you access to the Recording, Slide deck, and Supporting Materials from each event. These are typically posted a week after the event.

    DAMA-Vancouver 2026 Events - Mark Your Calendars:

      • Please send in topics/vendors/paradigms you would like to see!
      • Fri Jan 23 - AGM, Change Mgt, FAIR security
      • Fri Feb 20 - TBA
      • Thu Mar 26 - Full day workshop - Semantic Modeling  (Premium)
      • Fri Mar 27 - Benefits of Semantic Modeling + AI Legal Agent Lease Negotiator 
      • Fri Apr 24 - TBA
      • Fri May 22 - TBA
      • Fri Jun 19 - TBA
      • Fri Sep 25 - TBA
      • Wed Oct 21 - DAMA Days Conference - Theme TBA  (Premium)
      • Fri Nov 20 - TBA
      • Fri Dec 11 - Christmas Party  (Premium)

      • 2026-02-20
      • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
      • Deloitte Summit Building - 410 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
      • 120

        Brilliant Speaker(s) and Amazing Topic(s)

      Please join us on Friday xxx for another great session. Add a fulsome description. 

      Agenda: 

      • 8:45 In-person networking, coffee, and muffin at Deloitte's sunny Learning Centre
      • 9:00 DAMA chapter announcements
        • Thanks to our Sponsors Deloitte, Qlik
      • 9:10 First Speaker
      • 9:30 Second Speaker
      • 10:30 Questions and discussions, coffee refill, networking
      • Draw for a $50 Amazon Gift Card for in-person attendees only.

         

      The presenter is one of the authors of this paper that will be presented at conference this year.  Once the conference, journal, and authors agree with this being presented to DAMA-Vancouver we will be able to provide more information like Speaker, abstract, etc.  In the meantime, this is a bit of background on Rawlsian Agents:

      "computational entities designed using John Rawls' principles of justice, particularly the "veil of ignorance," to make fair decisions, often in AI/multi-agent systems for legal contracts or social norms, prioritizing fairness and the well-being of the least advantaged by abstracting from self-interest to ensure equitable societal structures. They embody Rawls' idea of "rational" agents who, behind the veil, choose principles (like equal liberty and the difference principle) that benefit everyone, leading to fairer AI-driven agreements and ethical norm-learning in simulations."

      In essence, Rawlsian Agents are a paradigm for building AI systems that embody fairness by adopting a perspective of impartiality, ensuring that their decisions and the systems they create uphold justice for everyone, especially the most vulnerable.

          

      Coming soon


      About our location:

      • Deloitte Summit Building (architecture)
      • Follow lobby signage to the 23rd floor
      • Capacity - up to 140 people
      • Location - Deloitte Summit Building at 410 West Georgia, Vancouver - great view!
      • Please join us early for networking while enjoying the coffee, muffins, and croissants. 

      Premium Membership gives you access to the Recording, Slide deck, and Supporting Materials from each event. These are typically posted a week after the event.

      DAMA-Vancouver 2026 Events - Mark Your Calendars:

        • Please send in topics/vendors/paradigms you would like to see!
        • Fri Jan 23 - AGM, Change Mgt, FAIR security
        • Fri Feb 20 - TBA
        • Thu Mar 26 - Full day workshop - Semantic Modeling  (Premium)
        • Fri Mar 27 - Benefits of Semantic Modeling + AI Legal Agent Lease Negotiator 
        • Fri Apr 24 - TBA
        • Fri May 22 - TBA
        • Fri Jun 19 - TBA
        • Fri Sep 25 - TBA
        • Wed Oct 21 - DAMA Days Conference - Theme TBA  (Premium)
        • Fri Nov 20 - TBA
        • Fri Dec 11 - Christmas Party  (Premium)

        • 2026-03-26
        • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
        • Deloitte Summit Building - 410 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
        • 60

          Semantic Modeling Workshop

        Agenda: 

        • 8:30-9:00     Networking, coffee, continental breakfast choices, muffins, ...
        • 9:00-12:00   Workshop Part 1
        • 12:00-13:00 Lunch (provided)
        • 13:00-16:30 Workshop Part 2

           

        More info soon

            

        Bio of presenter


        About our location:

        • Deloitte Summit Building (architecture)
        • Follow lobby signage to the 23rd floor
        • Capacity - up to 140 people
        • Location - Deloitte Summit Building at 410 West Georgia, Vancouver - great view!
        • Please join us early for networking while enjoying the coffee, muffins, and croissants. 

