Public Sector Innovation Show –
Atlantic
Delivering an Agile and Responsive Public Service
May 22nd, 2024
Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax, NS
Event Partner:
Registered attendees in 2023
inspiring speakers
Case studies
Round tables
Delivering an Agile and Responsive Public Service
The public sector in Atlantic Canada has been on a remarkable journey of innovation, continuously striving to provide improved services to its citizens. Yet, as individuals become accustomed to the convenience of digital tools in their everyday lives, the public sector faces the challenge of matching these experiences and, crucially, ensuring trust and security in service delivery. Our upcoming conference offers a dynamic platform where innovation, digital strategies, and the seamless integration of technology come together to redefine the landscape of the public sector.
Join us to unlock the potential of tomorrow today. Secure your spot and become a catalyst for change, contributing to a more agile, responsive public sector that not only enhances the experience of your colleagues and employees but, most importantly, enriches the lives of the people in the Atlantic provinces. Together, we can shape a brighter future for all.
2024 Recap
Our Past Speakers
Natasha Clarke
Deputy Minister
Nova Scotia Department of Cyber
Security & Digital Solutions
Arlene Williams Associate Deputy Minister and Chief Digital Officer
Nova Scotia Department of Cyber
Security & Digital Solutions
Lee Burry
Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services,
Department of Health
Government of New Brunswick
Christopher Clissold
Chief Information Officer, Director General IT, IM Administration and Privacy
Department of Veterans Affairs
Scott McKenna
Chief Information Officer
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Wendy MacDermott
Chief Experience Officer
Department of Social Development, Government of New Brunswick
Valerie Kelly
Director of Digital Transformation
Government of New Brunswick
Jennifer Guitard Executive Director (Acting), Corporate Services
Government of Nova Scotia
Gab Kelly
Acting Director, Human Centred Service Design Nova Scotia Department of Cyber
Security & Digital Solutions
Jill Casey
Executive Director, Data Management
Nova Scotia Department of Cyber
Security & Digital Solutions
Ameeta Vohra
Senior Digital Policy Advisor, Digital
Culture, Strategy & Performance
Nova Scotia Department of Cyber
Security & Digital Solutions
Christina Winsor
Executive Director – Strategic Communications & Marketing
Government of New Brunswick
Dawn Stegen
Executive Director
Nova Scotia Accessibility Directorate, Department of Justice
Rita Orji
Canada Research Chair in Persuasive Technology
Faculty of Computer Science,
Dalhousie University
Jen Young, Senior Product Manager, Digital Platform Services, Nova Scotia Department of Cyber Security & Digital Solutions
Clay Bates, Executive Director, Digital Practices and Technology, Nova Scotia Department of Cyber Security & Digital Solutions
Josh Weston, Director, Data Strategy, Cyber Security and Digital Solutions, Government of Nova Scotia
Greg Landry, Senior Project Executive, Strategic Foresight, Office of Planning and Priorities
Blake McNeil, Executive Director of Shared Analytics, Social Development, Government of New Brunswick
Jean Flynn, Executive Director, Digital Culture, Strategy & Performance, Cyber Security and Digital Solutions (CSDS), Government of Nova Scotia
Matt Spurway, Executive Director, GEO Nova Scotia
Jason Rideout, Program Executive, Cyber Security and Digital Solutions, Government of Nova Scotia
Dorothy Eng
Chief Executive Officer
Code for Canada
Gab Kelly, Acting Director, Human Centred Service Design, Cyber Security and Digital Solutions, Government of Nova Scotia
Kaylyn Brassington, Senior Service Designer, Human Centred Service Design, Cyber Security and Digital Solutions, Government of Nova Scotia
Lisa MacDonald, Senior User Researcher, Human Centred Service Design, Cyber Security and Digital Solutions, Government of Nova Scotia
Rachelle Dyer, Junior Service Designer, Human Centred Service Design, Cyber Security and Digital Solutions, Government of Nova Scotia
Meagan Harris, Team Lead, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Tracy Wood, Chief Digital and Operating Officer, Department of Finance, Government of Prince Edward Island
Steven Maynard, Managing Partner, Government & Public Sector Consulting Leader, EY
John Munro, Partner, EY
Safia Rahemtulla, Risk Consulting, Provincial Government & Public Sector Risk Leader, EY
Kyle Wierks, Senior Account Executive, Thought Exchange
Richard Herritt, Associate Partner, Healthcare Consulting Leader, Barrington Group
Alkin Gorgun, Head of Cloudflare One Canada, Cloudflare
Jonathan Benett
Chief, Global Government Solutions
Adobe
Katie Odegaard, Canada Public Sector Provincial Government Account Director, Adobe
Brett Tackaberry, Principal Architect, Google Cloud
Trevor Flynn, Account Technology Strategist, Microsoft
Hesham Fahmy, Chief Information Officer, Telus
Benefits of Attending
Engage with Visionaries
Connect with the trailblazers who are driving the evolution of digital transformation in the public sector.
