October 2 | Halifax, NS | Hybrid | 9:30 a.m.-Noon ADT

TECHNATION convenes Canadian public sector leaders to drive meaningful change. At our upcoming Executive Briefing, we’re spotlighting bold leaders from the Atlantic Region to explore critical issues and identify opportunities for digital transformation across government services. This curated dialogue is more than just a discussion — it’s a forum for strategic collaboration, transparent value exchange between industry and government and insight-driven action.

Location: Volta – 1800 Argyle St Unit 801, Halifax, NS B3J 3N8

Member In-person Ticket –  Regularly: $90.00 Early Bird Price: $70.00
Non Member In-Person – Regularly: $110.00 Early Bird Price: $90.00

Members Virtual Ticket – Regularly: $40.00 Early Bird Price: $25.00
Non-Member Virtual Ticket – Regularly:$60.00 Early Bird Price: $40.00
Government Employees Complimentary

Early bird pricing until September 3. Not in Atlantic Canada? Join us virtually!

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Charlotte Macaulay.

Confirmed Speakers:

  • Jennifer LaPlante, Deputy Minister, Cyber Security & Digital Solutions, Government of Nova Scotia (Additional CSDS leadership will be in attendance)
  • Valerie Kelly, Director of Digital Transformation, Government of New Brunswick
  • Additional Atlantic Speakers to be confirmed

Network with influential government and industry leaders, and engage in thoughtful conversation as we collaborate to drive digital transformation and procurement modernization.

Speaker Bios

Jennifer LaPlante
Deputy Minister of the Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions
Government of Nova Scotia

Jennifer LaPlante joined the Government of Nova Scotia after working more than two decades in digital transformation, data governance and artificial intelligence. Much of her work has focused on the intersection of technology, innovation, and public impact.

She is passionate about harnessing technology to drive meaningful changes, especially in data-driven decision-making and secure and scalable solutions.

Jennifer holds an MBA and an MSc in Computing and Data Analytics. Prior to joining government, she served as the Chief Growth and Investment Officer for Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, where she helped companies innovate and make forward-thinking investments in their technology strategies. She also served as Executive Director of DeepSense, where she worked with hundreds of companies to increase their understanding of AI and unlock its full potential to drive growth and innovation, helping to boost economic development in Canada’s ocean sector.

Jennifer’s contributions to AI and innovation earned her recognition as one of DataIQ’s Top 100 Influential People in AI for 2021.

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Event Details

Atlantic Executive Briefing
October 2 | Hybrid