Canada’s homelessness data sharing conference

Data That Makes A Difference conference

Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF) and The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary host this annual national conference that brings together data professionals, service delivery partners, and researchers to exchange insights and learnings about the data-driven innovations that are transforming the homeless-serving system of care.

Join us for the 8th Annual 

Data That Makes a
Difference Conference


Wednesday

May 28
2025

Thursday

May 29
2025


University of Calgary

Downtown Campus

906 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1H9

Early bird

March 5–31, 2025

$250

(plus processing fees)

Limit of 10 tickets per organization

General

April 1–May 7, 2025

$300

(plus processing fees)

Limit of 10 tickets per organization

How does data inform the work of service and program providers in the homeless-serving sector?

Impactful data

Practical applications and sector insights

Exploring how specific data has been effectively applied and made a tangible difference across the homeless-serving sector.

Current trends

Emerging research and data connections

Highlighting the latest advancements, trends, and newly identified connections in data that are driving change.

Data gaps

What’s needed for progress?

Identifying the critical data we still need, and the important questions we should be asking to unlock new opportunities for impact.

Bursary for people with lived experience

Are you a person with lived experience of homelessness and would like to attend the Data That Makes a Difference conference, but cost is a barrier? Please fill out the form, and we will reach out to you with accessible options for attendance.

Apply for a bursary

Data that Makes a Difference Bursary form