In this session, Chantal will provide participants with an overview of some of the common AI adoption challenges often encountered, and how to mitigate for these.

People are the catalysts of culture and the drivers of innovation. As technology continues to reshape how we work, public sector leaders must focus on creating cultures where individuals feel empowered, supported, and inspired to lead change. This panel will explore how to foster environments where people and culture evolve together—where innovation thrives because teams are engaged, values are clear, and technology is introduced with purpose. When culture is strong, transformation becomes sustainable—and people lead the way.

This session will show how you can apply new approaches on how to strengthen people-led cultures that drive innovation and sustain digital transformation.

• Build cultures that nurture innovation through inclusion and trust
• Empower teams with the mindset and tools to lead change
• Align leadership and workforce values to guide transformation
• Use technology to elevate collaboration, creativity, and engagement

Jocelyn Baker

Deputy Minister, Environment and Climate Change, Government of Manitoba

Alexis Milinusic

Director, Digital Strategy Engagement and Outreach, Government of Alberta

Brad Smid

Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Infrastructure

Dale Oldford Moderator

Vice President, CGI

The path to digital excellence isn’t just about upgrading systems—it’s about rethinking the way government works. Public sector leaders are increasingly being asked to do more with less, all while staying compliant and citizen-focused. This panel will examine how to balance strategic vision with operational delivery, ensuring digital initiatives are agile, collaborative, and outcomes-driven.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can reduce complexity, improve cross-departmental coordination, and embed efficiency into every layer of government services.

• Build inter-agency trust to remove silos and drive shared outcomes
• Align digital strategy with policy goals while maintaining transparency
• Promote agile thinking to modernize outdated systems
• Manage resources to maximize project impact
• Strengthen vendor partnerships to accelerate innovation

Sean Murphy

Assistant Deputy Minister, Data and Content Management, Chief AI Officer, Ministry of Technology and Innovation, Government of Alberta

Ken Klassen

Vice President Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer, Shared Health - Manitoba

Wendy MacDermott

Chief Experience Officer, Department of Social Development, Government of New Brunswick

Jan Bradley

Chief Information & Technology Officer, City of Calgary

Greg Thorsley Moderator

Regional Vice President, CGI

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

Roundtable 1: Harnessing AI for Public Sector Efficiency Facilitated by: Curtis Nybo, Director, Consulting Expert - Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing, CGI

Roundtable 2: Guiding Teams in Times of Challenge and Change Facilitated by: Chantal Ritcey, Public Sector Industry Lead, AltaML

Roundtable 3: Data-readiness for Trustworthy AI Facilitated by: Chris Robinson, Principal Architect at AOT Technologies

Roundtable 4: Modernizing Government: Harnessing Emerging Technologies for Public Sector Transformation Facilitated by: Blair Reid, Sr. Professional Services Account Executive, AWS + Riphay Al-Hussein, Artificial Intelligence & Data Leader, Deloitte

In this session, Chris will introduce AOT and share how emerging advancements in artificial intelligence are transforming the delivery of connected services. He will examine opportunities from multiple perspectives—staff, citizens, and systems—illustrating both the strategic potential and the operational realities. Grounded in AOT’s extensive experience collaborating with provincial and international government agencies, the discussion will blend big-picture vision with practical lessons learned, offering participants relevant insights they can apply within their own organizations.

Digital disruption isn’t slowing down, and public sector leaders need to be ready for what’s coming next. From AI to data interoperability and cloud-native services, emerging technologies are reshaping how government operates and how citizens interact with services. This panel will look ahead—discussing how to remain adaptive, inclusive, and forward-thinking in a landscape defined by rapid change.

This session will show you how to apply new approaches on how you can embed long-term public value into your transformation strategies while ensuring innovation is accessible and equitable for all.

• Anticipate tech trends to stay ahead of service demands
• Design forward-looking systems that are inclusive and citizen-centric
• Weave long-term public value into your digital investment plans
• Champion a culture of curiosity and learning to drive transformation

Martin Dinel

Chief Information Security Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister for Cybersecurity, Government of Alberta

Dorothy Eng

Chief Executive Officer, Code for Canada

Hilary Faulkner

Assistant Deputy Minister - Innovation, Privacy and Policy,, Ministry of Technology and Innovation

Graham Aberg Moderator

Director Consulting Services, CGI