Event Overview
Over the past few years, the public sector has fast-tracked the adoption of a digital-first mindset. The need to innovate the public service has been of growing importance as staying the same is no longer an option. Innovation has become the new normal and with the landscape continually shifting, public sector leaders must keep up with the speed of change.
Innovation is not just about leveraging technology, organizations are now collaborating and involving industry partners in the design of processes by actively soliciting ideas, gathering feedback, and co-creating better public service solutions.
When we work together with organizations and experts across a wide range of departments, we can turn ideas into real solutions and make them available for citizens. For the Saskatchewan public sector, this opens the door to reimagine a future in which all citizens have access to the benefits and opportunities of the digital economy. How can public sector leaders continue the transformation momentum and build a culture that is forward thinking and innovative?
The Public Sector Innovation Show is designed to provide inspiration, tools, and information for public sector leaders in Saskatchewan to drive overall growth in their departments and the province. This event is for the community to meet each other in the context of quality conversations from some of the leading innovative ‘doers’ in the region.

Benefits of Attending
A Sneak Peek Of Your Inspiring Speakers

Kathryn Pollack
Chief Procurement Officer
Government of Saskatchewan

Nathan Wilson
Director of Innovation & Collaboration – Business Solutions
Sasktel

Tamara Therrien
Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Saskatchewan Government Insurance

Brianna Verhelst
Executive Director – Office of Planning, Performance & Improvement, Ministry of Finance
Government of Saskatchewan

Councillor Shanon Zachidniak
Councillor, Ward 8
City of Regina

Dr Diane Gutiw
Vice President, Analytics and AI
CGI

Michael Switzer
Senior Vice President, Consulting Services, Saskatchewan
CGI

Eric Van Iersel
VP – SAP SuccessFactors
SAP

Simon Weng
Senior Mobile Transformation Consultant
Samsung

Robert Falzon
Head of Engineering, Office of the CTO
CheckPoint

Tom Leung
Solution Sales Executive, Employee Workflows
ServiceNow

Steven Kandborg
Solution Sales Executive, Creator & ERP Workflows
ServiceNow

Dom Amyotte
Regional Sales Manager
CrowdStrike

George Nazarey
Regional Sales Engineer
CrowdStrike
Key Sessions
Government Case Study:
Enhancing Citizen Experience with Cross-Agency Collaboration
Nathan Wilson, Director of Innovation & Collaboration – Business Solutions, Sasktel
Fireside Chat:
Driving Innovation and Building on our Modernization Progress
Brianna Verhelst, Executive Director – Office of Planning, Performance & Improvement, Ministry of Finance, Government of Saskatchewan
Roundtable 1:
Innovative Public Service Ideas to Engage and Serve Citizens and the Workforce. If You Build It, They Will Come.
Steve Kandborg, Solution Sales Executive, Creator & ERP Workflows, ServiceNow
Roundtable 2:
Personalizing Digital Experiences to Engage and Empower Citizens
Robert Falzon, Head of Engineering, Office of the CTO, Check Point
Roundtable 3:
Harnessing Industry 4.0 Technologies to Support Collaboration and Innovation
Simon Weng, Senior Mobile Transformation Consultant, Samsung
Roundtable 4:
Protecting Your Digital Assets: Key Strategies to Defend Against Modern Cyber Attack
Dom Amyotte, Regional Sales Manager, CrowdStrike
George Nazarey, Regional Sales Engineer, CrowdStrike
Roundtable 5:
Boosting Digital Transformation Efforts by building a Data-driven culture
Eric Van Iersel, VP – SAP SuccessFactors, SAP
Panel Discussion:
Driving Public Service Transformation Strategies by Aligning People, Process and Culture
- What are the key trends driving transformation strategies within Saskatchewan’s public service?
- How to embed the right organizational culture to ensure seamless transformation?
- How can leaders play a key role to build or support a culture of continuous innovation and improvement?
- What are the common challenges and barriers to enterprise-wide transformation? How do we ensure that all the functions are on a symbiotic transformation journey?
- How can organizations work towards breaking down silos and co-developing digital transformation strategies for bigger wins?
- What tips would you to like to share with those looking to sustain and grow their transformation efforts beyond Covid?
Kathryn Pollack, Chief Procurement Officer, Government of Saskatchewa
Tamara Therrien, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Saskatchewan Government Insurance
Christa Ross, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training
Simon Weng, Senior Mobile Transformation Consultant, Samsung
Moderator: Michael Switzer, Senior Vice President, Consulting Services, Saskatchewan, CGI
Upskilling and Reskilling for a Future-Fit Public Service
Eric Van Iersel, VP – SAP SuccessFactors, SAP
Putting people at the heart of public-sector transformations
Tom Leung, Solution Sales Executive, Employee Workflows, ServiceNow
Mobile Security – The Hackers Next Frontier
Robert Falzon, Head of Engineering, Office of the CTO, Check Point
View the agenda for the full speaker lineup, sessions and event timeline
Your Registration
Delta Hotel Regina
1919 Saskatchewan Drive,
Regina, Sasktachewan, S4P 4H2
Monday, June 27, 2022
Keeping You Safe
Public Sector Network will closely monitor COVID-19 regulations in accordance with the advice from the Government and local health authorities to ensure the safety of everyone attending the event physically. In addition, we will be working closely with the venue to ensure precautionary measures are in place.
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