Data Management & Analytics Roadshow 2024
Full event detailsAgenda
Victoria, 4 June 2024
All times in PDT
8:30 am
Registration and Networking Coffee
9:00 am
Welcome from Public Sector Network
9:10 am
Welcome from Chair: Synergizing Tomorrow’s Insights: Charting a Course Beyond Digital Frameworks for Data Governance and AI Excellence
9:30 am
Data Democracy: Connecting the dots to promote strategic engagement across healthcare systems’
Shiva Badiee, Executive Director, HR Enterprise Systems, Data Analytics, Strategic Recruitment and Staffing, Providence Health Care
- Data is a new language that shapes organizational narratives in the digital age
- Shaping a data-centric culture, and building momentum through Data café’ communities
- Inspiring creativity locally and connecting globally through data to uncover novel solutions
9:50 am
Data-Centric Strategies: Empowering Government Transformation through Effective Governance
- Technology solutions for secure government data management, including robust frameworks for quality assurance, access control, and compliance.
- Fostering collaborative interagency data governance, emphasizing best practices for seamless, secure data sharing while maintaining privacy and compliance.
- Innovative technologies that enhance transparency and ethics in government data management to build trust in data practices.
10:10 am
Efficient Data Management: A Cornerstone for Effective Public Sector Governance
Marcela Hernandez, Chief Data Officer, University of British Columbia
- Establishing tailored strategic frameworks for public sector data management, emphasizing their role in enhancing quality, integrity, and security as the foundation for effective governance.
- Explore the transformative influence of data-driven decision-making on public sector operations and policy formulation, showcasing instances of improved resource allocation, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
- Enhancing citizen-centric data management, prioritizing citizen privacy, feedback mechanisms, and personalized services in alignment with expectations, thereby improving overall satisfaction and engagement.
10:30 am
The Future of AI: Leveraging Data Insights to Drive Innovation
10:50 am
AI Unleashed: Transforming Government Operations for the Future
Sean Simpson, Chief Information Officer, City of Surrey
- The profound influence of AI on government operations brought about by notable advancements in data analysis, decision-making, and overall operational efficiency.
- Strategies for responsible AI implementation, tackling issues like bias mitigation, transparency, and accountability to guarantee fair and just outcomes.
- The role of emerging technologies like machine learning, natural language processing, and automation in shaping the future landscape of government operations and public services.
11:10 am
Morning Coffee and Networking Break
11:30 am
Interactive Roundtable Discussions
- Navigating the Ethics Landscape in AI Implementation
- Achieving Data Quality Excellence: Strategies and Challenges
- Building a Data-Centric Culture: From Strategy to Implementation
12:30 pm
Synergizing Data Strategies: Harmonizing Governance, Management, and AI Utilization
- Developing a unified framework for seamless integration of data governance principles, ensuring organizational consistency.
- Examining the significance of strategic data lifecycle management to optimize the value and utility of organizational data.
- Delving into ethical considerations for integrating AI within data governance, addressing fairness, accountability, and transparency.
- Emphasizing the critical role of data quality assurance in AI applications, stressing the impact of accurate and reliable data on outcomes.
- Discussing collaborative strategies for integrating data governance, management, and AI initiatives, fostering a holistic approach to data- driven decision-making and organizational success.
James Raymond, Director, Data and Policy, Innovate BC
Nader Shureih, Senior Vice President, Public Sector, BIAs and Transportation, Environics Analytics
1:00 pm
Closing Remarks from Chair
1:10 pm
Networking Lunch
Edmonton, 6 June 2024
All times in MDT
8:30 am
Registration and Networking Coffee
9:00 am
Welcome from Public Sector Network
9:10 am
Welcome from Chair: Synergizing Tomorrow’s Insights: Charting a Course Beyond Digital Frameworks for Data Governance and AI Excellence
Sawan Dhaliwal, Director, Consulting and Public Sector Industry Leader, RSM Canada
9:30 am
Transforming Governance: Maneuvering the Data Landscape in the Public Sector
Gaetano Mazzuca, Chief Information Officer, City of Red Deer
- Addressing dynamic data protection and privacy regulations for effective data governance in the public sector.
- Challenges and solutions for fostering collaboration while respecting privacy and security considerations in interagency data sharing.
- Data-driven mindset at all levels is essential for successful data governance.
9:50 am
Data-Centric Strategies: Empowering Government Transformation through Effective Governance
- Technology solutions for secure government data management, including robust frameworks for quality assurance, access control, and compliance.
- Fostering collaborative interagency data governance, emphasizing best practices for seamless, secure data sharing while maintaining privacy and compliance.
- Innovative technologies that enhance transparency and ethics in government data management to build trust in data practices.
10:10 am
Efficient Data Management: A Cornerstone for Effective Public Sector Governance
Dony Alex, Director, Data Centre of Excellence, Government of Alberta
- Establishing tailored strategic frameworks for public sector data management, emphasizing their role in enhancing quality, integrity, and security as the foundation for effective governance.
