CANADIAN FEDERAL SAAS USER GROUP
Transforming Enterprise Through Data Platforms
Building the Foundation: The Role of Data Platforms in Modernizing Public Services
A Federal SaaS User Group Event
Join us on October 29th at the Atrium in Gatineau Zibi House for a transformative thought leadership event, hosted by the Federal SaaS User Group. Titled “Transforming Enterprise Through Data Platforms – Building the Foundation: The Role of Data Platforms in Modernizing Public Services,” this event will dive deep into how data platforms, AI, and digital transformation are reshaping public services. With sponsorships from Snowflake, F5, AWS, Deloitte, and more, the day will feature compelling presentations, expert panels, and breakout sessions designed to inspire innovation in federal digital strategies.
Event Details
The Host
October 29th
The Atrium @ Gatineau Zibi House
Sponsors
Additional Information
Audience
Event Structure
Sponsors
Location
Event Agenda
- General Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:15 - 8:45
- Introduction and Welcome 8:45 - 9:00
Federal SaaS User Group
- Enterprise Foundation Modernization (Cloud, Data, AI) 9:00 - 9:30
Rob Silva, Director, Snowflake
- Industry Insight 9:40 - 10:10
Casey Price, SVP and Nader Shureih, SVP Public Sector, Environics Analytics
- Morning Break 10:10 - 10:30
- Putting AI into Production with Trust and Confidence 10:30 - 11:00
James Kierstead, Senior Solutions Architect, AWS
- Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Compliance 11:05 - 11:35
Pierre Cliche, President InfoStrux
- Government of Canada SaaS Supply Arrangement 11:40 - 12:10
Elizabeth Quenville, Manager, Public Services and Procurement Canada
- Lunch 12:15 - 1:15
- Working Lunch: Big Weather = Big Impact 12:45 - 1:15
Craig Stelmach, Senior Vice President, Weather Source
Breakout Sessions
- Breakout #1: Delivering Data Capabilities in a Dynamic Operating Environment 1:20 - 2:00
Andrew Churchill – VP Public Sector – Qlik
- Breakout #2: Deploy, Secure & Accelerate Generative AI Workloads 1:20 - 2:00
F5 Networks
- Breakout #3: The AI Journey to Deployment - Innovation Canada 2:05 - 2:45
Deloitte & ISED
- Breakout #4: Governing Data & AI with Limited Resources - GC Use Cases 2:05 - 2:45
Mario Cantin - CEO - Prodago