Upcoming Events

• August 24, 2022

  
  

  PSN — Digital Government and CX National Insights — Summer Edition

  As Canada moves beyond the pandemic and repositions itself as a digital government, the challenge of obtaining internal buy-in, optimal use and access to data, and talent acquisition is still slowing progress. Strategies to achieve internal digital adoption are crucial for the success of the government’s digital goals, as is keeping users at the centre of digital planning. Registration to Public Sector Network events is complimentary and exclusive to Public Sector employees only.
• August 29, 2022

  
  

  MISA BC — Fall Conference

  The MISA BC Fall Conference provides unparalleled access to senior local government decision makers using a balanced format of speaking opportunities, exhibit hall and networking events. This is a must-attend event for both local government practitioners and vendors that have solutions that can provide value for communities across the Province of British Columbia and beyond. The August 29 to September 2, 2022 event will be hosted in person in Victoria and online on the Pheedloop event platform.
• September 6, 2022

  
  

  Global Government Forum — Government fintech adoption: what role for digital identity?

  Global Government Fintech’s webinar will seek to assess the challenges with implementing a national digital ID scheme; and explore the nexus between national digital ID schemes and public authorities’ exploration and adoption of fintech solutions.
• September 7, 2022

  
  

  Institute Of Public Administration Of Canada IPAC 75^th Anniversary Conference

  IPAC is dedicated to supporting those with a shared commitment to build excellence in public administration in Canada. We bring together networks and share best practices and experiences to help solve problems and position our members and partners for success in public service.
• September 7, 2022

  
  

  Public Sector Network — Government Procurement Transformation Insights

  Public Sector Network invites you to join the conversation at our virtual event: Government Procurement Transformation Insights. We will bring together thought leaders as they examine such topics as Artificial Intelligence (AI), a supplier diversity program, efficiencies through a client service model, procurement and technology modernization, and technology/transparency in government contracting.
• September 7, 2022

  
  

  Apolitical — An introduction to AI, algorithms and ethics in the public service

  Join this free online workshop to learn about how to prioritise ethics in the use of AI and algorithms in the public service. You’ll hear from experts and experienced public servants about how AI and algorithms are currently being used in the public service, and what this might look like in the future.
• September 8, 2022

  
  

  AWS Summit Ottawa

  Join hundreds of public sector leaders at AWS Summit Ottawa, a free cloud learning event on Sep. 8, and discover how governments are harnessing the cloud to deliver simpler, faster, and better services across Canada. Hear from organizations like yours about how and why they migrated to the cloud. Dive deep into sessions focused on cybersecurity, culture change, privacy, and infrastructure modernization.
• September 8, 2022

  
  

  PSN — HR and Future of Work National Insights — Summer Edition

  We will explore the increased demand for employer accountability when it comes to employee and workplace wellness. In this online seminar, we will also discuss key strategies that promote diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces. Registration to Public Sector Network events is complimentary and exclusive to Public Sector employees only.
• September 9, 2022

  
  

  ICCS workshops

  Stay tuned to discover the upcoming line up of facilitated workshops. Certification & Learning programs offer high-quality professional education opportunities to public sector service delivery employees. Designed by senior leaders from the Canadian service delivery community to help you gain trust from the citizens you serve.
• September 13, 2022

  
  

  PSN — Corporate and Shared Services National Insights — Fall Edition

  This webinar will explore the shift to consolidated government functions and examine key factors both driving success and hindering efforts. Registration to Public Sector Network events is complimentary and exclusive to Public Sector employees only.
• September 14, 2022

  
  

  PSN — Public Sector innovation Showcase Ontario 2022, In-Person, Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

  The Public Sector Innovation Show – Ontario is a one-day event designed to establish future priorities, benchmark best practices, and leverage emerging technologies to harness innovation and deliver lifechanging outcomes. Join us to examine how to streamline operations and provide improved citizen services by empowering the public sector with best-in-class tools and applications. Registration to Public Sector Network events is complimentary and exclusive to Public Sector employees only.
• September 15, 2022

  
  

  Innovation and IT National insights — Fall Edition

  The Fall edition of National Insights in IT will probe the plethora of technological solutions available and key strategies for improving operational efficiency to drive successful technological implementation and customer-focused, cost-efficient outcomes. Registration to Public Sector Network events is complimentary and exclusive to Public Sector employees only.
• September 22, 2022

  
  

  Global Government Forum — Policy Implementation and Delivery

  A policy is only as good as its implementation and delivery. This course considers the challenge of implementing and delivering strategic policy effectively. It guides you through a series of questions and tools that will help you make strategic delivery choices that are more feasible, that better address the key challenges you face, that work in different future scenarios, and result in sustained changes and better results for your stakeholders.
• September 28, 2022

  
  

  PSN — Cyber Security and Risk Management — National Insights — Summer Edition

  The event will focus on how to mitigate risk and learn through collaboration. By sharing best practices, agencies can employ stronger cyber defence strategies and implement them throughout their organizations. Registration to Public Sector Network events is complimentary and exclusive to Public Sector employees only.
• September 29, 2022

  
  

  Global Government Forum — Getting real: how real time data can improve government public services

  This webinar with knowledge partner CTS will look at how governments can unlock real-time insights in unprecedented times. This session will look at: How policies can be developed to make the most of up-to-date data; Lessons from how real time data is used in government; What technology is needed to make the most of up-to-the moment intelligence.
• October 4, 2022

  
  

  Global Government Forum — How can AI help public authorities save money and deliver better outcomes?

