Digital Leadership Academy Federal

As global governments navigate complex challenges, the Research Innovation Council has been meeting regionally over the last six months to uncover emerging trends and transformative strategies.

This session will explore the Council’s key findings, showcasing the critical challenges governments face, the innovations driving progress, and how global collaboration is shaping the future of public service delivery.

• Examine key challenges impacting governments across regions.
• Explore breakthrough innovations and solutions identified by the Council.
• Discover opportunities for governments to adapt and evolve in a rapidly changing world.
• Gain insights into how governments are collaborating with academia, the private sector and other agencies and what it means for the future of governance.

• As leaders, how can we cultivate a leadership style that thrives amidst the complexities of tech team dynamics?
• What leadership initiatives effectively promote diversity and drive inclusion within tech teams?
• How should leaders utilise emotional intelligence to navigate the challenges unique to tech environments?
• What strategies can leaders implement to attract, develop, and retain top tech talent during rapid industry changes?
• In what ways can leaders champion ethical technology use within their teams and decision-making processes?

Paul N. Wagner

Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Digital Service

Barry Lowry

Chief Information Officer, Government of Ireland

Sylvain Bélanger

Chief Information Officer, Information Management and Technology Directorate, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Alyssa Daku

Director General, Innovator's Experience Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

• How can tech leaders align digital initiatives with governmental policies while leading through bureaucratic complexities?
• In the role of a leader, how do you instill agile thinking to reshape traditional processes within the public sector?
• As regulations evolve, what leadership strategies are key to balancing innovation with compliance?
• From a leader’s perspective, what are the most effective ways to manage resources to maximize impact in tech projects?
• How should leaders approach vendor relationships to cultivate fruitful partnerships that drive technological advancement?

Kostiantyn Koshelenko

Deputy Minister, Social Policy of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformation, and Digitalization, Government of Ukraine

Christiana Cavazzoni

Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Digital Officer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Jack Hamande

Director General Simplification & Digital Transformation, Belgian Federal Public Service Policy and Support

• As a leader in the public sector, how can you ensure new technologies are integrated effectively and with foresight?
• What leadership qualities are essential for staying ahead in cybersecurity amidst a fast-evolving threat landscape?
• How do leaders leverage data analytics to transform public service delivery while maintaining trust and privacy?
• What barriers to technology adoption do leaders face, and how can these be overcome with strategic leadership?
• How can leaders inspire innovation and manage risk in a sector known for its cautious approach to new technologies?

John Roberts

Associate Deputy Minister, Chief Data and Privacy Officer, Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, Government of Ontario

Ryan Hum

Chief Client Experience Officer and Associate Assistant Deputy Minister – Citizen Service Branch, Service Canada

Joel Martin

Chief Digital Research Officer, National Research Council of Canada