Immersive Learning
Immerse yourself in the forefront of innovation and modernization through dynamic, interactive roundtable sessions.
Personalized Learning Path
Customize your conference experience by selecting from a diverse array of technology and digital CX sessions, each presented in distinct conference tracks.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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
Your Registration
Live Presentations
Hear from public sector leaders about the latest trends and explore how to instantly apply these insights and gaining unique perspectives
Interactivity
An opportunity to engage with the inspiring speaker panel and peers in the live Q&A and polling to discover answers to shared challenges
Leading Technology
Solutions
Hear from leading solutions providers in the government space as they explore key technologies to improve citizen services
2024 Event Partners
EY
We help governments adopt digital technology to achieve better outcomes for citizens and better experiences for government workers. Learn More
Accounting, Advisory, Business & Digital Transformation, Community & Stakeholder Engagement Software, Digital Government & CX, Information Technology & Services
Enterprise
Cybersecurity
Enterprise, Medium, Small Business
Business & Digital Transformation, Cloud & Computing, Critical Event Management, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Services, Emergency Response, IOT (Internet of Things), Parking Management, Smart City, Telecommunications, Transport
Enterprise
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks, is the global cybersecurity leader, securing digital transformation in Government and Critical Infrastructure organisation all over the world. Learn More
AI/ML, Business & Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Governance, Devops, DevSecOps, Digital Government & CX, IOT (Internet of Things), Networking, Security
Enterprise, Medium
Software, Technology Cloud Consulting
Enterprise, Medium, Micro
Google Cloud
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools Learn More
Enterprise & IT Solution Architecture, Enterprise Software , Information Technology & Services, Technology Cloud Consulting
Enterprise
Business & Digital Transformation, Enterprise Software , Information Technology & Services, Software
Enterprise
Barrington Consulting Group
Solve business challenges. Deliver exceptional solutions. Enable client success. By serving our clients, growing our consultants, and supporting our community. Learn More
Business & Digital Transformation, Change Management, Consulting, Devops, Information Technology & Services
B Corporation
Automation, Cloud & Computing, Cybersecurity, Identity Management, Information Technology & Services
Enterprise, Medium
Cybersecurity, Identity Management, Security
Enterprise
C2 ITSM
Achieve IT goals with ease: Empowering your team to conquer IT hurdles effortlessly. Learn More
Asset Management, Business & Digital Transformation, Change Management, Information Technology & Services, Software
Enterprise
Business & Digital Transformation, Change Management, Cloud & Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Management
Medium
Motorola Solutions
A global leader in public safety & enterprise security, helping make communities safer & businesses productive & secure. Learn More
Information Technology & Services, Telecommunications
Enterprise
Location
26 + Inspiring Speakers
Hear from and network with the industry’s most senior government decision makers in data, digital, ICT, and people strategies that are pioneering the advancement of the Atlantic Canada innovation agenda 2023 and beyond.
A Chance to Get Out of the Office
Join 300+ of your peers set to come through the doors of the showcase. Kick up your heels and strike up a conversation – who knows where it may take you?
An Immersive Show Floor
The exhibition floor will showcase bleeding edge technology providers that provide solutions for your most pressing challenges. Pop down in the networking breaks and explore the expo.
The highlight for me has been the ability to meet and collaborate with new people and new faces. I’ve met tons of interesting people.
– Avanade Canada Inc
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