Government Innovation Showcase – Federal

Date: February 26, 2025

Location: Ottawa, ON

800

PROJECT GOVERNMENT REGISTRATIONS

58

inspiring speakers

4

Dedicated Tracks

Innovate to Elevate: Unlocking the Path to Progressive Governance

In the dynamic landscape of the Federal Government, innovation is the driving force propelling Canada towards a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future. Embracing mission-oriented objectives, the nation tackles pressing challenges head-on, seeking cutting-edge solutions to drive progress. From propelling digital governance to harnessing data analytics and transformative technologies, the journey towards a pioneering tomorrow demands collaborative efforts and boundless ingenuity. 

Join us for this high-octane event where trailblazers and decision-makers converge to unlock the potential of innovation within the public sector. Discover the latest breakthroughs, explore transformative ideas, and exchange insights that will shape a stronger, more resilient Canada. Together, let’s revolutionize the public sector and ignite a new era of progressive governance! 

2024 Recap

2025 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

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

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

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

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

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

Barry Lowry, Chief Information Officer, Government of Ireland

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

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

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

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

Joel Martin
Chief Digital Research Officer
National Research Council of 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

Daniel L.
Chief of Enterprise, Cyber Security
Canadian Security Intelligence Service

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

2024 Event Partners



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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