CivicTechBrampton

Civic Tech Brampton is a community-driven group that brings together residents, technologists, students, and policymakers to solve local civic challenges using technology, data, and design. Part of the broader Canadian civic tech movement, they host meetups for networking, project pitching, and collaboration on solutions to enhance local government services and community life.

Core Activities & Structure

The group operates as a “community of practice” where people from various backgrounds—not just coders—can contribute.

Hacknights: Regular gatherings where participants listen to presentations from guest speakers (such as city officials) and then split into breakout groups to work on specific civic projects.
Collaboration: Members work on building free resources and tools that can be shared with other civic tech communities.
Diverse Membership: Participants include designers, urban planners, government staff, activists, and curious newcomers.

How to Get Involved

Attend a Meetup: Join the Civic Tech Brampton Meetup group to find upcoming event dates and locations.
Inquire Directly: For specific questions or to propose a project, you can email the organizers at civictechbrampton@pm.me.
Participate in Related Hubs: The Brampton Innovation District also supports similar tech-for-good initiatives and startups in the downtown core.

See upcoming events

BRAMPTON LIBRARY IS HOSTING A REPAIR CAFE!

Saturday July 11, 11a.m.-3p.m

Have a household item that’s broken? Don’t toss it!
Come to the Repair Café to learn how to repair your item for free with fixers from across Brampton. Our fixers have experience with computers, Linux laptop conversions, small appliances, electronics, bicycles, toys, lamps, and sewing. Observers are welcome to attend and share their fixing knowledge. In partnership with Let’s Get Together and Bike Hub.
Visit bramlib.info/repair-cafe for more information.
Tech Collect
Bring your e-waste, metal waste, batteries, and printer cartridges for safe disposal in partnership with Let’s Get Together. Used, broken, and unwanted laptops/computers will be refurbished and circulated back to local community members in need.

Heart Lake Turtle Troopers Family Fun Night

When: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 6:00pm-8:30pm
Where: Paul Palleschi Recreation Centre, 30 Loafers Lake Ln

A free, family-friendly community event. See live turtles and snakes. Learn about turtle habitat and why turtles are an important part of nature.

2026 Past Events

2026 02 07 Four Corners Library Repair Cafe
2026 02 08 Faith for Climate event
2026 02 25 Where do we go next: A Climate Conversation with MP Steven Guillbeault
- Thank you to the nearly 1,000 of you who joined last week’s webinar – Where do We Go Next? A Climate Conversation with Steven Guilbeault. It was a true honour having Steven join us to share his experience and perspective, and we were thrilled to see the incredibly active chat and Q&A throughout. For anyone who missed the webinar, or for those looking to revisit any of the information shared, we wanted to send along a few of the key pieces from the event. You can find those links below:
- The full webinar recording
- The edited Webinar Chat
- The full Webinar slides, including Rolly’s presentation slides
2026 03 01 Community Climate Council Green Career Mixer and 5 year celebration event
2026 03 02 Brampton Environmental Alliance Annual General Meeting
2026 03 14 Seedy Saturday
2026 03 24 David Suzuki & Tara Cullis Stronger Together Tour
2026 04 15 Medtronic Earth Month Sustainability Fair
2026 04 18 EcoCaledon Repair Cafe – Bolton
2026 04 29 Meeting with MPP Graham McGregor
2026 05 01 Human Impact Environment Job Fair
2026 05 02 Rooted in Hope Tree Monitoring – Batsman Park
2026 05 06 Pollinator Workshop, William G. Davis Senior Publc School
2026 05 09 BikeFest – Mississauga
2026 05 12 Greenwashing presentation – Storage Vault
2026 05 14 Volunteer Appreciation event – TMU School of Medicine
2026 05 16 Turtlefest – Heart Lake Conservation Area
2026 05 16 Rooted in Hope Tree Monitoring – Gore Meadows Recreation Centre
2026 05 27 Transportation Options Guest Lecturer – Algoma University
2026 05 28 On the Track Bike Club – Fast 400
2026 06 03 Peel Bike to Work Day
2026 06 06 Grow Green Festival & Awards Ceremony
2026 06 13 Bike the Creek Zero Waste
2026 06 17 Meeting with MP Sonia Sidhu – Ottawa