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.
May 2026
Lunch and Learn - Data Architecture Part 2
May 20, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM
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Audience: Technical members of agency data teams
Lunch and Learn: Accelerating Data Governance with Gen AI
May 21, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM
If you've been curious about how Generative AI can make your data governance tasks faster and more efficient, this lunch and learn is for you. We'll walk through a practical prompt library designed specifically for state agency data governance work—covering everything from metadata curation and business glossary development to data quality rules, privacy classification, and interoperability assessments.
You'll learn how to use AI as a productivity tool to draft documentation, identify governance gaps, and accelerate work that typically takes hours or days. We'll cover 16 ready-to-use prompts you can apply immediately and tips for getting useful outputs rather than generic responses. Whether you're starting a data governance program or looking to mature existing practices, you'll walk away with concrete tools you can use the same day.
Audience: State Employees, localities, technical members of data teams
Lunch and Learn - Data Strategy Workshop
May 27, 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
Webinar: Updates to the Virginia Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act
May 28, 2026 11:00-11:45 AM
Join us to learn about 2026 updates to the Virginia Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act and how the updates affect agencies and other Commonwealth organizations.
Audience: State agencies, Localities, and Institutions of Higher Education
June 2026
Lunch and Learn - Power BI Basics Part 2
June 3, 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
Data Governance Council
June 4, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM
Group established by the Virginia Code.
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
Webinar: Updates to the Virginia Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act
June 17, 2026 2:00-2:45 PM
Join ODGA to understand updates made to the Virginia Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act and how those updates affect agencies and other Commonwealth organizations.
Audience: State agencies, Localities, and Institutions of Higher Education
Data Governance for Localities
June 18, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM
Need to manage your data better but don't know where to start? Have no fear, ODGA is here! Join this webinar to learn how to implement data governance like a pro!
Audience: Commonwealth of Virginia localities
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.