Digital Leadership Day Alberta
Building Alberta's Digital Leadership for the Future
20 Oct 2026
For government, by government
Event steering committee
Martin Dinel
Chief Information Security Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister for Cybersecurity, Government of Alberta
Christina Dentzien
Executive Director, Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Government of Alberta
Scott Beeby
Executive Director, Central Logistics Branch, Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Brad Smid
Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Infrastructure
Martin Dinel
Chief Information Security Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister for Cybersecurity, Government of Alberta
Christina Dentzien
Executive Director, Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Government of Alberta
Scott Beeby
Executive Director, Central Logistics Branch, Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Brad Smid
Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Infrastructure
Event overview
The Digital Leadership Day is designed to equip senior public sector leaders with practical strategies, insights, and tools to lead confidently through digital transformation. Explore actionable approaches to navigating change, leveraging emerging technologies like generative AI, and ensuring ethical, effective governance. With a focus on three core pillars—people-first leadership, process excellence, and tech foresight—this event offers peer insights and expert guidance to help future-proof your organization and drive meaningful, lasting impact.
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Who will be there?
Elevate strategic decision-making by aligning digital leadership with organizational goals to drive impactful change across the public sector.
- Align digital initiatives with strategic goals to create unified, meaningful change that addresses public needs holistically, setting a foundation for long-term digital transformation.
- Foster an inclusive culture by leveraging tech innovations to ensure diversity and equity within teams, promoting cross-sector collaboration and stronger, united efforts.
- Share experiences to develop ethical practices, particularly in ethical AI and secure tech adoption, building public trust and reinforcing transparency.
- Engage with fellow executives to exchange real-world insights and build alliances that support long-term digital transformation goals, staying ahead of industry shifts and future trends.
Enhance your department’s digital capabilities through practical strategies for tech-driven efficiency and process improvements.
- Leverage AI-driven process automation to streamline workflows, increase efficiency in service delivery, enhance data-driven decision-making, and boost public sector responsiveness.
- Cultivate agile thinking to balance innovation with compliance, allowing for smooth adaptation of legacy systems to meet modern demands and supporting cohesive digital strategies across departments.
- Maximize resource impact in tech projects by building cross-departmental collaboration and fostering strategic partnerships that align with evolving policies.
- Participate in leadership fundamentals to develop adaptable teams ready to meet changing public sector needs, and walk away with actionable steps for immediate implementation.
Gain actionable insights to enhance your leadership capabilities, drive impactful digital projects, and ensure your team adapts and thrives in the public sector’s evolving tech landscape.
- Build high-performing, resilient team cultures ready to adopt emerging technologies, streamline government operations, and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Strengthen your leadership style to foster a collaborative, motivated team environment that aligns with organizational goals and promotes continuous growth.
- Master project management techniques to maximize efficiency, resource allocation, and project outcomes, supporting both immediate success and long-term career advancement.
- Develop strategies for overcoming barriers to tech adoption, applying innovative solutions to meet organizational objectives and stay aligned with future trends.
- Participate in practical roundtables on project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement, connecting with peers to share strategies, build trust, and ensure alignment on key initiatives.
Build essential leadership skills to confidently guide your team through digital projects, laying a strong foundation for your career in the public sector.
- Learn core leadership techniques to cultivate a collaborative, motivated team environment, fostering adaptability and strong team cohesion.
- Develop foundational project management skills, including resource planning and milestone setting, to ensure successful project outcomes from start to finish.
- Explore effective communication practices to engage team members, encourage collaboration, and align on project goals, setting up for long-term career success.
- Gain insights into personal development and resilience, preparing to navigate the challenges of leadership in a tech-driven public sector, with a focus on continuous learning and future-readiness.
2025 Featured Speakers
Janak Alford
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Technology and Innovation, Government of Alberta
Wendy MacDermott
Chief Experience Officer, Department of Social Development, Government of New Brunswick
Martin Dinel
Chief Information Security Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister for Cybersecurity, Government of Alberta
Nikhil J Deshpande
Chief Digital & AI Officer, Office of Digital Services & Solutions, Georgia Technology Authority, State of Georgia
Alexis Milinusic
Director, Digital Strategy Engagement and Outreach, Government of Alberta
Dorothy Eng
Chief Executive Officer, Code for Canada
Why attend?
Network with Like-Minded Professionals
Connect directly with peers and industry leaders to share experiences and discuss the latest trends in public sector technology.
Gain Valuable Insights
Learn from a variety of sessions including keynotes, partner insights, and panels, offering perspectives on leadership, innovation, and strategic execution in the digital realm.
Participate in Breakout Discussions
Join roundtables addressing today’s leadership challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities, focusing on practical skills and knowledge you can apply.
Enhance Your Leadership
Improve your leadership skills with sessions on fundamental practices, ethical decision-making, and team management with increasing utilization of digital technologies to stay on the leading edge of the futuristic healthcare organization.
Ready to register?
Registration is free for government