Digital Leadership Day Ontario

• 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 utilize 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?

Jack Hamande

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

Andrea McKinney

Chief Corporate Services, Technology, and Innovation Officer Chief Corporate Services, Technology, and Innovation Officer, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Honey Dacanay

Director-General, Digital Policy, Data and Digital Policy Sector, Treasury Board Secretariat, Government of Canada

• How can leaders align digital initiatives with governmental policies while leading through bureaucratic complexities?
• In the role of a leader, how do you instil 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 maximise impact in tech projects?
• How should leaders approach vendor relationships to cultivate fruitful partnerships that drive technological advancement?

Melissa Djurakov

Assistant Deputy Minister, Oversight and Agency Governance, Ontario Ministry of Transportation

Paul Johnson

City Manager, Toronto

Mo Reghabi

Chief Digital Officer, Ontario One Call

Daphnee Nostrome

Director, Channel Strategy, Canadian Digital Service

Digital Government: Building Agile and Adaptive Public Services

Strengthening Cyber Resilience in the Public Sector

Harnessing AI for Public Sector Efficiency

Data-Driven Policy Making

Public-Private Partnerships in Digital Transformation

Inclusive Digital Governance

Future-Proofing Public Sector IT Infrastructure

• 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?

Kalyan Chakravarthy

Chief Information Officer, Electrical Safety Authority Ontario

Sumon Acharjee

Chief Information Officer, City of Markham

Wendy Cukier

Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy, Founder and Academic Research Director, Diversity Institute | Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) | Future Skills Centre