Digital Leadership Academy – Federal

Shaping the leaders of tomorrow’s digital government  

Date: February 25, 2025

Location: Ottawa, ON

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Shaping The Leaders of Tomorrow’s Digital Government

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, public sector leaders face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. The Digital Leadership Academy – Federal invites senior-level digital innovators from across the public sector to join us for a comprehensive full-day conference. This event will delve into the key aspects of digital governance, transformative leadership, and future-ready policy-making.

This academy is designed for leaders to learn from each other, sharing insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of digital transformation. Engage with thought leaders, participate in in-depth discussions, and collaborate on solutions to enhance public services through digital innovation.

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Current Speakers

Paul N. Wagner
Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Digital Service

Paul N. Wagner
Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Digital Service

Barry Lowry
Chief Information Officer
Government of Ireland

Barry Lowry
Chief Information Officer
Government of Ireland

Kostiantyn Koshelenko
Deputy Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformation, and Digitalization

Kostiantyn Koshelenko
Deputy Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformation, and Digitalization

Jack Hamande
Director General Simplification & Digital Transformation
Belgian Federal Public Service Policy and Support

Jack Hamande
Director General Simplification & Digital Transformation
Belgian Federal Public Service Policy and Support

Barry Lowry
Chief Information Officer
Government of Ireland

José Pedro Antunes
Head of Unit of Strategy and Planning
Administrative Modernization Agency, Portugal

Sylvain Bélanger
Chief Information Officer, Information Management and Technology Directorate
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Sylvain Bélanger
Chief Information Officer, Information Management and Technology Directorate
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Christiana Cavazzoni, Chief Information Officer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Christiana Cavazzoni
Chief Information Officer
Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Barry Lowry
Chief Information Officer
Government of Ireland

Ryan Hum
Chief Client Experience Officer and Associate Assistant Deputy Minister – Citizen Service Branch
Service Canada

Joel Martin, Chief Digital Research Officer, National Research Council of Canada

Joel Martin
Chief Digital Research Officer
National Research Council of Canada

Alyssa Daku, Director General, Innovator's Experience Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Alyssa Daku
Director General, Innovator’s Experience Branch
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

WHO ATTENDS

Government Leaders:
Executives and decision-makers looking to lead digital initiatives and policy implementation.

Future Leaders:
Individuals aiming to develop their leadership skills and make a significant impact in the public sector.

Industry Specialists:
Professionals from tech firms and consultancies offering products, services, and expertise to government agencies

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An excellent collection of plenary speakers and panels, from both the private and public sector that gave me, as a new person to the world of data, the confidence to ask questions, network, and really get started on building something within my own organization.

– Tax Court of Canada

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