- Explore the transformative influence of data-driven decision-making on public sector operations and policy formulation, showcasing instances of improved resource allocation, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
- Enhancing citizen-centric data management, prioritizing citizen privacy, feedback mechanisms, and personalized services in alignment with expectations, thereby improving overall satisfaction and engagement.
10:30 am
The Future of AI: Leveraging Data Insights to Drive Innovation
10:50 am
Morning Coffee and Networking Break
11:10 am
Interactive Roundtable Discussions
- Navigating the Ethics Landscape in AI Implementation
- Achieving Data Quality Excellence: Strategies and Challenges
- Building a Data-Centric Culture: From Strategy to Implementation
12:10 pm
Synergizing Data Strategies: Harmonizing Governance, Management, and AI Utilization
- Developing a unified framework for seamless integration of data governance principles, ensuring organizational consistency.
- Examining the significance of strategic data lifecycle management to optimize the value and utility of organizational data.
- Delving into ethical considerations for integrating AI within data governance, addressing fairness, accountability, and transparency.
- Emphasizing the critical role of data quality assurance in AI applications, stressing the impact of accurate and reliable data on outcomes.
- Discussing collaborative strategies for integrating data governance, management, and AI initiatives, fostering a holistic approach to data-driven decision-making and organizational success.
Jordan Erker, Director of Data Analytics & GIS, Ministries of Justice and Public Safety & Emergency Services
Prof. Randy Goebel, Professor – University of Alberta and Principal Investigator – xAI Lab, University of Alberta
Dony Alex, Director, Data Centre of Excellence, Government of Alberta
Sumaiyah Omer, Director, Data Strategy and Governance, Government of Alberta
Nader Shureih, Senior Vice President, Public Sector, BIAs and Transportation, Environics
Moderator: Sawan Dhaliwal, Director, Consulting and Public Sector Industry Leader, RSM Canada
12:50 pm
Closing Remarks from Chair
Sawan Dhaliwal, Director, Consulting and Public Sector Industry Leader, RSM Canada
1:00 pm
Networking Lunch
Ottawa, 20 June 2024
All times in EDT
8:30 am
Registration and Networking Coffee
9:00 am
Welcome from Public Sector Network
9:10 am
Welcome from Chair: Synergizing Tomorrow’s Insights: Charting a Course Beyond Digital Frameworks for Data Governance and AI Excellence
9:30 am
Transforming Governance: Maneuvering the Data Landscape in the Public Sector
Jean-François Ruel, Director General, Data and Information Management, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Accelerating and supporting the lifecycle of data, from conception to use
- Where a federated governance model makes sense
- Data management: How to get users’ buy-in and contribution ?
- Good data governance for good AI
9:50 am
Data-Centric Strategies: Empowering Government Transformation through Effective Governance
- Technology solutions for secure government data management, including robust frameworks for quality assurance, access control, and compliance.
- Fostering collaborative interagency data governance, emphasizing best practices for seamless, secure data sharing while maintaining privacy and compliance.
- Innovative technologies that enhance transparency and ethics in government data management to build trust in data practices.
10:10 am
From Data to Insights: Accelerating Research, Quality and Innovation with Synthetic Data
Deanna Rothwell, Director, Analytics, The Ottawa Hospital
- Understanding how synthetic data addresses data protection and privacy regulations, while expediting research, QI and Innovation
- Outlining a strategy for democratizing data in a health system by pairing new technologies with a robust data governance model
- Showcasing the culture-shift to data-driven decision through timely access to data, literacy and insights
10:30 am
The Future of AI: Leveraging Data Insights to Drive Innovation
10:50 am
Morning Coffee and Networking Break
11:10 am
Interactive Roundtable Discussions
- Navigating the Ethics Landscape in AI Implementation
- Achieving Data Quality Excellence: Strategies and Challenges
- Building a Data-Centric Culture: From Strategy to Implementation
12:10 pm
Synergizing Data Strategies: Harmonizing Governance, Management, and AI Utilization
- Developing a unified framework for seamless integration of data governance principles, ensuring organizational consistency.
- Examining the significance of strategic data lifecycle management to optimize the value and utility of organizational data.
- Delving into ethical considerations for integrating AI within data governance, addressing fairness, accountability, and transparency.
- Emphasizing the critical role of data quality assurance in AI applications, stressing the impact of accurate and reliable data on outcomes.
- Discussing collaborative strategies for integrating data governance, management, and AI initiatives, fostering a holistic approach to data- driven decision-making and organizational success.
Kate Burnett-Isaacs, Director, Data Science, Infrastructures Canada
Sebastien Fleurant, Director, Data Foundations and Modernization, Research and Data Branch (RDB), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Nader Shureih, Senior Vice President, Public Sector, BIAs and Transportation, Environics
12:40 pm
Networking Lunch
2:00 pm
Building Bridges: The Strategic Imperative of Data Architecture in Integration Efforts
Julian Taylor, Director – Workforce Data & Analytics Services, Strategic Directions and Digital Solutions, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Government of Canada
- Highlighting how well-designed data architecture enables seamless interoperability across systems, applications, and data sources, driving scalability and adaptability.
- Emphasizing the role of robust data architecture in mitigating integration complexities, minimizing data silos, and mitigating risks associated with data inconsistency, security breaches, and compliance issues.
