TECHNATION convenes Canadian public sector leaders to drive meaningful change. At their upcoming Executive Briefing, they'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 DNS is proud to support this event, and DNS Members can access the TECHNATION member pricing for this event.  Member In-person Ticket – $90.00 Non Member In-Person – $110.00 Members Virtual Ticket – $40.00 Non-Member Virtual Ticket – $60.00  Government Employees Complimentary 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 […]

Register now for the TECH7 Summit! In-person tickets are extremely limited and capped at two per organization. On October 28, TECHNATION invites you to the 2025 TECH7 Summit - live in Ottawa and online. This high-stakes event, held during Canada’s G7 Presidency, brings together top government and industry leaders to address the most pressing digital challenges of our time, from AI adoption and cybersecurity to trade and digital infrastructure resilience. This year’s Summit builds on the TECH7 2025 Joint Declaration. The theme Building Trust and Accelerating AI Adoption aligns directly with Canada’s G7 priorities and offers a rare opportunity to influence global digital policy at the highest level. Join 200+ senior government officials, tech executives and global experts for high-impact dialogue and actionable collaboration on: Responsible AI adoption and governance Cyber-resilient infrastructure Harmonized digital trade policy Trust-building across public and private sectors Summit Details Date: Tuesday, October 28 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Cinq à Sept networking reception to follow) Location: Ottawa / Virtual (Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa) Event Details | Agenda | Registration Please note: in-person tickets are extremely limited and are capped at two per member organization to ensure broad industry representation.  Ticket Pricing: In-Person: $600 (members only until Sept 30)  Register In-Person Government […]