Build bridges at the
Victoria GovJam
Facilitating Change for Good in the Public Sector with Human-Centered Design
November 7 & 8, 2024
Victoria, British Columbia | The Dock Centre for Social Impact
What is a GovJam?
The Victoria GovJam is part of the 2-day Global GovJam movement where passionate public servants gather to rapidly prototype solutions that can transform public services. Bringing together folks from across all kinds of public sector organizations, this event creates a space for creativity and collaboration, empowering teams to make real change.
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The Global Gov Jam emphasizes rapid prototyping, cross-functional teamwork, and creative problem-solving, empowering teams to deliver innovative solutions that can directly impact public services.
Why attend the Victoria GovJam?
Participate in a community that’s passionate about improving public services and creating change for good.
Hands-on Innovation: This event offers a unique opportunity for public sector professionals to explore new ways of thinking and quickly transform ideas into prototypes.
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Foster Creativity: It’s a chance to unleash creativity and solve real-world challenges in a supportive, no-fail environment.
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Team Building: Strengthen collaboration and communication across teams and departments.
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Proven Framework: Utilize human-centered design as a proven method for addressing public sector issues.
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Spread of Innovation: By participating, your team will contribute to the growing culture of service design in the public sector.
Who Should Attend?
This jam is for public sector employees, service designers, IT professionals, policy advisors, and anyone engaged in government service delivery. The event is designed to empower teams to co-create solutions, making it a perfect fit for cross-departmental collaboration.
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Meet the Organizers
Charlotte Wilton
Design Lead with the BC Government
Dan McNeill
Empathetic Designer, User Researcher & Coach
Jaimie Park
Social Impact Service Designer with Button Inc.
Adam Haigler
Co-Founder & Facilitator at Open Way Learning
