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From AI Strategy to Execution

Agenda

Thu 22 Oct 2026

11am - 5pm EST

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10:00AM

Registration and Networking

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (60 mins)

11:00AM

Welcome from the Public Sector Network

11:00 AM - 11:05 AM (5 mins)

11:05AM

Welcome and Keynote from Pega

11:05 AM - 11:30 AM (25 mins)

11:30AM
Keynote

Moving AI from Strategy to Secure Operational Capability

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

Teresa D’Andrea Assistant Deputy Minister, Enterprise Platform Services, Shared Services Canada

This session will explore how government leaders are approaching AI adoption in mission-critical environments, focusing on the organizational, technical, and security foundations required to successfully operationalize AI.

  • Moving from AI experimentation toward scalable government capabilities
  • Establishing the operational foundations required for trusted AI adoption
  • Embedding AI into public sector operations through strong governance, spending oversight, and digital leadership frameworks 
11:50AM
Keynote

Platinum Sponsor Keynote

11:50 AM - 12:10 PM (20 mins)

12:10PM
Keynote

Executive AI across the Enterprise: TBS Case Study

12:10 PM - 12:30 PM (20 mins)

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

This session will explore how government leaders are approaching AI adoption in mission-critical environments, focusing on the organizational, technical, and security foundations required to successfully operationalize AI.

  • Moving from AI experimentation toward scalable government capabilities
  • Establishing the operational foundations required for trusted AI adoption
  • Embedding AI into public sector operations through strong governance, spending oversight, and digital leadership frameworks
12:30PM

Networking Lunch

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (60 mins)

1:30PM
Roundtables

Roundtable Discussions

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (60 mins)

Split into specialized conversation areas and join engaging discussions to dive deeper into your innovation priorities.

Roundtable 1 - Moving AI from Strategy to Mission Execution: Building Scalable AI Capabilities Across Government

Roundtable 2 - Securing the AI Enterprise: Cybersecurity, Risk, and Resilience in Government AI Adoption

Roundtable 3 - Building AI-Ready Government Organizations: Data Foundations, Integration, and Operational Readiness

Roundtable 4 - Trusted AI Governance: Establishing Frameworks for Responsible Implementation at Scale

Roundtable 5 - AI in Mission-Critical Environments: Strengthening Public Safety, Defence, and Government Operations

Roundtable 6 - Preparing the Government Workforce for AI Adoption: Change Management, Skills, and Organizational Alignment

2:30PM

Transition Break

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM (15 mins)

2:45PM
Panel discussion

Deploying Trusted AI Across Government: Lessons from Leaders on Security, Scale, and Execution

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM (60 mins)

Mélanie Copeland Director, Digital Transformation, Chief Finances, Results and Delivery Officer Sector, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Government leaders will share perspectives on implementing AI capabilities across complex environments, highlighting lessons learned, challenges overcome, and approaches for building secure and scalable AI programs.

  • Understanding the realities of implementing AI in government environments
  • Balancing innovation with cybersecurity, governance, and operational requirements
  • Exploring how agencies can scale AI capabilities while maintaining trust and resilience
3:45PM

Closing Remarks from the Chair & Begin Lunch

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM (15 mins)

4:00PM

Networking Reception Begins

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (60 mins)

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