Digital Leadership Day British Columbia

As tech environments become more fast-paced and complex, public sector leaders must develop adaptive leadership styles that drive team cohesion, ethical innovation, and inclusive growth. Thriving in tech isn't just about keeping up with change—it’s about leading with intention, empathy, and strategy.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can lead high-performing tech teams with clarity, resilience, and purpose.

• Strengthen leadership styles to adapt to evolving tech environments
  
• Promote diversity and embed inclusion across all leadership levels
  
• Apply emotional intelligence to improve communication and decision-making
  
• Attract and retain top talent during rapid technological shifts
  
• Champion ethical and responsible use of emerging technologies

Jennifer Wray

Assistant Deputy Minister & Chief Information Officer, Services & Technology Division, Ministry of Education and Child Care, Government of British Columbia

Daniel Darche

Chief Information Officer Digital Services Branch, Corporate Services Division, Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, Government of British Columbia

Rhonda McGinnis

Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Director, Strategic Human Resources Branch, Management Services Division for the Economy Sector, Government of British Columbia

Christine A. Fraser

Chief Human Resource Officer and Executive Director, Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, Government of British Columbia

Public sector transformation depends on leaders who can cut through complexity, align digital goals with policy, and inspire teams to think beyond legacy systems. The challenge lies in doing all this while staying compliant, managing vendors, and ensuring impact at every level.

This session will show how you can apply new approaches on how to lead with clarity and agility to drive efficient, compliant, and scalable tech outcomes.

• Align digital strategy with shifting policies and regulatory frameworks
  
• Embed agile thinking to reshape outdated public sector processes
  
• Manage resources strategically to maximise innovation and delivery
  
• Balance compliance with bold innovation in leadership decisions
  
• Strengthen vendor partnerships to enable smarter, faster technology adoption

With rapid tech advancements and growing cyber risks, public sector leaders must move beyond cautious adoption and lead with clarity, foresight, and strategy. Staying ahead means guiding teams through innovation with purpose—while protecting trust, privacy, and public value.

This session will help you apply new approaches on how you can lead technology adoption confidently and responsibly in a complex public environment.

• Integrate emerging technologies with long-term strategy and public outcomes
  
• Strengthen leadership capabilities to address cybersecurity threats
  
• Leverage data to enhance service delivery while safeguarding citizen trust
  
• Overcome barriers to adoption with clear direction and inclusive engagement
  
• Inspire innovation while managing public sector risk appetite