Agenda

Tue 15 Sep 2026

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8:15AM

Registration and Networking

8:15 AM - 9:15 AM (60 mins)

9:15AM

Opening from Public Sector Network

9:15 AM - 9:25 AM (10 mins)

9:25AM
Industry Insights

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

9:25 AM - 9:35 AM (10 mins)

9:35AM
Keynote

Leading with Confidence in Times of Change

9:35 AM - 9:55 AM (20 mins)

9:55AM
Industry Insights

The Vital Role of Sovereign Cloud in Safeguarding Canadian Public Sector & Regulated Industries

9:55 AM - 10:15 AM (20 mins)

10:15AM
Panel discussion

Leading Through Complexity: People Strategy in Tech

10:15 AM - 11:05 AM (50 mins)

As digital transformation accelerates, government leaders must rethink how they attract, develop, and retain top talent. This session explores how public sector leaders are adapting workforce strategies to keep pace with rapid change, while centering culture, capability, and care.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can lead people through uncertainty, build resilient teams, and embed agility into your workforce model.

  • Build a people-first talent strategy that adapts to change
  • Strengthen digital capability through learning and mobility
  • Align leadership development with transformation goals
  • Foster a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready workforce
11:05AM

Morning Networking Break

11:05 AM - 11:35 AM (30 mins)

11:35AM
Industry Insights

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

11:35 AM - 11:45 AM (10 mins)

11:45AM
Industry Insights

Leveraging AI in Process Automation for Public Sector Efficiency

11:45 AM - 12:05 PM (20 mins)

12:05PM
Panel discussion

Strategic Leadership: Streamlining Processes for Digital Excellence

12:05 PM - 12:55 PM (50 mins)

Digital excellence isn't just about adopting new tools—it’s about rethinking processes, governance, and leadership models to deliver impact. This session explores how public sector leaders are simplifying complexity, eliminating duplication, and driving smarter, faster service outcomes.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can lead transformation by aligning systems, strategy, and service delivery.

  • Streamline legacy processes to accelerate modernization
  • Strengthen alignment between digital strategy and business goals
  • Break down barriers to collaboration and data sharing
  • Scale what works through agile governance and delivery models
12:55PM

Networking Lunch

12:55 PM - 1:55 PM (60 mins)

1:55PM
Roundtables

Interactive Roundtable Sessions

1:55 PM - 2:55 PM (60 mins)

2:55PM

Short Break

2:55 PM - 3:05 PM (10 mins)

3:05PM
Industry Insights

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

3:05 PM - 3:15 PM (10 mins)

3:15PM
Panel discussion

Visionary Leadership: Navigating the Technological Landscape

3:15 PM - 4:05 PM (50 mins)

Technology is evolving faster than ever—but true transformation begins with leadership. This session explores how forward-thinking public sector leaders are anticipating disruption, embracing emerging tools, and staying focused on long-term public value.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can lead confidently in uncertainty, future-proof your organization, and align innovation with purpose.

  • Navigate emerging technologies with strategic foresight
  • Align digital priorities with citizen and policy outcomes
  • Lead cultural change alongside technology adoption
  • Build capacity for continuous transformation across teams
4:05PM

Closing Remarks

4:05 PM - 4:15 PM (10 mins)

4:15PM

Networking Drinks Reception

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM (60 mins)

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