Digital Leadership Day Alberta

Alberta's path to Government 3.0 demands more than isolated digital upgrades, it calls for a connected system where leadership, data, AI, and trust are embedded into every layer of service and policy delivery. Insights from the Research Innovation Council have made it clear: government leaders need a blueprint that links digital ambition with operational execution, backed by ethical AI, modern data practices, and accountable leadership.

This session will show how you can apply new approaches to move from fragmented 2.0 projects to resilient, people-centered 3.0 systems that deliver real outcomes.

• Embed responsible AI and data stewardship across programs, not just pilots
• Align leadership strategies with citizen-first delivery, open standards, and measurable outcomes
• Use Research Innovation Council insights to close collaboration gaps between government, academia, and industry
• Transform legacy systems into connected digital platforms that improve trust, transparency, and access

Digital transformation depends on people with the right skills, support, and culture to perform in complex environments. This session will explore how to strengthen workforce capability and create conditions where teams can thrive and deliver sustained impact.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can build resilient teams, strengthen culture, and improve retention in a competitive talent market.

• Assess workforce gaps across digital, data, and design capabilities
• Develop talent pipelines through targeted partnerships and programs
• Empower teams by improving autonomy, trust, and decision clarity
• Strengthen culture through inclusion, ethics, and user-focused values

Legacy processes and siloed operations continue to slow service delivery and limit impact. This session will examine how to simplify workflows, modernise governance, and improve how work moves across your organisation.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can optimise operations, reduce friction, and deliver faster, more consistent outcomes.

• Identify bottlenecks that delay service delivery and decision-making
• Transform governance to enable faster, cross-agency collaboration
• Optimize funding models to support continuous delivery
• Reduce duplication through standardisation and interoperability

Rapid advances in technology are reshaping how governments deliver services and manage risk. This session will focus on how leaders can prioritise the right technologies, align investment with outcomes, and navigate emerging trends with confidence.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can make informed technology decisions, manage risk, and future-proof your organisation.

• Evaluate emerging technologies for practical public sector use
• Align technology investment with policy and service outcomes
• Strengthen data and platform strategies to support scalability
• Manage risk, security, and ethics in technology adoption