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AI in the Canadian Federal Enterprise

Agenda

Tue 09 Jun 2026

8am - 2pm EST

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7:45AM

Registration and Breakfast

7:45 AM - 9:00 AM (75 mins)

9:00AM

Welcome from Public Sector Network

9:00 AM - 9:05 AM (5 mins)

2:45PM

Welcome from Event Chair: Workday

2:45 PM - 3:10 PM (25 mins)

9:30AM
Keynote

End-to-End Transformation: Driving AI at Scale across the Enterprise at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM (20 mins)

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

Join senior leadership from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada as they share how AI is being embedded across the enterprise to drive end-to-end transformation, including from core systems to workforce and mission delivery. This session explores how modernization, governance, and innovation are integrated to enable a more connected, agile, and outcomes-driven organization.

  • Embedding AI across enterprise operations through integrated governance, modernization, and digital leadership frameworks
  • Transforming corporate and mission functions—including HR, finance, and program delivery—to enhance decision-making and service outcomes
  • Building a future-ready enterprise by aligning data, talent, and organizational design with evolving priorities and national objectives
9:50AM

Platinum Partner Session: Unlocking Workforce Efficiency with AI-Driven HR and Automation

9:50 AM - 10:10 AM (20 mins)

AI-powered HR and finance solutions help public sector organizations modernize workforce operations while delivering stronger financial control and scalable, secure IT integration. This session highlights how aligning HR, Finance, and IT can drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enable more strategic decision-making.

  • Streamline HR and finance operations by automating recruitment, payroll, and compliance processes to reduce administrative burden, improve accuracy, and strengthen audit readiness
  • Use AI to optimize workforce and budget planning through smarter talent matching, faster hiring, and better forecasting of labor costs
  • Empower CIOs and CFOs with integrated data and insights that connect workforce, financial, and operational metrics to support more informed, strategic decisions
10:10AM
Keynote

AI for the Enterprise: How the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat is Transforming Work Across Government

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM (20 mins)

Meagan Collins Chief, Enterprise Information Management, Corporate Services Sector, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Antoine Elias Director of Digital Architecture and Innovation, Lead of the AI COE, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Join senior leaders from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat as they share how Canada’s central agency is operationalizing AI across government from data strategy to workforce transformation. This session will explore how policy, governance, and innovation come together in practice to enable smarter services, modern systems, and a more agile public sector.

  • Embedding AI into public sector operations through strong governance, spending oversight, and digital leadership frameworks
  • Transforming HR and finance functions with AI to modernize workforce policies, improve decision-making, and enhance service delivery
  • Building a future-ready public service by aligning data, skills development, and organizational design with evolving mission needs
10:30AM

Morning Coffee Break and Networking

10:30 AM - 10:55 AM (25 mins)

10:55AM
Roundtables

Roundtable Discussions

10:55 AM - 12:00 PM (65 mins)

  • From Fragmentation to a Single Source of Truth: Modernizing HR and Finance with AI-Enabled ERP
  • Reimagining Workforce Planning: Using AI for Real-Time Skills, Talent, and Demand Insights
  • Driving Efficiency at Scale: Automating HR and Finance Workflows Through ERP Modernization in Government
  • Secure and Compliant AI in the Public Sector: Balancing Innovation with Data Sovereignty
  • Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Upskilling, Reskilling, and AI Adoption in Government
12:00PM

Panel Discussion: From Strategy to Execution: Putting AI to Work in Government

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM (45 mins)

Christopher Zakhem A/Chief Data Officer and Director General, Digital Transformation Services Sector, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

This panel brings together government leaders to share real-world experiences implementing AI, offering candid insights into what’s working, what’s not, and what comes next.

  • How organizations are translating AI strategies into practical, day-to-day applications
  • Approaches to workforce readiness, skills development, and change management
  • Lessons learned from early adoption, including barriers and opportunities
12:45PM

Closing Remarks from Workday

12:45 PM - 1:00 PM (15 mins)

1:00PM

Networking Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (60 mins)

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