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British Columbia 2026

Digital Leadership Day British Columbia

 Monday, 30 Nov 2026

Sessions

8:15AM

Registration and Networking

8:15 AM - 9:15 AM (60 mins)

9:15AM

Opening from Public Sector Network

9:15 AM - 9:25 AM (10 mins)

9:25AM

Welcome from the Event Chair and Introduction to Session One: People

9:25 AM - 9:35 AM (10 mins)

9:35AM
Keynote

Leading with Confidence in Times of Change

9:35 AM - 9:55 AM (20 mins)

Public sector leaders must make clear decisions while priorities, expectations, and operating conditions continue to shift. This session will give you practical approaches to communicate direction, maintain trust, and help your teams deliver through uncertainty.

  • Clarify priorities so teams know what matters and where to focus
  • Communicate difficult decisions with honesty, consistency, and purpose
  • Build trust by involving staff without delaying necessary action
  • Adapt your leadership approach as team needs and conditions change
  • Maintain delivery momentum while protecting workforce capacity and wellbeing
9:55AM
Industry Insights

Partner Perspective

9:55 AM - 10:15 AM (20 mins)

10:15AM
Panel Discussion

Leading Through Complexity: People Strategy in Tech

10:15 AM - 11:05 AM (50 mins)

As digital transformation accelerates, government leaders must rethink how they attract, develop, and retain top talent. This session explores how public sector leaders are adapting workforce strategies to keep pace with rapid change, while centering culture, capability, and care.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can lead people through uncertainty, build resilient teams, and embed agility into your workforce model.

  • Build a people-first talent strategy that adapts to change
  • Strengthen digital capability through learning and mobility
  • Align leadership development with transformation goals
  • Foster a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready workforce
11:05AM

Morning Networking Break

11:05 AM - 11:35 AM (30 mins)

11:35AM

Thought Leadership from the Chair: Summary of Session One and Introduction to Session Two - Process

11:35 AM - 11:45 AM (10 mins)

11:45AM
Industry Insights

Partner Perspective

11:45 AM - 12:05 PM (20 mins)

12:05PM
Panel Discussion

Strategic Leadership: Streamlining Processes for Digital Excellence

12:05 PM - 12:55 PM (50 mins)

Digital excellence isn't just about adopting new tools—it’s about rethinking processes, governance, and leadership models to deliver impact. This session explores how public sector leaders are simplifying complexity, eliminating duplication, and driving smarter, faster service outcomes.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can lead transformation by aligning systems, strategy, and service delivery.

  • Streamline legacy processes to accelerate modernization
  • Strengthen alignment between digital strategy and business goals
  • Break down barriers to collaboration and data sharing
  • Scale what works through agile governance and delivery models
12:55PM

Networking Lunch

12:55 PM - 1:55 PM (60 mins)

1:55PM
Roundtables

Interactive Roundtable Sessions

1:55 PM - 2:55 PM (60 mins)

2:55PM

Short Break

2:55 PM - 3:00 PM (5 mins)

3:00PM

Thought Leadership from the Chair: Summary of Session Two and Introduction to Session Three - Technology

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

3:10PM
Panel Discussion

Visionary Leadership: Navigating the Technological Landscape

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

Technology is evolving faster than ever—but true transformation begins with leadership. This session explores how forward-thinking public sector leaders are anticipating disruption, embracing emerging tools, and staying focused on long-term public value.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can lead confidently in uncertainty, future-proof your organization, and align innovation with purpose.

  • Navigate emerging technologies with strategic foresight
  • Align digital priorities with citizen and policy outcomes
  • Lead cultural change alongside technology adoption
  • Build capacity for continuous transformation across teams
4:00PM

Closing Remarks

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

4:10PM

Networking Reception

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM (60 mins)

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