Events
Interested in ODGA Lunch and Learns?
Commonwealth of Virginia employees and contractors can access previous lunch and learn recordings through the ODGA Data Governance and Literacy library*.
*This library is available to Commonwealth of Virginia employees and contractors only.
If you are interested in ODGA presenting a lunch and learn to your agency directly, please fill out this form.
October
Understanding Virginia's Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act
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
Visualizations Best Practices Workshop
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.
Data Stewards Group
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
Webinar: Demystifying Data with ODGA
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
Virginia Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act Lunch and Learn
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
Virginia Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act Lunch and Learn
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 2026
Lunch and Learn - Introduction to ODGA
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 2026
Understanding the Virginia Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act
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
Lunch and Learn - Data Architecture part 1: How to build a data lake
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 2026
Lunch and Learn - Data Lineage and Lifecycle Workshop
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
Data Stewards Group
March 18, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM
Group established in the Virginia Code for data stewards across the Commonwealth.
Lunch and Learn - Power BI Basics Part 1
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 2026
Lunch and Learn - Data for Executives
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
Executive Data Board
April 15, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM
Group established by the Virginia Code.
Lunch and Learn - Data Modeling
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 2026
Lunch and Learn - Data Strategy Workshop
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
Data Governance Council
May 13, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM
Group established by the Virginia Code.
Lunch and Learn - Data Architecture Part 2
May 20, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM
Description Coming Soon!
Audience: Technical members of agency data teams
June 2026
Lunch and Learn - Data Steward Training
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
Lunch and Learn - Power BI Basics Part 2
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 2026
Lunch and Learn - Data Risks and Issues
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
Lunch and Learn - Virginia Open Data Portal Workshop
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 2026
Lunch and Learn - Data Classification
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
Data Stewards Group
August 12, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM
Group established by the Virginia Code.
Lunch and Learn - ODGA Free Resources for Agencies
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 2026
Lunch and Learn - AI and Data
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
Lunch and Learn - Introduction to ODGA
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 2026
Executive Data Board
October 14, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM
Group established by the Virginia Code.
November 2026
Data Governance Council
November 5, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM
Group established by the Virginia Code.
