Government Innovation Week Federal

Date: February 25-27, 2025

Location: Ottawa

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Innovating Together for a Better Tomorrow

As we move into 2025, public sector transformation and innovation remain crucial for shaping responsive and resilient governance. Technological advancements offer governments unprecedented opportunities to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and foster greater civic engagement. By embracing smart technologies, data analytics, and AI, public administrations can ensure policies are more adaptive to citizens’ evolving needs. This transformation involves cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within public entities.

Government Innovation Week brings together Federal leaders to integrate innovations while safeguarding equity, privacy, and security. Join us to explore strategies for navigating digital transformation complexities and prioritizing accessibility to bridge the digital divide. Register now to connect with experts, engage in meaningful discussions, and be part of the movement setting a new benchmark for governance in the digital age.

What’s New in 2025

Government Innovation Federal Showcase

The 6th annual Government Innovation Showcase Federal features discussions on the future of government and citizen delivery. Keynote speakers will cover topics such as workforce skills, AI, cybersecurity, productivity, customer experience, resilience, equity, and inclusion. The showcase offers something for everyone with keynotes, fireside chats, and four tracks: Digital & CX, Data & AI, Technology & Transformation, and People & Culture.

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Government Cybersecurity Showcase

The Government Cybersecurity Showcase addresses the critical importance of safeguarding public sector information and systems. It focuses on the latest strategies and technologies for defending against cyber threats and enhancing security. Topics include threat intelligence, risk management, incident response, and building a resilient infrastructure. The showcase aims to equip public sector leaders with the tools and knowledge to protect their digital environments effectively.

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Digital Leadership Academy

The Digital Leadership Academy invites senior government leaders to a comprehensive full-day conference focusing on digital governance, transformative leadership, and future-ready policy-making. Attendees will enhance their leadership skills, network with peers, and gain insights from keynotes, panels, and partner sessions. Breakout discussions will address leadership challenges and opportunities, providing practical skills and knowledge for the evolving digital landscape.

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Masterclasses

Masterclasses provide deep insights into public sector transformation. Focused on digital transformation, data analytics, IT infrastructure, and citizen engagement, these sessions offer hands-on learning from industry leaders and academic experts. Attendees will engage in discussions, case studies, and workshops, ideal for those seeking to enhance their expertise and gain actionable strategies. The goal is to equip professionals with advanced skills to improve government effectiveness and responsiveness.

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2024 Event Reel and Recap

Featured 2025 Speakers

Paul N. Wagner
Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Digital Service

Kovaliv Yuliya, Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada

Kovaliv Yuliya
Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada

Scott Jones, President, Shared Services Canada

Scott Jones
President
Shared Services Canada

Barry Lowry, Chief Information Officer, Government of Ireland

Barry Lowry
Chief Information Officer
Government of Ireland

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colin MacSween
Director General, National Cyber Security, National and Cyber Security Branch,
Public Safety Canada

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

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

Ray Edwards
Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Spectrum and Telecommunications Sector & Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Dr. Joel Martin Chief Digital Research Officer National Research Council Canada

Joel Martin
Chief Digital Research Officer
National Research Council of Canada

Ima Okonny
Chief Data Officer, Assistant Deputy Minister
Employment and Social Development Canada

John Roberts, Chief Privacy Officer and Archivist of Ontario

John Roberts
Associate Deputy Minister, Chief Data and Privacy Officer
Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, Government of Ontario

Nadine Boudreau-Brown, Director General, Information Systems Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Nadine Boudreau-Brown
Director General, Information Systems Branch
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Elise Legendre Chief Data Officer & Director General, Data Policy and Transformation Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 

Elise Legendre
Chief Data Officer
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Aaron Jaffery Director General, Service Experience Design and Delivery Service Canada

Aaron Jaffery
Chief Product Officer and Architect for Benefits Delivery Modernization Programme
Service Canada

Lee Burry Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services, Department of Health Government of New Brunswick

Lee Burry
Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services
Department of Health, Government of New Brunswick

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

Elizabeth Rhodenizer, APEX Executive: Research Health and Wellness, Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada

Elizabeth Rhodenizer
Chief Health and Wellbeing Officer
APEX (Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada)

Kiran Hanspal, Assistant Deputy Minister, Human Resources Brance, Public Services and Procurement Canada

Kiran Hanspal
ADM, Human Resources
Public Services and Procurement Canada

Lisa Baker Worthman
Assistant Deputy Minister, Early Learning and Child Development Division
Department of Education, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

WHO ATTENDS

Chiefs | Directors | Heads | Managers of

Digital, Innovation
and IT

Corporate Services

Service Design and Delivery

Citizen Engagement and Experience (CX) & User Experience (UX)

Workforce, Learning and Development and HR

Information, Security and Enterprise

Strategic Planning and Operations Data

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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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