Government Innovation Showcase Atlantic
Innovating together for a better tomorrow
12 May 2026
Who will be there?
Share your case studies and collaborate with peers to ethically guide AI, integrate citizen feedback into policy, and lead cross-agency efforts for streamlined, inclusive government services.
- Guide ethical AI implementation within government for increased transparency and accountability.
- Integrate citizen feedback effectively into policy-making through digital platforms.
- Lead cross-agency collaborations to boost public service delivery efficiency.
- Promote resilient digital infrastructure that supports continuous innovation in public services.
- Adopt data analytics for smarter procurement decisions and cost-efficient government operations.
- Strategically bridge the digital divide to ensure equitable access to government services.
Discover best practices for implementing predictive analytics, ensuring data security, and leading IT modernization projects that drive efficient, future-ready infrastructure.
- Implement predictive analytics to enhance decision-making processes.
- Manage data privacy and security while deploying AI-driven services.
- Use cloud and RPA solutions to modernize IT infrastructure effectively.
- Oversee large-scale IT modernization with risk mitigation best practices.
- Improve interagency collaboration and data-sharing processes.
- Leverage advanced AI tools for public safety and emergency response optimization.
Explore ways to improve digital service accessibility, enhance user-centered design, and engage citizens through inclusive and interactive platforms.
- Improve digital customer service platforms for a seamless user experience.
- Utilize mobile government services to reach underserved communities.
- Measure customer satisfaction and use feedback to drive service improvements.
- Promote digital inclusivity and accessibility in government services.
- Integrate user-centric design into public service platforms.
- Enhance citizen engagement through interactive and transparent digital solutions.
Equip yourself and your teams to support digital transformation, embrace a data-driven approach, and continuously improve public service through secure and adaptive operations.
- Build cross-functional collaboration to support digital transformation.
- Adopt a data-driven mindset to improve service efficiency and outcomes.
- Manage organizational change during AI and digital adoption.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within public service.
- Implement effective cybersecurity measures in day-to-day operations.
- Adapt skills for emerging technologies like AI and cloud computing in public service.
Enhance your team’s expertise, exchange insights with peers, and uncover innovative solutions to strengthen cybersecurity operations and optimize service delivery in the public sector.
- Learn practical approaches for you and your team to integrate advanced threat detection technologies, including AI and machine learning, while exploring the implications of quantum computing for encryption and transitioning to quantum-safe strategies.
- Collaborate with peers on overcoming challenges in securing public cloud environments, maintaining compliance, and adopting zero-trust architectures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Prepare for the future of security operations by exploring how emerging technologies, like AI-driven analytics and automated threat detection, are transforming threat management and incident response.
- Gain actionable insights from real-world case studies to improve resilience planning, refine risk management strategies, and integrate cybersecurity seamlessly into service design for secure and trusted citizen interactions.
Featured Speakers
Wendy MacDermott
Chief Experience Officer, Department of Social Development, Government of New Brunswick
Tony Daye
Chief Digital Officer, Finance and Treasury Board, Government of New Brunswick
Christopher Clissold
Chief Information Officer, Director General IT, IM Administration and Privacy, Department of Veterans Affairs, Government of Canada
Christopher Gillis
Chief Transformation & Strategy Officer, Health PEI
Steven Carrigan
Senior Director, Data & Analytics, Nova Scotia Health
Olesia Kazantseva
Senior Technical Advisor, Shared Services Canada
Tracks at a glance
Digital Services & Citizen Experiences & AI
The Digital Services & Citizen Experiences & AI track explores how Atlantic Canada's governments are evolving from Gov 2.0's basic digital portals to Gov 3.0's intelligent, personalized citizen experiences. Moving beyond static online forms and one-way information delivery, this stream showcases how AI-driven personalization, predictive service delivery, and proactive engagement are transforming every touchpoint across government services. Discover how user-centered design, intelligent automation, and adaptive interfaces are creating dynamic service ecosystems that meet citizens where they are—whether in urban Halifax or rural communities across the region—and anticipate their needs in real time, while maintaining accessibility, privacy, and trust across Atlantic Canada's diverse populations.
Technology, Data & AI Integration
The Technology, Data & AI Integration track focuses on building the intelligent infrastructure backbone that powers Gov 3.0 across Atlantic Canada. Moving beyond Gov 2.0's siloed systems and disconnected data repositories, this stream examines how interoperable platforms, federated data architectures, and responsible AI frameworks enable seamless information sharing across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Explore how advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and cloud-based solutions are enabling Atlantic Canadian governments to shift from reactive administration to proactive, insight-driven policy formulation and service delivery—all within secure, scalable, and ethically governed frameworks that protect citizen data and support evidence-based decision-making.
AI Cybersecurity, Strategy, Risk & Governance
The AI Cybersecurity, Strategy, Risk & Governance track addresses how Atlantic Canada's public sector organizations are securing the transition from Gov 2.0's perimeter-based defenses to Gov 3.0's zero-trust, AI-enabled security architectures. As governments embrace intelligent automation, cloud-based platforms, and interconnected systems, this stream explores how to embed security into digital services, protect citizen data and privacy, and build cyber-resilient infrastructure that can withstand ransomware, AI-driven threats, and system-wide disruptions. Learn how CIOs, CISOs, and senior leaders across the region are clarifying cyber governance, aligning risk ownership across agencies and partners, and enabling secure digital innovation that supports interoperability and modernization without compromising public trust or slowing service delivery to Atlantic Canadians.
Why attend?
Hear from Top Government Leaders
Gain insights from keynotes delivered by influential government officials
Discover the Latest Technology
Learn from firsthand insights on how technology is shaping the Atlantic region and understand the role public sector leaders need to play.
Interactive Sessions
Participate in deliberations, panel discussions, and fireside chats that encourage active engagement and practical learning.
Unmatched Networking
Meet and connect with fellow government leaders, innovators, and industry experts. Build relationships and grow your professional network with peers dedicated to advancing public service.
Exclusive Insights
Access the latest innovations and best practices in public sector technology and transformation from leading experts and thought leaders.
Vendors, boost your presence
Becoming a partner for the Government Innovation Showcase Atlantic 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 Atlantic Canada's specific public sector needs, partnership enables you to collaborate directly with key players, co-develop solutions for the region's challenges, and reinforce your commitment to advancing government services in impactful ways.