Government Innovation Showcase British Columbia

Government Innovation Showcase British Columbia

Inspiring Change, Powering Progress: Innovation in Action for Public Sector

1 Dec 2026

Event overview

British Columbia is leading Canada's transition from Government 2.0 to Government 3.0, moving beyond basic digital services toward intelligent, proactive governance that anticipates citizen needs. The Government Innovation Showcase BC 2026 brings together the province's top public sector leaders, technology innovators, and policymakers to explore how Government 3.0 principles are reshaping critical priorities in healthcare, housing, transportation, and emergency management through BC's pioneering Connected Services.

Through keynotes, panels, and collaborative sessions, you'll gain actionable strategies for driving IT modernization, implementing responsible AI governance, and leveraging integrated data platforms for predictive decision-making. Join us in Victoria to connect with peers navigating BC's Government 3.0 journey and gain the frameworks needed to lead BC's public sector into a smarter, more resilient, and citizen-centric future.

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Tracks at a glance

Technology, Data and AI Integration

Technology, Data and AI Integration

The Technology, Data and AI Integration track equips government leaders with strategies to advance from Government 2.0 to Government 3.0 through modernized infrastructure and advanced analytics that enable proactive, citizen-centric governance. Sessions deliver practical frameworks for ethical data use, integrated platforms, and responsible AI analytics—breaking down silos to create anticipatory systems that predict needs, personalize services, and deliver measurable value to citizens.

Connected Services and AI

Connected Services and AI

The Connected Services and AI track is central to British Columbia's transition from Government 2.0 to Government 3.0, reimagining how public services engage users through intelligent, anticipatory digital experiences that move beyond simply making services available online to creating proactive, personalized touchpoints that predict citizen needs and deliver seamless experiences across all channels. This track bridges inclusivity and innovation, ensuring digital services are accessible to all British Columbians while embedding the anticipation and integration principles that define Government 3.0 through best practices for co-design, accessibility-first service delivery, and intuitive user experiences that leverage integrated data platforms and AI capabilities to streamline users digital interactions with government—making every touchpoint seamless, personalized, and secure, with steadfast commitment to data protection, privacy, and the transparency that builds public trust in Government 3.0 services.

AI & Enhanced Productivity

AI & Enhanced Productivity

The AI & Enhanced Productivity track addresses the reality that every role in British Columbia's public sector is now touched by AI as the province transitions from Government 2.0 to Government 3.0. Moving beyond Government 2.0's fragmented digital tools, this track explores how public servants across all departments—finance, legal, policy, procurement, and operations—can work with AI to drive productivity, efficiency, and better decision-making aligned with BC's Government 3.0 priorities of anticipation, integration, and people-centricity. Sessions deliver practical frameworks for AI literacy, human-AI collaboration in daily workflows, ethical guardrails, and new organizational capabilities in an AI-enabled public service. Designed for workforce leaders, process improvement champions, and business unit managers, this track equips attendees with actionable strategies to embed AI in everyday work without requiring deep technical skills—empowering BC's public servants to deliver more value with existing resources while upholding the transparency and accountability that define responsible Government 3.0 innovation.

Vendors, boost your presence

Becoming a partner for the Government Innovation Showcase British Columbia offers unique opportunities to connect with decision-makers, showcase innovative solutions, and align with transformative public sector goals. As a partner, you’ll have access to influential government leaders, providing a valuable platform to demonstrate your expertise and contribute to critical conversations on public sector modernization. With a focus on British Columbia's specific needs, partnership enables you to collaborate directly with key players, co-develop solutions for the state’s challenges, and reinforce your commitment to advancing government services in impactful ways.

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