  This Global Government Fintech webinar will seek to explore how central government departments worldwide are using AI to help with tasks related to public finances. More specifically, it will focus on how AI is helping public authorities save money, become more efficient and deliver better outcomes – from automating repetitive tasks to helping with spending allocation decisions and identifying fraud.
• October 5, 2022

  
  

  Global Government Forum & AccelerateGov — Digital Summit

  The Digital Summit brings together national and departmental digital chiefs from across the globe for open, informal discussion of the opportunities and challenges around public sector digital transformation.
• October 6, 2022

  
  

  Global Government Forum — How to make shared services work in the public sector

  The National Audit Office UK has found that plans for shared services to unlock savings were over-optimistic and failed to achieve value for money. The government has recently refreshed its shared services strategy for government, and this session will look at: whether the revised plan can deliver improved services for departments how to measure success whether existing shared service centres could be expanded to incorporate more of the public sector
• October 18, 2022

  
  

  PSN — Digital Government and CX Roadshow 2022 — In-Person — October 18 — 28, 2922

  To optimize your digital transformation journey, Digital Government & CX Roadshow 2022 will bring together public sector leaders to explore the most efficient strategies to help you gain internal buy-in and develop a roadmap for your digital transformation. This series will head to 5 Canadian cities, from coast to coast, to highlight emerging trends, future opportunities, and the barriers to successful digital transformation. Registration to Public Sector Network events is complimentary and exclusive to Public Sector employees only.
• October 26, 2022

  
  

  IdentityNORTH

  Join us for IdentityNORTH’s 2022 Fall Symposium on October 26, 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario for an exclusive view of the Future of Pan-Canadian Digital Governments. The main questions for this series will be: → Where are Canadian governments compared to governments around the world. → How do we get them where we would like them to be?
• October 26, 2022

  
  

  Global Government Forum — Management and Leadership Essentials: Two Day Training Seminar (Ottawa)

  This is a two-day training course taking place in Ottawa on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th October. Day one focuses on a “management and leadership triangle” that provides a core foundation for both management and leadership roles. Day two, will look at four key aspects of leadership that will enhance your ability to lead teams and to progress further in your career.
• October 31, 2022

  
  

  2022 MISA Ontario InfoSec Conference and Trade Show

  The Municipal Information Systems Association, Ontario (MISA Ontario) InfoSec Conference will take place in the City of Guelph from October 31 - November 2, 2022. This is a unique opportunity to get direct knowledge from other municipalities on their approach to cybersecurity and gain insight into security issues, trends and case studies from industry experts.
• November 1, 2022

  
  

  FWD50 2022

  FWD50 is the annual gathering of the world’s leading public sector innovators. Since 2017, thousands of public servants, technologists, and civic innovators from around the world gather at FWD50 to answer one vital question: How do we use technology to make society better for all?
• November 1, 2022

  
  

  Global Government Forum — Getting the most out of government data

  This session will look at how these obstacles can be overcome, considering: • Best practice from different governments around the world on data use • How to standardize and improve collection to aid use of data in policy making and evaluation • The lessons from the use of data in the COVID-19 pandemic can be applied to government’s standard operating procedures
• November 10, 2022

  
  

  Global Government Forum — Buildings for the future – reworking the public service office for the flexible working era

  This era of flexible working means that public sector offices need to be rethought. As people work from home more, the old requirement for rows of desks has changed. Now offices need collaboration spaces for officials to work together when they are in the office – and to dial into meetings when they are not. This event will look at how governments are responding to this challenge in their own office estate in order to make sure that their employees remain happy in appropriate accommodation.
• November 23, 2022

  
  

  PSN — Roadshow 2022: Cyber Security and Risk Management Roadshow — In-Person, November 23 — December 7, 2022

  This event will benchmark and highlight key cyber challenges and solutions faced by Canadian organizations. Join us to learn, discuss and network with other cyber security trailblazers. Registration to Public Sector Network events is complimentary and exclusive to Public Sector employees only.
• November 24, 2022

  
  

  Global Government Forum — Trusted voice: how government communications can gain trust in an era of misinformation

  This webinar will look at how the challenge of false information is growing, and what government’s can do about it, sharing examples of best practice and successes from different governments around the world.
• December 8, 2022

  
  

  PSN — Data & AI Ottawa Showcase — In-Person

  At the Data & AI Showcase hear first-hand, how data is being used to streamline internal operations and drive innovation while putting the security and privacy of citizens first. Registration to Public Sector Network events is complimentary and exclusive to Public Sector employees only.
• December 14, 2022

  
  

  Evanta — Toronto CDO Executive Summit

  Get together with Toronto's top CDOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
• January 9, 2023

  
  

  ICCS workshops

  Stay tuned to discover the upcoming line up of facilitated workshops. Certification & Learning programs offer high-quality professional education opportunities to public sector service delivery employees. Designed by senior leaders from the Canadian service delivery community to help you gain trust from the citizens you serve.