This keynote explores how public institutions can responsibly harness AI and data-driven insights while upholding their fiduciary responsibilities to citizens. Moving beyond ethical principles alone, it examines practical governance approaches that help leaders make decisions that are transparent, proportionate, legally defensible, and aligned with the public interest.

• Responsible AI governance in the public sector
• Data as a strategic asset for decision-making
• Strengthening transparency, accountability, and public trust

SAS walk through what they are working with government using data and AI to help strengthen government integrity, enhance decision-making, and deliver trusted, citizen-centric services while navigating governance, risk, and responsible adoption.

• Leveraging data and AI to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse
• Strengthening governance, transparency, and accountability through responsible AI adoption
• Using data-driven insights to improve outcomes and build public confidence

This session will explore how agencies can advance digital transformation while balancing innovation with accountability, ensuring emerging technologies deliver value while maintaining public trust.

• Navigating the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation
• Establishing responsible approaches to technology adoption and governance
• Driving innovation while maintaining transparency, security, and public confidence

Split into specialized conversation areas and join engaging discussions to dive deeper into your innovation priorities.

Roundtable 1 - Using Data and AI to Improve Citizen Outcomes and Service Delivery

Roundtable 2 - Leveraging Data and AI to Detect and Prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

Roundtable 3 - Building Effective AI Governance Frameworks and Responsible AI Guardrails

Roundtable 4 - Unlocking Secure Data Sharing and Interdepartmental Collaboration in the AI Era

Government leaders will share lessons learned from implementing AI and data initiatives, highlighting how agencies are leveraging emerging technologies to improve operations, strengthen decision-making, and advance public service delivery.

• Leveraging AI and data to enhance government operations and outcomes
• Sharing lessons learned from real-world technology adoption
• Identifying opportunities to scale innovation while maintaining trust and accountability

Antoine Elias

Director of Digital Architecture and Innovation, Lead of the AI COE, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Amarjeet Kaur

Digital Service Design, Analytics & AI, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Christine Jackson Moderator

Executive Director, Public Sector Canada, SAS