        DAMA-Vancouver 2026 Events - Mark Your Calendars:

        • Please send in topics/vendors/paradigms you would like to see!
        • Fri Jan 23 - AGM, Change Mgt, FAIR security
        • Fri Feb 20 - AI Legal Agent Lease Negotiator +
        • Thu Mar 26 - Full day workshop - Semantic Modeling  (Premium)
        • Fri Mar 27 - Benefits of Semantic Modeling
        • Fri Apr 24 - TBA
        • Fri May 22 - TBA
        • Fri Jun 19 - TBA
        • Fri Sep 25 - TBA
        • Wed Oct 21 - DAMA Days Conference - Theme TBA  (Premium)
        • Fri Nov 20 - TBA
        • Fri Dec 11 - Christmas Party  (Premium)  

        • 2026-03-27
        • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
        • Deloitte Summit Building - 410 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
        • 120

          Semantic Modeling with Emerging Tools + AI fairer Legal Agent Lease Negotiator

        Please join us on Friday xxx for another great session. Add a fulsome description. 

        Agenda: 

        • 8:45 In-person networking, coffee, and muffin at Deloitte's sunny Learning Centre
        • 9:00 DAMA chapter announcements
          • Thanks to our Sponsors Deloitte, Qlik
        • 9:10 First Speaker
        • 9:30 Second Speaker
        • 10:30 Questions and discussions, coffee refill, networking
        • Draw for a $50 Amazon Gift Card for in-person attendees only.

           

        Coming soon

            

        Coming soon


        About our location:

        • Deloitte Summit Building (architecture)
        • Follow lobby signage to the 23rd floor
        • Capacity - up to 140 people
        • Location - Deloitte Summit Building at 410 West Georgia, Vancouver - great view!
        • Please join us early for networking while enjoying the coffee, muffins, and croissants. 

        Premium Membership gives you access to the Recording, Slide deck, and Supporting Materials from each event. These are typically posted a week after the event.

        DAMA-Vancouver 2026 Events - Mark Your Calendars:

          • Please send in topics/vendors/paradigms you would like to see!
          • Fri Jan 23 - AGM, Change Mgt, FAIR security
          • Fri Feb 20 - TBA
          • Thu Mar 26 - Full day workshop - Semantic Modeling  (Premium)
          • Fri Mar 27 - Benefits of Semantic Modeling + AI Legal Agent Lease Negotiator 
          • Fri Apr 24 - TBA
          • Fri May 22 - TBA
          • Fri Jun 19 - TBA
          • Fri Sep 25 - TBA
          • Wed Oct 21 - DAMA Days Conference - Theme TBA  (Premium)
          • Fri Nov 20 - TBA
          • Fri Dec 11 - Christmas Party  (Premium)

          • 2026-04-01
          • 4:30 PM
          • 2026-06-15
          • 7:00 PM
          • VIRTUAL
          • 75
          Register

          Registration OPEN until April 30th - Is this the year?

          DAMA Canada's 2026 CDMP Virtual Study Group

          • Earning your  Certified Data Management Professional (CDMPcertification is a significant achievement, showcasing your knowledge, skills, and experience in the data management field. 
          • In today's job market, the DAMA CDMP credentials are increasingly recognized as an asset for both public and private job postings. 
          • This Cross-Canada CDMP Study Group includes top instructors and experts from five Canadian DAMA Chapters: Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, and Vancouver.

          • You will receive structured CDMP exam preparation, gain access to study materials and expert insights, and join a supportive community of data professionals.

          • Pay-If-You-Pass there will be a PIYP event held in Vancouver in mid-June where you will be able to write the exam and only pay ($300 USD) if you pass, otherwise the exam is free. 

          • So, please join us virtually in an immersive online environment where we help you prepare for the Data Management Fundamentals Exam - your gateway to becoming a certified professional at the Associate, Practitioner, or Master Level.
            • The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.
            • Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the exam.
            • An ESL version with an extra 20 minutes is available.
            • Covers all 14 topics in the DMBoK v2Revised, including Knowledge Areas such as Data Management Process, Ethics, and Big Data.
            • NOTE: You can purchase discounted hardcopy and downloadable PDF versions of the DMBoK v2Revised from the DAMA-Vancouver website.
          • Sessions will be online through Zoom every week for 10 weeks starting Wednesday April 1st, 2026 from 4:30-7:00 PM Pacific. 
          • Pricing showing discounts for Premium & Student/Unemployed Members.
          • Please follow the LinkedIn page link so you can follow us and stay updated on session details and instructor highlights.
          • If you have questions, contact us at education@DAMA-Vancouver.org

          Week #

          Topic

          Date

          W1

          Data Management

          April 1st, 2026

          W2

          Data Ethics + Data Governance

          April 8th, 2026

          W3

          Data Architecture + Data Modeling

          April 15th, 2026

          W4

          Data Storage and Operations + Data Integration & Interoperability

          April 22nd, 2026

          W5

          Data Quality+ Document and Content Management

          April 29th, 2026

           


          W6

          Metadata Management

          May 6th, 2026

          W7

          Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence

          May 13th, 2026

          W8

          Data Security+ Reference and Master Data Management

          May 20th, 2026

          W9

          Big Data and Data Science

          May 27th, 2026

          W10

          Maturity Assessment + Change Management

          June 3rd, 2026



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