- Showcasing how integrated data architecture fuels innovation by enabling advanced analytics, real-time insights, and data-driven decision-making, fostering a culture of agility and competitive advantage.
2:20 pm
Breaking Down Silos: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Data Integration and Interoperability in a Connected World
- Exploring the current state of data integration, emphasizing the prevalence of siloed systems and the tangible consequences, such as hindered decision-making and missed opportunities for innovation
- Delving into technical challenges, standards, and governance considerations for achieving seamless data integration.
- Highlighting the importance of collaboration, industry partnerships, and user experience in shaping interconnected data ecosystems.
Todd Cain, Vice-President & Chief Information and Innovation Officer, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Professor Ashraf Matrawy, Professor, Information Technology Carleton University
Matthew Vandevere, VP, Strategic Services, Precisely
2:50 pm
Closing Remarks from Chair
Toronto, 25 June 2024
All times in EDT
8:30 am
Registration and Networking Coffee
9:00 am
Welcome from Public Sector Network
9:10 am
Welcome from Chair: Synergizing Tomorrow’s Insights: Charting a Course Beyond Digital Frameworks for Data Governance and AI Excellence
George Casey, Principal, Advanced Analytics Practice Leader, RSM Canada
9:30 am
Transforming Governance: Maneuvering the Data Landscape in the Public Sector
Christopher Clissold, CIO, Director General Information Technology/Information Management Administration and Privacy Division, Veterans Affair Canada
- Addressing dynamic data protection and privacy regulations for effective data governance in the public sector.
- Challenges and solutions for fostering collaboration while respecting privacy and security considerations in interagency data sharing.
- Data-driven mindset at all levels is essential for successful data governance.
9:50 am
Data-Centric Strategies: Empowering Government Transformation through Effective Governance
- Technology solutions for secure government data management, including robust frameworks for quality assurance, access control, and compliance.
- Fostering collaborative interagency data governance, emphasizing best practices for seamless, secure data sharing while maintaining privacy and compliance.
- Innovative technologies that enhance transparency and ethics in government data management to build trust in data practices.
10:10 am
Efficient Data Management: A Cornerstone for Effective Public Sector Governance
John Roberts, Associate Deputy Minister, Chief Digital and Data Officer, Chief Privacy Officer and Archivist of Ontario
- Establishing tailored strategic frameworks for public sector data management, emphasizing their role in enhancing quality, integrity, and security as the foundation for effective governance.
- Explore the transformative influence of data-driven decision-making on public sector operations and policy formulation, showcasing instances of improved resource allocation, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
- Enhancing citizen-centric data management, prioritizing citizen privacy, feedback mechanisms, and personalized services in alignment with expectations, thereby improving overall satisfaction and engagement.
10:30 am
10:50 am
Morning Coffee and Networking Break
11:10 am
Interactive Roundtable Discussions
- Navigating the Ethics Landscape in AI Implementation
- Achieving Data Quality Excellence: Strategies and Challenges
- Building a Data-Centric Culture: From Strategy to Implementation
12:10 pm
Synergizing Data Strategies: Harmonizing Governance, Management, and AI Utilization
- Developing a unified framework for seamless integration of data governance principles, ensuring organizational consistency.
- Examining the significance of strategic data lifecycle management to optimize the value and utility of organizational data.
- Delving into ethical considerations for integrating AI within data governance, addressing fairness, accountability, and transparency.
- Emphasizing the critical role of data quality assurance in AI applications, stressing the impact of accurate and reliable data on outcomes.
- Discussing collaborative strategies for integrating data governance, management, and AI initiatives, fostering a holistic approach to data- driven decision-making and organizational success.
Alex Lau, Director, Data Strategy and Analytics, Supply Ontario
Gurvinder Gill, Chief Information Officer, Toronto Parking Authority
12:40 pm
Networking Lunch
1:40 pm
Safeguarding Data in the Age of Digital Transformation
Peter Parsan, Chief Information Officer, Peel Region
- Getting one step ahead of the evolving threat landscape with vigilance, adaptive cybersecurity practices and proactive security measures.
- Building a robust data security framework with the use of encryption, access controls and other practical measures.
- Striking a balance between innovation and security
2:00 pm
Breaking Down Silos: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Data Integration and Interoperability in a Connected World
- Exploring the current state of data integration, emphasizing the prevalence of siloed systems and the tangible consequences, such as hindered decision-making and missed opportunities for innovation
- Delving into technical challenges, standards, and governance considerations for achieving seamless data integration.
- Highlighting the importance of collaboration, industry partnerships, and user experience in shaping interconnected data ecosystems.
Avery MacLean, Director, Research IT & Enterprise Data Architecture, The Hospital for Sick Children
Alice Xu, Director, Digital City, City of Toronto
Lee Hulse-Smith, Sr. Manager – Data Engineering, Data Strategy and Development, Analytics and Evidence Branch
Moderator: George Casey, Principal, Advanced Analytics Practice Leader, RSM Canada
2:40 pm
Closing Remarks from Chair
George Casey, Principal, Advanced Analytics Practice Leader, RSM Canada
