Events

October 8th, 2025 12:00-1:00 PM

Workshop for agencies to gain knowledge about Virginia's Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act

Audience: for Commonwealth of Virginia State Agencies. ISOs, data owners, data stewards and decision makers on agency data teams

October 15th, 2025 12:00-12:45 PM

Workshop for agencies to learn best practices for creating visualizations in any platform.

Audience: Technical Power BI Developers, data teams in agencies.

October 22nd, 2025 1:00-3:00 PM

More information can be found on the Data Stewards Group page

7325 Beaufont Springs Drive, Richmond, VA 23225

Mary Jackson Room

October 29th, 2025

Join the Virginia Office of Data Governance and Analytics (ODGA) for an engaging lunch and learn designed to introduce all levels of employees to the exciting world of data analytics and governance!

November 13, 2025 12:00-1:00 PM

Workshop for agencies to gain knowledge about Virginia's Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act

Audience: for Commonwealth of Virginia universities, colleges, and community colleges. Data owners, data stewards and decision makers on agency data teams

December 4, 2025 12:00-1:00 PM

Workshop for agencies to gain knowledge about Virginia's Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act

Audience: for Commonwealth of Virginia localities. Data owners, data stewards and decision makers on agency data teams

January 8, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Introduction to the Virginia Office of Data Governance and Analytics and the office's services for agencies

Audience: State Employees

February 11, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Join us to understand the Virginia Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act and its impact on how state agencies collect, store, and share personal information. Learn about your compliance obligations, individual privacy rights, and best practices for handling data under this landmark Virginia privacy legislation.

Audience: State Employees, Universities, and Localities

February 25, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Is your data all spread out? Don’t know where all your data is? Learn how a data lake can cure that headache!  

Audience: Technical data folks on agency data teams

March 11, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Join us for an exploration of data lineage and lifecycle management, where we'll trace how data flows through your organization from creation to retirement. Learn practical strategies for tracking data transformations, ensuring compliance, and maintaining data quality throughout its entire journey. 

Audience: State Employees, Data Stewards, Data Owners, and Data Custodians

March 18, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM

Group established in the Virginia Code for data stewards across the Commonwealth.  

March 25, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Join us for a hands-on Power BI Basics workshop where you'll learn about the fundamentals of the platform. 

Audience: State Employees, Data Stewards, Data Owners, and Data Custodians

April 8, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Join us for a strategic workshop designed to help executives make confident, data-driven decisions without getting lost in technical jargon. Learn how to ask the right questions, interpret key metrics, and leverage data insights to drive organizational success.

Audience: Agency Heads and other Executives

April 15, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM

Group established by the Virginia Code.  

April 22, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Join us for a hands-on data modeling workshop where you'll learn to design efficient database structures that accurately represent your business requirements. Discover best practices for creating logical and physical data models, establishing relationships, and optimizing data architecture for performance and scalability 

Audience: State Employees, technical members of data teams

May 6, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Join us for a collaborative workshop where you'll learn to develop a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with your organization's goals and drives measurable business value.

Audience: State Employees

May 13, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM

Group established by the Virginia Code.

May 20, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Description Coming Soon!  

Audience: Technical members of agency data teams 

June 10, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Join us for a comprehensive data steward training workshop where you'll learn the essential skills and responsibilities for maintaining data quality, security, and governance across your agency.  

Audience: Agency data teams, data stewards

June 24, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Join us for a hands-on Power BI Basics workshop where you'll learn about the fundamentals of the platform. 

Audience: State Employees, Data Stewards, Data Owners, and Data Custodians

July 15, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Join us for a workshop on identifying, assessing, and mitigating data risks and issues that can compromise your organization's operations, compliance, and decision-making. 

Audience: State Employees, Data Stewards, Data Owners, and Data Custodians

July 29, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Join us to explore the Virginia Open Data Portal and discover how to access and leverage publicly available state government datasets for research, analysis, and transparency. 

Audience: State Employees, University staff, and Virginia Localities

August 5, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Join us to learn how to properly classify and categorize your organization's data based on sensitivity, criticality, and regulatory requirements. Discover practical frameworks for labeling data assets, implementing appropriate security controls, and ensuring compliance with privacy and protection standards. 

Audience: State Employees, Data Stewards, Data Owners, and Data Custodians

August 12, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM

Group established by the Virginia Code.

August 19, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Learn about what free ODGA resources exist for agencies to use! 

Audience: State Employees, Data Stewards, Data Owners, and Data Custodians

September 9, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Join us to explore the critical relationship between artificial intelligence and data, and learn how quality data serves as the foundation for successful AI initiatives. Discover best practices for preparing, managing, and governing data to power machine learning models and drive AI-driven innovation in your organization 

Audience: State Employees, Data Stewards, Data Owners, and Data Custodians

September 23, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM

Introduction to the Virginia Office of Data Governance and Analytics and the office’s services for agencies.  

Audience: State Employees

October 14, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM

Group established by the Virginia Code.  

November 5, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM

Group established by the Virginia Code.