GDCC 2026 is Now a CPD-Accredited Conference
Global Data Centre & Cloud Expo Canada is proud to announce that the 2026 conference has been formally accredited by The CPD Standards Office, making it an officially recognised Continuing Professional Development event. This means that when you attend both days of the conference on 20–21 October at The International Centre, Mississauga, you walk away not just with knowledge and connections, but with a verified CPD certificate and confirmed learning hours that count towards your professional development record.
We Are Part of the International CPD Community
GDCC Joins a Global Standard for Professional Learning
The CPD Standards Office is an internationally recognised body that sets the benchmark for quality and integrity in professional development. Organisations and events that carry CPD accreditation are independently verified to deliver structured, measurable, and credible learning a standard trusted by professionals and employers across the world.
By becoming part of the international CPD community, GDCC 2026 joins a network of accredited events and institutions that are committed to one principle: that learning at a professional level should be recognised, recorded, and valued.
Why We Introduced CPD Accreditation at GDCC in 2026
Raising the Bar to Match the Industry
Canada's digital infrastructure sector is evolving at pace. The professionals building, managing, and leading it across data centres, cloud platforms, energy systems, and enterprise technology are operating in an environment where staying current is not optional. It is a professional obligation.
Introducing CPD accreditation in 2026 is our commitment to aligning GDCC with international professional development standards, so that the knowledge gained here carries the same weight and credibility as structured training programmes anywhere in the world. It is also a recognition that your time at GDCC is an investment one that deserves to be formally acknowledged.
WHAT YOU GAIN FROM THE VALUE OF YOUR CPD CERTIFICATE
Two Days. One Certificate. A Credential That Works For You.
Delegates who attend the full GDCC 2026 conference across both days 20 and 21 October 2026 will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of attendance along with verified CPD learning hours, issued by The CPD Standards Office.
- The CPD certificate is awarded upon completion of both conference days. Single-day attendance does not qualify.
For Data Centre Engineers & Technical Professionals
Your field moves fast, liquid cooling, AI-ready infrastructure, edge architecture, power resilience. The sessions at GDCC are built around exactly these topics, delivered by practitioners at the cutting edge. Your CPD certificate confirms that your engagement with this knowledge was structured and independently verified, strengthening your professional standing and supporting licensing, certification renewals, or employer development programmes.
For IT & Cloud Architects and Technology Leaders
As someone responsible for shaping how organisations modernise, migrate, and scale, the insights you gain at GDCC across hybrid cloud strategy, data governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation translate directly into better decisions. A CPD certificate formalises that learning and gives you documented evidence of continuous development that can be logged with professional bodies, added to your portfolio, or presented during performance reviews and role transitions.
For C-Suite Executives, VPs, and Senior Decision-Makers
At the strategic level, professional development rarely looks like a classroom. It looks like two days of high-level keynotes, ministerial addresses, peer dialogue, and exposure to the most significant shifts shaping digital infrastructure across Canada and globally. GDCC 2026 delivers that and the CPD accreditation means it is recognised as formal, credited learning. For executives who are members of professional associations or boards that require annual CPD compliance, this certificate provides clean, credible documentation.
For Data Centre Engineers & Technical Professionals
Your field moves fast liquid cooling, AI-ready infrastructure, edge architecture, power resilience. The sessions at GDCC are built around exactly these topics, delivered by practitioners at the cutting edge. Your CPD certificate confirms that your engagement with this knowledge was structured and independently verified, strengthening your professional standing and supporting licensing, certification renewals, or employer development programmes.
For IT & Cloud Architects and Technology Leaders
As someone responsible for shaping how organisations modernise, migrate, and scale, the insights you gain at GDCC across hybrid cloud strategy, data governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation translate directly into better decisions. A CPD certificate formalises that learning and gives you documented evidence of continuous development that can be logged with professional bodies, added to your portfolio, or presented during performance reviews and role transitions.
For C-Suite Executives, VPs, and Senior Decision-Makers
At the strategic level, professional development rarely looks like a classroom. It looks like two days of high-level keynotes, ministerial addresses, peer dialogue, and exposure to the most significant shifts shaping digital infrastructure across Canada and globally. GDCC 2026 delivers that and the CPD accreditation means it is recognised as formal, credited learning. For executives who are members of professional associations or boards that require annual CPD compliance, this certificate provides clean, credible documentation.
Who Benefits
Built for the Professionals Driving Canada's Digital Future
GDCC 2026 draws some of the most senior professionals in the industry from government ministers and Managing Directors to Principal Security Advisors, Heads of Data Strategy, and Co-Founders of infrastructure companies. If you are in a role where expertise, credibility, and continuous learning are expected of you, the CPD certificate from GDCC belongs in your professional record.
This accreditation is especially valuable for professionals who:
How to Qualify
Attend Both Days. Receive Your Certificate.
The CPD certificate is awarded to delegates who attend the full conference programme across both days 20 and 21 October 2026 at The International Centre, Mississauga, Ontario.
To qualify, you need a Both Day Conference Pass or a Both Day Conference & Networking Party pass.
GDCC 2026 has always been where Canada's digital infrastructure community comes together to learn, connect, and shape what comes next. With CPD accreditation now in place, it is also where that learning gets officially recognised.