GovTechON CIO Briefing

May 26 | 8:30-11 a.m. | Toronto & Virtual
The Concert Hall, 888 Yonge Street, Toronto

Securing the Future: AI and Data Sovereignty in Ontario

Join government leaders and industry partners for a focused networking and speaking event exploring AI and Data Sovereignty, with an emphasis on protecting Ontario’s data and digital systems, as public services increasingly rely on data driven technologies.

This long-running event series is delivered in partnership with Ontario’s Office of the Corporate Chief Information Officer and brings together Ontario’s digital leadership and industry partners to align on modernization priorities, secure-by-design practices, and the province’s evolving digital architecture.

Co-host Mohammad Qureshi, Corporate CIO and Associate Deputy Minister, along with additional CIO presenters will provide key updates, followed by a moderated audience Q&A and networking.

Attendees will gain insight into how Ontario is working to ensure its digital infrastructure remains secure, resilient, transparent, and trusted, while supporting the responsible use of AI and emerging technologies across the public sector.

Speakers

• Mohammad Qureshi, Corporate Chief Information Officer and Associate Deputy Minister, GovTechON
• Stephen Burt, Associate Deputy Minister and Chief Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Data Officer
• Annelie Howes, Director of Data Centre Operations
• Keith Johnson, Director, Enterprise Planning & Project Delivery Services
• David Langille, Head, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management & Architecture

We are also pleased to share that the full roster of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement CIOs will be in attendance.

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