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Agenda

Wed 16 Sep 2026

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7:50AM

Registration & Networking

7:50 AM - 8:50 AM (60 mins)

8:50AM

Welcome from Public Sector Network

8:50 AM - 9:00 AM (10 mins)

9:00AM

Opening Remarks from the Chair

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

9:20AM
Ministerial Address

Ministerial Address

9:20 AM - 9:30 AM (10 mins)

Hon Stephen Crawford Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, Government of Ontario
9:30AM
Industry Insights

Partner Perspective

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

9:50AM
Keynote

From Strategy to Delivery: Driving Impact Across Government

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

10:10AM
Industry Insights

Partner Perspective

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

10:30AM
Panel discussion

Delivering Public Value in the Digital Era: Leadership, Technology and Outcomes

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM (30 mins)

Maud Murray Deputy Minister, Ministry of Red Tape Reduction, Government of Ontario
John Ostrander Deputy Minister, Cabinet Office, Public Service Renewal and Lean Excellence, Ontario Public Service
11:00AM

Morning Networking Break

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM (40 mins)

11:40AM
Service Delivery, User Experience and AI

Chair Opening

11:40 AM - 11:50 AM (10 mins)

11:40AM
Technology, Data & AI Integration

Chair Opening

11:40 AM - 11:50 AM (10 mins)

11:40AM
AI & Enhanced Productivity

Chair Opening

11:40 AM - 11:50 AM (10 mins)

11:50AM
Keynote Service Delivery, User Experience and AI

Designing Around Life Events: Rethinking Government from the People’s Perspective

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

11:50AM
Keynote Technology, Data & AI Integration

Data as Infrastructure: Building Ontario’s Foundation for AI and Digital Government

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

11:50AM
Keynote AI & Enhanced Productivity

AI at Work: Redefining Productivity in the Public Service

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

12:10PM
Industry Insights Service Delivery, User Experience and AI

Partner Perspective

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

12:10PM
Industry Insights Technology, Data & AI Integration

Partner Perspective

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

12:10PM
Industry Insights AI & Enhanced Productivity

Partner Perspective

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

12:30PM
Panel discussion Service Delivery, User Experience and AI

Breaking Silos in Service Delivery: Making Integration Work in Practice

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM (30 mins)

Sumon Acharjee Chief Information Officer, City of Markham
Janet Ihm Vice President, Channel Strategy & Digital Experience, Ontario Cannabis Store
12:30PM
Panel discussion Technology, Data & AI Integration

Rethinking Service Delivery: Using Data and Intelligent Systems to Improve Speed, Quality, and Accessibility

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM (30 mins)

Marwan Afara Director, Information Technology, iGaming Ontario
12:30PM
Panel discussion AI & Enhanced Productivity

Empowering Ontario’s Workforce Through Technology Integration

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM (30 mins)

Samir Wissa Chief Information Security Officer, MGH & Sinai Health
Mohammad Reghabi Chief Digital Officer, Ontario One Call
1:00PM

Networking Lunch

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

2:00PM
Case Study Service Delivery, User Experience and AI

From Voice to Value: Turning Citizen Feedback into Action with AI

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM (20 mins)

Sasha Fay Director, Advanced Analytics, OLG
Tony Feng Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics, OLG
2:00PM
Keynote Technology, Data & AI Integration

Building the Foundation for Enterprise AI: From Cloud-Native Data to Real-World Impact

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM (20 mins)

Fartash Haghani Director of Enterprise Data and AI, City of Toronto
2:00PM
Keynote AI & Enhanced Productivity

Measuring Productivity in the Age of AI: What Does Success Actually Look Like?

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM (20 mins)

2:20PM
Industry Insights Service Delivery, User Experience and AI

Partner Perspective

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM (20 mins)

2:20PM
Industry Insights Technology, Data & AI Integration

Partner Perspective

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM (20 mins)

2:20PM
Industry Insights AI & Enhanced Productivity

Partner Perspective

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM (20 mins)

2:40PM
Fireside Chat Service Delivery, User Experience and AI

Inside a Service Transformation: Lessons from the Front Line

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM (20 mins)

2:40PM
Fireside Chat Technology, Data & AI Integration

From Systems to Ecosystems: Rethinking Government Technology Architecture

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM (20 mins)

2:40PM
Keynote AI & Enhanced Productivity

Redesigning the Way We Work: Leadership, Culture, and the Augmented Public Service

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM (20 mins)

3:00PM
Industry Insights Service Delivery, User Experience and AI

Partner Perspective

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

3:00PM
Industry Insights Technology, Data & AI Integration

Partner Perspective

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

3:00PM
Industry Insights AI & Enhanced Productivity

Partner Perspective

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

3:20PM
Panel discussion Service Delivery, User Experience and AI

Future Trends in Digital Government

3:20 PM - 3:50 PM (30 mins)

Marwan Afara Director, Information Technology, iGaming Ontario
3:20PM
Panel discussion Technology, Data & AI Integration

AI Ethics in Action: Balancing Innovation and Accountability in Government

3:20 PM - 3:50 PM (30 mins)

Sumon Acharjee Chief Information Officer, City of Markham
3:20PM
Panel discussion AI & Enhanced Productivity

From Manual to Modern: Building a Culture of Productivity in Government

3:20 PM - 3:50 PM (30 mins)

3:50PM
Service Delivery, User Experience and AI

Closing Remarks

3:50 PM - 4:00 PM (10 mins)

3:50PM
Technology, Data & AI Integration

Closing Remarks

3:50 PM - 4:00 PM (10 mins)

3:50PM
AI & Enhanced Productivity

Closing Remarks

3:50 PM - 4:00 PM (10 mins)

4:00PM

Expo Hall

Networking Drinks Reception

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

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