Digital Leadership Day Ontario

Agenda

Tue 09 Sep 2025

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8:00AM

Registration and Networking

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (60 mins)

9:00AM

Opening from Public Sector Network

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM (10 mins)

9:10AM
Keynote

Welcome from the Event Chair: People Leadership in the Digital Age

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

9:20AM
Keynote

Inspirational Keynote

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM (20 mins)

9:40AM
Industry Insights

Empowering Inclusive Leadership with Tech Innovations

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM (20 mins)

10:00AM
Panel discussion

Leading Through Complexity: People Strategy in Tech

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM (50 mins)

  • As leaders, how can we cultivate a leadership style that thrives amidst the complexities of tech team dynamics?
  • What leadership initiatives effectively promote diversity and drive inclusion within tech teams?
  • How should leaders utilize emotional intelligence to navigate the challenges unique to tech environments?
  • What strategies can leaders implement to attract, develop, and retain top tech talent during rapid industry changes?
  • In what ways can leaders champion ethical technology use within their teams and decision-making processes?
10:50AM

Morning Tea & Networking

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM (30 mins)

11:20AM
Keynote

Welcome from Event Chair: Summary of Session one and Intro Session 2 – Process

11:20 AM - 11:30 AM (10 mins)

11:30AM
Industry Insights

Leveraging AI in Process Automation for Public Sector Efficiency

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM (20 mins)

11:50AM
Panel discussion

Strategic Leadership: Streamlining Processes for Digital Excellence

11:50 AM - 12:40 PM (50 mins)

  • How can leaders align digital initiatives with governmental policies while leading through bureaucratic complexities?
  • In the role of a leader, how do you instil agile thinking to reshape traditional processes within the public sector?
  • As regulations evolve, what leadership strategies are key to balancing innovation with compliance?
  • From a leader's perspective, what are the most effective ways to manage resources to maximise impact in tech projects?
  • How should leaders approach vendor relationships to cultivate fruitful partnerships that drive technological advancement?
12:40PM

Lunch & Networking

12:40 PM - 1:40 PM (60 mins)

1:40PM
Roundtables

Interactive Roundtable Sessions

1:40 PM - 2:40 PM (60 mins)

Digital Government: Building Agile and Adaptive Public Services

Strengthening Cyber Resilience in the Public Sector

Harnessing AI for Public Sector Efficiency

Data-Driven Policy Making

Public-Private Partnerships in Digital Transformation

Inclusive Digital Governance

Future-Proofing Public Sector IT Infrastructure

2:40PM

Short Break

2:40 PM - 2:50 PM (10 mins)

2:50PM
Keynote

Welcome from Event Chair: Summary of Session Two and Intro Session Three – Technology

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM (10 mins)

3:00PM
Industry Insights

Leading the Charge in Secure Tech Adoption and Data Management

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM (20 mins)

3:20PM
Panel discussion

Visionary Leadership: Navigating the Technological Landscape

3:20 PM - 4:10 PM (50 mins)

  • As a leader in the public sector, how can you ensure new technologies are integrated effectively and with foresight?
  • What leadership qualities are essential for staying ahead in cybersecurity amidst a fast-evolving threat landscape?
  • How do leaders leverage data analytics to transform public service delivery while maintaining trust and privacy?
  • What barriers to technology adoption do leaders face, and how can these be overcome with strategic leadership?
  • How can leaders inspire innovation and manage risk in a sector known for its cautious approach to new technologies?
4:10PM

Closing Remarks

4:10 PM - 4:20 PM (10 mins)

4:20PM

Networking Reception

4:20 PM - 5:20 PM (60 mins)

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